Bitume

Description

Product code / SKU: AKABT004
Product name: Bitume
Price: $8.99
Product line: ABT 502 Oils
Label text: Bitume — ABT 502 Oils — AKABT004

Product description (full):
A very useful dark tone when working on dark colors, or to enhance panel lines. Bitume allows the modeler to increase the depth of dark colors in dimly lit areas by using specific washes.

ABT502 oil paints not only contain a range of exclusive colors for modelers, but also have an exclusive formula with less oil for more matte finishes and a perfect balance between the medium and the highest quality pigments. Oil paints are very special paints with different and unique characteristics that allow a great control of the techniques, providing completely realistic finishes.

Contains pigments: NATBk6, PR101

Additional note: *Conversion chart between old and new references here

Product images show: The paint tube labeled “AKABT004 Bitume” with a dark brown/black swatch background; a close-up of the tube alongside a brushed-out paint swatch showing a deep dark brown tone.

 

Product Description

AK Interactive — ABT502 Oils: Bitume (SKU: AKABT004)

Add rich, deep darkness to your models with AK Interactive’s Bitume, part of the ABT502 Oils range. This very useful dark tone is designed for working on dark base colors and enhancing panel lines, giving modelers precise control over shadow depth in dimly lit or recessed areas.

Key Features:

• • Exclusive ABT502 formula — less oil content than standard oil paints, producing a more matte finish.
  • High-quality pigment balance — a careful balance between medium and premium pigments for smooth blending and control.
  • Specialized dark tone — designed for deepening shadows and panel lines on dark-colored surfaces.

• Contains pigments: NATBk6, PR101.

• Conversion chart available — AK provides a reference chart for matching old and new product codes.

Why Modelers Use It

Standard washes can struggle to add convincing depth to already-dark base colors, where the contrast needed for realistic shadow simply isn’t there. Bitume solves this with a specialized dark tone built specifically for deepening dark colors, letting modelers use targeted washing techniques to bring out panel lines and dimly lit recesses even on black, dark green, or other deep base coats.

Ideal for: Panel line enhancement on dark-colored vehicles, shadow work in dimly lit areas, and deepening contrast on black or dark base coats where standard washes fall short.