Vallejo Squidmar Colour Gold NMM Set – 4 Paints
The Vallejo Squidmar Colour Gold NMM Set (74.310) contains four model paints selected for creating gold effects using the non-metallic metal (NMM) painting technique. Combining two yellows with two darker colours, the set provides a focused selection for painting gold armour, weapons, jewellery and decorative details on miniature figures.
Non-metallic metal painting creates the appearance of reflective metal through carefully positioned colours, highlights and shadows rather than metallic pigments. For gold effects, yellow tones establish the characteristic colour, while darker areas and brighter highlights help suggest the way light reflects from the surface.
Four Squidmar Colour Paints Included
The Vallejo Gold NMM Set contains the following four paints:
- Final Yellow (208) – Vallejo 74.208
- Goldcoin Yellow (210) – Vallejo 74.210
- Rich Brown (240) – Vallejo 74.240
- Blackwood (243) – Vallejo 74.243
Final Yellow and Goldcoin Yellow provide the yellow colours within the set, while Rich Brown and Blackwood introduce darker tones for developing contrast and shadow. Together, these four colours form a palette for representing gold through painted light and shade.
Creating Gold Effects with NMM Techniques
Gold NMM relies on the relationship between bright yellow areas and deeper shadows. Strong changes in brightness help create the impression of a reflective metallic surface, with the placement of these contrasts determining how the finished gold appears.
The technique can be used on flat, curved and angular details. A broad armour plate requires a different arrangement of highlights from a narrow sword guard or rounded ornament, making the shape of the miniature an important consideration.
The four included paints provide a consistent colour selection for developing these effects across different surfaces.
Gold Armour, Weapons and Decorative Details
Gold is frequently used on fantasy miniatures to distinguish important characters, ceremonial equipment and decorative features. Armour trim, helmets, shields, weapon fittings and jewellery are common subjects for gold-effect painting.
The Squidmar Gold NMM Set is intended for these types of details. Its combination of yellow and darker colours allows painters to develop contrast across both larger surfaces and smaller ornamental features.
Fantasy warriors, knights, commanders and other character miniatures may feature gold equipment or embellishments. Repeating a consistent gold colour scheme across these elements helps create a unified appearance.
Painting Miniature Collections
When painting several related figures, maintaining consistent gold effects can help connect their equipment and decorative details. The same four colours can be incorporated into different designs while varying the position of highlights and shadows to suit each surface.
This approach is particularly relevant to fantasy armies, character collections and display miniatures featuring repeated gold ornamentation.
Vallejo Squidmar Colour Range
The Gold NMM Set belongs to the Vallejo Squidmar Colour range. Each included paint has its own colour name, number and manufacturer reference, making the individual colours straightforward to identify.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Vallejo
- Range: Squidmar Color
- Set name: Gold NMM Set
- Contents: 4 model paints
- Painting technique: Non-metallic metal (NMM)
- Intended effect: Gold
- Manufacturer reference: 74.310
Vallejo Squidmar Gold NMM Set 74.310 combines Final Yellow, Goldcoin Yellow, Rich Brown and Blackwood in a four-colour selection for painting gold effects on miniature armour, weapons, jewellery and decorative details.
