Vallejo 71611 Nuclear Submarine Colors 8 x 17ml – Model Paint Set for Submarines

Vallejo 71611 Nuclear Submarine Colors 8 x 17ml is a professional set of eight high-quality water-based acrylic model paints, designed for painting models of modern nuclear-powered submarines. This product was created by the renowned Spanish company Vallejo, specializing in modeling paints appreciated by hobbyists all over the world. The set includes specially selected colors that faithfully reproduce the characteristic paint schemes of naval vessels from various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, and France, used from the Cold War era up to modern times.

Technical Specification – Vallejo 71611 Nuclear Submarine Colors

• Category: Acrylic model paint set for submarines
• Packaging: 8 x 17 ml bottles with convenient dropper
• Type of paint: Acrylic, water-based, matte
• Exceptional coverage: Paints with excellent coverage and strong pigmentation, suitable for both brush and airbrush application
• Finish: Matte, quick-drying, and highly resistant to abrasion
• Dedicated for models in scales including 1/350, 1/144, 1/700, 1/72, and others – perfect for details and larger surfaces
• Historical color accuracy: Developed in cooperation with warship experts

Colors included in the set:

• US Navy Submarine Black
• Soviet Navy Submarine Black
• Royal Navy Submarine Black
• Hull Red
• Light Grey (for creating wear effects, markings)
• Medium Grey
• Dark Grey
• Metallic Detailing (various technical details on the hull)

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

We recommend the Vallejo 71611 set to both beginner ship modelers (difficulty level 1/5) and advanced enthusiasts seeking authentic colors for their historical and modern model projects. The set is perfect for working with plastic, resin, or 3D-printed models.
The paints do not contain harmful solvents, are easy to apply, and resistant to streaking—ideal for detail painting by brush as well as full coverage with an airbrush. The use of only the highest quality pigments guarantees durability and a realistic effect in replicating historic submarines used by navies during the Cold War and into modern times.
This is an indispensable set for every submarine modeling enthusiast, allowing for precise and faithful representation of real vessels' colors on models.