Actually, I've known about Vallejo paints from reading Fine Scale Modeler magazine. Matagal ko nang gustong subukan mga paints na to kaso akala ko'y di makakaabot dito. Imagine my surprise nung nakita ko sa Deovir ang mga to.
To top it all off, they have a complete line as far as I can tell. Of course, their emphasis seems to be on figure painting, but Vallejo also has a line for plastic models, especially the 'Air' series which you can use directly with airbrushes.
I was particularly excited with their 'metallic medium' which is supposed to give any color a metallic shade. Perfect for the new F-22/F-35/V-22 schemes which use paints that have an unusual metallic sheen. My first thoughts after testing this medium with Citadel (a turquoise blue for MiG interiors) and Tamiya (semi-gloss black) acrylics? This medium lightens the color, but it really does have a sheen. Brush strokes are minimal, but retarder may help with reducing that. Overall, my initial impressions are very good!
Yeah, I know this is supposed to be a scale modeling thread, but we're free to discuss techniques and the tools of the trade. When I started with this hobby, all I was using were Testors and Humbrol enamels, and all my first gen models were brush painted. Now, I got pastels, oil paints, acrylics and lacquers... who says fine art isn't part of the hobby?