Spot-On Pigment No. 23 Primer Red

Spot-On Pigment No. 23 Primer Red

A loose modeling pigment from the numbered Spot-On line by VMS. The item carries the sequence number No. 23 and the shade name Primer Red, that is a red primer coat. Unlike the earthy and rust members of the line, this is not dirt but the color of the layer that lies under the top coat and is revealed wherever the surface is rubbed through.

Use

• Scrapes and abrasions where the primer coat is meant to show, not bare metal.
• The edges of hatches, grab handles, steps and the places that are normally climbed over.
• Interiors and lower surfaces, where the top coat is often missing altogether.
• A complement to the rust shades of the line, where it forms the stage between paint and corrosion.

Work tips

A revealed primer looks convincing when it follows the logic of use. First think through where the crew walks and where the machine rubs against its surroundings, and only then apply the material. The pigment can be spread with an almost dry brush into a very fine trace, so it suits small scratches too. Combining it with darker corrosion in the middle of an abrasion gives a layered result, because rust appears only where the primer layer is broken through as well.

Who the pigment is for

• Modelers who work with the technique of wear and want more than one layer of abrasions.
• Modelers of ships and industrial vehicles, where a red primer is in common use.
• Anyone interested in the numbered line who is filling in the missing members.

This is a loose powder. Do not inhale it, work in a well ventilated space and keep it out of the reach of children.