Vallejo 70900 French Mirage Blue (59) – Acrylic Model Paint 17ml

Vallejo 70900 French Mirage Blue (59) is a high-quality acrylic model paint with a 17 ml capacity, designed for demanding modelers who expect perfect reproduction when painting historical and modern vehicle and aircraft models. This shade of blue is inspired by the color used in French aviation, particularly on Mirage series fighter jets, which became an icon of the French Air Force during the Cold War era and in later decades.

• Application scale: universal, ideal for models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, 1/35 scales.
• Country of use: France – used for painting models of equipment utilized by the Armee de l’Air.
• Historical context: The French Mirage Blue color was mainly used on military aircraft such as the Dassault Mirage III and Mirage F1, serving from the 1960s to modern times.
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times.
• Material: water-based acrylic paint, characterized by fast drying time and easy application by brush and airbrush.
• Product category: acrylic model paints.
• Safe and odorless – contains no toxic solvents, making it ideal for indoor work.
• Intense color and excellent coverage even after the first layer.
• Easy to thin and clean with water or dedicated Vallejo products.

Vallejo 70900 French Mirage Blue is an excellent choice for any modeler, regardless of experience – it’s perfect for building realistic miniatures of military aircraft, armored vehicles, or civilian vehicles requiring precise reproduction of the typical color of French military equipment. This product is recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers who seek authentic colors and top-quality results. The level of difficulty when using this paint is rated as 1 on a five-point scale, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

By choosing Vallejo model paints, you’re investing in tried-and-true solutions appreciated worldwide – choose the intense shade of French Mirage Blue (59) to give your models a unique, historical character.