Luxury Modeling Goods

Abteilung 502 is a high-end brand within the modelling world

The Abteilung 502 brand is a successful brand with clear ideas, launching products and innovating
under the highest quality parameters. What began as an interest in providing the modeler with
products to complete and complement their work, slowly evolved towards a sensitivity to develop
even better products with aesthetics and design clearly inclined by the color black and silver that
confer the character and identity of the brand, shadow and light. These are the foundation stones for
the creativity of the products and offer the modeler the gateway to a model and finishes that are even
more artistic and exclusive. This doesn’t only apply to our consumable products, but Abteilung 502 also
handles publication work for the best historians and photographers who can provide new and accurate
information and documentation on their subjects.

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 Oils
Abteilung 502 oils not only contain a range
of exclusive colors for modelers, but also a
special formula in which the proportion of oil
to our high quality of pigments, is controlled,
allowing far more realistic finishes that can’t
be mimicked with regular arts and craft store
oil paints. Abteilung 502 has enlarged its
already wide range of oils, along with some new
enhancements to Abteilung’s already high-
quality formula. Due to Abteilung’s wide range
of colors, these oils can be used in all areas
of modeling from armor to planes to ships to
figures etc.

ABT001
SNOW WHITE

ABT002
SEPIA

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ABT003 ABT004 ABT005 ABT006 ABT007 ABT010 ABT015 ABT020 ABT025
DUST BITUME SMOKE BURNT UMBER RAW UMBER YELLOW SHADOW BROWN FADED DARK YELLOW WARM RED

ABT030 ABT035 ABT040 ABT050 ABT060 ABT070 ABT080 ABT090 ABT092

FADED NAVY BLUE BUFF FADED GREEN OLIVE GREEN LIGHT RUST DARK RUST BROWN WASH INDUSTRIAL EARTH OCHER

ABT093 ABT094 ABT100 ABT110 ABT120 ABT125 ABT130 ABT135 ABT140

EARTH GREEN GRASS NEUTRAL GREY BLACK RED PRIMER LIGHT MUD DARK MUD LIGHT FLESH TONE BASIC FLESH TONE

ABT145 ABT150 ABT155 ABT160 ABT165 ABT170 ABT180 ABT190 ABT200

SUNNY FLESH TONE FIELD GREY LIGHT SAND ENGINE GREASE FADED WHITE LIGHT GREY COPPER OXIDE BLUE FADED FLESH METALLIC GOLD

ABT205 ABT210 ABT215 ABT220 ABT225 ABT230 ABT235 ABT240 ABT245

METALLIC SILVER METALLIC COPPER FLESH SHADOW DARK BRICK RED MIDNIGHT BLUE BLUE GREEN INTENSE BLUE CREAM BROWN SAND BROWN

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 Oil Sets
Abteilung 502 sets combine the proper colors needed, depending on what the modeler is trying to achieve. In order to
extend your options, we have increased the number of Oil Sets available to cover all different branches of modeling.
These sets have been created with thought and purpose in terms of combing colors that complement each other and
what you are trying to achieve.

ABT305
AIRCRAFT EFFECTS SET
Improve your models using the six oil colors included
in this interesting set, which was specially developed for
use in aircraft modeling, allowing you to apply various
finishing techniques.

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ABT301 ABT302 ABT303
FLESH COLORS SET VEHICLE WEATHERING AND EFFECTS SET MAPPING TECHNIQUE LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
High quality oil set made up of durable and stable This basic set is perfect for weathering and creating all Special set to create highlights and shadows on your
pigments. These dense, high color intensity paints are for sorts of different effects which ultimately turn your model models. You can use the dot technique and blend them
painting skin and flesh on scale model figures. Designed into an ultra-realistic replica. to create a discolored and faded surface with a rich
especially for painters who want to give their figures an chromatic variation. The mapping technique is also a
artistic look, using this classic paint set. special oil technique because of its properties of blending
and transparency to create different effects in paint and
camouflages.

ABT304 ABT306 ABT307

RUST AND RED COLORS SET NAVAL AND GREY EFFECTS SET DIORAMAS COLORS SET
This set contains all of the colors needed to This set is specially designed for creating various effects Improve your dioramas and vignettes with this
create realistic rust effects and enhance the red on grey surfaces, which are common for subjects such as interesting set of colors to apply different techniques.
primer tones on your models. ships, aircraft, etc. Bricks, terrains, grass, etc..

