Micro-Mark Earth Paint, 20ml
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- Warm, muted light brown with natural taupe and beige undertones
- Ideal for ground cover, wood tones, terrain bases, and aged materials
- Pairs well with Dirt, Aged Concrete, and Depot Buff for realistic layering
- Versatile for military dioramas, figure bases, structures, and scenic modeling
- Made in the USA
Description
Earth is a soft, natural light brown designed to replicate sun-dried soil, aged wood, and worn organic surfaces. Its subtle taupe and beige undertones provide depth and realism without overpowering other colors. Whether you’re creating a dusty battlefield, a dry railroad yard, or a rural building scene, Earth delivers a convincing foundation that works equally well in military, model railroading, fantasy, and historical settings.
Earth is included in the following sets:
Item #29384 Railroad Model Color Paint Set
Item #29433 Basic Acrylic Painting Set with Brushes, Mediums & Empty Bottles, 89-Piece
Item #29422 Urban Terrian Acrylic Paint Set
Item #29425 Earth Tones Acrylic Paint Set
Color Description
Earth is a mid-light brown with a flat, matte finish and subtle warmth. It sits between Dirt (darker and cooler) and Depot Buff (yellower), making it perfect for blending terrain transitions or basecoating natural materials like leather, ground scatter, or timber.
Historical Context and Usage
“Earth tones” have been used for centuries in military uniforms, scenic design, and structural coatings due to their ability to blend into natural surroundings:
- During the Revolutionary War, brown and tan wool was commonly worn by militia units who couldn’t afford dyed uniforms
- In railroad modeling, Earth replicates dry, compacted soil found in yards, sidings, and industrial zones
- Architectural scenes and figure painters use it to recreate weathered wood, aged leather, and rural environments
This color reflects the look of dusty pathways, sun-dried fields, and desaturated surfaces, especially effective when weathered with darker washes or layered with dry pigments.
Modeling Use Cases
• Diorama groundwork and scenic base layers
• Infantry figure bases for Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWII
• Dry rail yards, rural roads, or dirt alleys in model railroading
• Basketry, crates, sacks, and wood accessories in figures or vehicles
• Terrain transitions between grass, gravel, and sand
Tip
Apply over a gray or tan primer for full tone richness. Use black or sepia washes for shading or dusting effects. Drybrush with Buff or Aged Concrete for a sun-faded, cracked-earth effect.
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Shipping & Returns
We hope you will be completely satisfied with your order...but, if an item does not meet your expectations, you may return it in as-new condition within 30 days of delivery for a replacement, exchange or refund of the purchase price.
More Information:
Micro-Mark Acrylic Paints include brush-on and airbrush paints. These paints have been specially formulated for painting miniatures, models, and figures of all sorts. The brush-on line includes primers, a multitude of colors, thinner, cleaner, and retarder.
Painting and finishing are key components to almost every project. With 96 years of experience in the hobby/maker space, Micro-Mark has time-tested expertise in providing the best and most innovative paints, brushes, airbrushes, finishing supplies and painting equipment to our customers. Recently, the demand for quality paint products has exceeded supply and as a solution to this issue, Micro-Mark is pleased to introduce the Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line.
The Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line has been developed and tested by our expert in-house team to give model builders, miniaturists, figure artists and other makers a new option when choosing paint for their projects. Featuring the most widely requested selection of basic colors, our matte-finish acrylic paint sets provide consistent color, solid coverage and smooth application in both brush-on and airbrush formulations. Additionally, we also offer white, gray and black primer for brush-on and airbrush use, plus our own thinners, acrylic paint cleaner, airbrush flow improver and retarder medium, giving you a complete paint system for reliable results every time. Our water-based acrylic paint products are non-toxic and proudly made in the USA.
