Vallejo 71212 US MERDC Desert Colors (6x17ml) – Acrylic Paint Set for Painting Military Models

Vallejo 71212 US MERDC Desert Colors is a professional set of six high-quality acrylic paints, specially designed for modelers passionate about recreating the historical paint schemes of military vehicles. The set is dedicated to the reconstruction of the US MERDC Desert camouflage scheme – used by American armed forces from the 1970s to the mid-1980s. Developed by Vallejo, a leading manufacturer of model paints, the set includes the following colors: 71.291 US Earth Yellow, 71.138 US Sand, 71.293 US Earth Red, 71.139 US Field Drab, 71.057 Black, and 70.522 Satin Varnish.

• Product category: Acrylic paint set for plastic, resin, and metal scale models
• Intended use: Painting scale models of military vehicles in 1/35, 1/72, 1/48 and other scales – mainly American armored personnel carriers (M113), tanks (M60, M1 Abrams), trucks, and logistic support vehicles used during the Cold War and Middle Eastern conflicts
• Country of use: United States
• Historical period: Cold War (from the 1970s to mid-1980s)
• Material: 17ml acrylic bottles; contains no metallic pigments or photo-etched elements
• Properties: Water-based paints with excellent adhesion to various surfaces, abrasion-resistant after drying, easy to mix and thin
• Product uniqueness: The set is composed to accurately reproduce the original, multi-colored MERDC (Mobility Equipment Research & Design Command) camouflage: fast shade blending, a full range of colors compliant with military documentation
• Difficulty level: 2/5 (suitable for both intermediate and beginner modelers)

The Vallejo 71212 set is highly recommended for all modelers working on American vehicles from the Cold War era and for enthusiasts seeking precise historical paint reproduction. Perfect for both brush and airbrush work, it allows you to achieve the effect of authentic, vivid camouflage as used in desert and training operations. We recommend it for modelers who appreciate faithful details, historically accurate colors, as well as easy application and durable finish.