Paint Set VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo Wargaming Universe 03 – Weathering Combat Armour

VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo Wargaming Universe 03 – Weathering Combat Armour is a specialist paint set created for scale model and miniature hobbyists who need realistic battlefield wear effects on combat vehicles and armour. The set includes a range of weathering paints and materials formulated to reproduce chipping, rust, streaking and grime typical of tanks, APCs and armoured components. Formulated for use with acrylic model paints, the set supports layered techniques to achieve subtle or pronounced battle damage and aged finishes.

Advantages

The set provides ready-matched shades and textures tailored to combat armour weathering, reducing preparation time and ensuring consistent results across multiple models. Components are compatible with common acrylic primer and paint systems and allow controlled application for precise chipping, rust runs and dirt accumulation. The products are designed to be water-based, easy to thin and clean up, permitting both brush and technical tool use for fine details and larger surface treatments.

Suitable for

• Weathering tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other military vehicles
• Creating combat damage, paint chipping and metal exposure effects
• Applying rust streaks, grime, dust and battlefield mud
• Detailing turret edges, tracks, exhausts and storage boxes

Key specifications

• Formulation: water-based acrylic weathering paints and pigments
• Application methods: brush, sponge, stippling, pigment wash and dry-brushing
• Finish effects: chipping, rust, streaking, grime and dust
• Compatibility: designed to work over primed and painted model surfaces
• Container types: small bottles and pigment jars for controlled dosing

How to use

Apply basecoat and allow the underlying paint to cure before starting weathering. Use a small brush or sponge to apply chipping tones in areas of natural wear, then blend edges with a soft brush or sponge for a gradual transition. For rust and streak effects, dilute the appropriate colour into a thin wash and let gravity or a controlled brush stroke create runs and streaks; remove excess with a damp brush while still wet to achieve natural patterns. Pigments and pastes can be built up for dust and mud; fix pigments with a dedicated binder or a gentle mist of varnish. Test techniques on a spare surface to adjust dilution and layer intensity before working on final models.

Usage recommendations

Work in thin layers, allowing each layer to dry fully before adding subsequent effects. Combine different application methods — chipping, washes and pigments — to obtain a convincing, non-uniform finish. Store products upright in a cool, dry place and reseal containers after use to preserve consistency.