Vallejo 71160 Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) – acrylic airbrush paint set

Vallejo 71160 Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) is a high-quality set of six acrylic paints for airbrush and two primers, specially designed for historical models of Japanese military vehicles from 1939–1945. It is an excellent choice for any modeler aiming to recreate the authentic appearance of tanks, armored vehicles, and other military equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army from the World War II period.

• Precisely selected palette: The set’s colors correspond to historical IJA markings—suitable for base painting as well as for precise weathering effects and camouflage used by the Japanese army during World War II.
• High-quality pigment: Vallejo paints feature intense, durable color, smooth coverage, and easy application. They are intended for direct use with the airbrush, allowing detail retention even on intricate models in scales 1/35, 1/48, or 1/72.
• Acrylic formula: The paints are based on health-safe water-based solvents—they are virtually odorless, which makes them ideal even for small, home modeling workshops.
• Two types of primers included: The set contains two high-quality primers—optimizing paint adhesion to various surfaces such as plastic, metal, or resin, enabling professional preparation of any model.
• Historical purpose: The colors and shades reproduce the paintwork of Type 97 Chi-Ha, Type 95 Ha-Go tanks, self-propelled guns, and other vehicles used by the Japanese army in China, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia during World War II.
• Category: Acrylic model airbrush paint set
• Material: Water-based acrylic paints for plastic, resin, and metal models

Store recommendation

We especially recommend the Vallejo 71160 set to modelers building vehicles from the World War II era, especially dioramas or models in 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72 scales. The product is suitable for both beginners and advanced users—the ease of application and professional results make it extremely versatile. We rate the difficulty level of using the set at 1/5.

Thanks to the Vallejo 71160 Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) set, you will achieve an authentic, historically accurate look for Japanese vehicle models, as the set’s colors have been developed based on archival documentation and period photographs.