True Metallic Metal

The Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM) line is a high-performance system of 80 acrylic paints designed to replicate realistic metal surfaces using a structured BSL (Base, Shade, Light) workflow. Unlike standard metallics that can look flat, the TMM range usegenuine metallic pigments and ultra-fine flakes to create a dynamic shine that reacts to light as you move the model.

The BSL System Structure

The range is organized into 20 colour families, each containing a "triad" of paints plus an airbrush-ready version to ensure chromatic harmony across the model: 

  • Base: Opaque foundation tones with excellent self-levelling properties.
  • Shade: Glossy, transparent acrylic inks (based on the Xpress Color formula) designed to add depth without dulling the metallic shine.
  • Light: High-reflectivity paints used for edge highlighting and restoring brilliance to raised surfaces.
  • Airbrush: A pre-thinned version of the Base tone, optimized for smooth flow through a nozzle.

The picture below shows the visual difference between the colours in the TMM Dusken Green Color Set.

 

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