Enhance the true metallic shine on your miniatures with Vallejo TMM Sapphire Blue 77171.

Sapphire Blue (77171) is a deep, vibrant metallic blue, perfect for insignia, trims, energy visors and lacquered panels. With Vallejo TMM Sapphire Blue 77171 you can build crisp highlight layers over darker blues, cool steels and copper, and simulate blue anodized aluminum and electric candy effects on helmets, weapons and fairings.

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) range from Vallejo is designed to deliver a genuine metal finish with precise brush control and optional thinning for airbrush use. Its high metallic pigment load and ultra-fine particles ensure even coverage, sharp reflections and excellent detail preservation—ideal for fantasy miniatures, vehicles and dioramas.

Main features:

• Real metallic finish: high metallic pigment content for a convincing, consistent shine.
• Ultra-fine particle size: won’t obscure details; perfect for panels, rivets and fine textures.
• Fast-drying, smooth coat: excellent self-levelling for clean transitions and sharp edges.
• Versatile for TMM techniques: ideal for basecoats, highlights, edge highlights and polished effects.
• 18 ml dropper bottle: precise dosing and improved long-term paint preservation.

Why choose True Metallic Metal:

If you’re aiming for realism and control, TMM provides a true metallic sheen without relying on NMM. Build from deep metallic bases to intense reflections and specular highlights with repeatable results across painting projects in sci-fi, historical and fantasy settings. Pair it with hobby accessories (detail brushes, wet palettes and varnishes) for a professional finish.

Usage recommendations:

• Shake thoroughly before use to fully disperse the metallic particles.
• Prime the surface; for extra depth use a black or dark grey base. For bright, cool blue “candy” effects, start from a light base.
• Apply thin coats and allow each layer to dry; create a polished look with targeted highlights using a fine brush.
• Thin slightly for airbrush or metallic glazes; shift toward cobalt or sapphire using inks/washes.
• Seal with varnish (matte, satin or gloss) to protect and control the final finish.

Give your projects a professional edge with Vallejo and the True Metallic Metal range. With Vallejo TMM Sapphire Blue 77171 you’ll achieve a convincing metallic finish that enhances realism and surface detail on your miniatures and scale models.

Find more technical information on the official Vallejo website.