Medium Rust is the workhorse tone in the middle of the rust spectrum — the main body of corrosion that sits between deep, dark rust in the recesses and bright fresh rust on top. Get this one down and you've got the bulk of any believable rust effect covered.
At a glance
- AK Interactive weathering pencil, colour Medium Rust (ref AK10012)
- Water-soluble, semi-grease pigment on a 17cm pencil
- Non-toxic and easy to control — work it dry or blend it wet
- Draws onto matt surfaces best, but grips other finishes too
Best for
- The main body of rust on panels and fittings
- Blending between dark and light rust tones
- Rusted seams, bolts and worn metal
Lay it between your dark and light rust and the three tones together give corrosion that looks earned, not painted.
The mid-tone that ties a rust job together. Pairs naturally with the wider weathering range and a fine detail brush for blending.
