Vallejo 71266 Dark Blue RLM24 – acrylic paint for airbrush

Vallejo 71266 Dark Blue RLM24 is a high-quality acrylic modeling paint, specially developed for precise painting of plastic, resin, and metal models. The product comes from the renowned Model Air series, which was created for use with airbrushes, although it also works perfectly when painting with a standard brush. The RLM24 color, i.e. dark blue, is the official shade used by the German Luftwaffe air force during World War II, intended for marking and painting selected aircraft parts and ground equipment.

• Model scale: Paint intended for all model scales: from 1/144, through 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, up to 1/24 and larger dioramas.
• Reference country of use: Germany (Luftwaffe, Luftfahrtministerium)
• Historical description and usage: The RLM24 color was widely used in German aviation. It was used, among others, for marking propellers, engine cowlings, interior elements, and identification symbols on aircraft from the World War II period. RLM24 paint was mainly used between 1935–1945, i.e. during the historical period of World War II.
• Material: Paint based on the highest quality acrylic resins, non-toxic, odorless, with micropigmentation ensuring maximum color depth.
• Properties: 17 ml packaging with a precision dropper for easy dosing. Excellent adhesion to plastic, resin, and metal after using the appropriate primer.
• Product category: Acrylic paint for painting plastic, resin, and metal models—dedicated for use with airbrushes.
• Advantages and recommendations: Vallejo 71266 Dark Blue RLM24 is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers. Perfect for recreating historic Luftwaffe aircraft liveries and details in dioramas. Thanks to optimal consistency and high resistance to abrasion, it enables the realization of professional modeling projects.
• Difficulty level: 1/5 (very easy application).

Vallejo paints from the Model Air series, including 71266 Dark Blue RLM24, are renowned among modelers worldwide for their durability, excellent coverage, and intense, historically accurate color. They are an essential product for every aviation enthusiast and collectors of World War II models.