DRYBRUSH Light Grey

DRYBRUSH Light Grey — AMMO of Mig Jimenez, 40 ml

A light gray water-based acrylic paint from the DRYBRUSH line, which the manufacturer developed for a single job: the dry-brushing technique. It differs from ordinary acrylics in its thickness and pigment richness — the paint is deliberately creamy, so it stays on the brush and does not run where it should not. It comes in a 40 ml wide-neck jar. It is thinned and cleaned with water, has no odor, and dries quickly; once dry, according to the manufacturer it is not disturbed by enamel or oil washes, so you can continue weathering over it. This is not a kit, but a modeling paint.

What drybrushing is and why it works

The process is simple and fast. Load very little paint onto the brush, wipe off the excess on a paper towel — the brush should feel almost dry to the touch — and then lightly run it over raised edges and details. The paint catches only on what stands proud of the surface: edges, rivets, bolts, panels. The result is highlighted structure and visual volume — it is the fastest way to stop a model from looking flat. The rule that decides success: the dry-brush paint must be lighter than the model's base shade, or the effect will not show at all. That is exactly why these shades are sold pre-tuned this way.

Use

• Light gray is meant for dry brushing on gray and dark bases — modern aircraft in gray camouflage, warships, dark military equipment.
• Highlighting rivets, panels, cover edges, protrusions and molded detail.
• Bringing out structure on figures, accessories and diorama elements.
• Apply in thin passes, repeated rather than heavy — the effect can be built up but is hard to remove.
• Work with an older, stiffer brush with a flat end; a new soft brush will smear the effect.

Who it is for

For modelers who want to add depth and dimension to a model quickly, without an airbrush — from beginners to experienced builders who use it as a final highlight before pigments and washes.

A water-based acrylic paint. Work in a ventilated area, and protect your airways if spraying. Keep out of the reach of children.