Vallejo VAL71611 – Nuclear Submarines (Model Air 8-Color Set)
This Vallejo Model Air set includes eight carefully selected colors used for painting modern nuclear submarines from navies around the world. Although national markings may vary, most nuclear submarines share similar dark, low-visibility hull schemes designed to minimize detection underwater. The only major variation is the underwater hull, typically painted red—appearing as dark brown below the surface—though some nations use combinations of tan green, light grey, and black with white identification markings.
Nuclear submarines first emerged in the early 1950s when the United States developed the first reactor-powered submarine program. Their ability to remain submerged for long periods without the need for air intake revolutionized naval warfare. The Soviet Union soon followed, with other nations—such as the UK, France, China, India, and Brazil—eventually joining the small group capable of producing and maintaining nuclear-powered fleets.
This set offers the full range of tones needed to recreate modern submarine hulls, markings, metallic details, and underwater wear effects with historical accuracy.
Includes 8 × 17 ml Model Air Colors:
71279 – Insignia White
71023 – Hemp
71084 – Fire Red
71046 – Pale Grey Blue
71052 – German Grey
71057 – Black
71062 – Aluminium (Metallic)
71067 – Bright Brass (Metallic)
Ideal for painters of modern naval subjects seeking accurate, stealth-focused color options.
