Vallejo Squidmar Colour Tetanus Orange 212 – 18ml
Vallejo Squidmar Colour Tetanus Orange (74.212) is an 18ml colour from Vallejo’s Squidmar Colour range. Identified as colour number 212, it brings an orange option to miniature painting and scale modelling projects where this colour forms part of the intended design.
The name Tetanus Orange suggests an industrial or weathered theme, making it particularly interesting for fictional machinery, fantasy equipment and models with an aged or neglected appearance. Orange can be incorporated into a variety of colour schemes, from prominent painted sections to smaller decorative features.
Industrial and Mechanical Subjects
Industrial-themed models frequently feature machinery, structural components and mechanical equipment. Orange may be used as a principal colour on selected parts or incorporated into smaller painted details.
Tetanus Orange is a colour to consider for fictional industrial machinery, mechanical assemblies and miniature equipment. Its distinctive name also makes it relevant when planning a model with a worn or abandoned industrial theme.
For science-fiction subjects, orange can appear on imaginary machinery, mechanical armour, vehicle panels and other decorative components. Repeating the same colour across selected features can help establish a consistent appearance.
Fantasy Miniatures and Character Equipment
Fantasy characters often carry elaborate weapons, armour and accessories that provide opportunities for different colours. Orange can feature on clothing, decorative fittings and fictional equipment according to the intended character design.
Tetanus Orange may be considered for these details, particularly on figures with industrial, mechanical or fantasy-inspired equipment.
Armour panels, shields, ornamental decorations and painted markings offer further opportunities to incorporate orange. The colour may be used across larger areas or reserved for smaller features that connect different parts of a miniature’s appearance.
Fantasy Creatures and Fictional Scenery
Imaginary creatures allow considerable freedom when choosing colours. Orange may form part of a fictional creature’s skin, scales, markings or other anatomical details.
Tetanus Orange can be considered for these subjects when orange is included in the planned colour scheme. It may also feature on decorative elements of fantasy scenery, including imaginary structures and fictional objects.
For themed miniature displays, repeating selected colours between figures and scenery can help create a consistent visual appearance.
Vallejo Squidmar Colour Range
Tetanus Orange is part of Vallejo’s Squidmar Colour collection, a range of individually named and numbered colours. Each entry has its own manufacturer reference, allowing individual colours to be identified accurately.
This particular colour is number 212, with the manufacturer reference 74.212. The reference distinguishes Tetanus Orange from other colours in the collection and provides a consistent identifier for future projects.
Vallejo also produces a wider selection of modelling products, available through the Vallejo brand range.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Vallejo
- Range: Squidmar Color
- Colour name: Tetanus Orange
- Colour number: 212
- Colour family: Orange
- Size: 18ml
- Manufacturer reference: 74.212
Tetanus Orange is identified by Vallejo reference 74.212 and comes in an 18ml size. It is an orange colour option for projects featuring fictional industrial machinery, fantasy equipment, miniature figures and decorative modelling details.






