IONIC Burnt Metal

The paint

A modeling paint from the IONIC line by AMMO of Mig Jimenez. The shade is listed under the name Burnt Metal. It aims at places where a surface should look dark and metallic, with a hint of heat discoloration; that look is wanted on exhausts, gun barrels, a blacksmith's forge or the worn edges of equipment.

What it is suited to

It comes into play on military and aviation subjects, on figures and on fantasy subjects, whenever you need a dark metallic tone without having to mix it from several bottles. It also works well as a base under drybrushing with a lighter shade, because it stays in the recesses and the relief of the surface is brought out by it. It serves equally well to tone already painted metal areas toward a warmer shade.

Application tips

Shake the bottle thoroughly before use; with paints that carry a denser pigment this decides the resulting shade. Apply in thin layers and let each one dry, as one heavy layer hides the detail of the surface. For the airbrush, thin the paint with the thinner intended for this line, and do so according to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging; always try the ratio on a piece of scrap plastic. Close the bottle carefully after work and wipe the thread, or it will not open next time.

Who it is for

The paint suits modelers who build vehicles as well as figures and want a dark metallic shade ready to use. The model, brushes, thinner and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.