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ABT308
BASE COLOR ALTERATION SET
Within this set you will find all the oil
colors that are necessary for alteration
of the most popular base colours, such
as green, grey, sand yellow, as well as
multicolour camouflage schemes, as
described in detail in our book “Mastering
Oils 1” by Joaquín García Gázquez.
Joaquín has made this selection for the
proper application of his techniques.

ABT310
FANTASY & SCI-FI COLORS SET
Within this set you will find all the basic colors to paint
everything from space ships to fantasy creatures. Mixed
together, you can create as many colors as needed to cover
all the unusual hues seen in this type of miniature.

ABT315
LEATHER AND WOOD COLORS SET
Within this set you will find all the basic colors to paint
different leather and wood tones. All these are warm
colors, which when mixed, can achieve almost any leather
and wood shade, plus their shadows and highlights.

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Display Products for elite modelers from one of the best and the most distinguished brands in
the modeling world, selling limited and exclusive products.

ABTEILUNG
SPECIAL DISPLAY
An elegant and beautiful display
to show the best products a
modeler can buy. This exclusive
display can only be seen at the
best hobby shops around the
world.

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 Pigments Abteilung Pigments (MIG Productions pigments
before) are respected the world over as the premier
creator of superior model making pigments. Now
you can find these high-quality pigments and
our extended range, safe for use and non-toxic.
Abteilung is utilizing organic pigments which are
not only safe but offer the best in quality. Abteilung
pigments are available in many different colours for
a wide variety of distinctive weathering effects for
your models, including dust, rust, earth and mud.
The uses for these pigments are virtually without
limit and they have applications in many different
types of modelling, including dioramas, scale tanks
and planes, model railway, wargaming, Sci-fi, etc. …

ABTP032 ABTP249
ACRYLIC RESIN PIGMENT FIXER
Acrylic Resin for use with This liquid solution has been
pigments in weathering process. designed to be used if you require
Mix with it pigments and plaster a more permanent fixing for your
to create thick muddy texture pigments.
effects on your models. This
product will dry slowly and will
be hard to remove once fully
dried. It can also be used as
adhesive, although it is not white
glue.

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ABTP022 ABTP023 ABTP024 ABTP025 ABTP026 ABTP027 ABTP028 ABTP029
ASHES WHITE BLACK SMOKE LIGHT RUST STANDART RUST CONCRETE LIGHT DUST EUROPE DUST BRICK DUST

