Acrylic Paint Vallejo Rust Colour 73.120 – 35 ml bottle

Vallejo Rust Colour 73.120 is a 35 ml water-based acrylic paint formulated for scale models, miniatures and diorama weathering. The rust-toned pigment is part of a selection designed to reproduce wear, erosion and oxidation on metal surfaces and structures. Its extra fine milling ensures smooth application, reliable coverage and compatibility with thinning, mixing and layered techniques used in model finishing.

Advantages

This single-pack acrylic provides a stable, lightfast rust hue with excellent adhesion on primed and painted model surfaces. The water-based formulation allows precise control via thinning and easy cleanup with water. Finely milled pigment particles facilitate smooth blending and realistic texture when combined with other acrylics, pigments or binders used for weathering effects.

Suitable for

• Weathering metal parts, armor and vehicle bodies
• Creating rust streaks, spots and surface discoloration on miniatures
• Texturing diorama elements such as fences, pipes and industrial structures
• Layering with washes, drybrushing and pigment applications

Key specifications

• Volume: 35 ml bottle
• Type: Water-based acrylic paint
• Color family: Rust/earth tone
• Finish: Matte to satin when dry, depending on application and dilution
• Particle size: Extra fine milling for smooth mixing and application
• Compatibility: Mixable with other acrylic paints and compatible with acrylic weathering products

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to ensure uniform pigment suspension. Apply directly with a fine brush for spots and streaks, or thin with water or an acrylic thinner for washes and translucent layers. For dry pigment effects, apply over a semi-dry layer or use a suitable pigment binder to fix and build volumes. Allow adequate drying time between layers and clean brushes with water immediately after use.

Usage recommendations

For realistic rust effects, combine Vallejo Rust Colour with local washes and dry pigments: apply a thin wash to settle into panel lines, follow with targeted streaks, and fix dry pigments with Pigment Binder to create accumulated corrosion. Use on primed surfaces and test compatibility with primers and varnishes if planning to seal the model.