Dirty Down – Verdigris – Small 25ml Pot

Keppet's View

There's something really satisfying about making a model look like it's been standing in the elements for decades. Verdigris is that distinctive blue-green patina you see on aged copper and bronze, and it's a brilliant way to add another layer of realism to scenery, statues and weathered metalwork.

I particularly like effects like this because they can turn an ordinary-looking model into something with a bit of history. Think ancient statues, neglected machinery, weather-beaten ornaments or details on a suitably grimy sci-fi vehicle.

Dirty Down Verdigris Effect

Dirty Down Verdigris is a specialist modelling effect designed to create the appearance of aged copper and bronze, with the distinctive blue-green patina associated with oxidised metal. It's ideal for adding age, texture and character to miniatures, terrain, scenery and scale models.

Key Features

• Specialist verdigris weathering effect

• Creates the appearance of aged, oxidised copper and bronze

• Ideal for statues, metal details, machinery and scenery

• Adds blue-green patina to weathered surfaces

• Suitable for miniatures, dioramas and scale modelling

• Great for adding realistic age and character to models

Perfect For

Dirty Down Verdigris is suitable for:

• Warhammer 40,000

• Warhammer Age of Sigmar

• The Horus Heresy

• Dungeons & Dragons miniatures

• Fantasy statues and decorative scenery

• Sci-fi vehicles and machinery

• Scale modelling and dioramas

For the best results, experiment on a spare piece of plastic or scenery first, and build up the effect gradually. Try it on bronze statues, ancient architectural details or metal ornaments to create the impression of years of exposure to the elements.

You don't need to cover an entire model, either. A little verdigris around recesses, joints and lower areas of metalwork can add convincing age without overwhelming the original paintwork. It's a great finishing touch when you want your models to look like they've got a story to tell.