ABTP030 ABTP031 ABTP033 ABTP034 ABTP035 ABTP037 ABTP038 ABTP039

BEACH SAND VIETNAM EARTH DARK MUD RUSSIAN EARTH ASHES GREY GULF WAR SAND AFRICA EARTH URBAN INDUSTRY DIRT

ABTP040 ABTP042 ABTP044 ABTP048 ABTP049 ABTP051 ABTP052 ABTP053

BURNED GREASE OCHRE RUST BURNT STEEL BLUE FADED MOSS GREEN FRESH MOSS GREEN LIGHT MOSS GREEN BRIGHT IRON OLD BRICK RED

ABTP054 ABTP056 ABTP057 ABTP058 ABTP060 ABTP230 ABTP231 ABTP232

ALCALINE DUST OCHRE EARTH CLAY SOIL DARK EARTH TRENCH EARTH OLD RUST GUN METAL DRY MUD

ABTP234 ABTP235 ABTP238 ABTP414 ABTP415 ABTP416 ABTP417 ABTPF600

RUBBEL DUST CARGO DUST BROWN RUST TRACK RUST LIGHT EUROPEAN EARTH FRESH RUST DESERT SAND ROCKET EXHAUST

ABTPF605 ABTPF606 ABTPF607 ABTPF611 ABTPF612 ABTF613 ABTF616 ABTF617

GRAVEYARD DIRT PLASMA BURN METALLIC SILVER STAINLESS ALLOY BRASS COPPER MARINE BLUE SULFUR YELLOW

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 ABT401 URBAN TEXTURES & BUILDINGS ABT402 DUST & DIRT ABT403 RUST & EXHAUST
This set o ers the modeller the basic pigment colors that will prove essential in adding a With this set, the modeller gets the four pigment tones that allow to create a variety of This set contains four different pigment tones which are indispensable for reproducing
realistic finish to any urban dioramas and vignettes. Included are: ABTP026 Concrete, dust and dirt effects. Included are: ABTP027 Light Dust, ABTP039 Urban Industry Dirt, various stages of rust and corrosion in a realistic way. Included are: ABTP024 Light Rust,
ABTP029 Brick Dust, ABTP053Old Brick Red and ABTP234 Rubbel Dust. ABTP054 Alcaline Dust and ABTP235 Cargo Dust. ABTP025 Standard Rust, ABTP042 Ochre Rust and ABTP230 Old Rust.

ABT410 EARTH ABT404 EFFECTS IN SCI-FI ABT405 FANTASY & METALLICS

This set contains four earthy pigment tones which are extremely useful for almost all This set offers the modeler the basic pigment colors that allow to add convincing This set is composed of four metallic pigment tones which are especially useful for fantasy
modelling genres. Included are: ABTP031 Vietnam Earth, ABTP038 Africa Earth, weathering effects to any Sci-fi subject. Included are: ABTPF600 Rocket Exhaust, subjects, but can be handy in almost all modeling genres. Included are: ABTPF607 Metallic
ABTP056 Ochre Earth and ABTP058 Dark Earth. ABTPF605 Graveyard Drift, ABTPF606 Plasma Burnt and ABTPF616 Marine Blue. Silver, ABTPF611 Stainless Alloy, ABTPF612 Brass and ABTPF613 Cooper.

ABT406 TRACKS & LOWER PARTS ABT408 EUROPEAN LANDS ABT409 DESERT & SAND
With this set we bring you the four pigment colors which are most useful for weathering With this set, the modeler gets the four pigment tones that allow to create a variety of earth In this set you will find four pigment tones which are most suitable for finishing vehicles
tracks and lower portions of vehicles. Included are: ABTP040 Burned Grease, ABTP231 effects that are most commonly seen on vehicles and terrains in Europe. Included are: and other objects operated in desert and sandy environment, as well as creating vignettes
Gun Metal, ABTP234 Rubbel Dust and ABTP414 Track Rust. ABTP028 Europe Dust, ABTP034 Russian Earth, ABTP060 Trench Earth and ABTP415 and dioramas located in such areas. Included are: ABTP030 Beach Sand, ABTP037 Gulf
Light European Earth. War Sand, ABTP054 Alcaline Dust and ABTP417 Desert Sand.

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Pigments Sets

PIGMENTS
SPECIAL DISPLAY

ABT413 This set offers the modeller the basic pigment colors that will prove essential in adding a realistic
RAILROAD finish to any train model. Included are: ABTP023 Black Smoke.
ABTP039 Urban Industry Dirt.
ABTP235 Cargo Dust.
ABTP238 Brown Rust.

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 Brushes Abteilung 502 brushes have become a classic in the modeling world. Our wide range
of high-quality brushes allow the modeler to get the best results. With these brushes
you can achieve all the effects required in your modeling. Use them along with our
ABT114 Magic Gel for Brushes, to ensure that you always keep your brush tip as good
as new.

ABT830-00 ABT830-0 ABT830-1 ABT830-2 ABT830-4

ROUND BRUSH 00 ROUND BRUSH 0 ROUND BRUSH 1 ROUND BRUSH 2 ROUND BRUSH 4

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 ABT830-4/0 ABT830-5/0 ABT830-6 ABT830-10/0 ABT835-1
ROUND BRUSH 4/0 ROUND BRUSH 5/0 ROUND BRUSH 6 ROUND BRUSH 10/0 FLAT BRUSH 1

ABT835-2 ABT835-4 ABT835-6 ABT835-8 ABT840-4

FLAT BRUSH 2 FLAT BRUSH 4 FLAT BRUSH 6 FLAT BRUSH 8 FILBERT BRUSH 4

ABT840-6 ABT840-8 ABT845-4 ABT845-6 ABT845-8

FILBERT BRUSH 6 FILBERT BRUSH 8 ANGULAR BRUSH 4 ANGULAR BRUSH 6 ANGULAR BRUSH 8

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 ABT850
MARTA KOLINSKY
DELUXE BRUSHES

Almost all modelers know these brushes for their

quality, durability and performance.
Abteilung has created the best selection of sizes,
and is the first brand to offer a practical transport
tube to keep the brush in perfect condition.

