WHY I Love Vallejo Colors and Where I Get Them

Quick Neutral Grounds Video Tour

I've been using Vallejos ( mostly Vallejo Premium, Vallejo Game Colors and Vallejo Game Airs ) for years now. I started using them on my LOTR action figures ( Vallejo Model Color back in 2001 ). Frodo looks better dirty with washes and grime than the bare plastic after all.

I love Vallejos coz they are the best in hand painting. The paints adhere well to primed or varnished ( Vallejo varnish ) surfaces. And they self level. Vallejo Colors will never reactivate the previous layers ( like other paints do ), so building up of thin coats is super easy. Also the high pigment and finer ( microscopic ) pigments makes better coverage than others.

They are also great with airbrushing as they are non-toxic.

Also the paints are reasonably priced. The high pigment count and the shelf life ( I have Vallejos that are more than 10 years old ) makes the paints worth it! These paints ( like other well established paints ) are investments in themselves.

Lastly, Vallejos are now very accessible to everyone. you may now purchase Vallejo Model Color, Vallejo Model Air, Vallejo Game Color, Vallejo Game Air and Vallejo Mecha Colors ( The whole shebang ) at all Neutral Grounds everywhere!

I get my stock at Neutral Grounds Centris.

So happy that Neutral Grounds started importing these awesome paints!

Anyways, thanks as always for dropping by! Until next post guys! Just enjoy the hobby!



Notable blog articles to guide you with Vallejo Colors.

• Vallejo Paints EXPLAINED
• Vallejo Mecha Color EXPLAINED
• Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver EXPLAINED
• Vallejo Mediums EXPLAINED

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Upcoming Youtube Video Uploads

I am excited to share that I will be uploading these videos ( book review, Vallejo Mecha Color unboxing and a couple of kit reviews ) at my new Youtube channel this week. 

The book review will show glimpses of the content of the Rust and Chipping book by Vallejo. The Unboxing of the Vallejo Mecha Color set will show each content and all of the paints included in the set. The kit reviews will be longer ( or in parts ) as I will unbox and show the assembled ( snap fitted ) kits too. 

Also, I am giving away ( my first ever give away ) a DC23 clothing Zaku inspired shirt. I will raffle the shirt to ONE of the first 200 subscribers ( or 100 ). We will ship worldwide. We have Large to XXL sizes. 

See you at my Youtube channel! Thanks a ton as always for dropping by here! 

Cheers! 

SHOUTOUT as usual!

I only use Vallejo Acrylic paints in all my builds - Acrylicos Vallejo

I get some of my tools from HOBBYMATE Singapore - HobbyMate at Facebook

And get my Vallejo paints from Neutral Grounds Philippines - Neutral Grounds Philippines

I only use Harder & Steenbeck for airbrushing - Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush

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Gunpla Workstations at Blue Brick Art Gallery

We've converted the whole ground floor of the house into an Art Gallery this year. We call the art gallery / studio,  Blue Brick. We have held art classes for kids since October and we plan to have bigger art classes this coming summer. Teaching traditional art to kids ( 5 to 13 year olds ) has been so fun so far.

I just converted some corners for work and Gunpla the past few weeks tho. My main Gunpla workstation / corner is the one with trophies. My kids also use that area for school projects and assignments.

My iMac is where I do my illustration work and my editing for the new Youtube channel. It is actually the bar area of the house and is beside the kitchen ( lol ).

I am currently setting up my paint station in front of the studio. I will be painting outdoors. People are still installing clear polycarbonate roofing as of this moment. Can't wait until I can fully set up my painting outdoors very soon.

I paint with non toxic Vallejo acrylic paints, but still decided to paint outdoors as I do not want paint mist indoors. Besides, I have the space, so I might as well make use of the spaces.

I will do a nice video tour of my art studio once the polycarbonate roofing is done. Lighting outdoors is also great for video and photo shoots. Excited to show you a ton of Gunpla work soon.

Thanks as always for dropping by!

Cheers!

SHOUTOUT as usual!

