Vallejo 71278 Sand Yellow RLM79 – acrylic Airbrush paint 17ml

Vallejo 71278 Sand Yellow RLM79 is a high-quality acrylic paint, specially designed for painting plastic models and other modeling surfaces with an airbrush. The RLM79 – Sand Yellow shade authentically replicates the color specification used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, especially in the African campaigns and around the Mediterranean region. This shade was widely applied to numerous German fighters and bombers such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, and Focke-Wulf Fw 190, which operated in desert areas between 1941–1943.

The paint is part of the renowned Vallejo Model Air line, recognized as one of the best series of airbrush acrylic paints on the modeling market. It is manufactured with acrylic polymer base, providing excellent adhesion, durability, as well as fast drying and a matte finish. Each bottle contains 17 ml of product, and thanks to the practical packaging with a dropper-type applicator, paint waste is minimized and dosing is made easy.

• Color: Sand Yellow RLM79
• Volume: 17 ml
• Type: Acrylic airbrush paint
• Historical use: World War II, Luftwaffe – African theater/Mediterranean
• Recommended scale: 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 and other aircraft and armor models from this era
• Material: water-based paint, non-toxic, safe for health

The product does not require thinning, though the manufacturer recommends using a dedicated Vallejo thinner if necessary. Excellent coverage and durability make this paint suitable for both intermediate and professional modelers. The careful choice of pigments ensures accurate historical color reproduction.

Category: Modeling acrylic airbrush paint
Usage difficulty (scale 1-5): 2 (easy to apply, also recommended for beginner modelers after basic airbrush training)

We highly recommend Vallejo 71278 Sand Yellow RLM79 to all modelers recreating World War II vehicles and aircraft, especially aircraft modeling enthusiasts seeking the maximum historical accuracy in their painted replicas. It will also work well for desert-themed dioramas and all kinds of projects that require realistic painting effects with high durability and precision.