ABT850-2 ABT850-1 ABT850-2/0 ABT850-3/0

ABT850-4/0 ABT850-5/0 ABT850-10/0 ABT850-0

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MARTA KOLINSKY
SPECIAL DISPLAY

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 Auxiliary Products Abteilung 502 has developed special products to help the modeler to improve his skills, and
that includes taking care of your tools. Our new line of thinners can help the modeler achieve
all types of finishes. We have a thinner that speeds up the drying time of oils and enamels,
another thinner which creates a matte finish, and finally we have the classic odourless thinner.
We also offer a product for hand cleaning and care, as well as a masking fluid to protect parts
which you don’t want to paint. We are proud to have a range of very useful products to make
the modeler’s life easier.

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ABT111 ABT112 ABT113
ODOURLESS THINNER MATT EFFECT THINNER FAST DRY THINNER
The best odourless thinner on the Our famous thinner, now with Our classic thinner is now also
market right now, brought to you a special matte finish for your available with a special drying
by the most exclusive brand. washes, filters, oils, etc.. agent included, allowing for
speeding up the drying process of
oils and enamels.

ABT114
MAGIC GEL
FOR BRUSHES
To keep the tip of your brushes
ABT117 sharp you only need to dip your
MAGIC POTION brush in this gel and the brush
fibers will begin to compact and
FOR BRUSHES
ultimately keep your brushes as
This ultra high quality brush good as new.
cleaner and restorer is a product for
ABT115 modelers who want to make their
LIQUID MASK brushes become new again, it does
ABT116
not contain solvents or alcohols.
Liquid mask is one of the most
Used along with ABT114 Magic Gel PURIFIER HAND CLEANSER
popular products amongst
for Brushes, it can make your brushes A special product enhanced
painters. Liquid mask will help
last forever. Dip your old brushes for with solvent-free surfactants, to
to protect parts that you want to
24 hours and they’ll come out like remove acrylic or oil paint from
keep unpainted.
new!!. Repeat the process if the brush your hands. No water is needed
is heavily damaged. although you can use it if you
choose. Apply it directly to your
hands and leave to dry. Specially
developed for hand care.

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 Magazines Damaged is the new magazine from Abteilung 502. In this publication we want to advise the modeler how
to weather any type of subject, even the most uncommon ones, under any circumstances. This is presented
on high quality photos which form step by step guides that explain different building, painting and
weathering techniques, including interesting tips and tricks. A pleasure for model makers and a timeless
collector’s item.

ABT701-P
DAMAGED MAGAZINE 1
1. Toyota Geneo 20
2. T-47 Snowspeeder
3. Playing Cards
4. Seaplane North Aviation
5. The Imperial Express
6. Chernobyl Attraction
7. Mad Max
8. It came From Outer Space
9. Reality TV

English, Spanish. 76 pages.

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ABT703 ABT705
DAMAGED MAGAZINE 2 DAMAGED MAGAZINE 3
1. Walking Death 1. AT-AT: Desert Walker
2. Xwing Fighter 2. Sci-Fi Tank
3. Mouse Trouble 3. Space Ork
4. Sea & Ships 4. LET L-200 Morava
5. ZLIN Z50LS 5. Uboot
6. Double Duty 6. How To Kill a Zombie
7. Saltlake Racer DS62 Silberpfeil 7. A German Boxcar GHMS 30 MAGGI
8. Ginn Type Insurgent 8. How to Make Old Garage Gates
9. Kamaz 5511 9. Yacht Irene

English, Spanish. 80 pages. English, Spanish. 80 pages.

