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Vallejo 71.172 Basic Colors: Build a Practical Paint Bench
Vallejo 71.172 combines a broad Model Air basic-color palette with an airbrush and supporting accessories. It is a useful option to compare when you are building a paint bench for varied projects. If you already own paints and a working airbrush, first check which parts of the package would fill a real gap.
Separate paint coverage from equipment needs
The MM listing identifies 29 colors, cleaner, airbrush, hose, coupling and color chart. Those items address different tasks: colors provide the palette, the airbrush applies it, and the hose and coupling connect equipment. Read the operating instructions and confirm the connection requirements before planning the air supply.
Review a few projects you expect to finish. A general palette can support varied subjects, but it still needs to be compared with each project's color list. Do not select a set only because it has more bottles than another package.
Compare the smaller basic set
The Vallejo 71.167 basic set contains eight colors and two auxiliary products with an Ultra airbrush. It is a smaller starting palette. The 71.172 case's 29 colors offer a wider selection when several planned projects need those additional tones.
If your work centers on military camouflage, compare the 71.173 camouflage case as well. Its purpose is a broader camouflage palette. “Basic” and “Camouflage” describe different selections; neither label guarantees every paint needed for a particular model.
Make the first session deliberately small
Choose one color and a prepared practice surface. Follow the paint and equipment instructions, mix only what the test needs, and check the result before opening several colors at once. Our airbrush paint guide explains how to assess the first spray and change one relevant variable at a time.
Then decide how you will clean the airbrush between colors and at the end of the session. Use the appropriate instructions for the paint and cleaner. Having a bottle of cleaner in a set does not make every cleaning method suitable for every component.
Vallejo Model Air Basic Colors with Airbrush — 71.172
Compare the larger basic palette with the paints and equipment you already own. Check the listed accessories and connection needs before choosing your setup.
Questions before buying
How many paint colors are listed?
The 71.172 listing specifies 29 Model Air colors, alongside the listed equipment and accessories.
Does the set provide compressed air?
The listed airbrush, hose and coupling need a compatible air supply. Do not assume a compressor is included.
Should I choose the basic or camouflage case?
Compare their actual colors with your project list. Choose the selection that covers the work you plan, including paints you already have.
Complete your materials list through paint and finishing supplies, or find project guidance in the Learning Center.
