A deep, rich red built for the airbrush and for hard use. Vallejo's Mecha Color Dark Red is a satin-finish acrylic for mecha, gunpla and vehicles — ideal for bold plating, warning panels and deep shadow tones under brighter reds. Tough enough to resist the handling and friction these models take.

At a glance

Best for

• Bold red plating, warning panels and deep shadow tones
• Smooth airbrush application over a suitable primer
• A hard-wearing finish that resists scratches and friction

As the shadow under a brighter red it gives your hero mech's plating real, dramatic depth.

The deep red for bold mechanical schemes. Pair it with a brighter red to highlight and a Mecha Color wash to shade.