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 ABT707 ABT711
DAMAGED MAGAZINE 4 DAMAGED MAGAZINE 5
1. Creeping Death 1. Shared Taxi
2. Dad’s Auto Body 2. Flag of Our MAKS
3. Crime Scene 3. Abandoned
4. KRAZ 256 4. Keep Low
5. Viriato 5. Dozer CHTZ T-130
6. Shrike Type 1 Border Break 6. Cityscape Fragments of Time
7. Garden Vignette 7. Volvo F12
8. Lady Liberty Down 8. Minotaur The King of the Labyrinth
9. Machine Rusty 9. Batmobile
10. Take the Best Photo Under the Sun
11. Rey’s Speeder English, Spanish. 80 pages.

English, Spanish. 76 pages.

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ABT716 ABT726
DAMAGED MAGAZINE 6 DAMAGED MAGAZINE 7
1. Happy Forever 1. Chucky
2. M30 2. Hakan
3. Loot 3 Belly Car Louise
4. Citroen 2CV Club 4. Bird Watching
5. Too Hot to Dig for Giants 5. Space Mercedes C9
6. What a bad Luck 6. Kylo Ren Shuttle
7. Danger Streets
8. Icarus English, Spanish. 76 pages.

English, Spanish. 80 pages.

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 Books Abteilung 502 will be releasing very special publications in the form of books and
manuals designed to help modelers with their skills as well as add to the libraries of
fanatics and collectors. Abteilung will only be preparing publications which stand out
from others while following our philosophy of exclusive luxury goods for modelers.

ABT715
THE SECRETS OF LEVIATHAN: SCULPTING & PAINTING TECHNIQUES
120 pages, English.

An art book specially designed by Michael Kontraros for all fans of his work, and in general, for those modellers who
appreciate fantasy figures. An artistic book, with a very unique layout that shows us the steps of the creation of Leviathan,
a work with which Michael Kontraros won several awards, ranging from his concept to his painting. The book is a limited-
edition of 2000 copies worldwide.

Learn the secrets of one of the contemporary master modellers with an absolutely recognizable style. Do not expect a regular
modelling book, but a book to enjoy reading and learning.

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ABT602-P
MASTERING OILS 1. OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES ON AFVS

132 pages, English, Spanish, German, French

This book is the first one of a master series dealing with all the techniques necessary to control oil painting. In this volume,
master modeler Joaquín García Gázquez, shows us how to use oils in the correct way; how to mix them, how to apply them,
which tools are the best for handling them. All the possibilities regarding oils, applied on armored fighting vehicles, are
addressed with step by step guides. A masterpiece which will be very useful for any modeler.
Take your model to the next level and achieve extreme reality with this must-have guide to oil techniques

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 ABT709
T-34 AND THE IDF THE UNTOLD STORY (MICHAEL MASS / MA’OR LEVY)
English, 88 pages.

The T-34 arrived in the Middle East in 1955. This tank was known as a reliable war machine from the battlefields of World
War II, and quickly became a main battle tank in the Egyptian army. In the Sinai Campaign (1956), the Israeli Sherman and
AMX-13 tanks met it in battle for the first time, and by the end of the operation, the IDF had managed to capture several
T-34s. These tanks were driven through the streets of Tel Aviv as a symbol of the great victory that had protected the young,
small state. Afterwards, the IDF tested and studied the captured tanks, made sure that its soldiers learned them well, and
integrated them into its Armored Corps’ training course. By 1967, Syria and Egypt had bought hundreds of T-34s, and it
was considered a threat that the Israeli army would definitely meet in their next war.

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ABT710
SPOILS OF WAR
108 pages. English.

A book which allows the reader to discover the atmosphere and feeling of the Gulf War from the point of view of the
Division Daguet soldiers. The Division Daguet (in french the Daguet is a young brocket deer) was a French Army unit
formed in September 1990 in Saudi Arabia after the invasion of Kuwait. It was initially created from the elements of the
6th Light Armored Division. On 24 February 1991, when the ground phase of the Gulf War began, the main objective of
the division was the As-Salman airfield in Iraq. The French soldiers encountered some elements of the Iraqi 45th Infantry
Division. At the end of the battle, the French Army controlled the target. The French captured about 2500 prisoners, and
seized a large quantity of weapons. Within a month, the specialized teams of the division, which were assigned to the
recovery of the Iraqi hardware, managed to capture more than 35 heavy vehicles, a dozen of AA guns of different calibres
and artillery pieces.

