AK Interactive Fine Gray Gravel 1-3mm Diorama Terrain AK8308
🪨 What This Is
Real natural gravel in fine grade (1-3mm) - tiny grey stone particles perfect for realistic ground texture. Ideal for paths, roads, gravel surfaces, or fine scatter on bases. Natural grey tones work for urban, rural, or industrial settings.
Fine Grade Gravel: Small consistent particle size creates smooth gravel texture at miniature scale. Natural grey colour - ready to use or easy to paint over.
📊 Specifications
| Material | Natural stone gravel |
| Volume | 400ml jar |
| Particle Size | 1-3mm (fine grade) |
| Colour | Natural grey tones |
| Texture | Consistent small particles |
✅ Perfect For
- Gravel roads - Country lanes, dirt tracks, rural paths
- Urban surfaces - Car parks, driveways, alleyways
- Railway ballast - Track beds for scale models
- Concrete texture - Rough concrete or rubble surfaces
- Base scatter - Fine ground texture for any base
- Industrial terrain - Factory yards, construction sites
🎯 Practical Applications
🛣️ Roads & Paths
Spread over PVA glue for instant gravel roads. Perfect scale for 28-32mm miniatures. Paint brown for dirt tracks or leave grey for gravel.
🚉 Railway Terrain
Ideal ballast for model railway tracks. Correct scale for O gauge and larger. Glue around tracks for authentic track bed texture.
🏙️ Urban Bases
Create car parks, industrial yards, or urban rubble. Mix with larger rocks for varied texture. Paint grey for concrete effect.
🎖️ Military Terrain
Perfect for vehicle bases or dioramas. Use for rough ground, dirt roads, or forward operating bases. Realistic scale for 1/35-1/48 models.
🔧 How To Use
1. Apply PVA glue to surface in thin even layer
2. Sprinkle gravel generously over glue
3. Press gently to embed in glue
4. Shake off excess when dry
5. Seal with diluted PVA or spray varnish
Pro Technique: Apply glue, sprinkle gravel, let dry, then brush diluted PVA over top. This seals gravel permanently and prevents shedding. Paint after sealing if desired.
🎨 Painting Options
Natural grey - Works as-is for gravel/concrete
Dirt roads - Drybrush brown/tan for country tracks
Industrial - Black wash + grey drybrush for grimy look
Desert - Paint tan/ochre for arid gravel
Variation - Mix painted and unpainted areas for realism
🆚 Fine vs Coarse Gravel
Fine (1-3mm) - This Product
Scale: Realistic for 28-32mm miniatures
Use: Smooth gravel surfaces, paths
Look: Fine textured gravel
Coarse Gravel (Larger)
Scale: Better for larger models/dioramas
Use: Chunky rubble, rocky ground
Look: Bold coarse stones
Choose Fine For: Most miniature bases, smooth roads, railway ballast, general ground texture at 28mm scale.
💡 Quick Scenarios
Gravel Road Terrain: Paint surface brown. Apply PVA. Sprinkle gravel. Press flat. Seal with diluted PVA. Add tire tracks with texture tool.
Urban Base (32mm): Texture paste base. Sprinkle gravel over wet paste. Let dry. Paint grey. Drybrush white. Add small tuft.
Railway Track: Glue track to board. Apply PVA around tracks. Spread gravel as ballast. Remove excess from tracks. Seal when dry.
⚙️ Technical Notes
Coverage: 400ml covers large area - approximately 50+ bases or 1-2 terrain boards
Sealing: Must seal with PVA or varnish to prevent shedding
Mixing: Can mix with sand for varied texture
Storage: Keep sealed - dust-free and ready to use
Scale: Perfect for 28-32mm miniatures, also good for 1/35-1/48 models
🎯 Who Should Buy This
Buy fine grey gravel if:
- You need realistic gravel texture for roads or paths
- Building urban or industrial terrain
- Creating railway scenery with ballast
- Want large quantity for terrain boards (400ml volume)
- Need fine consistent texture for 28mm scale
Consider alternatives if:
- You need individual rocks (use rock products instead)
- You want sand texture (too coarse - use sand products)
- Working at very small scale (gravel may be too large)
🪨 Fine Natural Gravel for Realistic Terrain
400ml of 1-3mm natural grey gravel. Perfect for gravel roads, urban bases, railway ballast, and ground texture. Large volume for extensive terrain projects. Ready to use or paint.
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