Light Rust Wash 18ml

Light Rust Wash (AK19316) is a water-based acrylic wash from the Master Acrylic Wash range by AK Interactive, specifically formulated for inking, pin washing and shading on scale models, wargame miniatures and figures. Its Light Rust tone adds warm depth to recesses, crevices and details, providing a light oxidised effect with orange nuances that brings warmth and definition to scenery, vehicles and accessories requiring rusty touches. Used alone or combined with Standard Rust, it also enhances leathers and skins with a natural appearance and reddish shadows. Available through Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain.

Technical specifications

What it is used for

Light Rust Wash is designed to add depth, shadow and contrast in areas that are difficult to reach with a conventional brush. Its fluid viscosity allows the product to flow naturally into the lowest parts of the surface, doing the work in a controlled and effortless way. It is particularly effective in the following contexts:

• Pin washing on panels, bolts and joints of military vehicles, armoured vehicles and scale aircraft to simulate light oxidation and rust accumulation
• General shading of wargame miniatures (infantry, monsters, war machinery) where warm, rusty tones are needed
• Inking historical and fantasy figures to accentuate fabric folds, leather equipment textures and reddish shadows on organic surfaces
• Scenery, terrain pieces and accessories that require rusty touches with warm orange nuances for greater definition and realism
• Combined with Standard Rust Wash in transition areas to build up layered oxidation effects of varying intensity
• Leathers, skins and natural materials on miniatures and figures, adding a warm, naturalistic appearance with reddish shadows

How to use it

1. Shake the bottle well: before use, shake the bottle for 30–60 seconds to homogenise the pigment with the acrylic medium.
2. Apply with a fine brush: load a fine or medium-tipped brush and deposit the wash directly onto the area to be treated (recesses, crevices, joints). For general shading, spread it over the entire piece with a soft flat brush.
3. Let it flow and work: gravity and surface tension carry the product into the details. If excess remains on flat areas, remove it with a clean, slightly damp brush before it dries.
4. Drying time: allow to dry completely at room temperature (approximately 20–30 minutes depending on the amount applied and ambient conditions).
5. Cleaning: clean the brush with running water immediately after use. If the product has dried on the brush, use an acrylic brush cleaner.

Tips and tricks

Control the amount of product

Overloading the brush can cause unwanted stains on flat areas and make corrections difficult. Work with small amounts and build up the effect progressively, especially when applying the wash over large surfaces with few details.

Combine with other tones for advanced effects

Light Rust works particularly well in combination with darker or neutral washes in transition areas. Apply a darker tone first in the deepest parts and use Light Rust in the intermediate areas to simulate the gradation of a warm oxidised surface, very common in aged vehicles, weathered scenery or rust-streaked equipment.

Temperature and humidity matter

In very humid or cold environments the drying time increases. In very dry or hot environments the wash may dry before it has had time to flow correctly into the details. Work in ventilated spaces at a moderate temperature and, if necessary, add a few drops of distilled water to adjust the fluidity without altering the formulation.

Frequently asked questions