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 ABT601
PANTHER EXTERNAL APPEARANCE & DESIGN CHANGES
284 pages. English

A book authored by the late Roddy Macdougall and Martin Block. No other
publication offer you such deep coverage of the external features of this tank,
including the factory-applied camouflage patterns. A must-have for both
modelers and historians.

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ABT718
PANZERDIVISIONEN
348 pages. English & Spanish.

This book is a result of an extended research on the history and organization of the armoured divisions of the Wehrmacht
from its creation in 1935, until the end of World War II. It also covers the different models of AFVs that were a part of the
material delivered to these divisions. Included are several organization charts, colour profiles and more than 280 archive
photos, many of these previously unpublished. To complete the study, a chapter devoted to uniforms is also incorporated.

A perfect reference for modelers, and a precious book for any history enthusiast.

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 ABT720
DEUTSCHE PANZER
GERMAN TANKS IN WORLD WAR I (1917-1918)
348 pages. Englsih, Spanish

Although the German Army used only a handful of tanks during the Word
War I, they still get a lot of interest from modelers and historians. This
publication gives an insight into the tank service in the Germany Army in
1917-1918, and provides a detailed look at the history and painting schemes
of the only combat-used tank that had been manufactured in Germany during
World War I, the A7V. A number of captured tanks that had been used by the
Germans, are also covered. The book is lavishly illustrated with rare archive
photos, numerous colour profiles and scale drawings in 1/35 and 1/87 scale.

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ABT606
THEIR LAST PATH. IDF TANK WRECKS
MERKAVA MK.1 AND 2
160 pages. Englsih, Spanish

A picture is worth more than a thousand words. This book tells a story
through the numerous pictures inside and shows us the details of Merkava
tanks on their last journey. The reader is offered with a unique behind the
scenes look of decaying decommissioned Merkava Mk1 and Mk2 tanks. After
years of service, they are placed at a closed compound ready to be scrapped.
Michael Mass and Kristof Pulinckx bring you over 250 exclusive, never
published before photos, complimented with state-of-the-art 3D graphic
drawings. It’s a must have for IDF enthusiasts and a modeller’s dream if you
plan to build a decaying Merkava tank as never before. This is brought to you
with many details and crystal-clear photos. Pure inspiration.

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Oils, why?

Painting figures using oils

allows for better control
than with other painting
mediums. Painting figures
and flesh is best done
with oils because of their
properties which allow for
fine blending and retouching.

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Why use oils in scale modeling? Oils are arguably the best type of paint you can use. For centuries, artists of all genres have chosen oils for their paintings. This begs the question,
why not try to adapt the behavior and properties of oils to scale models? Oils are definitely one of the best types of paints that exist. They have properties that other types of paints
don’t such as their range of opacity that allows for smooth glazes or opaque accumulations which are very easy to mix and blend allowing for maximum creativity.
Due to their wide range of properties, oils allow for a huge number of approaches and the weathering possibilities are endless. With that in mind, no matter if we are building a tank,
a plane, a ship, a sci-fi model or a figure, we can attain amazing results. One of the most desirable properties of oils is their ability to be blended with other colors.

Oils are great for subtle weathering effects like dirt

accumulation, rust and rain streaks, dust, concentrations of
moss, etc.

Oil paints are extremely versatile making them a must-

have in every modeler’s arsenal.

The slow drying time of oils

can work in our favor because
they allow us to tweak the finish
of the model. Sometimes though, we
want to speed up the drying process
with products like ABT113.

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 Brushes
Brushes are of the most basic yet essential tools of modelers and

Materials artists. Quality brushes are of the utmost importance as they

will be used from painting, to applying different weathering
techniques. Having one quality brush is not enough because
different tasks require specific brush sizes and types.
Diorama elements painted with oils. This is not a situation where you should sacrifice quality in
Their ease of use and easy handling allow fine order to save a couple dollars. For detail work, a small or
painting on very small pieces with accuracy. medium round is advised, but for a large area, a medium to
large flat brush may be used. Care needs to be taken in cleaning
and handling your brushes because your finish is only as good
as the condition of your brush. It’s important to have a selection
of different quality brushes.

