Discover the Vallejo True Metallic Metal range, 18 ml metallic acrylic paints for miniatures, scale models and hobby projects. Silver, gold, copper, steel, aged metal and vivid metallic tones for armour, weapons, vehicles, fantasy and sci-fi details.
Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints for miniatures and scale modelling
Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints, also known as Vallejo TMM, are designed to create genuine metallic finishes on miniatures, scale models and hobby projects. The range includes silver, gold, copper, steel, aged metal and intense metallic tones for fantasy, sci-fi, vehicles and figures.
Which True Metallic Metal paint to choose
- Silvers and steels: ideal for weapons, armour, blades, machinery, engines, tools and mechanical parts.
- Golds and coppers: useful for ornaments, coins, emblems, noble armour, decorative details and fantasy pieces.
- Aged metals: recommended for wear, rust, used weapons, old machinery and worn metal surfaces.
- Intense metallic colours: perfect for gems, fantasy armour, energy weapons, creatures, robots and sci-fi details.
- Metallic blacks: suited to dark steel, blackened parts, grim armour, weapons and mechanical details.
Differences between Light, Base, Shade and Airbrush
- Light: brighter tones, useful for final highlights, reflections and the brightest areas.
- Base: main colours to cover most of the metallic surface.
- Shade: deeper tones for shadows, contrast, wear or darker metals.
- Airbrush: version designed for airbrush application and thin layers.
How to get the most out of Vallejo TMM metallic paints
- Shake the bottle well before use to distribute the metallic particles properly.
- Apply thin layers to preserve the detail of the miniature or model.
- Use a dark base if you want to increase the depth of the metallic finish.
- Combine Light, Base and Shade tones to create more realistic highlights, shadows and reflections.
- Protect the final result with varnish once the project is finished.
Products that work well together
- Primers to prepare the surface before painting.
- Acrylic paints for base colours, shadows and non-metallic details.
- Washes to define recesses, joints and deep areas.
- Varnishes to protect the final finish.
- Brushes for applying highlights, details and metallic edge lining.
- Airbrushing for thin layers and smooth transitions.
Frequently asked questions about Vallejo True Metallic Metal
What are Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints?
They are Vallejo acrylic metallic paints designed to create genuine metal finishes on miniatures, scale models and hobby projects. They're used for weapons, armour, engines, vehicles, mechanical parts, ornaments and fantasy or sci-fi details.
What's the difference between Light, Base and Shade?
Light tones are for highlights and reflections, Base tones are for the main colour, and Shade tones are for shadows, contrast or darker metals. Combining them helps create metallic finishes with more depth.
Can they be applied with a brush?
Yes. Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints can be applied with a brush in thin layers. To preserve detail, it's best to avoid overly thick coats and let each layer dry before the next.
Are there True Metallic Metal colours for airbrush?
Yes. The range includes Airbrush versions designed for airbrush application. They're useful for large surfaces, smooth transitions, vehicles, large armour pieces and uniform metallic effects.