Vallejo Metallic Metal Ancient Copper - Airbrush

Vallejo Metallic Metal Ancient Copper – Airbrush Paint is a rich, aged copper metallic that looks like timeworn metal straight off a real machine or relic. It has that darker, slightly muted copper tone you see on old pipes, armor fittings, engine parts, and antique metalwork—perfect for scale modeling where bright copper can feel too “new.” The airbrush-ready acrylic sprays smoothly right from the bottle, using ultra-fine metallic pigment to give a realistic satin-metal sheen while keeping all your tiny details crisp.

Features

• Deep ancient-copper tone for realistic aged metal and alloy effects
• Airbrush-ready acrylic metallic for smooth, consistent spraying
• Ultra-fine pigment for scale-accurate sheen, not glittery
• Great coverage in thin coats without hiding surface detail
• Ideal base for patina, grime, washes, and weathering layers

Suggested Uses

• WWII and modern armor: exhaust shields, shell casings, fittings, stowage details
• Gundam and mecha inner frames, trims, vents, and mechanical accents
• Aircraft cockpit highlights, copper piping, and engine components
• Automotive models: vintage engines, radiators, trim, and hardware
• Dioramas and terrain: pipes, boilers, machinery, statues, relics, ruins

Tips

• Prime black or dark brown to deepen the copper and boost realism
• Spray multiple light passes for a smooth metallic layer
• Highlight edges with a brighter copper or a copper-silver mix
• Add verdigris patina using thin turquoise/green washes in recesses
• Seal with clear varnish if you’ll handle or mask heavily