
Vallejo Model Color - Burnt Cadmium Red
Burnt Cadmium Red is a deep, slightly earthy brick red — the sort of muted crimson that reads as painted metal, old leather, faded banners and weathered warpaint far better than a bright pillar-box red ever could. A rich, characterful shade from Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- Weathered reds, leather and rust-adjacent tones
- Shading brighter reds down toward the shadows
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Use it as a base under a brighter red for depth, or straight from the pot when you want a red with some age and grit to it.
The red that looks like it's seen a few battles. Pair it with a brighter red highlight and a dark wash for real depth.
Original: $6.70
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$2.34Vallejo Model Color - Burnt Cadmium Red
Burnt Cadmium Red is a deep, slightly earthy brick red — the sort of muted crimson that reads as painted metal, old leather, faded banners and weathered warpaint far better than a bright pillar-box red ever could. A rich, characterful shade from Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- Weathered reds, leather and rust-adjacent tones
- Shading brighter reds down toward the shadows
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Use it as a base under a brighter red for depth, or straight from the pot when you want a red with some age and grit to it.
The red that looks like it's seen a few battles. Pair it with a brighter red highlight and a dark wash for real depth.
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Burnt Cadmium Red is a deep, slightly earthy brick red — the sort of muted crimson that reads as painted metal, old leather, faded banners and weathered warpaint far better than a bright pillar-box red ever could. A rich, characterful shade from Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- Weathered reds, leather and rust-adjacent tones
- Shading brighter reds down toward the shadows
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Use it as a base under a brighter red for depth, or straight from the pot when you want a red with some age and grit to it.
The red that looks like it's seen a few battles. Pair it with a brighter red highlight and a dark wash for real depth.














