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Vallejo Celestial Violet 77.169: Build a Violet Metallic Color Scheme
Celestial Violet 77.169 is Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal Airbrush violet, supplied in an 18 ml dropper bottle. Use it as a metallic base color when selected armor, ornaments or machine panels should carry violet. A useful scheme starts by deciding which neighboring surfaces remain cloth, leather, ordinary paint or another metal.
Compare violet with the colors around it
Paint a small violet sample beside the intended trim and cloth colors. Let the sample dry and view it under the light used for the finished model. This helps you judge whether the metal remains distinct from nearby purple fabrics or other colored surfaces. Choose a few clear material boundaries before adding several different metallic colors.
Celestial Violet and Amethyst Purple 77.168 have separate TMM references and families. If both seem plausible for the project, compare physical samples prepared in the same way. Neither a bottle image nor the difference between the words violet and purple settles how your completed scheme will look.
Choose the Celestial Violet version for the painting step
| Version | Reference | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Airbrush | 77.169 | Matching metallic base tone formulated for spraying |
| Base | 77.129 | Metallic base color for brush work |
| Shade | 77.149 | Darker, non-metallic shading color with a satin finish |
| Light | 77.109 | Brighter metallic color for highlights |
These are separate paints. This product supplies the Airbrush bottle; choose other versions for the steps your model needs.
Develop one complete violet sample
- Prepare a spare surface with the primer intended for the model. Include an edge or recess if you want the test to cover later shading and highlighting.
- Mix the bottle as directed and test a small amount through the airbrush. Start with the ready-to-use formulation before deciding whether thinner is useful.
- Apply controlled passes to establish the base, then let it dry. Compare it with the adjoining colors before committing the same violet area to every part.
- Try the complete finishing sequence on the sample, including any varnish. Keep a plain base-color patch beside it and record the sequence if you will repeat the scheme.
Follow the paint label and airbrush instructions for spraying and cleanup, including the ventilation and protective measures specified for the products you use.
Frequently asked questions
Is Celestial Violet the same as Amethyst Purple?
No. Celestial Violet Airbrush is 77.169 and Amethyst Purple Airbrush is 77.168. They are separate color families; a dried comparison is useful when choosing between them.
What quantity does this product contain?
One 18 ml dropper bottle of Celestial Violet Airbrush 77.169. The painted miniature in the product gallery is an illustration and is not included.
How do I choose the other Celestial Violet paints?
Base 77.129 provides the matching base tone for brush work; Shade 77.149 is darker and non-metallic, while Light 77.109 provides a brighter metallic color. Choose them for the steps you intend to use.
Prepare the next painting step
Choose Celestial Violet 77.169 and browse model paints and finishing supplies for the rest of the project. Our airbrush paint mixing and first-spray guide helps organize the initial test. Find more painting and building guides in the Hobby Learning Center.
