Vallejo TMM Starter Set (77.272) — 12×18ml True Metallic Metal Paints + Mini + Brush + Guide

The Vallejo TMM (True Metallic Metal) Starter Set (77.272) is the definitive introduction to realistic metallic painting using genuine metallic pigments. Whether you're painting armour, weapons, machinery, ornaments, or mechanical detail on miniatures, this set gives you everything you need to build convincing metals with the depth and reflection that acrylic-only techniques struggle to match.

What's in the box

• 12× TMM Metallic Paints, 18ml each — selected to cover the full BSL (Base, Shade, Light) system
• 1× Bonus miniature to practise on
• 1× Brush for detail and metallic application
• Step-by-step guide — clear instructions to build realistic metals from base coat to highlights

The TMM technique — what makes this set special

TMM (True Metallic Metal) uses real metallic pigments to achieve authentic brilliance and reflection. Unlike NMM (Non-Metallic Metal) technique which relies on painted highlights and shadows to simulate metal, TMM captures the way real metal catches light. Both techniques have their place — but for painting armour, blades, guns, tanks, robots, and machinery, TMM delivers the most convincing metallic finishes with the least effort.

The BSL system explained

• Base — lay down your foundational metal tone (steel, silver, dark aluminium)
• Shade — push depth into cavities, seams, and recessed detail
• Light — highlight raised edges and reflective surfaces where light naturally hits

The 12 paints in this set are carefully chosen so each triplet (Base + Shade + Light) forms a complete tonal range for one type of metal — armour, weapons, machinery, jewellery, and more.

Perfect for

• Wargamers painting Space Marines, Necrons, tanks, dreadnoughts, mechs
• Historical modellers — aircraft panels, tank hulls, cannon barrels
• Fantasy painters — armour, swords, shields, ornate detail
• Painters new to metallics — the guide + practice mini let you learn without pressure
• Airbrush artists — Vallejo Metal Color is designed for both airbrush and brush application

Specifications

• Brand: Vallejo
• Range: Metal Color — TMM System
• Product: TMM Starter Set
• Contents: 12 paints × 18ml + miniature + brush + guide
• Formula: Water-based acrylic with real metallic pigments
• Bottle type: Eyedropper
• Vallejo code: 77.272
• EAN: 8429551772723

Available in store at Arcane Forge, Rijnstraat 25-H, 1078 PV Amsterdam, or shipped across the Netherlands. Pair with the AK Interactive Precision Hand Drill (for pinning), Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner (77.706), and a wet palette for extended painting sessions.