Ruby Red Airbrush (77166) is a red metallic paint in a 18ml bottle, pre-thinned and ready for airbrush use. This color is precisely matched to Ruby Red Base but formulated for smooth coverage, seamless gradients, and large-area application with minimal effort.

The full Ruby Red color family includes:

• 77106 Ruby Red (Light) – Metallic highlight tone
• 77126 Ruby Red (Base) – Red metallic basecoat
• 77146 Ruby Red (Shade) – Non-metallic satin wash for depth
• 77166 Ruby Red (Airbrush) – This airbrush-optimized tone

Ruby Red Airbrush is ideal for:

• Miniatures with red metallic armor
• Fantasy or sci-fi vehicles and equipment
• Dioramas with red metallic elements
• Any large surface needing consistent metallic finish

The formula is ready to spray straight from the bottle, saving you prep time while delivering excellent results. Because it's color-matched to the Base, it's perfect for smooth transitions, fast basecoating or refreshing wide areas without worrying about tone shifts.

Features:

• Pre-thinned, airbrush-ready metallic red paint
• Color-matched to Ruby Red Base
• Water-based, low odor, and easy to clean
• Provides smooth, even coverage and consistent shine

Tips for best results:

• Use a 0.3 mm nozzle or smaller for fine control
• Shake well to ensure even pigment distribution
• Spray in thin layers at low pressure (~17 psi / 1.2 bar)

Ruby Red Airbrush is essential for painters wanting speed, precision, and flawless metallic red results. Combine it with the rest of the Ruby Red tones in Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal BSL system to achieve brilliant depth and seamless transitions across your models.