Vallejo Squidmar Colour Steel NMM Set – 4 Paints
The Vallejo Squidmar Colour Steel NMM Set (74.311) contains four paints selected for creating steel effects using the non-metallic metal (NMM) painting technique. Part of the Vallejo Squidmar Colour range, this set brings together yellow, blue, grey and black for miniature painters working on armour, weapons and other surfaces intended to resemble steel.
Non-metallic metal painting uses carefully placed colours, highlights and shadows to create the illusion of reflective metal without relying on metallic paint. The Steel NMM Set provides a specific selection of colours for developing these effects on miniature figures.
Four Squidmar Colour Paints Included
The Vallejo Steel NMM Set contains the following four paints:
- Final Yellow (208) – Vallejo 74.208
- Deep Blue Sea (229) – Vallejo 74.229
- Ume Grey (246) – Vallejo 74.246
- Pitch Black (248) – Vallejo 74.248
These four colours provide a combination of yellow, blue, grey and black for creating contrast and reflected-light effects. The different colours can be incorporated into a steel NMM painting scheme, with their placement determining how the finished surface appears.
Painting Steel with Non-Metallic Metal Techniques
The NMM technique creates the appearance of metal through deliberate changes in colour and brightness. Dark areas suggest shadow, while lighter sections represent reflections and highlights. Strong contrasts help communicate the reflective character of polished metal.
Steel NMM painting is particularly relevant to miniature subjects featuring swords, armour plates, helmets and other metal equipment. The shape of each surface influences how the highlights and shadows are arranged.
For example, a sword blade may use contrasting areas to suggest reflected light along its length, while a curved helmet or rounded armour plate requires a different arrangement of light and dark sections.
Armour, Weapons and Fantasy Miniatures
The Steel NMM Set is suited to painting projects involving fantasy warriors, armoured characters and detailed miniature equipment. Steel effects can be incorporated into swords, axes, shields, helmets, breastplates and smaller fittings.
The four included colours allow painters to work with a consistent selection across different parts of a figure. Blue and grey can contribute to the overall steel colour scheme, while black and yellow provide additional options when developing shadows, contrast and reflected-light effects.
Using the same colour selection across several figures can also help maintain a consistent appearance throughout a miniature collection.
Part of the Vallejo Squidmar Colour Range
The Steel NMM Set belongs to the Vallejo Squidmar Colour range. Each included paint has its own colour name, number and manufacturer reference, making individual colours easy to identify.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Vallejo
- Range: Squidmar Color
- Set name: Steel NMM Set
- Contents: 4 paints
- Painting technique: Non-metallic metal (NMM)
- Intended effect: Steel
- Manufacturer reference: 74.311
Vallejo Squidmar Steel NMM Set 74.311 combines Final Yellow, Deep Blue Sea, Ume Grey and Pitch Black in a four-colour selection for painting steel effects on miniature armour, weapons and equipment.
