Vallejo TMM 77139 Aged Metal (Base)

Enhance the true metallic shine on your miniatures with Vallejo TMM Aged Metal 77139.

Aged Metal (77139) is a steel-grey metallic with a subtle patina hue, perfect for veteran armor, rivets, industrial machinery and worn edges. With Vallejo TMM Aged Metal 77139 you can create old iron, oiled steel and weathered wear, as well as controlled highlights over darker steels, coppers and brass.

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) range from Vallejo is designed to deliver a genuine metal finish with precise brush control and can be thinned for airbrush use. Its high pigment load and ultra-fine metallic particles ensure even coverage, crisp reflections and excellent detail preservation—ideal for fantasy miniatures, vehicles and dioramas.

Main features:

• Real metallic finish: high metallic pigment content for a convincing, consistent shine.
• Ultra-fine particle size: preserves surface detail; perfect for panels, rivets and fine textures.
• Fast-drying, even coat: excellent self-levelling for clean transitions and sharp edges.
• Versatile for TMM techniques: ideal for basecoats, highlights, edge highlights and polished effects.
• 18 ml dropper bottle: precise dosing and improved long-term paint preservation.

Why choose True Metallic Metal:

If you’re aiming for realism and control, TMM provides a true metallic sheen without relying on NMM. Build from deep metallic bases to intense reflections and specular highlights with repeatable results across painting projects in sci-fi, historical and fantasy settings. Pair it with hobby accessories (detail brushes, wet palettes and varnishes) for a professional finish.

Usage recommendations:

• Shake thoroughly before use to fully disperse the metallic particles.
• Prime the surface; for extra depth use a black or dark grey base. For cooler bright “candy” effects, start from a light base.
• Apply thin coats and allow each layer to dry; create a polished look with targeted highlights using a fine brush.
• Thin slightly for airbrush or metallic glazes; mix with inks/washes to introduce patina and grime tones.
• Seal with varnish (matte, satin or gloss) to protect and control the final finish.

Give your projects a professional edge with Vallejo and the True Metallic Metal range. Achieve a convincing metallic finish that enhances realism and surface detail on your miniatures and scale models.

Find more technical information on the official Vallejo website.