Paint Vallejo Ammo DIO Drybrush Bright Gold – metallic drybrush paint for miniatures and dioramas

VALLEJO Ammo DIO Drybrush Bright Gold is a metallic drybrush paint formulated specifically for drybrushing techniques on miniatures, models and diorama scenery. The paint is designed to deposit bright gold metallic pigment on raised areas and edges, providing quick highlights and a realistic metallic sheen. It is suitable for use on common modelling surfaces including plastic, resin and metal, and can be combined with other Vallejo paints and weathering products to achieve layered finishes and aged effects.

Advantages

This drybrush paint offers a concentrated metallic finish that clings to raised details, enabling efficient highlighting of textures and edges without flooding recessed areas. The formulation provides a bright gold appearance with good coverage for small-scale metallic accents and weathering effects. Its consistency is optimized for drybrushing techniques, requiring minimal thinning and reducing application time when accenting model surfaces.

Suitable for

• Highlighting raised details and edges on miniatures
• Adding metallic accents to diorama scenery and model parts
• Quick weathering and accent work on plastic, resin and metal models
• Layering metallic highlights over base coats and textured surfaces

Key specifications

• Finish: bright metallic gold
• Application technique: drybrushing
• Compatibility: suitable for plastic, resin and metal modelling surfaces
• Coverage: formulated for targeted highlights on raised details
• Solvent system: acrylic-based formulation for model painting workflows

How to use

Use a stiff brush appropriate for drybrushing. Load a small amount of paint onto the brush, then remove excess on a paper towel or palette until the brush appears nearly dry. Lightly drag the brush across raised areas and edges to deposit metallic pigment on protruding details. Build up the effect gradually with multiple light passes for controlled highlights. If needed, clean brushes with water and mild soap for acrylic-based washes, and allow layers to dry between applications.

Usage recommendations

For best results, apply over a suitably prepared base coat and allow adequate drying time. Test on a spare component to adjust brush loading and pressure. Combine with other Vallejo paints and washes for realistic weathering and layered metallic effects.