Define Your Details with Citadel Shades: Nuln Oil (18ml)!

Liquid talent in a bottle is ready to elevate your entire miniature collection! Citadel Shades: Nuln Oil is arguably the most essential paint in any wargamer's hobby arsenal. Specially formulated by Games Workshop, this premium acrylic wash is designed to flow effortlessly into the recesses of your miniatures, instantly adding dramatic depth, realistic shadows, and striking definition with a single brushstroke.

Nuln Oil features a rich, non-glossy black pigment matrix that mimics natural grime, deep shadow lines, and oiled mechanical joints. It is the definitive choice for shading silver and dark metals, darkening deep fabric folds, and recess-shading sci-fi armour panels. Thanks to its advanced flow-improving medium, the wash settles precisely where shadows naturally fall while pulling away from flat raised surfaces, preserving your underlying base coat beautifully.

Whether you are shading a towering futuristic battle suit, a regiment of grimdark trench infantry, or a detailed skirmish crew, this 18ml pot provides exceptional utility. It serves as the ultimate cornerstone for the iconic "Basecoat, Shade, Highlight" Citadel Painting System. Pop the lid, load your shade brush, and watch your models transform into tabletop-ready masterpieces.

Key Product Features

• Instant Shadow Definition: Flows automatically into cracks, crevices, and recesses to create sharp, realistic contrast without obscuring fine details.
• Versatile Black Formulation: The absolute industry standard for shading metallics (especially silver, steel, and gunmetal), mechanical parts, and cold colour tones.
• Matt Recess Finish: Dries to a flat, non-reflective matt finish, ensuring your miniature's shadows look natural under gaming-room lights.
• Water-Soluble Acrylic: Can be easily thinned down with water or Lahmian Medium for subtle glazes and controlled, progressive shading.
• Hobby Safe & Non-Toxic: High-quality, non-toxic water-based acrylic formulation safe for use with plastic, resin, and white-metal models.

Please Note: For best results, shake the pot vigorously before use to ensure the heavy black pigments are thoroughly mixed with the medium. Apply using a dedicated Citadel Shade brush, and ensure the wash does not pool too heavily on wide, flat open surfaces to avoid a coffee-staining effect.

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