Ochre

The color

Ochre is an earthy yellow-brown tone and one of the oldest pigment shades of all. On a model it reads warm and muted, so it serves anywhere a pure yellow would be too loud. That is exactly why modelers reach for it when working with dust, soil and old wood, and it does the same job as part of layering, where it forms a lighter step between brown and sand.

Where to use the color

It finds a use on vehicles and in dioramas alike: for dust deposits in the places reached by material thrown up by wheels and tracks, for earth roads and dry grass, for muted interior surfaces and for worn equipment. It can be used on its own as an opaque shade or thinned as a glaze that only tints the surface below and leaves the detail showing through.

How to work with the paint

• Shake the container thoroughly before use; otherwise the settled pigment stays on the bottom and the shade comes out weaker.
• Choose the thinner and the thinning ratio according to the instructions stated by the manufacturer on the packaging, that is, the thinner meant for this range.
• Apply in several thin coats; one heavy coat fills the detail and dries unevenly.
• Wash and degrease the surface before painting; on grease the paint pulls together into beads.
• Close the container carefully when you are done and store it dry so that the paint does not thicken.

Terms of supply

The paint is supplied as described. The model, the thinner and any other accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.