Vallejo Diorama FX Ground Textures & Water Effects

Vallejo Diorama FX for Terrain and Scenic Bases

A convincing base gives a model a place to belong. Vallejo Diorama FX includes materials for shaping the ground, adding earth and mud textures, and representing water. Choose by the surface you want to reproduce and the scale of the scene, then check the specific product reference for its texture, color and method of application.

Ground Textures and Landscape Materials

Acrylic ground textures provide physical relief for terrain and display bases. Thick mud can connect a vehicle's lower hull and running gear to the surrounding ground. Landscape materials offer another way to establish surface color and grain; particle size matters when a base is viewed beside a small-scale figure or vehicle. Compare the stated grain size and container size before selecting a reference.

Still Water and Moving Water

Still Water and Water Texture products perform different jobs. Vallejo describes Still Water as a clear, self-leveling material applied in thin layers. Water Texture gels can be worked to suggest movement and surface relief. Follow the instructions for the chosen reference, including layer thickness and drying conditions; one product's method should not be applied automatically to another.

Weather the Scene Together

Repeat selected earth tones on the base and the subject to connect them visually. Vallejo Pigments can suggest loose dust, Vallejo Model Wash can change the tone of painted detail, and Vallejo Weathering Effects provides specialized finishes such as wet-looking areas and textured deposits. Use these according to the surface and effect required.

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