Vallejo Metallic Metal Forged Red - Airbrush

Vallejo Metallic Metal Forged Red – Airbrush Paint 

A deep, heat-kissed metallic red that looks like forged alloy, tempered steel, or high-end anodized metal in miniature. It has a darker, more industrial character than bright ruby tones, making it perfect for realistic mecha accents, custom armor panels, exhaust heat staining, or dramatic detail work on scale kits. The airbrush-ready acrylic sprays smoothly straight from the bottle with ultra-fine pigment, so you get a clean metallic sheen without losing rivets, panel lines, or surface texture.

Key features

• Dark forged-red metallic tone with a realistic alloy look
• Airbrush-ready acrylic for smooth flow and consistent coverage
• Ultra-fine pigment for scale-accurate metal sheen, not glittery
• Builds in thin coats without hiding fine detail
• Great foundation for shading, heat effects, chipping, and weathering

Suggested Uses

• Gundam and mecha trims, armor accents, vents, thrusters, and inner frames
• WWII/modern armor for stylized markings, unit accents, or worn metal panels
• Aircraft panels, cockpit highlights, and heat-stained metal parts
• Sci-fi and fantasy miniatures needing forged or energy-metal tones
• Dioramas and terrain: reactors, machinery, power cores, signage, relics

Tips

• Prime black for maximum depth, or grey for a brighter forged-metal pop
• Spray multiple light passes to build a smooth metallic layer
• Edge-highlight with silver or a lighter red metallic for contrast
• Add heat staining with thin blue/purple glazes around exhaust areas
• Seal with clear varnish if you plan heavy masking or handling