VALLEJO Diorama FX Landscape Textures - Alkaline White (2–5 mm) modeling medium

VALLEJO Diorama FX Landscape Textures - Alkaline White (2–5 mm) is a ready-to-use textured modeling medium formulated to reproduce coarse ground, gravel and rocky surfaces on scale dioramas, model railroad scenery and wargame terrain. With visible 2–5 mm granules suspended in a stable binder, this alkaline white texture provides a neutral base that accepts paints, washes and weathering pigments without excessive bleed-through. The product is supplied ready from the jar and does not require prior mixing for immediate application to bases, groundwork or scenery panels.

Advantages

This landscape texture delivers a realistic coarse-grain finish with consistent particle distribution for reliable surface appearance at small scale. The alkaline white color offers a versatile starting tone for both light and dark paint schemes, improving adhesion of acrylic paints and pigments. As a ready-to-use medium, it reduces preparation time and allows direct application with spatulas, palette knives or brushes. Once dry it forms a stable, paintable surface that tolerates standard hobby painting and weathering techniques.

Suitable for

• Basing and groundwork on scale model figures and dioramas
• Model railway scenery: ballast, paths and rough terrain
• Wargame boards and tabletop terrain elements
• Creating rock outcrops, rubble and textured highlights on scenic panels

Key specifications

• Particle size: coarse granules approximately 2–5 mm
• Color: alkaline white, neutral base tone
• Form: ready-to-use textured paste
• Binder type: acrylic-compatible, paintable when dry
• Finish: coarse textured surface suitable for painting and weathering

How to use

Apply the texture directly from the container onto prepared bases, scenery boards or model surfaces using a spatula, palette knife or stiff brush. Spread to the desired thickness and shape before the binder sets; coarse granules will remain visible and can be arranged for directional effects. Allow the applied layer to dry fully according to ambient temperature and thickness before proceeding. Once dry, the surface can be primed or painted with acrylics, shaded with washes and detailed with drybrushing or pigments to achieve the intended realistic look.

Usage recommendations

Test a small sample on a scrap surface to determine drying time and paint interaction. For improved adhesion on smooth plastics or prepared metal parts, pre-scuff and apply a suitable primer before using the texture. Clean tools and brushes with water while the product is still wet; once cured it must be removed mechanically.