502 Abteilung ABT560 Cadmium Red – oil paint 20 ml

502 Abteilung ABT560 Cadmium Red is a high-quality oil paint created for the most demanding modelers. This intense, deep shade of cadmium red has been designed to enable exceptional realism when painting models and miniatures of any scale. The ABT560 color is excellent for subtle shading, modulation, and special effects, serving both as a base color and for advanced blending techniques.

• Product Category: Specialist oil paint for modeling
• Product Type: 20 ml tube model paint
• Formula: Optimized for modeling – reduced oil content for a semi-matte finish, easier control during application, and high pigment saturation
• Material: Pigment-based oil paint on natural, highly durable binders
• Why we recommend it: The 20 ml tube ensures long-lasting efficiency and comfort of use, even for large surfaces – ideal for both details and bigger models

Properties and applications

The ABT560 Cadmium Red oil paint offers a wide range of applications: it works excellently for weathering, wear effects, highlighting details on military armor, historical and fantasy miniatures, dioramas, and layouts. You can use it for painting insignias, decorative elements, mechanical details, or to imitate traces of wear on all sorts of surfaces.

Modeling experience and recommendations

Abteilung 502 oil paints are recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate hobbyists seeking to raise the level of realism in their projects. The unique matte formula minimizes drying time and makes it easier to master shading techniques or applying oil filters (oil washes). This product provides excellent control, is easy to blend, and features intense pigmentation, meeting the expectations of even the most experienced modeling enthusiasts.

• Difficulty level: 2/5 – easy application for both beginners and advanced modelers thanks to high efficiency and blendability
• Intended use: for all modeling scales: 1/35, 1/48, 1/24, miniatures and dioramas

Choosing 502 Abteilung ABT560 Cadmium Red guarantees the highest quality, consistent results, and a professional finish for any modeling project.