Game Color | Vallejo

Game Color | Vallejo paints for miniatures and wargames

Vallejo Game Color is the acrylic range designed for figures, squads and armies. Vivid colours, great coverage and comfortable application. Supplied in dropper bottles of 18 ml to dose without waste and keep the paint fresh. Ideal for brush and, thinned, also for airbrush.

Improve your results with primer, washes and inks

• Prepare the surface with primer for better adhesion and uniformity.
• Accentuate shadows with Game Color Washes.
• Intensify tones, filters and glazes with Game Color Inks.

Vallejo auxiliary products that make the difference

Control flow, drying and finish with auxiliary products. In the Auxiliary Products | Vallejo section you'll find:

• Thinner for airbrush and flow improver for thin, smooth layers.
• Retarder for working transitions without marks.
• Decal solutions (setting and softening).
• Airbrush and brush cleaners, and brush restorer.
• Permanent gloss, satin and matte varnishes to protect your work.

Recommended accessories for painting with Game Color

• Accessories essential for your workbench.
• Detail brushes, base coat brushes and drybrushes.
• Airbrushing (airbrushes, compressors and cleaning) for smooth, even layers.
• Masking tape for crisp lines without bleeding.
• Sandpaper and putty to prepare and perfect the surface.

How to get started (step by step)

1. Remove flash, sand gently and fill joints with putty. Clean off the dust.
2. Apply primer in thin coats.
3. Lay down the base colour with Game Color. Several light coats beat one thick one.
4. Shade with washes and intensify with inks.
5. Protect the finish with varnish from the Vallejo auxiliaries.

Frequently asked questions

Is Game Color suitable for airbrush? Yes. Thin it with Vallejo thinner for a smooth texture and clean your equipment with its specific cleaner. Check out the Vallejo auxiliaries and our airbrushing accessories. What primer should I use with Game Color? Vallejo acrylic primer (black, grey or white) works great with brush or airbrush. What's the difference between washes and inks? Washes shade and define recesses; inks are more saturated and used to intensify, filter or create glazes.