{"product_id":"vallejo-71-619-middle-east-wars-paint-set","title":"Vallejo 71.619 Middle East Wars 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\u003eVallejo 71.619 Middle East Wars Paint Set — 8 Model Air Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.619 Middle East Wars Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for modelers who want a focused desert and conflict-zone palette for armored vehicles and military subjects from the late 1960s onward. Built around Vallejo Model Air’s airbrush-ready formula, this set brings together \u003cstrong\u003e8 coordinated colors\u003c\/strong\u003e selected for vehicles and tanks used in the \u003cstrong\u003eYom Kippur War\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eSix-Day War\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other Middle East conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference \u003cstrong\u003e71.619\u003c\/strong\u003e and store SKU \u003cstrong\u003e71619\u003c\/strong\u003e are included in the page copy so exact-code shoppers can find the correct Vallejo paint set more easily. This palette is useful for IDF armor, Egyptian and Syrian vehicles, Soviet-origin armor, desert camouflage, faded field finishes, and related modern Middle Eastern military subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo Middle East Wars paint set\u003c\/strong\u003e more useful than a generic desert palette is that it does not rely on only one sand tone. It combines sand, brown, green, pale grey-blue, ivory, and supporting camouflage colors that help modelers reproduce layered field-applied finishes seen on desert vehicles across multiple eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/vallejo-airbrush-paints\"\u003eVallejo Model Air range\u003c\/a\u003e is pre-thinned for airbrush use, which makes this set especially useful for clean base coats, layered camouflage, filters, touch-up work, and subtle weathered transitions. Whether you are building vehicles with hard-edged disruptive patterns or faded desert finishes, this set gives you a more coherent starting point than assembling the palette bottle by bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Vallejo Middle East Wars Paint Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically focused palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed around desert and conflict-zone camouflage associated with the Yom Kippur War, the Six-Day War, and related Middle East vehicle subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbrush ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model Air colors are made for direct airbrush use with smooth coverage and controlled layering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced vehicle palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes sand, mud, brown, green, pale blue-grey, and light highlight tones instead of relying on one flat desert color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for multiple subjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical for armored vehicles, regional military equipment, and supporting desert diorama elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-friendly buying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping \u003cstrong\u003e71.619 \/ 71619\u003c\/strong\u003e in the title, copy, and metadata helps exact-reference shoppers find the page faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompeting themed sets from AK Interactive and AMMO by MiG cover similar ground, but Vallejo Model Air’s pre-thinned formula means less setup time between sessions — no mixing, no guessing at ratios. If you already have Vallejo in your paint rack, this set drops straight into the same workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Colors \u0026amp; Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes \u003cstrong\u003e8 × 17ml \/ 0.57 fl oz Model Air\u003c\/strong\u003e bottles selected for Middle East conflict camouflage from the late 1960s to the present. Vallejo reference \u003cstrong\u003e71.619\u003c\/strong\u003e corresponds to store SKU \u003cstrong\u003e71619\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef. Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Set Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Modeling Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussian Green 4BO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepainted or Soviet-origin green areas on Egyptian\/Syrian vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for Soviet armor, green vehicle modulation, field equipment, and worn repainted panels on Cold War subjects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransitional green-brown camouflage sections and darker disruptive areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks well for earthy camouflage mixes, dusty green shadows, tarps, and toned-down field gear on AFV projects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain desert basecoat for arid-theater vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso useful for North Africa tones, dust modulation, faded sand highlights, and groundwork transitions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.037\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMud Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary camouflage patches and darker weathered zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood for mud staining, lower hull dirt, dusty recesses, stowage shading, and worn brown camouflage areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.041\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArmour Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker brown camouflage contrast and chip-tone support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelpful for rust underlayers, red-brown vehicle patches, tool handles, dark dust tones, and weathering accents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.046\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale Blue Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooler faded painted areas, lower contrast surfaces, and selected regional patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful on faded undersides, cooler shadowed panels, soft blue-grey modulation, and sun-worn painted equipment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71.075\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIvory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighlighting, sun-faded upper surfaces, and lightened desert tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso