Tamiya 87109 Dark Earth 40ml Diorama Texture Paint  [87109]

Recreate Scale Soil with Tamiya 87109

Tamiya's Diorama Texture Paint in Dark Earth (87109) is a water-based, paste-like product tailored for modellers wanting natural soil surfaces. The formula allows you to form coarse, uneven textures that mirror real ground conditions.

What Makes It Useful and How to Apply

The 40ml jar contains a dense paste blended with resin particles to give strong coverage and a tactile finish. It can be applied thickly, modelled while wet and blended with other materials for realistic terrain work.

• Drying Time: Approximately 3-4 hours in summer, 4-5 hours in winter.
• Coverage: Sufficient for a B4-sized area with one coat.
• Mixability: Can be mixed with other Tamiya acrylic paints for custom colours.
• Cleaning: Easily cleaned with water before setting, thanks to its water-based nature.
• Tools: Apply using a spatula or an old paintbrush to avoid damaging new brush bristles.

To enhance realism, combine this texture paint with subtle dry brushing or washes after curing. Note that it is not suitable for airbrush work because of the paste consistency.