Acrylic Water Paint 250 ml, VALLEJO Ammo Lake Waters

VALLEJO Ammo Acrylic Water in Lake Waters is a 250 ml acrylic-based water effect medium formulated for scale models and dioramas. It creates transparent, glossy surfaces that reproduce the appearance of calm lakes and still water bodies. The product can be applied in pours or thin layers to build depth and subtle color variation, making it suitable for realistic water features in model landscapes and wading scenes.

Advantages

This acrylic water medium cures to a clear, glossy finish that resists yellowing and remains stable over time. Its fluid consistency allows controlled pouring and layering to achieve different depths and translucency. The product adheres to common modeling bases such as painted plastic, resin, wood, and textured ground, and it can be tinted or combined with pigments and washes to tune color and clarity. Provided in a 250 ml bottle, it offers enough volume for small to medium diorama projects.

Suitable for

• Scale model lakes, ponds and rivers
• Diorama water features and flooded scenes
• Static displays requiring clear, glossy water surfaces
• Wading areas and shallow water effects around miniatures and terrain

Key specifications

• Volume: 250 ml bottle
• Type: Acrylic-based water effect medium
• Finish: Clear, glossy when cured
• Application: Pourable and layerable for building depth
• Compatibility: Adheres to painted plastic, resin, wood and common modeling bases

How to use

Prepare the surface by ensuring it is clean, dry and sealed with appropriate paint or primer. For best results, mask edges to control the pour and create shorelines. Pour or brush the medium onto the prepared area in thin layers, allowing each layer to cure before applying the next to build realistic depth. The medium can be tinted with compatible pigments, washes, or inks before pouring to achieve the desired lake color. Follow ambient temperature and curing time guidance on the product label to ensure full hardness and clarity.

Usage recommendations

Work in a dust-free environment and allow sufficient curing time between layers. Test compatibility with specific paints and pigments on a small sample before large-scale application. Use masking and gradual layering to control edges and minimize air bubbles; if bubbles appear, they can be removed with a fine heat source or by skimming once partially cured.