Paint – VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo DIO Drybrush Flesh for dry brushing miniatures

VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo DIO Drybrush Flesh is a ready-to-use drybrush paint formulated for highlighting and adding textured skin tones to miniatures, figures and scale models. Supplied in a bottle designed for drybrushing, this flesh-tone shade allows controlled application of thin, semi-opaque strokes to edges and raised details without the need for additional thinning. The product is suitable for rapid highlighting, quick weathering effects and subtle tonal transitions on resin, plastic and metal models.

Advantages

This drybrush paint is pre-mixed for consistent viscosity and pigment load, enabling predictable results when applied with a drybrush technique. The bottle design facilitates easy access for loading brush bristles and minimizes spills. The flesh tone is balanced to work as a highlight over darker base coats and to blend naturally with skin-scales and fabric textures, making it useful for both realistic and stylized miniature painting. The formulation is stable for repeated use and designed to adhere well to typical modelling surfaces after appropriate priming.

Suitable for

• Highlighting raised details on miniature figures and character models
• Quick weathering and edge highlighting on dioramas and vehicles
• Texturing skin tones and subtle facial highlights on fantasy and historical miniatures
• Applying contrast and wear effects on scale model accessories and terrain

Key specifications

• Ready-to-use drybrush paint in a purpose-designed bottle
• Flesh-tone shade formulated for highlighting and texturing
• Suitable for use on resin, plastic and metal modelling surfaces
• Semi-opaque coverage for controlled buildup of highlights
• Stable formulation for repeated brush loading and application

How to use

Ensure the miniature is properly primed and the base colours are dry before drybrushing. Remove excess paint from a stiff drybrush on a paper towel until only a small amount of pigment remains on the bristles. Lightly drag the brush over edges and raised details using short, controlled strokes to deposit subtle highlights. Build up layers gradually to achieve the desired intensity. Clean the brush between colour changes and replace the cap on the bottle after use to prevent drying.

Usage recommendations

For best results, pair this drybrush flesh with darker base coats and use a medium-stiff, round or flat drybrush. Test on a spare piece or underside of the model to gauge coverage before working on visible areas. Avoid heavy loading of the brush to prevent pooling and loss of detail definition.