Vallejo Mars Red 0.2-0.6mm

The distinctive rust-red of hematite soils — and the sands of Mars. Vallejo's Mars Red texture in a fine 0.2–0.6mm grain is a ready-to-use acrylic paste for building red, iron-rich ground on bases, boards and dioramas. Ideal for Mediterranean earth, desert worlds or a Space Marine dug in on the Red Planet.

At a glance

Best for

• Fine red, iron-rich ground for bases and boards
• Mediterranean soils, desert worlds and sci-fi terrain
• Combines with washes and pigments for extra realism

The fine grain suits smaller bases where a coarse gravel would look out of scale.

Ready-to-use red ground for alien and arid worlds. Pair it with rust washes and earth pigments to build up the effect.