Vallejo Model Air Cement Gray is part of the Model Air program of the Vallejo brand, specially developed for the airbrush and is a cement gray acrylic paint in a 17ml. eyedropper jar.
The color of Vallejo Model Air US Gray Light (71.045) is comparable to: Federal Standard: 36559; RAL: 7032; Testors Model Master 1730.
This cement gray paint consists of very fine pigments and an acrylic resin with properties of extreme strength and durability. Model Air is a liquid acrylic paint specially developed for airbrush techniques, available in an extensive range of colors. The strength, hardness and opacity of Model Air is superior to all known acrylic paints for airbrushing.
The revolutionary process to obtain the pigments used in the Model Air formula ensures that it has the most beautiful texture for applying the colors to a model. The paint also delivers great quality when applied with a brush for the smallest details, washes and inks and is ideal for a layered application such as a glaze. The pigments used for this cement gray airbrush color must be specially ground to get the best possible consistency to prevent clogging of the airbrush. Colors can be mixed, Model Air Thinner, with water or any medium such as varnish, to get the desired effect. However, we recommend using Model Air Thinner as this product retains the properties of the medium and colours. Model Air adheres exceptionally to all surfaces. Once the cement gray paint is protected with varnish (Gloss, Matte or Satin), Model Air can be painted over with solvent-based paints such as enamels or oil paint.
The unique thing about this cement gray paint is that it is supplied in a so-called "eyedropper" jar containing 17 ml. acrylic paint. The "eyedropper" (or eye dropper) ensures that the amount of paint can be dosed very easily and the paint does not dry out so quickly. Of course, it can always happen that the opening sometimes becomes a little clogged. You can easily solve this by using a needle or thin cocktail stick to clear the opening.
