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What the paste is for

A paste for aging a surface in a light earthy shade. It is used anywhere a model is meant to look as though it has driven through dusty or dried-out country: on the underside of the hull, on the fenders and the wheel arches, around the road wheels, on the boots of figures or on the edges of a diorama base. The light tone matches dry dust and dried-out soil; a darker shade suits a freshly muddy surface better.

Properties

The paste has a thick consistency, so it stays on the surface even where a thin paint would run, and once dry it holds a raised texture. Depending on the thickness of the layer applied it becomes either a fine veil of dust or a coarser crust of dirt with a visible grain. The thinner, the thinning ratio and the drying time are given by the manufacturer on the packaging, because they differ between the individual ranges of pastes.

Usage tips

Apply it over a finished and dried coat, not over bare plastic. It is easiest to work with an older bristle brush, a piece of sponge or a stick. Stipple the paint on and leave the deposit irregular, because a continuous even layer looks unnatural. Stick to the places where dirt reaches in reality as well, that is, from the bottom upward and from the edges toward the center of surfaces. As long as the paste has not dried it can be spread out and weakened; once dry it can only be altered mechanically, by sanding or scraping. A matte clear coat will unify and seal the finished effect.

• an aging paste in a light earthy shade
• a thick consistency, it holds a raised texture once dry
• suitable for dust, dry soil and dried mud
• the thinner and the drying time are given by the manufacturer on the packaging

Terms of supply

A model, paints, glue and tools are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.