Is this the right green for IJN aircraft?

It is formulated as IJN Deep Dark Green, a dark green used on Imperial Japanese Navy subjects. Check your reference for the specific aircraft or ship and period, since IJN greens varied.

Can I brush it on instead of airbrushing?

Yes. Vallejo says Model Air can also be applied with a brush, though it is thinned for airbrush use, so brush coats may need more layers.

What should I thin it with?

Use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. It can also be sprayed unthinned at about 15 to 20 PSI.

Yes. Vallejo recommends priming the surface first, then applying Model Air in several thin layers.

How do I clean the airbrush afterward?

Use Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner for correct airbrush maintenance.

Vallejo Model Air Acrylic Paint - IJN Deep Dark Green, 18 ml

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Our take on the Vallejo Model Air Acrylic Paint - IJN Deep Dark Green, 18 ml

Vallejo Model Air is a water-based matt acrylic made for airbrushing, and IJN Deep Dark Green is one of its researched Imperial Japanese Navy shades. It sprays straight from the bottle or thinned with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver, dries fast and holds fine surface detail. Modelers pick it for historical color accuracy and a tough, even film; the trade-off is that it needs a primer underneath and a few thin layers to cover well. It suits aircraft and ship builders working in IJN colors more than general craft painters.

Best forScale modelers painting IJN aircraft and shipsAirbrush users who want pre-matched military colorsBuilders who prefer water-based acrylics over solvents

Pros

Pre-matched IJN shade based on reference research
Sprays directly or thinned, no mixing needed
Dries fast and preserves fine detail
Tough, homogeneous matt film
Low-odor water-based formula

Cons

Needs a primer and several thin coats for full coverage
Small bottle runs out quickly on large models
Airbrush needs dedicated cleaner to stay clear

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About the Vallejo Model Air Acrylic Paint - IJN Deep Dark Green, 18 ml

Vallejo Model Air IJN Deep Dark Green is a matte, water-based acrylic paint made for airbrushing. The Model Air range covers military colors used from WWI and WWII up to the present. Each color is based on research into existing and past military references, for historical accuracy in scale models.

The paint can be used directly or diluted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. Prime the surface first, then apply it in several layers. It dries very rapidly and forms an even paint film that is highly resistant and keeps the finest details of the model. It can also be applied with a brush.

Color: IJN Deep Dark Green
Type: Water-based matte acrylic paint
Volume: 17 mL (listed as 18 ml in the name)
Application: Airbrush or brush
Airbrush pressure: 15 – 20 PSI (0.5 to 1 kg)
Thinning: Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver, or use undiluted
Surface prep: Prime first, then apply in several layers
Cleaning: Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner for airbrush maintenance

Specifications

color: GreenSource
size: 17 mLSource

Questions and answers

Is this the right green for IJN aircraft?: It is formulated as IJN Deep Dark Green, a dark green used on Imperial Japanese Navy subjects. Check your reference for the specific aircraft or ship and period, since IJN greens varied.
Can I brush it on instead of airbrushing?: Yes. Vallejo says Model Air can also be applied with a brush, though it is thinned for airbrush use, so brush coats may need more layers.
What should I thin it with?: Use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. It can also be sprayed unthinned at about 15 to 20 PSI.
Do I need a primer?: Yes. Vallejo recommends priming the surface first, then applying Model Air in several thin layers.
How do I clean the airbrush afterward?: Use Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner for correct airbrush maintenance.
Where is the Vallejo Model Air Acrylic Paint - IJN Deep Dark Green, 18 ml cheapest?: At Walmart, for $8.35, as of our latest check.