502 Abteilung ABT1151 – ACRYLIC DRYING RETARDANT GEL 60 ml

502 Abteilung ABT1151 – Acrylic Drying Retardant Gel 60 ml is a high-quality modeling medium designed for use with acrylic paints. Developed by the renowned Abteilung 502 brand, this drying retarder in gel form works excellently for advanced painting techniques, whether you're building plastic models, working on dioramas, figures, or detailing vehicles. This product falls under the category of modeling accessories / modeling media and is intended to be added to acrylic model paints.

The unique gel formula allows for smoother transitions between colors and carefully worked edges, and most importantly – extends the open time of the paint by more than 50%. Thanks to this, the modeler has significantly more time to mix and blend colors without worrying about the paint drying too quickly on the brush or model surface. This is crucial when painting large surfaces (e.g., 1/35 scale tank hulls, 1/48 aircraft, or even 1/16 figures), but also for work requiring precise tonal transitions and shading – such as skin, uniforms, or delicate weathering.

• Product volume: 60 ml – enough for multiple uses and stages of modeling projects.
• Form: professional gel based on safe acrylic ingredients, compatible with most acrylic paints available on the market.
• Intended use: for use with modeling acrylic paints (brush, sponge, airbrush – with proper dosing and thinning).
• No harmful additives – user- and environment-friendly formula, does not negatively affect paint pigmentation.

We recommend 502 Abteilung ABT1151 both for beginners who want to avoid issues with uncontrolled paint drying while learning blending or shading techniques, and for advanced modelers who want to enhance the quality of their painting effects. The difficulty of use is rated at 1/5 – simply add a small amount of gel to the paint and mix before application.

This is an essential accessory in the workshop of any modeler working with acrylic paints – it enables you to achieve professional results even during long painting sessions. Thanks to its versatility and effectiveness, it is one of the best solutions on the market to optimize the painting process for models and figures.