AMMO by Mig Jimenez Model Paints and Weathering Supplies
Bring color, depth and a sense of use to your next model with AMMO by Mig Jimenez at MegaHobby. Explore the available AMMO selection for painting, detailing and weathering scale models, from a clean factory finish to a vehicle shaped by dust, rain and everyday service. Start with the effect you want to create, then choose the product and application method that suit your model.
Plan the finish around your subject
A convincing finish begins with a reference and a clear idea of the result. An aircraft, armored vehicle, road car and railroad subject can all call for different colors, levels of wear and surface treatments. Think about the age of the subject, where it operates and which details should draw the eye. Not every model needs heavy weathering; a restrained change in tone or a few carefully placed marks can be enough.
AMMO's broader range includes acrylic color families such as ATOM, oil-based Oilbrusher products, washes, filters, pigments and other finishing materials. These names describe different products and techniques, so check each listing for its specific purpose, chemistry and directions. Availability varies across the selection shown below.
Choose weathering products by the effect
A wash can emphasize recessed detail, while a filter can adjust the overall tone of a painted area. Streaking effects suggest marks that follow the movement of water or grime. Pigments and textured effects offer approaches to dust, earth and accumulated material. Select the effect that matches your reference rather than applying every technique to the same model.
Placement matters as much as color. Consider where people handle a vehicle, where wheels disturb the ground and where rain would run down a panel. Build the effect gradually and pause to compare the model with your reference. Small differences between adjacent surfaces can create interest without hiding the underlying paintwork.
Build a compatible painting workflow
Plan the order of base color, markings, protective finishes and weathering before beginning. Choose thinners and cleaners for the particular product family, allow underlying layers to cure and test unfamiliar combinations on scrap. A product described as acrylic, enamel, lacquer or oil-based should be handled according to its own directions; the AMMO name alone does not make every product interchangeable.
Brush painting and airbrushing also place different demands on paint consistency and control. Work toward the coverage and finish your subject needs, and check the individual product instructions rather than assuming one thinning ratio or application method fits the entire brand.
Complete the project at MegaHobby
Browse the MegaHobby Paint Store for a wider choice of finishing materials, explore Airbrushing for application equipment, or visit Tools & Supplies for the rest of your workbench. Looking for a subject to finish? Explore Military Models, Model Aircraft, Model Cars and Model Railroading.
For additional reading and project inspiration, visit Books & Magazines. Choose your AMMO products by the task, test the combination and build the finish one considered step at a time.
