The Imperial Gold True Metallic Metal Paint Set by Vallejo brings a warm, rich golden finish to your miniatures and models. As part of the True Metallic Metal range, this set provides a complete gold tone family to build realistic metallic effects using Vallejo’s BSL system: Base, Shade, Light.

This 4-color set includes four 18ml bottles:

• 77103 Imperial Gold (Light) – A brilliant metallic gold ideal for highlights and edge reflections.
• 77123 Imperial Gold (Base) – The primary metallic gold tone with a warm, orange undertone. Perfect as a foundation for golden surfaces.
• 77143 Imperial Gold (Shade) – A non-metallic satin wash designed to deepen the Base layer. It preserves metallic sheen while adding contrast and volume.
• 77163 Imperial Gold (Airbrush) – An airbrush-ready version of the Base tone, formulated for smooth and even application on large surfaces or for blending transitions.

This set allows hobbyists to build gold metallic finishes with a methodical workflow. Unlike traditional metallics, the Shade is not a glittery paint — it’s a tinted wash that interacts with the Base to create shadows without dulling the metallic effect.

The paints are water-based, highly pigmented, and suitable for both brush and airbrush use. The Light and Base colors contain ultra-fine metallic particles for a clean, reflective finish. The Airbrush formula is pre-thinned and delivers excellent coverage without clogging.

Ideal for fantasy armor, weapons, ornate decorations, steampunk designs, or ancient relics, this gold set is designed to be flexible and consistent. You can mix these tones with each other or with other True Metallic Metal families to create unique metallic expressions across your projects.

Usage tips:

• Prime with a dark surface to maximize metallic contrast.
• Shake well before each use, especially the Shade and metallics.
• Apply in thin layers for smooth, buildable coverage.

Whether you're a display painter or tabletop gamer, the Imperial Gold set provides a structured and powerful way to create dynamic, realistic golden metal finishes — all with minimal effort and maximum visual impact.