Universal Weathering Carrier Light Type
VMS CHTH03L

Recommended techniques: brush

Combine with: Alkyd and ENML 2.0 binders, pigments.

For any weathering task!

No matter if you are preparing washes of filters, working with pigments, weathering liquids, pastes or binders - VMS UNIVERSAL weathering carrier will do the trick. Product is indispensable while creating SFX such as streaking or spatter and general thinning of weathering products. VMS UNIVERSAL weathering carrier variants substitute white spirit, odourless turpentine and classic turpentine.

Specialised product!

Product is available in two types. The stronger "standard" variant should be used over acrylic base coats while the "light type" can be used over both acrylic and enamel base coats (excluding enamel coats executed with Tamiya® enamels). Recommended to use with VMS ENML 2.0 and Alkyd binders.

FAQ

What's the difference between STANDARD and LIGHT variants of the carrier?

STANDARD variant is compatible with all enamel products and binders on the market and must be used over acrylic coats. If you paint your models with acrylics go with carrier STANDARD. LIGHT variant is only compatible with VMS weathering binders and artist's oils but can be used over classic enamel paint coats. Go with LIGHT if you painted your model with enamels (tinlets, glass jars) and want to do some weathering without damaging the coat.

I have just painted my model with my acrylic paint, how long before I can start weathering?

Paint must be properly cured. Paint dry to touch is not enough even so it appears good to go. The solvents are still dissipating and the resins (binders) hardening, it is far from cured. Wait minimum 12h, optimally 24h or longer before weathering over an acrylic coat! A patient modeller is always rewarded: The longer you wait the stronger the coat an less the chance of damaging it with solvents used while weathering!

I am using white spirit for my weathering will, this do the trick?

Yes, this hydrocarbon complex is very similar to your modelling or artist's white spirit when it comes to purity and evaporation rates. It has finely tuned aliphatic to aromatics ratio to ensure it works fine work with any classic and modern enamel product. Works with enamels and oils alike.

I am using odourless turpentine for my weathering, will this work?

Yes, this product can be used just as odourless turpentine.

What kind of SFX will I be able to produce?

All the types you would otherwise produce with white/mineral spirits and turpentine variants. Examples include washes, streaking, blending, spatter and the like. For best results use this product with VMS Alkyd and ENML 2.0 binders. Use with dry pigments without binders is possible.

Can I use this product to work with oils?

Yes. If odour is a factor important to you oils work great with LIGHT variant of UNIVERSAL weathering carrier which has lower odour. Standard is best used with enamel products.