Paint pigment paste VALLEJO Ammo Modelling Pigment Black 35 ml

VALLEJO Ammo Modelling Pigment Black is a 35 ml jar of concentrated pigment paste formulated for scale models and dioramas. The dense paste provides strong coverage for creating soot, grime, shading and wear effects on miniature vehicles, figures and scenery. It is compatible with plastics, resins and painted surfaces and can be used dry for powdery textures or mixed with solvents and binders to increase adhesion and alter intensity.

Advantages

The pigment paste offers high pigmentation in a compact jar, allowing precise local application and layered weathering. Its paste consistency reduces airborne dust compared with loose powders and makes it easier to build up subtle or heavy effects. The product adheres well to common modelling materials when combined with appropriate solvents or fixatives and can be blended to achieve varied tonal values and realistic grime.

Suitable for

• Creating soot and exhaust stains on military and civilian vehicle models
• Adding dirt, grime and wear on buildings, diorama bases and terrain
• Shading panel lines, recesses and textured surfaces on scale models
• Blending with binders for washes, filters or fixed weathering effects

Key specifications

• Form: concentrated pigment paste
• Colour: black for soot, grime and shading effects
• Volume: 35 ml jar
• Application methods: dry rubbing, brushing, or mixed with solvents/binders
• Compatible surfaces: plastics, resins and previously painted surfaces

How to use

Apply the pigment paste with a soft brush, cotton swab or metal spatula depending on the effect required. For dry effects, pick up a small amount and gently rub or stipple into panel lines, recesses or textured areas. To increase adhesion or create washes and stains, mix the paste with an appropriate solvent or acrylic binder in small quantities and apply with a brush. Remove excess material with a clean brush or cloth before fixing. Allow mixed treatments to dry fully and fix with a compatible varnish or fixer if permanent adhesion is required.

Usage recommendations

Test on a scrap piece of the model material or an inconspicuous area before full application. Use minimal solvent when mixing to retain control over opacity and drying time. Store the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place and avoid prolonged skin contact; follow safety data and ventilation guidance for solvents and fixatives used in combination.