Vallejo Model Color Olive Grey (70888) is an olive-grey acrylic paint ideal for military and historical model building. This versatile color is perfect for painting uniforms, vehicles, and field gear across various time periods and settings.
It matches several well-known standards such as RAL 6006, RLM 71, Gunze H-64, and Vallejo Model Air 71015. Its subtle blend of green and grey tones offers a natural, realistic look suitable for both Allied and Axis military schemes, as well as modern combat scenarios.
The paint comes in an 18ml transparent bottle with an eyedropper tip for precise application. This design prevents waste, helps extend shelf life, and allows you to see how much paint you have left. If the nozzle becomes blocked, it can be easily cleared using a needle or toothpick.
Olive Grey is fully opaque, lightfast, and dries to a smooth matte finish. Its creamy consistency ensures even coverage with a brush and avoids visible brush marks, making it suitable for fine detail work and thin layering.
It can be thinned with water or acrylic mediums such as matte medium for advanced techniques like glazing or layering. These methods allow you to build up realistic shadows, highlights, and color depth — essential for professional-level miniature painting.
Errors during painting can be corrected while the paint is still wet using a bit of water or alcohol. This forgiving nature makes it ideal not only for experienced hobbyists but also for beginners aiming to improve their skills.
Vallejo Model Color Olive Grey pairs well with shades like Russian Uniform, Brown Violet, and Khaki, making it perfect for tanks, infantry figures, and terrain in scales such as 1:35 and 1:72. Its muted tone integrates well with forest, muddy, or urban battlefield settings, adding authenticity to your diorama scenes.
Whether you’re working on a WWII-themed layout or a modern-day conflict scene, Olive Grey provides a reliable, historically accurate foundation for your miniature projects. Add this essential color to your painting arsenal and achieve impressive, lifelike results every time.
