Acrylic Paint VALLEJO Rust colour 35 ml bottle

VALLEJO Rust colour 35 ml is an acrylic modelling paint formulated to reproduce rust tones on scale models, miniatures and dioramas. Supplied in a 35 ml bottle with a ready-to-use consistency, this paint allows brush application, layering and blending to simulate corroded metal, worn surfaces and aged effects. The formulation uses fine-milled pigments selected for permanence and lightfastness, making it suitable for weathering tasks where natural-looking oxidation and surface deterioration are required. Water cleanup makes the product convenient for hobby use.

Advantages

This acrylic provides a stable rust tone with excellent pigment dispersion and predictable behaviour during layering and blending. The fine milling of pigments improves flow and adhesion on common modelling surfaces, while the paint’s lightfast pigments reduce colour change over time. Ready-to-use consistency eliminates the immediate need for thinning for brushwork, and the product is compatible with water-based cleaning and common modelling weathering products.

Suitable for

• Weathering of military vehicles and armour to simulate rust and corrosion
• Detailing miniatures and scale models with aged metal effects
• Dioramas depicting industrial or outdoor environments with oxidised surfaces
• Layering and blending techniques to create streaks, stains and patched corrosion

Key specifications

• Type: acrylic modelling paint
• Volume: 35 ml bottle
• Finish: matte to satin depending on application and layering
• Application: brush; suitable for layering and blending
• Pigments: fine-milled natural and synthetic pigments selected for permanence and lightfastness
• Cleanup: water-soluble for tools when wet

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to homogenise pigments. Apply with a fine brush directly from the bottle for small details or onto larger areas using successive thin layers to achieve depth without obscuring surface detail. For blended rust effects, work while the paint is still tacky or use thin glazes to build transitions. If stronger texture or raised corrosion is required, combine with Vallejo Pigment Binder or mix with modelling pastes following manufacturer guidelines. Allow adequate drying time between layers.

Usage recommendations

Test compatibility on a spare piece or inconspicuous area before applying to a finished model. Use light, incremental layers to control tone and preserve surface detail. Clean brushes and tools with water while the paint is wet; once fully dry the film is water-resistant.