Vallejo 70244 Model Color 8x17ml – NCO US Infantry Europe 1944-45

The exceptional model paint set Vallejo 70244 Model Color 8x17ml – NCO US Infantry Europe 1944-45 is a comprehensive solution for modelers working on American WWII soldier miniatures. Created in collaboration between the renowned Vallejo brand and the famous Alpine Miniatures figurine manufacturer, this set includes not only 8 specially selected, highly pigmented acrylic paints, but also an exclusive 1:35 scale figurine depicting a corporal of the 29th Infantry Division of the United States Army. The miniature was modeled by acclaimed sculptor Taesung Harmms.

• Category: Acrylic paint set + plastic figurine for assembly and painting
• Figurine scale: 1/35
• User country: USA
• Historical period: World War II (1944–1945)
• Application: Universal – for all painting needs related to the reconstruction of uniforms and equipment of US Army soldiers from the European front
• Material: Water-based acrylic paints (non-toxic, high coverage), plastic figurine
• Extras: Unique figurine available only in this set

The 29th Infantry Division played a key role during Operation Overlord, particularly during the Omaha Beach landing on June 6th, 1944, where it fought fierce battles on the Normandy coast. It also took part in the assault on Brest and participated in the Allied offensive up to the capitulation of Germany in May 1945. This set enables highly accurate representation of American soldiers of that historical period, in both their uniforms and equipment.

The palette includes two shades of brown olive drab for painting jackets and belts, a special "mustard" shade for wool trousers, olive green for helmets, two shades for tonal depth, and two highlights for emphasizing details. This allows for authentic, layered color modeling, not only for soldier miniatures but also when painting vehicles or field gear from the closing years of WWII.

This set is recommended both for advanced figure modelers and for intermediate hobbyists looking to refine their color modulation techniques and achieve realistic miniature finishes. The difficulty level of assembling and painting the figurine is rated at 3/5 – it requires basic modeling skills, but with high-quality instructions and specialist paints, ambitious beginners will also manage well.

Vallejo 70244 Model Color 8x17ml – NCO US Infantry Europe 1944-45 is a kit that introduces the creator to the world of advanced historical modeling, guaranteeing satisfaction from working with a unique figurine and accurately recreating historical color schemes.