{"product_id":"vallejo-71-617-usaf-aggressor-set-part-ii","title":"Vallejo 71.617 USAF Aggressor 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUSAF Aggressor Squadron Grey Palette: Colors \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern USAF aggressor camouflage depends on subtle greys, dark contrast areas, faded underside tones, and controlled panel variation. \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.617 USAF Aggressor Set Part II\u003c\/strong\u003e gives aircraft modelers a coordinated Model Air palette for predominantly grey camouflage schemes used by USAF Aggressor Squadrons, including profiles associated with Red Flag training exercises from 2017 and 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set corresponds to Vallejo reference \u003cstrong\u003e71.617\u003c\/strong\u003e and store SKU \u003cstrong\u003e71617\u003c\/strong\u003e. It includes \u003cstrong\u003e8 Model Air colors in 17ml bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for post-WWII to present aircraft schemes where neutral greys, dark tactical tones, faded blue-grey areas, and subtle highlight colors need to work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are formulated for airbrush use, making the set practical for \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72, 1\/48, and 1\/32 scale modern jet projects\u003c\/strong\u003e where smooth coverage and controlled camouflage transitions matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside the Vallejo 71.617 Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes \u003cstrong\u003e8 × 17ml \/ 0.57 fl oz Model Air bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The table below matches the correct 71.617 Part II contents and adds practical modeling uses beyond the core aggressor camouflage theme.\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\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\u003e71.251\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNATO Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery dark contrast areas within grey aggressor camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for anti-glare panels, tires, radome contrast, deep panel shading, and darker tactical touch-ups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Gull Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore grey tone in modern aggressor finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for cockpits, pylons, gear-bay accessories, and other modern jet details needing a darker neutral grey.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.421\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkish White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight support tone for faded, sun-bleached aggressor highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for scale fading, lightened panel centers, weathered radomes, and mixing subtle off-white highlight tones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Gunship Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain USAF tactical grey in the set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful beyond aggressor schemes on pylons, tanks, undersides, modern ordnance, and other late-service grey aircraft details.\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 lower-surface or cool accent tone in selected aggressor patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for weathered underside panels, cold blue-grey modulation, and soft contrast on sun-faded tactical aircraft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.274\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressor Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature aggressor grey tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for custom aggressor-style projects, light tactical greys, and cool neutral panel variation on modern aircraft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.275\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSAF Medium Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain supporting medium grey in modern USAF patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for general tactical aircraft camouflage, pylons, fairings, and blended medium-grey transitions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.057\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContrast, pattern separation, and depth control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for preshading, exhaust darkening, anti-glare details, tires, and darker recessed lines on aircraft models.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Set Works for Modern Aggressor Builds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e71.617 palette\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the grey dissimilar air combat training schemes flown by USAF aggressor units, including \u003cstrong\u003eF-16\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF-22 Raptor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF\/A-18 Hornet\u003c\/strong\u003e, and modern jet aircraft used in adversary training profiles. If you are building a Red Flag aggressor scheme, this palette gives you the coordinated grey tonal range needed for realistic camouflage, panel fading, and tactical aircraft weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect set for 71.617 \/ Part II:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aligned with the actual Shopify SKU and the correct Vallejo color contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrey aggressor camouflage focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built around tactical greys, faded underside tones, and dark contrast colors for modern adversary aircraft schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbrush-ready Model Air formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for smooth airbrush application with good control over fine camouflage patterns and soft transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful beyond one aircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palette can also support modern jets, naval aircraft, late-service tactical greys, sci-fi aircraft, and weathered military finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight 17ml bottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives modelers a coordinated set instead of forcing them to build the palette one bottle at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Application \u0026amp; Expert Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSAF Aggressor Squadrons Part II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Product Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 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\u003ePost-WWII to present USAF Aggressor grey camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern jet aircraft, aggressor schemes, tactical greys, faded underside tones, and weathered aircraft panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirbrush-ready paint for fine camouflage work\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 mottling or lower-pressure detail 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo paint USAF Aggressor grey camouflage: prime smooth, pre-shade with NATO Black, build mid-grey tones in thin passes, fade selected panels with Pinkish White, and apply Underside Blue Faded to lower surfaces for scale-correct tonal separation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips from the Studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results with \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.617 USAF Aggressor Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply the colors over a smooth primed surface and build the camouflage in thin, controlled layers. Grey aggressor schemes can look flat if all colors are sprayed at the same intensity, so vary your passes slightly and let the panel structure guide the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse NATO Black and Black for pre-shading, anti-glare areas, deeper panel definition, and darker recessed details. Use Pinkish White sparingly to lighten selected panels, soften sun-faded effects, or create scale fading without making the aircraft look chalky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium greys and faded underside blue can then be layered gradually to create the muted, operational look common in modern tactical aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want sharper demarcation, use masking putty, low-tack tape, or carefully cut masks. For softer transitions, reduce pressure slightly, thin only if needed, and work close to the surface with controlled passes. Always test your mix and pressure on a spare surface before spraying the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo 71.617 USAF Aggressor Set Part II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat aircraft types does the Vallejo 71.617 set cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is useful for modern USAF aggressor and adversary-style aircraft builds, including F-16, F-22 Raptor, F\/A-18 Hornet, and similar modern jet aircraft using grey tactical camouflage schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this set airbrush-ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vallejo Model Air paints are formulated for airbrush use and can usually be sprayed directly from the bottle. For finer detail work, use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale models is this set best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 71.617 set works well for 1\/72, 1\/48, and 1\/32 scale modern jet builds. Smaller scales benefit from lighter fading, while larger scales can use stronger panel variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Part II set different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Part II set focuses on grey aggressor tones, faded underside color, dark contrast shades, and tactical aircraft weathering support. It is useful as a standalone palette or as a companion to other modern aircraft paint sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Vallejo Airbrush Paint Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more airbrush-ready military paint options in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/vallejo-airbrush-paints-model-air\"\u003eVallejo Airbrush Paint Sets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/airbrush-paint-set\"\u003eAirbrush Paint Sets\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/spraygunners-paint-supplies-full-catalog\"\u003ePaint Supplies at SprayGunner\u003c\/a\u003e for additional tactical aircraft colors, camouflage tones, model finishing products, and airbrush-ready acrylic paint systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SprayGunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664510644511,"sku":"71617","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7294\/6207\/files\/71617-1.webp?v=1783523927","url":"https:\/\/tiuscorp.com\/products\/vallejo-71-617-usaf-aggressor-set-part-ii","provider":"TIUS Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}