VALLEJO Chipping Medium 35ml is a specialized modeling fluid designed for realistically replicating wear, chipping, and paint abrasion effects on models. It is a key product for modelers aiming to achieve an authentic look of aged or damaged paintwork on all types of scale models, such as vehicles, buildings, armored components, or diorama accessories.
Product Features
Volume: 35ml, a generous amount for multiple applications and excellent value.
Primary Use: Allows for the controlled creation of peeling paint effects, simulating the natural wear of the base material or underlying paint layers.
Formula: Water-based fluid, making application and tool cleanup easy, while also being safe to use.
Compatibility: This product is designed to work seamlessly with acrylic paints, whether applied by brush or airbrush. It allows you to expose underlying layers, such as simulated rust or bare metal.
How to Use
VALLEJO Chipping Medium allows for the precise creation of chipping effects by weakening the adhesion of the top acrylic paint layer to the underlying surface. Below is the recommended application method for optimal results:
Prepare the Base Layer: Paint the surface with a base coat in a color that simulates the underlying material or rust (e.g., an appropriate shade of brown, red, gray, or metallic) that you want to show through after chipping. Ensure this layer is completely dry.
Apply the Chipping Medium: Apply VALLEJO Chipping Medium with a brush only to the specific areas where you want paint chips to appear. Allow the fluid to dry for a few minutes. The thickness of the medium layer affects how easily the topcoat chips – a thin layer will create finer, more subtle chips that are harder to achieve, while a thicker layer makes chipping easier.
Apply the Topcoat: Once the medium is dry, apply an even layer of your desired acrylic topcoat color over the entire surface. For best results and to achieve a thin, uniform layer, an airbrush is recommended. It is important not to wait too long after applying this paint layer before moving on to the next step.
Create the Wear Effect: While the topcoat is still fresh but dry to the touch (typically a few to several minutes after application, depending on thickness and conditions), use a tool such as a toothpick, dulled scalpel, hard-bristle brush, or stick to gently chip away the top paint layer. Water or a damp brush can help activate the Chipping Medium and facilitate the chipping process. Movements should be natural, imitating real damage.
VALLEJO Chipping Medium 35ml is an effective tool for any modeler wishing to give their projects a realistic, aged look, precisely simulating the natural aging processes of materials.