I only use Vallejo Acrylic paints in all my builds - Acrylicos Vallejo

I get some of my tools from HOBBYMATE Singapore - HobbyMate at Facebook

And get my Vallejo paints from Neutral Grounds Philippines - Neutral Grounds Philippines

I only use Harder & Steenbeck for airbrushing - Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush

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Acrylicos Vallejo Mecha Colors

I just got this Acrylicos Vallejo Mecha Color set, some Color Shift set and catalogues from the mail last week. Always so exciting to get mail, much more packages of Vallejo paints mail. 

I will be putting up a proper "unboxing" of all these sets on my new Youtube channel soon. 

I will also use these for all my future projects. I need a ton of kits to test these cool stuff soon. I actually just bought a RG Sazabi yesterday. 

I could paint a clean Saz with the color shift paints, or paint and weather that little monster with the Mecha Colors. 

The Mecha Colors were designed to withstand the wear and tear of handling Gunpla. I mean, Vallejo claims it is the most durable acrylic hobby paint to date. We shall test and see. 

I will create videos of my tests and painting exploits on my Youtube channel as well. 

Exciting Gunpla stuff ahead. Stay tuned guys! Do subscribe and follow my YT channel, eventho it is empty as of this writing. 

Thanks a ton as always for dropping by! 

Cheers! 

SHOUTOUT as usual!

I only use Vallejo Acrylic paints in all my builds - Acrylicos Vallejo

I get some of my tools from HOBBYMATE Singapore - HobbyMate at Facebook

And get my Vallejo paints from Neutral Grounds Philippines - Neutral Grounds Philippines

I only use Harder & Steenbeck for airbrushing - Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush

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DC23 clothing

It has been sooo long since I last blogged, I had to review my html basics, just to add a floating title of sorts to each photos. Learning or shall I say re-learning any stuff is always fun tho.

I have been away from the hobby ( Gunpla and miniatures ) for a few years now. But should be more active again, as we just launched some Gunpla, Gundam inspired shirts this month, and will be launching my Youtube channel ( deserves a separate post ) soon.

I have been doing a ton of commissioned illustrations - Don Suratos ART for the past couple of years now. Last year, I did some illustrations for a local clothing brand ( DVSN ). I drew some Gundam inspired illustrations for their clothing line.

This year, this month, me and the wife decided to launch our own clothing brand. I illustrated some tattoo / samurai / gundam inspired stuff, and had it printed ( silk screen ) over some shirts.

We got our first 3 designs last week. And it has been a very busy week for me and the wife, as we were taking and shipping some orders. It has been so much fun. Also having my logo and my illustrations on shirts is so awesome. The idea of people wanting to wear your designs / drawings is awesome stuff.


We haven't put up a website for our DC23 clothing yet ( site with cart and all ), as we are still testing how this clothing business goes. Me, my eldest daughter and wifey are taking orders at Facebook for the meantime. Hard manual ( write orders on paper ) style, but fun nevertheless.

There are only less than 30 shirts left with us as of the moment, as we have been shipping to clients a ton the past few days. I need to buy a couple for our #DC23buildoff at Instagram and we might also raffle some shirts to promote my new YT channel.

Anyways, do check out ( and order ) some shirts at our FB page while supplies last.

Link here - DC23 clothing at Facebook

Thanks as always for dropping by! Cheers!

SHOUTOUT as usual!

I only use Vallejo Acrylic paints in all my builds - Acrylicos Vallejo

I get some of my tools from HOBBYMATE Singapore - HobbyMate at Facebook

And get my Vallejo paints from Neutral Grounds Philippines - Neutral Grounds Philippines

I only use Harder & Steenbeck for airbrushing - Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush

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First Gundam Inspired ART

Just did a quick Gundam inspired sketch last night. I made them available as an 8 x 10 digital print at the ONLINE SHOP today!

Although I am still busy with a few commissioned drawings and a series of character design gigs, I plan to produce a series of Gundam Inspired ART as soon as I can. All of which will be available as digital prints at the ONLINE SHOP as soon as I finish them.

Me and wifey are still sorting out the details on how to offer high quality shirts with reasonable pricing. Once we have sort out the details, shirts with unique illustrations will be available at the online shop too!

Do check out the ONLINE SHOP for digital prints you might fancy!

Thanks as always for dropping by! Stay tuned guys! CIAO!

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