Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal

Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal: realistic metals for your miniatures

The Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal range is for modellers and miniature painters who want metallic finishes that look real and come out the same every time. Fantasy, historical or sci-fi, it makes painted metal look properly metallic. It uses ultra-fine metallic pigments and an application system based on the BSL method (Base, Shade, Light, Airbrush), so you get pro-level results with a clear, step-by-step workflow that's easy to follow.

The big difference is the sheen: it looks right at scale, without the finish going fake or too reflective. Swords, armour, helmets, armoured vehicles or spaceships end up with a convincing metallic look that lifts any miniature or scale model.

To get started, the 4-colour TMM set; for the whole range, the TMM case. Metals look best over black primer, and the metal medium thins them without losing shine. The other ranges are in miniature paints.

✨ Vallejo TMM, True Metallic Metal, 4 Color Set – Realistic Metals with BSL Flow
✨ Vallejo TMM, True Metallic Metal, 4 Color Set – Realistic Metals with BSL Flow
✨ Vallejo TMM, True Metallic Metal, 4 Color Set – Realistic Metals with BSL Flow

€13,49
⚙️ Vallejo True Metallic Metal – 77.250 - Full Range TMM Case

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⚙️ Vallejo True Metallic Metal – 77.250 - Full Range TMM Case

⚙️ Vallejo True Metallic Metal – 77.250 - Full Range TMM Case

€297,68
✨ BASE - Vallejo TMM True Metal Metallic Paint
✨ BASE - Vallejo TMM True Metal Metallic Paint
✨ BASE - Vallejo TMM True Metal Metallic Paint

€3,29
✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)
✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)
✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)

€3,29
✨ LIGHT - Vallejo True Metal TMM Metallic Paint
✨ LIGHT - Vallejo True Metal TMM Metallic Paint
✨ LIGHT - Vallejo True Metal TMM Metallic Paint

€3,29
✨ AIRBRUSH - Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal
✨ AIRBRUSH - Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal
✨ AIRBRUSH - Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal

€3,29
⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

€31,99

How the BSL system works

Each TMM metallic colour comes in 4 versions, so you always know the next step:

BASE → the main metallic tone, opaque and balanced; your starting point.
LIGHT → the same hue as the Base but brighter, for specular highlights and lit areas.
SHADE → a non-metallic satin tone for shading without shine, adding depth and realistic volume.
AIRBRUSH → a version optimised for the airbrush, for quick basecoats, glazes and smooth transitions.

With this system, beginners and experienced painters alike can work step by step and get consistent results on every project, without guessing which colour comes next.

Vallejo tmm True Metallic Metal 77.250 - Maletín Gama completa TMM - Mr Resin

Full range and formats

The TMM range has 80 colours, organised in 20 colour families, each with its four versions (Base, Light, Shade and Airbrush). It comes as:

Individual 18 ml dropper bottles (recycled and recyclable r-PET plastic, fully transparent so you see the real colour).
4-colour sets per family, ready to use with the BSL workflow straight away.
Complete set for professionals, for advanced painters or modelling studios.

So you can start small with one family of metallics or go all in with the complete set.

Why TMM

What sets Vallejo TMM apart from other metallics is the formula. The ultra-fine metallic pigment gives a natural, scale-appropriate shine without the coarse grain that spoils so many metallic paints. The result looks far more realistic at miniature scale.

Coverage is excellent too: a few coats give an even finish. Fast drying and self-levelling reduce brush marks, and the colours mix easily, so blends, highlight transitions and weathered metal look natural. By brush or airbrush, the results are consistent and durable.

For brush and airbrush

TMM is designed for both brush and airbrush. The AIRBRUSH colours go straight in, while BASE, LIGHT and SHADE give you full control over detail, highlights and shading.

Works with other Vallejo ranges

One of TMM's big advantages is that it's fully compatible with other Vallejo ranges, such as Game Color, Model Color, Xpress Color, inks, mediums and varnishes. That opens up lots of combinations: use TMM for the metallic base, then add Xpress Color glazes, ink effects or a varnish to finish your miniatures your way.

Vallejo ranges are designed to work together, so TMM isn't a standalone line: it adds to everything else you already use.

A range for every level

Whether you're new to miniature painting or a pro painting for competitions, Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal fits your level. For beginners, the BSL system is a clear guide from basecoat to final highlights. For experienced painters, it opens the door to more advanced techniques like metallic glazes, smooth blends, filters, weathering and battle damage.

Fast drying lets you build up layers, add washes or varnish without spoiling the finish. It's also hard-wearing, so painted miniatures hold up better on the gaming table or in a display cabinet.