Paint pigment bottle VALLEJO Modelling Pigment Vietnam Earth 35 ml

VALLEJO Modelling Pigment Vietnam Earth 35 ml is a powdered weathering pigment formulated for scale models, miniatures and diorama terrain. The earth-toned powder delivers natural-looking soil and dust coloration that blends into paints, textured surfaces and basing materials. It can be used dry for subtle dusting, mixed with a binder for permanent effects, or blended with thinner to achieve washes and streaking typical of aged vehicles and outdoor scenes.

Advantages

This pigment offers a fine particle size for even distribution and realistic texture without adding excessive bulk. Its neutral earth tone matches a variety of soil and dry mud shades, enabling layered weathering and tonal variation. The powder is easy to apply, forgiving to work with, and compatible with common modelling binders, varnishes and acrylic mediums when fixation is required.

Suitable for

• Terrain basing and ground cover on dioramas
• Weathering tracks, wheels and lower hulls of vehicles
• Adding dust and soil effects to figures and uniforms
• Creating dry mud and blended dirt on model buildings and scenery

Key specifications

• Form: dry powdered pigment
• Volume: 35 ml bottle
• Colour family: earth / brown tones
• Application modes: dry brushing, fixation with binder, mixing with thinner
• Compatibility: suitable for use with acrylic paints, varnishes and common modelling mediums

How to use

Apply the pigment dry by lightly brushing or stippling onto the target surface to build up dust and soil effects. For a permanent finish, fix the pigment using a suitable binder, matte varnish or a diluted acrylic medium applied sparingly over the powder. To achieve washes, mixes or streaking, blend the pigment with a modelling thinner or acrylic medium and apply with a brush, then feather or wipe to the desired effect. Test fixation and compatibility on a scrap surface before treating the final model.

Usage recommendations

Start with small amounts and build layers gradually to control intensity. Use a soft brush for blending and a stiffer brush for textured application. When fixing pigments, apply the binder in light coats to avoid disturbing the underlying powder. Store the bottle tightly closed in a dry place to prevent clumping.