Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal

⚔️ Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal – Realistic Metallic Finishes for Your Miniatures

The Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal range is designed for miniature painters and modelers who want metallic finishes that are realistic, consistent, and repeatable. Whether you're working on fantasy, historical, or sci-fi projects, this collection takes painted metals to a whole new level. Using ultra-fine metallic pigments and a structured workflow based on the BSL method (Base, Shade, Light, Airbrush), you can achieve professional-quality results through an intuitive, easy-to-follow painting system.

What sets these results apart is a true "scale-accurate" shine — metallic effects that never look artificial or over-reflective. That means your swords, armor, helmets, armored vehicles, and spacecraft will have a convincing metallic appearance that elevates any miniature or scale model to a high-quality finish.

✨ 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

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⚙️ 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

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✨ 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)
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✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)
✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)

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✨ 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

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⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

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⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

⚙️ True Metallic Metal Book – BSL System

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🎯 How the BSL system works

Each metallic color in TMM is organized into 4 sub-ranges that facilitate a clear and structured process:

BASE → the main metallic tone, opaque and balanced, applied as a starting point.
LIGHT → the same hue as the Base, but brighter, ideal for creating specular highlights and light areas.
SHADE → a non-metallic satin tone that allows shading without shine, adding depth and realistic volume.
AIRBRUSH → optimized version for airbrush, perfect for applying quick base coats, glazes, or smooth transitions.

This system ensures that any painter, from beginner to expert, can work in a structured way and achieve consistent results on every project, without wasting time guessing which tones to use at each step.

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🧪 Complete range and formats

The collection TMM includes no less than 80 colors, organized into 20 chromatic families, each with its four sub-ranges (Base, Light, Shade and Airbrush). They are available in:

Individual 18 ml bottles with dropper (made from recycled and recyclable r-PET plastic, fully transparent to show the real tone).
Sets of 4 colors per family, designed so you can work immediately with the BSL workflow.
Complete set for professionals, ideal for advanced painters or modeling studios.

Thanks to this variety, you can start gradually with a specific family of metallic tones or dive directly into the full experience with the complete set.

✨ Advantages of the TMM range

The main difference of Vallejo TMM compared to other metallics lies in its formulation. The ultra-fine metallic pigment achieves a natural and proportionate shine, without the coarse grain that tends to mar other metallic paints. This translates into much more realistic finishes, properly scaled to miniatures.

Furthermore, its coverage is excellent: just a few coats are enough to achieve a uniform finish. The quick drying time and self-leveling effect reduce brush marks, while the ease of blending between tones allows for gradients, light transitions, and metallic weathering effects with great naturalness. Whether with a brush or airbrush, the results are consistent and long-lasting.

🖌️ Compatible with brush and airbrush

TMM is optimized for use with both brush and airbrush. The AIRBRUSH shades are applied directly, while the BASE, LIGHT and SHADE versions offer full control over details, highlights and shading.

🌍 Compatibility with other Vallejo ranges

One of the great advantages of Vallejo TMM is that it is fully compatible with other Vallejo ranges, such as Game Color, Model Color, Xpress Color, inks, mediums and varnishes. This allows for endless combinations: you can use TMM for the metallic base and then apply Xpress Color glazes, ink effects or varnish finishes to further personalize your miniatures.

The Vallejo ecosystem is designed to work together, meaning TMM is not an isolated line, but a tool that expands the creative possibilities of any painter.

🔥 A range for every skill level

Whether you're just starting out in miniature painting or you're a professional competing in contests, Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal adapts to your level. The BSL system acts as a guide for beginners, showing a clear workflow from base coats to final highlights. For experienced painters, it opens the door to more advanced techniques such as metallic glazes, smooth gradients, filters, weathering effects, or battle damage effects.

The quick drying time allows you to work with successive layers, add washes, or apply varnishes without fear of losing quality in the finish. Furthermore, its resistance to handling means that painted miniatures hold up better during use in board games or on display.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)

TMM uses ultrafine pigments that reproduce a realistic and proportional brightness at scale, avoiding the grainy appearance of other metallics.

Follow the BSL flow: apply BASE, shade with SHADE, highlight with LIGHT and, if you wish, work quick layers with the AIRBRUSH version for smooth finishes.