Vallejo TMM 77178 Rusty Metal (Airbrush)

Enhance the true metallic shine on your miniatures with Vallejo TMM Rusty Metal 77178.

Rusty Metal (77178) is a coppery metallic with a warm reddish cast, perfect for patinas, rivets, corroded plates and weathered machinery. With Vallejo TMM Rusty Metal 77178 you can build rust gradients, suggest heat/temper discoloration on exhausts and frames, and add chromatic richness to copper and bronze surfaces.

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) range from Vallejo is designed to deliver a genuine metal finish with precise brush control and optional thinning for airbrush use. Its high metallic pigment load and ultra-fine 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 sheen.
• Ultra-fine particle size: preserves fine details; perfect for panels, rivets and delicate textures.
• Fast-drying, smooth coat: excellent self-levelling for clean transitions and defined edges.
• Versatile for TMM techniques: ideal for basecoats, highlights, edge highlights and polished/weathered 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 metallic particles.
• Prime the surface; for extra depth use a black or dark grey base. For bright warm rust “candy,” start from a light base.
• Apply thin coats and allow each layer to dry; enrich patinas with controlled inks/washes.
• Thin slightly for airbrush or metallic glazes; nudge the hue toward oxide orange or chocolate brown as needed.
• Seal with varnish (matte, satin or gloss) to protect and tune 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.