{"product_id":"vallejo-ija-camouflage-paint-set-71-160","title":"Vallejo IJA camouflage paint set 71.160","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\u003eWWII Imperial Japanese Army AFV Camouflage Color Palette, 1937–1945\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo IJA Camouflage Paint Set 71.160\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for modelers painting \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Army AFV vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early and late WWII period. This set is designed for Japanese armor and vehicle camouflage used between \u003cstrong\u003e1937 and 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, including subjects such as the \u003cstrong\u003eType 95 Ha-Go\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eType 97 Chi-Ha\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is an \u003cstrong\u003eIJA Colors Early\/Late 1937–1945\u003c\/strong\u003e set, not a US Navy or USMC aircraft paint set. The previous US Navy color references should be removed because they do not match this product. This page should focus on Japanese Army vehicle camouflage, AFV modeling, and WWII Japanese armor subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVallejo Model Air paints are water-based acrylic colors formulated for airbrushing. They can be sprayed directly from the bottle or adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver when needed. For best results, prime the model first and apply the colors in several thin layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Vallejo IJA Camouflage Paint Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect IJA subject focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Imperial Japanese Army vehicle camouflage from 1937–1945.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFV modeling use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for Japanese tanks, armored vehicles, tankettes, and support vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly and late war coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for different Japanese camouflage styles across WWII theaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbrush ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vallejo Model Air paints are formulated for smooth airbrush application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-friendly buying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping \u003cstrong\u003e71.160 \/ 71160\u003c\/strong\u003e visible helps exact-reference shoppers find the correct set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese AFV Subjects This Set Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paint set is especially useful for WWII Japanese armor and vehicle projects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 95 Ha-Go:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Japanese light tank used across China, Malaya, the Philippines, and Pacific island campaigns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 97 Chi-Ha:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most recognized Imperial Japanese Army medium tanks of WWII.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 89 medium tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for earlier war Japanese armor subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 94 tankette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for small Japanese reconnaissance and support vehicle builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese support vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for trucks, field vehicles, and AFV diorama accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Guidelines for IJA Armor and Vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply primer before painting so the Model Air colors grip properly on plastic, resin, or metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the base coat gradually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray thin, even layers instead of one heavy coat to preserve molded detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse camouflage colors in controlled passes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese AFV camouflage often benefits from soft but deliberate transitions between colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd weathering carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust, mud, fading, and chipping help Japanese armor look more realistic in Pacific, China, and Burma theater settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean between colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner after spraying to keep the airbrush performing smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor airbrushing Vallejo Model Air, start around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e. For tighter camouflage patterns or smaller 1\/72 and 1\/48 scale vehicles, reduce pressure slightly and work closer to the surface with controlled trigger movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Tips for WWII Japanese Armor Modeling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not make the finish too clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e IJA vehicles often look more realistic with dust, scratches, and field wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse tonal variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly lighten exposed panels and upper surfaces to simulate sun fading and scale effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the theater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific island vehicles may need more fading and dust, while China and Burma subjects may use more earth and mud effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the set beyond tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e These colors can also support Japanese trucks, artillery tractors, diorama equipment, and field accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/vallejo-airbrush-paints-model-air\"\u003eVallejo Model Air Paints\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/vallejo-wwii-air-forces-sets\"\u003eVallejo WWII Air Forces Sets\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/airbrush-paint-set\"\u003eAirbrush Paint Sets\u003c\/a\u003e for additional WWII camouflage colors, historical military paint schemes, and airbrush-ready model paint collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × 18ml \/ 0.6 fl oz Model Air bottles with eyedropper caps. This packaging helps prevent the paint from drying out and allows controlled dispensing for airbrush or brush work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo IJA Camouflage Paint Set 71.160\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product an IJA or US Navy paint set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is an \u003cstrong\u003eIJA Colors Early\/Late 1937–1945\u003c\/strong\u003e paint set for Imperial Japanese Army AFV vehicles. It should not use US Navy or USMC aircraft color descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat models is this paint set best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is best for WWII Japanese Army vehicles such as the Type 95 Ha-Go, Type 97 Chi-Ha, Type 89 tank, Type 94 tankette, and related Japanese AFV subjects.\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. They can be sprayed directly or adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this set for Japanese dioramas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The colors are useful for Japanese armor, support vehicles, field equipment, and WWII Pacific or China theater diorama work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SprayGunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664498127135,"sku":"71160","price":24.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7294\/6207\/files\/Vallejo-Model-Air-Set_-IJA-Colors-Early-Late-1937-1945-Vallejo-168637882.webp?v=1783523598","url":"https:\/\/tiuscorp.com\/products\/vallejo-ija-camouflage-paint-set-71-160","provider":"TIUS Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}