Vallejo 71333 Russian AF Blue – Acrylic Model Paint

The model paint Vallejo 71333 Russian AF Blue is a high-quality acrylic lacquer developed especially for the needs of aircraft and military vehicle modelers. This product is from the renowned Model Air series by Vallejo, which is recognized by modeling enthusiasts worldwide for its remarkable efficiency and historical color accuracy.

Vallejo 71333 Russian AF Blue (Russian Air Force Blue) reflects the authentic shade of blue used in the liveries of Russian combat aircraft from the 1980s, through the Cold War, and into modern times. This color was widely used in Russian aviation, especially on aircraft such as the Su-27, MiG-29, and modern variants of the MiG-31 and Su-30 – both in camouflage schemes and during various combat missions and air shows. Photographic documentation and publications by Western modelers indicate that the Russian AF Blue color was present on machines used, for example, during the conflict in Syria (2015–2020) as well as in training missions in Eastern Europe.

• Scale of use: The product is dedicated to models in various scales, with particular emphasis on 1/72, 1/48, 1/32
• Purpose: Military aircraft models and modern Russian vehicles
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Country: Russia (Russian Federation, formerly USSR)
• Product type: Acrylic model paint (water-based, odorless, fast-drying)
• Volume: 17ml – bottle with a pipette for precise dosing
• Material: Paint in a plastic bottle, ready for use with airbrush or brush
• Versatility: Excellent for shading and weathering effects
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy to use, recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers
• Advantages: High coverage, very good adhesion, excellent pigmentation, compatible with other Vallejo products
• Category: Modeling accessories, acrylic paints, aircraft modeling

We recommend Vallejo 71333 Russian AF Blue to every modeler who wishes to achieve an authentic look for Soviet and Russian aircraft and military vehicles. An excellent choice for both precise competition models and everyday modeling in your workshop at home.