Vallejo Squidmar Colour Sun Kissed Skin 204 – 18ml
Vallejo Squidmar Colour Sun Kissed Skin (74.204) is an 18ml model paint from Vallejo’s Squidmar Colour collection. Identified as colour number 204, Sun Kissed Skin is a flesh-themed paint for miniature figures and character painting projects.
The name suggests skin exposed to sunlight, making it a relevant choice to consider when developing natural-looking or sun-kissed skin colour schemes. Faces, hands, arms and other exposed areas are important features on many miniature figures, particularly where the character’s expression and appearance contribute to the finished model.
Painting Miniature Skin Tones
Skin painting involves considering the relationship between different areas of a figure. Facial features, exposed arms and hands should work together within the chosen colour scheme, while clothing and equipment provide surrounding colours.
Sun Kissed Skin can be included in a selection of flesh paints for these projects. Its distinctive name makes it straightforward to identify when planning or recording the colours used on a particular miniature.
On figures with exposed faces and hands, maintaining consistency between these areas helps establish a coherent appearance. The same consideration applies to larger figures with visible arms, legs or other anatomical details.
Fantasy Figures and Character Miniatures
Fantasy miniatures often feature characters with detailed faces, exposed skin and elaborate clothing. Warriors, adventurers, spellcasters and other human or human-like figures provide opportunities to incorporate flesh colours into their designs.
Sun Kissed Skin is a colour to consider when developing the appearance of these characters. It can form part of a planned palette alongside paints selected for hair, clothing, armour and accessories.
When painting several related figures, using a consistent selection of named colours can help maintain continuity throughout the collection. Individual characters can still be distinguished through their equipment, clothing and other painted details.
Scale Figures and Diorama Characters
Human figures are also an important part of scale modelling. Civilian characters, vehicle crews and military personnel frequently have visible faces and hands, even when most of their bodies are covered by clothing or uniforms.
Sun Kissed Skin can be considered for these exposed areas when selecting colours for a figure. Facial details are particularly noticeable on larger-scale subjects, where the chosen skin colours contribute to the character’s overall appearance.
For dioramas containing several figures, recording the paints used can make it easier to maintain a consistent approach across the scene.
Part of the Vallejo Squidmar Colour Range
Sun Kissed Skin belongs to the Vallejo Squidmar Colour range, a collection of individually named and numbered model paints.
Its manufacturer reference is 74.204, corresponding to colour number 204. This identifier distinguishes Sun Kissed Skin from other paints in the collection and makes it easy to recognise when returning to an established painting project.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Vallejo
- Range: Squidmar Color
- Colour name: Sun Kissed Skin
- Colour number: 204
- Product type: Model paint
- Size: 18ml
- Manufacturer reference: 74.204
Vallejo Sun Kissed Skin is supplied individually in an 18ml size. Reference 74.204 identifies this flesh-themed colour within the Squidmar Colour collection for miniature painting projects involving faces, hands, exposed skin and detailed character figures.
