{"product_id":"blue-gray-us-navy-1941-42","title":"Blue Gray (US Navy 1941–42)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Gray (US Navy 1941–42): the early-war Navy upper-surface colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Gray (US Navy 1941–42) reproduces the Blue Gray applied to the upper surfaces of US Navy aircraft in 1941–42, over Light Gray undersides, before the tri-colour scheme arrived in 1943. It had no ANA number; it is usually associated with the M-485 specification, and both the code and the exact tone remain to be confirmed, so treat this shade as an approximation. This water-based acrylic is formulated for the airbrush and fades convincingly for weathered carrier aircraft. Use it for Wildcats, Dauntlesses, Devastators and Buffalos of the Coral Sea and Midway period.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe problem with matte finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA matte finish hides nothing: fingerprints, uneven coats and gloss patches all show. Spray light, even coats, avoid handling the parts, and finish with a matte or satin clear to keep the sheen consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle for at least 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with a grey primer and let it dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirbrush straight from the bottle, no thinning needed. Use a 0.2–0.4 mm nozzle at around 20 PSI (1.4 bar) and apply light, cross-hatched coats, letting each one flash off before the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the paint cure overnight before masking, decals or weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal with a water-based clear: matte or satin to keep the military finish, gloss under decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the airbrush with water before the paint dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy modelers choose Koloi Aqua\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to spray: no guessing thinning ratios, the same result from every bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans up with water, so there are no strong solvent fumes at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine pigment grind for 1:8 to 1:72 scales, so panel lines and detail stay crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne system: primer, colour and clear designed to work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated shelf life of more than 12 months when stored tightly closed between +10 °C and +28 °C, away from frost and direct sunlight. Shake well before use; if the paint has thickened or separated and does not remix, do not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eNeed a colour we don’t list? Our colour lab matches RAL, RLM, FS and BS paint codes on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe on-screen image is indicative: historical military colours varied between factories, batches and weathering, and the final tone depends on the primer, the number of coats and the clear coat. Keep out of reach of children. Safety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Fire Scale Modeler","offers":[{"title":"18ml Standard Detail","offer_id":59867584332124,"sku":"FSM-MIL067-18","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Standard","offer_id":59867584364892,"sku":"FSM-MIL067-30","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ml Value Pack","offer_id":59867584397660,"sku":"FSM-MIL067-60","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml Master Pack","offer_id":59867584430428,"sku":"FSM-MIL067-120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3860\/2967\/files\/FSM-MIL067-koloi-aqua-military-blue-gray-us-navy-194142.jpg?v=1794492971","url":"https:\/\/dmodelkits.store\/products\/blue-gray-us-navy-1941-42","provider":"DModelkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}