✨ LIGHT - Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal TMM

LIGHT - Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal – Realistic metals with BSL flow

Here you will find all the TMM Light.
And in these links you can see all the TMM Base, TMM Shade and TMM Airbrush.

Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal is a range of acrylic metallic paints designed to achieve consistent, realistic and repeatable metals on fantasy, historical and sci-fi miniatures. The collection is organised into 20 colour families, and each family includes 4 sub-ranges that follow the BSL method: BASE, LIGHT, SHADE and AIRBRUSH. This allows you to apply a clear workflow, from the base to the final highlights, with consistent results.

🎯 Why choose Vallejo TMM LIGHT

The LIGHT Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal is the acrylic metals range designed to add shine, reflections and volume to your miniatures. These are the brightest tones in the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) system, formulated with ultra-fine metallic pigments that reflect light in a natural and realistic way, maintaining chromatic consistency with the BASE and SHADE paints.

💡 What is the TMM LIGHT range

The TMM LIGHT paints complement the BASE with an extra touch of luminosity. They are used to highlight edges, create specular reflections and simulate the shine of polished metal without losing scale or consistency. Their self-levelling formula guarantees smooth transitions and a clean finish even on small or textured surfaces.

👉 Related links:

• TMM BASE – Main metallic colour
• TMM SHADE – Realistic satin shadows
• TMM AIRBRUSH – Airbrush version

🎯 How the BSL system works

• BASE (metallic): main color with high coverage.
• LIGHT (metallic): same "temperature" as the BASE but brighter, ideal for reflections and specular highlights.
• SHADE (non-metallic satin): shades without shine for realistic volume.
• AIRBRUSH: airbrush-optimized version of the same tone, for quick basecoats and glazes.

✨ Why it stands out

Ultra-fine metallic pigment ("scale" shine, no grain), excellent coverage, superior self-leveling and easy blending between tones for flawless transitions. Works over white, black or grey primer while maintaining excellent saturation.

🧪 Formats and compatibility

Full range: 80 colors (20 families × 4 sub-ranges). Available in individual 18 ml bottles (r-PET), family sets (4 colors) and complete set; there is also a modular display. Fully compatible with Game Color, Model Color, Xpress Color, inks, mediums and varnishes.

🖌️ Brush or airbrush, for all skill levels

TMM is designed for brush and airbrush. The BSL workflow is intuitive for beginners and powerful for advanced techniques (gradients, filters, weathering, pure TMM). Allow at least 30 min to dry between coats before washes or varnishes.