Texture Medium Vallejo Diorama FX Landscape Textures Alkaline White 0.5–1 mm

Vallejo Diorama FX Landscape Textures Alkaline White 0.5–1 mm is a ready-to-use textured medium formulated for model scenery and diorama bases. The product contains a fine aggregate with particle sizes between 0.5 and 1 mm suspended in a binder that provides adhesion to common modelling substrates. It is presented in a neutral alkaline white tone that can be left as-is for light ground effects or tinted and painted over to match specific terrain schemes.

Advantages

This texture medium preserves visible particle definition while maintaining workability for shaping and blending. It adheres well to plaster, foam, cork, wood and primed plastics, reducing the need for additional adhesives. The consistent particle size gives predictable results for gravel, compacted soil and rough pathways, and the water-based binder allows for easy cleanup with water before it dries.

Suitable for

• Basing and terrain on scale models and miniatures
• Creating gravel, rough ground, and compacted soil textures
• Detailing diorama landscapes, roads and pathways
• Layering with paints, washes and pigments for scenic effects

Key specifications

• Appearance: textured paste with visible granular particles (0.5–1 mm)
• Color: alkaline white (neutral, paintable)
• Consistency: ready-to-use paste suitable for spatula or brush application
• Drying: air-dry; drying time depends on layer thickness and ambient conditions
• Compatibility: adheres to plaster, foam, cork, wood and primed plastic surfaces

How to use

Apply the medium directly from the container using a spatula, palette knife or stiff brush to build up ground texture. Spread and shape the paste to create slopes, ruts or compacted areas; for finer texture, thin the material with a little water before application. Allow each layer to dry fully before overpainting or applying washes. Once dry, the alkaline white surface can be painted, shaded with washes or enhanced with pigments and static grass.

Usage recommendations

For best results, test the product on a scrap surface to determine drying time and final appearance. Build texture in thin layers to control cracking and speed up drying. Seal finished areas with an appropriate matte or satin varnish if subject to handling or display dust.