Vallejo 71143 US Light Stone – acrylic model paint 17ml

Vallejo 71143 US Light Stone is a specialist acrylic model paint from the Model Air series with a capacity of 17 ml, designed for professional painting of plastic, resin, and metal models. This product from Vallejo, a brand recognized by modelers worldwide, ensures high quality and precise reproduction of historical colors.

Product characteristics

• Capacity: 17 ml in a practical dropper bottle
• Color: US Light Stone – authentic shade used in American military vehicles
• Series: Model Air – recommended for use with airbrushes, provides a smooth and even coat without streaks
• Type: Water-based acrylic paint, almost odorless, fast-drying
• Materials: Ideal for plastic (PS, ABS), resin, metal models, and miniatures

Historical application

The US Light Stone shade was developed to realistically reproduce the military colors of the United States Armed Forces, especially during World War II, as well as the postwar and modern eras. This color was widely applied in sunny, desert theaters of operations, such as North Africa, the Middle East, and during recent decades’ conflicts.

Category and product specifics

• Category: Acrylic model paint for airbrush and brush painting
• Mixable with other Vallejo acrylic paints
• Safe, non-toxic, suitable for modelers of all ages
• Simple application and quick drying allow effective masking and multi-layer camouflage painting

Recommendation and difficulty level

We recommend Vallejo 71143 US Light Stone to both beginners and advanced modelers due to its versatility, excellent pigmentation, and ease of use. It is indispensable for those building military vehicle models in scales like 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72, who seek to faithfully recreate authentic paint schemes.
Difficulty level: 1/5 (very easy to use, also suitable for beginners).

Why choose this paint?

• High-quality pigment ensures durability and color intensity
• Excellent adhesion and abrasion resistance
• Paint is easy to apply, both with airbrush and brush
• Wide range of usability in model-making techniques