What's the difference between Vallejo Model Colour and Game Colour?

Model Colour is formulated for scale modelling with historically accurate, muted colours ideal for military vehicles and aircraft. Game Colour is brighter and more saturated, designed for fantasy and sci-fi miniatures like Warhammer. Choose based on your subject matter.

Is Vallejo Model Air suitable for brush painting?

Model Air is formulated and pre-thinned for airbrushing. For brush painting, Model Colour is the better choice with the right consistency for controlled brush application. Model Air tends to be too thin for satisfying brush work.

Are Vallejo paints compatible with Citadel paints?

Yes — both are water-based acrylics and mix freely. Many painters use Vallejo base colours with Citadel shades, or Vallejo Game Colour with Citadel Contrast effects. There's no compatibility issue between the ranges.

How long do Vallejo paints last?

Stored correctly (upright, tightly closed, away from extremes), Vallejo dropper bottles last years — far longer than pot-lid paints that dry at the rim. If paint thickens, add a few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or water and shake to restore consistency.

What Vallejo range is best for painting Warhammer miniatures?

Vallejo Game Colour is designed for fantasy and sci-fi miniatures with brighter, more saturated colours including washes, inks, and effect paints. Model Colour works beautifully for more muted, realistic colour schemes on darker armies.