works for dust filters, light sand effects, canvas highlights, and controlled lightening of camouflage mixes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70.105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown RLM26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupporting brown camouflage notes and darker warm accents within the set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for earth filters, warm shadow tones, and blending darker desert browns into mixed camouflage work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePainting Yom Kippur War \u0026amp; Six-Day War Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese eight colors were selected for the major armored engagements of the \u003cstrong\u003e1967 Six-Day War\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e1973 Yom Kippur War\u003c\/strong\u003e — including IDF M48 Patton and Centurion tanks, Egyptian T-54\/55s, and Syrian T-62s that defined the look of modern desert armor. The sand and brown tones extend naturally to more recent conflicts in the same theater, making this set useful across five decades of Middle Eastern military subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71.619\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71619\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallejo Model Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airbrush-ready acrylic model paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert camouflage, armored vehicles, dust-toned finishes, and layered military weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yom Kippur War vehicles, Middle East conflict armor, IDF armor, and related arid-environment modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Tips for Desert Camouflage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the light base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Sand Yellow as the main foundation for desert-finished vehicles and build opacity in thin passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd darker camouflage tones gradually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Brown, Mud Brown, Armour Brown, and Russian Green can be used to build contrasting disruptive patterns and repainted field areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Ivory for highlights and fading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory helps lighten upper surfaces, hatch edges, and sun-faded sections without making the finish look chalky too early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl the underside and contrast tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Blue Grey can help on cooler lower areas, faded painted surfaces, or equipment details depending on the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the airbrush promptly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert palettes often involve multiple thin layers and frequent color swaps, so keeping the airbrush clean between steps helps preserve sharp pattern edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this palette, a \u003cstrong\u003e0.3mm or 0.4mm needle\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the most control across broad sand base coats and tighter accent colors. A gravity-feed airbrush is well suited for switching between the eight shades in one session. Run at \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e for base coats, then reduce to \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e for edge highlighting, panel fading, and controlled desert modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse SprayGunner’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/airbrush\"\u003eairbrush collection\u003c\/a\u003e for gravity-feed airbrushes suitable for detailed scale model camouflage work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Modern Desert Modeling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild tonal variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert vehicles often look more convincing when sand areas are broken up with subtle shifts rather than sprayed in one flat monotone coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse browns for field wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mud Brown and Armour Brown are useful for darker camouflage areas, worn panels, tools, and dusty shadow zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the green relevant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian Green and Green Brown help reproduce repainted ex-Soviet vehicle bases and contrasting disruptive patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the set beyond one war:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this set is anchored to Middle East conflicts, it is also practical for related desert-region military builds and hot-climate vehicle finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo 71.619 Middle East Wars Paint Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors are included in the Vallejo 71.619 Middle East Wars set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains 8 × 17ml Model Air bottles: Sand Yellow, Green Brown, Russian Green 4BO, Mud Brown, Armour Brown, Pale Blue Grey, Ivory, and Brown RLM26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat vehicles and conflicts is this set designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is designed for IDF armor, Egyptian and Syrian armor from the Yom Kippur War, and modern Middle Eastern military vehicles. It also works for general desert camouflage across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this set airbrush-ready or does it need thinning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVallejo Model Air paints are pre-thinned for airbrush use straight from the bottle. For finer misting or controlled fading, add 10–15% Vallejo Airbrush Thinner and start around 15–18 PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Vallejo 71.619 compare to AK Interactive or AMMO by MiG Middle East sets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVallejo 71.619 uses Model Air acrylics that are pre-thinned for airbrush use and known for consistent coverage. AK Interactive and AMMO by MiG offer similar themed sets, but use different base formulations and may require different thinning workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these colors be used with a brush as well as an airbrush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but Model Air is optimized for airbrush use. 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