{"product_id":"koloi-aqua-flat-sea-blue-xf17-similar-fsm-c045","title":"Flat Sea Blue XF17 Similar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlat Sea Blue: the deep blue of late-war naval aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSea blue recalls the dark blue worn by US Navy aircraft from 1944 into the mid-1950s. Fighters such as the F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat were painted overall in a glossy sea blue in the final stage of the Pacific war, and the scheme continued on early jets. This flat version is useful for weathered and in-service looks, and can be gloss coated for fresh aircraft. It also suits naval equipment and details on ships. Spray it over a grey primer.\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 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 or clear-coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal with a water-based clear: matte to keep this finish.\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 and OEM paint codes on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe on-screen image is indicative: 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":59866855801180,"sku":"FSM-C045-18","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Standard","offer_id":59866855833948,"sku":"FSM-C045-30","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ml Value Pack","offer_id":59866855866716,"sku":"FSM-C045-60","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml Master Pack","offer_id":59866855899484,"sku":"FSM-C045-120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3860\/2967\/files\/uc_7bab17f0-0943-41ce-ac63-67caa3ccf5d5.jpg?v=1794491880","url":"https:\/\/dmodelkits.store\/products\/koloi-aqua-flat-sea-blue-xf17-similar-fsm-c045","provider":"DModelkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}