AK Interactive RCS124 - German Afrika Korps Colors 1941-1943 paint set

Set of acrylic paints based on organic solvents from AK Interactive Real Colors series RCS124 German Afrika Korps Colors 1941-1943. - Colors for German vehicles from battles in Africa.

• paints packaged in an aesthetically pleasing cardboard box with graphics - good for giftspackaging of
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• single paint - plastic bottle with a dropper cap
• capacity
• - 17 ml
• manufacturer's code - RCS124

Real Colors paint set containing six colors used to paint the vehicles of the German Afrika Korps in North Africa from early 1941 to May 1943. Most vehicles and equipment initially sent to Africa were painted RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau. In March 1941, the first camouflage colors specifically for use in Africa were selected: RAL 8000 and RAL 7008. These colors were to cover two-thirds and one-third of the vehicle surface, respectively. In March 1942, they were replaced by RAL 8020 and RAL 7027. Both photographs and documents confirm that vehicles painted in tropical colors also found use on the Eastern Front. This includes 38 Tiger I tanks issued for the Grossdeutschland, SS-LAH, SS-Das Reich and SS-Totenkopf divisions from December 1942 to February 1943, which were painted in the first tropical RAL 8000 / RAL 7008 scheme, similar to the Tigers issued in North Africa. The kit also includes the RAL 1001 interior color used to paint the upper parts of the interior compartments of fully enclosed armored vehicles.

The set includes 6 paints of the following colors:

• RC856 Dunkelgrau-Dark Grey Ral 7021
• RC853 Graugrün-Grey Green Ral 7008
• RC861 Gelbbraun-Yellow Brown Ral 8000
• RC857 Grau-Grey Ral 7027
• RC865 Braun-Brown Ral 8020
• RC851 Elfenbein-Ivory Ral 1001 (Interior Color)

Real Colors series paints are acrylic paints based on organic solvents.

They are characterized by a moderately intense odor. They are designed for painting with an airbrush. For painting with a brush they are rather unsuitable and for modelers without airbrush we recommend AK paints from the 3 Gen series.

The palette includes primary colors, colors for civilian cars, clearcoats and colors dedicated to painting model aircraft and military vehicles. The paint colors were prepared by modeling and military experts. They faithfully reproduce the paints used on original vehicles and aircraft. The effect of scale was also taken into account, which causes that the shade of paint on the plastic model should be a little lighter than on the real object. With their composition and properties, they are most similar to Mr. Hobby C-series, Hataka orange series or Tamiya LP series paints, but have a less intense smell.

AK Real Colors paints can be divided into three color groups:

• Standard colors - these are the basic shades that are most commonly used in all varieties of modeling. The palette also includes transparent colors and clearcoats.
• Colors for civilian vehicles - a new range of colors has been developed for painting model cars and motorcycles. It features the most popular colors used by iconic manufacturers such as Renault, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Subaru, Ducati, Kawasaki, etc., along with a range of standard colors suitable for interiors and details.
• Colors for aircraft and military vehicles - the range of military colors includes colors for both aircraft and vehicles from the 1930s to the present day. Many of the colors correspond to RAL, Federal Standard or British Standard , while others are based on color samples from the era or reproduced from original formulas.

Real Color paints work well with an airbrush.

They do not clog it and lay down a very thin layer. Airbrush paint should be diluted with the appropriate thinner. The minimum dilution is one part thinner per paint, but we recommend diluting the paint more, such as two parts thinner per paint. Proper dilution makes airbrush painting easier and ensures better quality of the painted surface.

For thinning AK Real Colors paints, we recommend the original thinner from AK Interactive: AK701

You can also use Mr. Hobby thinners i.e. Mr. Color Thinner or Mr. Leveling Thinner or "orange" thinner from Hataka XP03. Paints should not be thinned with water or thinners for typical acrylic paints.

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AK Interactive, is a Spanish manufacturer of modeling chemicals and publisher of modeling guides and magazines.

AK is the company that popularized ready-made washes, filters and pigments in the modeling market, becoming synonymous with products for aging models and creating signs of use on them. Nowadays, they also offer a variety of modeling tools and accessories, in addition, they also produce the Real Color paint series, with a color palette created specifically for modeling and based on samples of original paints. Their latest product is 3rd generation acrylic paints, developed for easy painting by both brush and airbrush with a palette that will meet the color needs of both figure modelers and those creating historical miniatures.