Viscera Effect is not an ordinary paint but a finished effect. It is thicker and dries semi-gloss, so it reads as wet tissue rather than red paint. It goes on last of all, after varnishing.
| Range | Standard |
| Colour family | Effect |
| Type | water-based acrylic |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | dropper bottle |
| Manufacturer code | AK11261 |
| EAN | 8435568342279 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Combine it with Sickly Pink as a base and Blood Effect for fresh blood. Glaze Wine Red into the deepest areas.
When should Viscera Effect be applied?
Right at the end, after the matt varnish. Matt varnish over it would kill the sheen and the wet look with it.
How do I stop a wound looking like a red smudge?
Build it in layers: flesh at the edge, Sickly Pink in the middle, a dark red glaze at the deepest point and Viscera Effect last. A single coat of red always looks flat.
How do I thin it?
With water or an AK thinner. A few drops are enough for brush work; airbrushing needs more – AK thinners and cleaners are made for that. With acrylics, two thin coats always beat one thick one.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, the 3rd Generation range dries matt. To protect the figure or even out the sheen, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the AK 3rd Generation category.