AK Weathering Pencil – Red Primer (AK10018)
The classic red-oxide primer tone for realistic chipping and layered wear. Red Primer is made to simulate that undercoat you see when top paint gets scraped—perfect for vehicles, industrial pieces, and grimdark armor.
 
What it does
Creates convincing paint chips where primer shows through
Adds rust-adjacent warmth without going full orange “rust”
Works for worn edges, scratches, and underlayer effects on machinery and terrain
 
How to use
Add small chips and scratches on a matte surface, focusing on edges and contact points.
Blend lightly with a slightly damp brush to soften a few chips into natural scuffs.
Layer with darker browns/greys to build a realistic multi-layer wear effect.
 
Best for
Vehicles, tanks, industrial terrain, mech armor, sci-fi panels, tools, grimdark basing, heavy-use edges.
 
Key details
Water-based
 Highly controllable
 Blendable with water
 Easy cleanup
 Best results on matte finishes.
 
ChalkyDot Tip
For convincing chipping, keep chips small and clustered—primer shows most on corners, around hatches, and on raised riveted areas.
 
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