{"product_id":"vallejo-71-608-soviet-russian-paint-set-part-ii","title":"Vallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set Part II","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\n.sg-spec-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 18px 0;\n}\n\n.sg-spec-table th,\n.sg-spec-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  padding: 10px;\n  text-align: left;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n\n.sg-spec-table th {\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVallejo Soviet Russian Colors 71.608 Part II — 8 Airbrush Paints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8 Late Cold War Soviet and Russian Aircraft Colors, 1978–1989\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLate Cold War Soviet and Russian aircraft camouflage has a very specific look, with muted greens, browns, sand tones, faded underside blues, and sun-worn tactical finishes that can be hard to build from random paint bottles. \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e gives aircraft modelers a coordinated Model Air palette for tactical schemes used from 1978 to 1989 and the years around the collapse of the Eastern Bloc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set corresponds to Vallejo reference \u003cstrong\u003e71.608\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soviet\/Russian Colors Tactical Schemes 1978–1989 Part II. It includes \u003cstrong\u003e8 Model Air colors in 17ml bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for airbrushing Soviet and Russian aircraft subjects such as MiG, Sukhoi, Afghan War, Central Asia, and late Cold War camouflage projects. The palette is especially useful for \u003cstrong\u003e1\/32, 1\/48, 1\/72, and 1\/144 scale aviation builds\u003c\/strong\u003e where smooth airbrush coverage and believable color modulation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a generic military color selection, \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around a clear tactical aircraft theme. It combines earth tones, greens, sand colors, pale blue-grey, and faded underside blue so modelers can create disruptive camouflage patterns, faded aircraft panels, sun-exposed surfaces, and realistic late-service finishes without guessing every shade separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside the Vallejo 71.608 Set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes \u003cstrong\u003e8 x 17ml \/ 0.57 fl oz Model Air bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The table below matches the correct 71.608 Part II contents and adds practical modeling uses for each color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRef. Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHistorical \/ Set Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdditional Modeling Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamouflage Medium Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarth brown tone for Soviet\/Russian tactical camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for disruptive camouflage, weathered panels, dust-toned aircraft areas, and warm modulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale Blue Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale blue-grey aircraft tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for undersides, faded cool panels, blue-grey aircraft details, and worn tactical surfaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOchre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm ochre tone for camouflage variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for sun-faded panels, sand-shifted tones, dust effects, and warm highlight modulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.137\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS Light Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight green camouflage tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for green tactical patches, faded camouflage areas, and soft transition work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand Beige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand tone used in desert or dry-region camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for Afghan War schemes, dusty aircraft surfaces, light camouflage panels, and terrain-matched tones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.246\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm yellow-brown camouflage color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for earth-toned panels, worn tactical aircraft finishes, and brown-green camouflage balance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.332\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderside Blue “Faded”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded underside blue tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for weathered aircraft undersides, blue-grey modulation, and sun-worn lower surfaces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussian AF Dark Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green tone for Russian Air Force camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for deep green camouflage sections, contrast areas, and darker tactical aircraft panels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual color references in this set are \u003cstrong\u003e71.038 Camouflage Medium Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.046 Pale Blue Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.081 Ochre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.137 US Light Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.244 Sand Beige\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.246 Yellow Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e71.332 Underside Blue “Faded”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e71.347 Russian AF Dark Green\u003c\/strong\u003e. These codes help modelers identify the exact late Cold War Soviet and Russian aircraft colors included in Vallejo set 71.608.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Set Works for Soviet and Russian Aircraft Builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate Cold War camouflage focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built around tactical greens, browns, sand tones, and faded underside colors used on Soviet and Russian aircraft subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for airbrush work:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Model Air formula supports smooth coverage, thin layers, and controlled camouflage transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for MiG and Sukhoi projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical palette for aircraft modelers building late Soviet, Afghan War, Central Asian, and post-Eastern Bloc subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for faded operational finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mix of earth colors, greens, and underside blue tones helps recreate worn tactical aircraft without building the palette from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight coordinated colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives modelers a complete starting palette instead of forcing them to select each color one bottle at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1978–1989 window covers two distinct operational contexts: Soviet frontal aviation in Europe, where aircraft