Abteilung 502 ABTP037 GULF WAR SAND 20ml – professional modelling pigment

Abteilung 502 ABTP037 GULF WAR SAND 20ml is a high-quality modelling pigment designed for the realistic recreation of desert sand effects, characteristic of the military theatre in the Persian Gulf region. This product has been developed specifically with modellers in mind who reproduce vehicles and dioramas from modern conflict periods, especially such as the Gulf War (1990–1991), Second Gulf War (2003), or ongoing military operations in the Middle East.

GULF WAR SAND 20ml Pigment Specification

• Volume: 20 ml
• Colour: Gulf War Sand (desert, light beige)
• Material: mineral pigment with a fine, consistent grain
• Application: weathering, aging, dust and sand effects on armoured models, vehicles, figures, and dioramas
• Manufacturer: Abteilung 502 – a renowned brand among modellers
• Category: modelling pigment for finishing plastic models, resin, 3D printed elements, and layouts

Historical Usage and Inspirations

The GULF WAR SAND pigment was created to recreate the appearance of military equipment and the terrains of military operations on the deserts of the Middle East. It is perfectly suited for models of M1 Abrams tanks, Humvee armoured vehicles, rocket launchers, as well as British, German, or French equipment used during the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Historical period: modern times (from the 1990s to the present). Countries of use: United States, United Kingdom, NATO countries, and coalition states during Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.

Benefits and Recommendations

• Natural weathering and desert dust effects
• Fine fraction, ideal for use on large and small surfaces
• Easy to apply dry or with the addition of pigment fixer
• Excellent for advanced and intermediate modellers (difficulty level: 2/5)
• Ideal for themed dioramas, vehicles in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 scales, figures, and layouts

A product recommended for anyone seeking to achieve an exceptionally realistic desert dust effect on military models from recent decades, regardless of chosen scale. The Abteilung 502 ABTP037 GULF WAR SAND 20ml pigment offers maximum efficiency and guarantees satisfaction with the professional finish of any modelling project.