💧 Vallejo Diorama FX 26223 Tropical Blue – Water Texture

🎯 Why Choose Vallejo Diorama FX Tropical Blue

The Vallejo Diorama FX 26223 Tropical Blue – Water Texture is a thick acrylic gel specially formulated to reproduce the brilliance and vibrant color of the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean or the Pacific. Its light blue tone with greenish hues evokes paradise beaches, reefs and shallow-water lagoons, bringing a touch of luminosity and life to your dioramas.

Ideal for tropical, coastal or exotic island scenes, this gel allows you to model gentle waves, currents or shallow areas with a bright and natural finish. Applied over a base painted in light or sandy tones, it creates realistic visual effects of depth and clarity.

🧪 Properties and benefits

• 💧 Thick acrylic gel with a glossy finish

• 🌴 Translucent light blue color with turquoise hues

• 🎨 Ideal for beaches, lagoons and tropical waters

• ⚙️ Can be applied over light or sandy bases for greater luminosity

• 🧼 Water-based, easy to clean

• 🧩 Compatible with the entire Vallejo Diorama FX range

🧱 How to Use Vallejo Diorama FX Tropical Blue

Apply the product directly with a spatula or brush, adjusting the thickness to the intensity of the desired effect. To obtain a more vivid color or a sense of depth, paint the base beforehand in sandy or light turquoise tones. Its thick consistency allows you to create gentle waves or small ripples without losing transparency.

🖌️ Step-by-step usage example

1. Make sure the surface is clean, dry and sealed.

2. Paint the base with light or turquoise tones to increase luminosity.

3. Apply the Tropical Blue with a spatula or flat brush.

4. Model the waves or desired movement while the product is still wet.

5. Allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours depending on the thickness applied.

6. For a glossier finish, apply a final coat of Transparent Water Gel 26201.

🧰 Recommended applications

• Dioramas of tropical beaches, islands or reefs

• Coastal scenes with shallow waters

• Naval models or paradise landscapes

• Can be combined with Transparent Water Gel for reflections and gentle waves

📦 Technical data

Reference: 26223
Subcategory: Water Texture
Type: Translucent light blue dense acrylic gel
Transparency: High
Contents: Jar of 200 ml / 6.76 fl oz
Drying time: 24–48 h depending on thickness
Safety: Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1). May cause an allergic reaction. Follow the warnings on the container.
Manufactured by: Acrylicos Vallejo – Made in Spain