such as the MiG-29 Fulcrum and Su-27 Flanker became important late Cold War subjects, and Soviet operations in Afghanistan, where aircraft such as the Su-25 Grach, MiG-21, and MiG-23 variants operated in harsh conditions that faded and weathered tactical camouflage in distinctive ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are calibrated for scale, not simply copied from raw full-size pigments. Soviet aircraft colors can look different at \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 or 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e than they would at full size because of scale effect. Vallejo 71.608 gives modelers a practical color balance for popular aviation scales including \u003cstrong\u003e1\/32, 1\/48, 1\/72, and 1\/144\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Part II of the Soviet Russian Colors series, covering the 1978–1989 period. If available, Part I covers earlier Soviet aviation schemes, while Part II focuses on later tactical camouflage, Afghan War-era aircraft, MiG and Sukhoi subjects, and late Cold War operational finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Application Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallejo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Air \/ Air War Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoviet\/Russian Tactical Schemes 1978–1989 Part II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Product Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8429551716086\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 17ml \/ 0.57 fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based acrylic airbrush paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Theme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Cold War Soviet\/Russian tactical aircraft camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiG, Sukhoi, Afghan War schemes, Central Asia camouflage, faded undersides, and weathered aircraft panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/32, 1\/48, 1\/72, and 1\/144 aircraft model kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirbrush-ready paint for scale aircraft finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Thinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver for ultra-fine work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater while wet, or Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner when needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLate Cold War Soviet Aviation: What the 1978–1989 Schemes Actually Look Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is useful beyond one aircraft profile. The colors can support MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29, Su-25, Sukhoi tactical schemes, helicopter details, late Cold War aircraft projects, and weathered military finishes where earth tones and faded blues need to work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Afghan War or Central Asia aircraft schemes, the Sand Beige, Yellow Brown, Ochre, and Camouflage Medium Brown tones help build a dry, sun-faded appearance. The greens add the tactical camouflage contrast, while Pale Blue Grey and Underside Blue “Faded” help create more convincing lower surfaces and worn operational aircraft finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding other Soviet or Warsaw Pact aircraft? Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vallejo-modern-aircraft-sets\"\u003eVallejo Modern Aircraft Sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other Cold War, jet age, and modern aviation paint sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAirbrush Settings and Camouflage Edge Technique for Soviet Tactical Schemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, apply the colors over a smooth primed surface and build the camouflage in thin, controlled layers. Soviet and Russian tactical schemes often look more realistic when the tones are varied slightly across panels instead of sprayed as flat blocks of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse lighter tones such as Ochre, Sand Beige, and Pale Blue Grey for fading and modulation. Use Russian AF Dark Green and Camouflage Medium Brown for stronger camouflage contrast. For a worn aircraft effect, apply very thin passes and avoid making every panel look equally saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor large fuselage surfaces and hard-edged camouflage demarcation lines, start around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle and keep a moderate spraying distance. For softer camouflage edges, lower the pressure slightly and move closer with controlled passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are working on a smaller scale, reduce contrast slightly and keep layers thin so the camouflage does not look too heavy. For larger scales, use subtle post-shading, panel fading, and controlled weathering to make the colors feel more operational and less factory-fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich Soviet and Russian aircraft kits does the Vallejo 71.608 set work with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 71.608 set is useful for late Cold War Soviet and Russian tactical aircraft in 1\/32, 1\/48, 1\/72, and 1\/144 scale. It can support MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-29, Su-25, Su-27, Sukhoi subjects, Afghan War aircraft, and post-Eastern Bloc camouflage projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Vallejo Soviet Russian Colors Part I and Part II?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart II, Vallejo 71.608, focuses on the 1978–1989 period, including late Cold War tactical schemes, Afghan War-era aircraft, and later MiG and Sukhoi subjects. Part I is generally used for earlier Soviet aviation schemes and different historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the colors in Vallejo 71.608 accurate for Afghan War aircraft?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1978–1989 date range includes Soviet operations in Afghanistan. The set includes sand, brown, green, pale blue-grey, and faded underside tones that are useful for aircraft such as Su-25, MiG-21, and MiG-23 variants used during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat scale models does Vallejo 71.608 work with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is suitable for common aircraft modeling scales including 1\/32, 1\/48, 1\/72, and 1\/144. The colors are useful for both larger display builds and smaller aircraft kits where scale effect and thin airbrush layers matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat airbrush settings work best for Soviet aircraft camouflage with these colors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most aircraft surfaces, start around 15–20 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle. Use lighter colors first, then build darker greens and browns in thin layers. For soft-edged camouflage, lower the pressure slightly and work closer to the surface with controlled passes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SprayGunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664509956383,"sku":"71608","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7294\/6207\/files\/71608-1.webp?v=1783523907","url":"https:\/\/tiuscorp.com\/products\/vallejo-71-608-soviet-russian-paint-set-part-ii","provider":"TIUS Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}