{"product_id":"khaki-green-no-3","title":"Khaki Green No. 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKhaki Green No. 3: the British Army's early-war base colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKhaki Green No. 3 is the colour defined in BS 381 (1939) as No. 3 and used as the British Army's base vehicle colour in Europe from 1939 to 1941. It was the overall finish of vehicles sent to France with the BEF and remained in use at home until shortages pushed the army towards S.C.C. 2. Koloi Aqua is our water-based matte acrylic, formulated for the airbrush. Ideal for Matilda, A9, A10, A13, Bren carriers, trucks and other early-war British vehicles. Add disruptive patterns in SCC 1A Very Dark Brown where your references show them.\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":59867594785116,"sku":"FSM-MIL028-18","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Standard","offer_id":59867594817884,"sku":"FSM-MIL028-30","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ml Value Pack","offer_id":59867594850652,"sku":"FSM-MIL028-60","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml Master Pack","offer_id":59867594883420,"sku":"FSM-MIL028-120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3860\/2967\/files\/FSM-MIL028-koloi-aqua-military-khaki-green-no-3.jpg?v=1794493006","url":"https:\/\/dmodelkits.store\/pt\/products\/khaki-green-no-3","provider":"DModelkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}