Vallejo 71255 Light Blue RLM65 – Acrylic Model Paint 17ml

Vallejo 71255 Light Blue RLM65 is a high-quality acrylic paint from the popular Model Air series, developed for modelers who seek realism, excellent coverage, and easy application when painting plastic models. The RLM65 color with catalog number 71255 corresponds to the historical shade of light blue used by the Luftwaffe on German aircraft during World War II.

• Category: Water-based acrylic modeling paint
• Volume: 17 ml
• Manufacturer: Vallejo
• Color: Light Blue RLM65 (Light blue, German RLM standard)
• Compatibility: Suitable for models in any scale – especially popular in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 (aircraft, military vehicles, dioramas)
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint (non-toxic, fast-drying, with a semi-matte finish)
• Historical Application: Luftwaffe, Germany, World War II. RLM65 was used for painting the undersides of fighter aircraft—for example, Messerschmitt Bf 109E, Heinkel He 111, Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, Ju 88, and many other aircraft from 1938-1941. The characteristic blue shade effectively camouflaged the planes’ silhouettes against the sky during operations over Europe and North Africa.
• Application method: Especially recommended for airbrush, but also perfectly suited for brush painting after proper thinning. Does not clog nozzles and allows for precise shading and panel line effects.
• Batch & Lightfastness: High pigment concentration, resistant to fading when models are on display.
• Addition: Factory equipped with a dropper cap for convenience and dosage control. Mixing and cleaning of tools—use water or dedicated acrylic agents only.

Vallejo 71255 Light Blue RLM65 is recommended for both beginner model aircraft builders and advanced enthusiasts recreating German aircraft from the WWII era with high historical accuracy. The formula is user and environmentally friendly.

Build difficulty: 1/5 – ideal for everyone, suitable for both first models and advanced kits, ensuring great results even with basic painting skills.