Vallejo 73120 Brown Iron Oxide

Vallejo 73120 Brown Iron Oxide is a high-quality modelling pigment dedicated to professional painting and weathering effects in scale modelling. The product is offered by the renowned manufacturer Vallejo, known for its excellent quality model paints and pigments. This pigment enables you to achieve realistic rust effects, traces of dirt, or oxidized metal on various model types – both military vehicles and civilian models as well as dioramas.

Product Features

• Catalogue Number: 73120
• Colour: Brown Iron Oxide – brown iron oxide
• Type: Loose pigment
• Volume: 35 ml
• Material: Finely ground mineral powder
• Category: Modelling accessories / weathering pigments

Application and Historical Effects

Vallejo’s Brown Iron Oxide is the ideal pigment for recreating discoloration and corrosion marks on the metal elements of model tanks, armoured vehicles, and other military and civilian constructions from the First World War, Second World War, the Cold War period and modern times. Thanks to its versatility, this pigment works great on vehicles used by different countries, from Germany, Russia, the United States, Great Britain, to Poland or France. It looks excellent on undercarriages, armour, trailers, and diorama buildings.

Instructions for Use

Vallejo 73120 pigment can be applied to the model either dry or previously mixed with a dedicated binder or thinner, which increases adhesion and durability of the effect. The product perfectly imitates the structure and colour of real rust – it becomes particularly effective when combined with other Vallejo pigments or mattifying media. The powder can be used around rivets, welds, or any areas exposed to corrosion.

Who is it intended for?

Vallejo 73120 Brown Iron Oxide is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers (difficulty level: 2/5). Vallejo pigments are easy to apply, but achieving the most realistic effects requires some practice and knowledge of weathering and pigment fixing techniques.

Why choose this product?

• Realistic rust colour and texture
• Versatility – for many periods and types of models
• Excellent value for money
• Easy to mix with other pigments

Vallejo 73120 Brown Iron Oxide is an indispensable addition for every modeller seeking to achieve realistic ageing effects on their miniatures.