Paint: VALLEJO Ammo DIO Drybrush Light Flesh - acrylic drybrushing paint for models

VALLEJO Ammo DIO Drybrush Light Flesh is an acrylic drybrushing paint formulated to highlight raised details and texture on scale models, miniatures and diorama elements. The dedicated drybrush formulation contains a controlled pigment load and a fast-drying binder designed to deposit thin, even layers with a light touch. It is suitable for use on plastic, resin and metal model surfaces and simplifies the process of accentuating edges, sculpted details and textured terrain.

Advantages

This drybrush paint delivers predictable pigment transfer for fine highlights without clogging brush fibers, enabling consistent results during repetitive drybrushing passes. The fast-drying acrylic formulation reduces waiting time between layers and is compatible with common hobby primers and acrylic varnishes. Its light flesh tone is tuned for subtle skin and fabric highlights, as well as weathering lighter-toned surfaces in dioramas.

Suitable for

• Highlighting raised details on plastic model kits and miniatures
• Edge highlighting on figures and vehicle details
• Texturing terrain, bases and diorama elements
• Subtle skin and fabric highlights on painted figures

Key specifications

• Type: Acrylic drybrush paint
• Finish: Matte to satin when applied thinly
• Color: Light flesh tone suitable for highlights
• Substrate compatibility: Plastic, resin, metal
• Drying behavior: Fast-drying; designed for thin, controlled pigment transfer

How to use

Load a dedicated drybrush or an older stiff-bristled brush with a small amount of paint, then remove most of the pigment on paper or a palette until only a faint residue remains on the bristles. Apply the paint with light, scrubbing strokes across raised areas and edges to deposit thin layers that build up gradually. Allow each pass to dry before adding further highlights. When working on larger textured surfaces, work from broader strokes into finer details to maintain control of tonal transitions.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use over a fully cured primer and test compatibility with underlying paints on a scrap piece. Clean brushes with water immediately after use. To preserve the drybrush effect, avoid overloading the brush and build highlights in multiple light passes rather than a single heavy application.