Hobby paint medium/additive VALLEJO 70.524 17 ml plastic bottle

VALLEJO 70.524 is a 17 ml hobby paint medium/additive in a plastic dispenser bottle designed to modify the working properties of model and hobby acrylic paints. It serves as a thinner and flow improver that increases fluidity, extends paint without changing base pigments, and slightly delays drying time. The small dispenser bottle offers controlled dosing for precision work on scale models, miniatures and craft projects.

Advantages

This medium improves paint flow and brushability while maintaining the original color and pigment strength. It reduces surface tension for smoother coverage, helps avoid brush marks and pooling in recessed details, and provides a modest retardation of drying to allow longer working time for blending and leveling. The compact plastic dispenser bottle enables accurate application and minimal waste during detail painting or airbrushing preparations.

Suitable for

• Thinning acrylic model paints for brushwork and airbrush application
• Improving flow for fine detail painting on miniatures and scale models
• Extending paint to cover larger areas without altering color shade
• Delaying drying time to assist blending and wet-on-wet techniques
• Crafts and hobby projects requiring controlled viscosity and smoother finish

Key specifications

• Form: liquid medium/additive formulated for acrylic hobby paints
• Volume: 17 ml in a plastic dispenser bottle
• Primary functions: thinning, flow improvement, slight drying time retardation
• Compatibility: designed for model and hobby acrylic paints (brush and airbrush use)
• Application modes: brush application and preparation for airbrushing

How to use

Add small increments of the medium to paint and mix thoroughly until the desired fluidity is achieved. For brush work, start with a low ratio and increase gradually to avoid over-thinning; for airbrushing, mix to a viscosity suitable for your nozzle and test on a scrap surface. Apply in thin successive layers rather than one heavy coat. Clean tools and airbrush components with the appropriate cleaner after use.

Usage recommendations

Use conservative amounts when thinning to preserve pigment density and surface adhesion. Always test mixtures on a sample piece to confirm flow, color retention and drying behavior before applying to the final model. Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat sources.