{"product_id":"vallejo-71-211-british-caunter-paint-set","title":"Vallejo 71.211: British Caunter paint set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__description a,\n.rte a,\n.product-single__description a,\n.product__description a:visited,\n.rte a:visited,\n.product-single__description a:visited {\n  color: #1f1f1f !important;\n  text-decoration: underline !important;\n  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;\n}\n\n.product__description a:hover,\n.rte a:hover,\n.product-single__description a:hover,\n.product__description a:focus,\n.rte a:focus,\n.product-single__description a:focus {\n  color: #ff6600 !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete British Caunter Camouflage Palette — Western Desert 1940–1941\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo British Caunter Paint Set 71.211\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for modelers painting early British desert armor and \u003cstrong\u003eCaunter camouflage schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e used during the Africa and Mediterranean campaigns of \u003cstrong\u003e1940–1941\u003c\/strong\u003e. This set is focused on British and Allied AFVs that carried angular desert camouflage patterns across North Africa and related Mediterranean theater operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Caunter scheme is known for its sharp geometric camouflage pattern, combining light desert tones, grey-blue contrast, earth shades, and darker disruptive colors to break up vehicle shapes in desert conditions. This makes the set especially useful for modelers building British and Allied armored vehicles shown on the official Vallejo color guide, including the \u003cstrong\u003eM3 Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMatilda II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSherman Mk II\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eM3 Stuart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConfirmed Colors Included in Vallejo 71.211\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 18ml \/ 0.6 fl oz Model Air bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRef. Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModeling Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortland Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight desert base tone for British Caunter and North Africa armor schemes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Grey Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool grey-blue camouflage tone used for contrast in Caunter-style patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarth-toned desert color useful for weathered panels and camouflage variation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker disruptive shade for contrast areas, shadowed sections, and weathering depth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS Field Drab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuted drab tone useful for Allied vehicles, equipment, and secondary camouflage areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Slate Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark grey-green contrast tone for disruptive camouflage and armored vehicle detail work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAFVs Featured on the Vallejo Caunter Color Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM3 Grant:\u003c\/strong\u003e British-operated medium tank used in North Africa campaigns and shown with Caunter-style color placement on the Vallejo reference guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatilda II:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most recognizable British infantry tanks associated with early desert warfare and Caunter camouflage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSherman Mk II:\u003c\/strong\u003e British-operated Sherman variant suitable for Africa and Mediterranean theater modeling projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM3 Stuart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast Allied light tank used for reconnaissance and support roles across desert and Mediterranean operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePainting the Caunter Scheme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo paint the British Caunter scheme: apply the lightest base tone first, mask the angled stripe boundaries with low-tack tape, apply the mid-tone color, then mask again and apply the darker contrast color. Caunter camouflage should have sharper geometric edges rather than soft blended transitions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, apply the colors over a smooth primed surface. Use thin, controlled coats and allow each layer to dry before masking the next section. The Caunter pattern benefits from careful planning because the angled lines and hard-edged shapes are an important part of the historical look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Paint Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71.211\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71211\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-based acrylic Model Air paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airbrush-ready formula for scale models and AFV projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e British desert armor, Caunter camouflage, Western Desert AFVs, Allied Mediterranean vehicles, and early WWII North Africa builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 PSI for airbrushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Air Usage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVallejo Model Air colors can be used directly from the bottle or adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver if needed. Apply in several light layers to preserve surface detail and avoid flooding panel lines, rivets, or small molded features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more British desert armor colors, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-model-air-set-wwii-british-colors-africa-1939-1943\"\u003eVallejo British Africa Set 71.622\u003c\/a\u003e, which supports later North Africa and desert campaign color schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 18ml \/ 0.6 fl oz Model Air bottles with eyedropper caps. This packaging helps prevent paint from drying in the bottle and allows controlled dispensing for airbrush or brush painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo 71.211 British Caunter Paint Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the British Caunter camouflage scheme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caunter scheme was a hard-edged geometric camouflage style used on British and Allied vehicles in desert and Mediterranean campaigns. It used angled blocks of light, medium, and darker contrast colors to disrupt the vehicle outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors are included in Vallejo 71.211?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes 71.243 Portland Stone, 71.272 Light Grey Blue, 71.249 Light Earth, 71.042 Dark Brown, 71.138 US Field Drab, and 71.309 Dark Slate Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat vehicles can I paint with this set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is useful for M3 Grant, Matilda II, Sherman Mk II, M3 Stuart, and other British or Allied desert AFV subjects shown on the Vallejo Caunter reference guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an IDF paint set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This page is for the \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.211 British Caunter Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. IDF\/Sinai color references should not be used on this product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these paints be airbrushed directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vallejo Model Air paints are formulated for airbrush use and can usually be sprayed directly from the bottle or adjusted with thinner if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SprayGunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664500584735,"sku":"71211","price":17.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7294\/6207\/files\/71211-1.webp?v=1783523669","url":"https:\/\/tiuscorp.com\/products\/vallejo-71-211-british-caunter-paint-set","provider":"TIUS Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}