Thinners
Abteilung 502 offers you the best thinners and with different
properties. For the best results we recommend the use of a
thinner from the same brand. We all know that we can mix
oil paints with thinners from other brands, but a thinner from
the same brand is made according the specific properties as
the companies own paints. Using Abteilung thinners with
Abteilung oil paints allows for better thinning, flow, and
blending.

Pallete
Just about any surface can be used for oils, such as a palette,
but we must keep in mind that oil paints have a product called
“Linseed Oil” mixed in with the pigments. This is great for
canvas artists, but it does nothing for us scale modelers. That
is why you see modelers use a piece of cardboard because it
soaks up a lot of the linseed oil. Cardboard is cheap and very
accessible. The lower the linseed oil content is, the faster the
paint will dry as well the more matt the paint will be. Anyway,
we can use any flat and clean surface as a palette, such as a
metal palette, a plastic or ceramic palette, or a piece of glass, etc.
We also remind you that our oils are specially developed for
modelers and contain a controlled level of oil components.

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 Oils can be used in a large number of situations and with different approaches.

Method
The most characteristic properties are their translucency and blending properties which open a huge window of opportunities.

Combination and mixing with other products

Oils can be combined and mixed with other products such as enamels.
Applying oils over acrylic basecoats causes no problems because of their much different makeup’s. In fact, they cause absolutely no
chemical reaction whatsoever so we can apply oils over acrylics with complete confidence. This will only change the appearance of
the acrylic base and not the paint. Oils over acrylics add that extra touch of visual interest.
Oils can also be mixed with other modeling products like pigments to represent soil, mud, dirt, moss, etc. Oils are also great for
filters and washes.

With the techniques employed today, oils can

do so much to enhance a vehicles appearance.
Vehicles of just one boring color can be easily
given life and vibrancy with oils paints. The
popularity of oils is starting to make this type
of paint a staple of any modeler’s collection, and
one that will doubtless be used for many varying
applications.

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 Abteilung 502 now has a vast range of oil colors which can all be
used in a wide number of situations. In fact, the possibilities are

Basic Guidelines endless when you consider that all Abteilung colors can be mixed
with each other. All colors follow basic guidelines as to where and
when they are most effective. The following is a simple categorization
of the types of colors. Cold colors include greens, blues, turquoise,
purples. Warm colors are yellows, oranges, reds or browns.

White oil – Used for winter situations. Ideal for winter washes.
Also good for fading and lightening other colors.
Light tans/buff oils are used for general fading, adding dust,
whitewashes, and lightening other colors to obtain additional shades.
Black oil – For extreme weathering, darkening panel lines, and
shadows in the deepest, most hidden spots. Also useful for darkening
other colors as well as adding color variations to destroyed model
dioramas.
Browns – Dark or light browns are some of the most used colors
in weathering. Ideal for shadows, weathering around tracks, wheels,
fighting compartments, rust situations, mud, soils, and earth tones…
Greens – Ideal for nature scenarios, river banks, moss
concentrations, rain streaks but also to enhance any green or yellow
camouflage, from olive drab to pale green.
Yellows – Good for color variations over light browns, light rust
tones, sand colors, and other warm tones . Can be used for tinting
greens and Dunkelgelb paint jobs.
Reds – Used in a wide variety of situations as well as being ideal for
red primed vehicles, ship hulls, sci-fi models, figures…
Blues – Great for color variations and fading with Panzer grey and
winter scenarios.
Greys – Ideal for lightening darker tones, winter scenarios or Panzer
Due to their unique properties, oils can be blended, allowing us to achieve a multitude of effects and transparencies. grey models. Also perfectly suitable for warships and modern
Oils work best on a satin acrylic painted surface because white spirit has no effect on acrylics. military planes. Commonly used to make colors more neutral.
The gradient and volume effects enhance any scale model and give a very realistic appearance.

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 Application examples: texturizing with pigments

This exhausts are painted a rust color with some blue dots. The surface is dampened with fixer.. ... and dark pigments are applied.

Deposit a little Black oil, with a little Blue added, to the ends, outlining the structure on
The center of the exhaust was worked with light rust pigment. It is fixed in place with oil dissolved in thinner. the ends of the muffler and creating a transition between the two extremes.

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 Any kind of weathering
effect can be achieved on
scale aircraft models with
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The gradient and volume

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