The Vallejo 71152 IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY (IJA) COLORS PRE-WAR TO 1945 acrylic paint set contains 8 specially selected colors that accurately reflect the authentic shades used by the Imperial Japanese Army from the pre-war period up to the end of World War II. This product is aimed at demanding historical modelers who value the highest level of realism when painting vehicles, aircraft, and figures from this unique historical era.

• The set includes the most commonly seen shades on Japanese military equipment (armored vehicles, aviation, artillery, infantry) in the pre-war and WWII years (1937-1945).
• The colors are consistent with the historical specifications used by the Imperial Japanese Army during conflicts in the Far East, in China, the Pacific, and the island battles.
• The palette is based on historical reconstructions and museum documentation. It includes:
  • 71.062 - Aluminium (Metallic): painting equipment components, engines, and metal details commonly found on Japanese vehicles and aircraft.
  • 71.285 - IJA Dark Green: the standard camouflage color for IJA tanks and trucks.
  • 71.286 - IJA Olive Green: often used on vehicles and soldiers’ equipment.
  • 71.287 - IJA Khaki Brown: the most frequent shade for uniforms and equipment of Japanese infantry.
  • 71.321 - IJA Light Grey Green & 71.326 - IJA Grey Green: used in camouflage and for painting transport aircraft, bombers, and marsh terrains.
  • 71.416 - IJA Dark Beige: alternative camouflage color, common in desert and tropical units.
  • 71.417 - Aotake Transparent Green: distinctive transparent protective lacquer visible inside the airframes of Japanese aircraft.

The set consists of water-based acrylic paints that are safe for modelers, dry quickly, and provide vivid, durable coatings. Suitable for both brush and airbrush use, making them ideal for fine details as well as larger surfaces painted with an airbrush.

Category: acrylic paint set for models. The product is recommended to all fans of historical modeling in scales 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, and others, interested in Japanese World War II topics and the reconstruction of vehicles, equipment, and figures.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – the set is suitable for both beginner and advanced modelers. The very good pigment quality and ease of application guarantee a great final effect.

By choosing Vallejo 71152 IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY COLORS, you get a professional set that will bring your models to the next level of historical realism!