Vallejo Game Color Gory Red (18ml)

A deep, sinister red with real body. Vallejo's Gory Red is a dark, blood-toned base for red armour, cloth and — as the name suggests — gruesome effects. It sits perfectly as the shadow tone under brighter reds, giving your crimson schemes depth instead of a flat single note.

At a glance

Best for

• Dark red armour and cloth, blood effects and shadow tones under brighter reds
• Brush it straight on, or thin with Airbrush Thinner for the airbrush
• Self-levelling formula keeps brush strokes from showing

Layer a brighter red over it and your crimson goes from flat to properly dramatic.

The dark red that gives crimson its depth. Pair it with a brighter red to highlight and a red ink to shade.