Great translucent dirty slate coloured wash, or for mixing with other colours to create different shades.
Solvent based dye (or ink) for weathering models of all types and sizes.Dries quickly to a matt finish. Translucent when dry – creates a fine translucent coating. Water soluble – washes off non-porous surfaces.
- Medium translucency.
- Medium to good solubility in water. Easier to wipe and smudge.
- Colour: Blue/black slate colour.
How to use:
- Apply neat, straight from the pot using a paint brush or air brush spray.
- Thin with water or Modelmates Translucent thinning liquid.
- Apply to a non-porous surface such as plastic, let dry, and then wipe using a damp cotton bud or tissue (kitchen roll), to create great weathered effects. (Dye will permanently stain porous surfaces).
- Can be made permanent by sealing with a fine acrylic fixative spray. Apply fine, mist coats so as not to dissolve the dye.
- Mixes with all other translucent weathering liquids.
- Contains no acrylic.
Modelmates was started in 2009, but has been selling weathering and ageing products since the 1980’s under the “Dirty Down” brand. As a family owned business Modelmates is dedicated to innovation and creativity, developing great products not available from any other manufacturers.