FS34159 Green Grey

FS34159 Green Grey

An acrylic modeling paint from AMMO of Mig Jimenez. It is water-thinnable, so it belongs to the same chemical family as other acrylics and has nothing in common with lacquers or with synthetic enamels. The FS34159 designation in the name is a code from the American color standard Federal Standard 595, which the maker used as a reference for the shade; the verbal part of the name describes it as a green-gray.

How to work with the paint

• Shake the contents thoroughly before use; acrylic paints settle and without mixing they cover unevenly.
• It goes on with a brush as well as an airbrush; for an airbrush, thin the paint with water or acrylic thinner as needed and test the ratio on a sample.
• It holds best on a degreased surface treated with a base color, above all on resin and on photo-etched parts.
• Cover with several thin coats rather than one heavy one, otherwise the engraved detail is lost.
• Do not thin it with lacquer or nitro thinner; that is a different chemistry and the paint would curdle.
• Wash brushes and the container with water right after work, as dried acrylic is only removed with difficulty.

Who it is for

For modelers who work with acrylic paints and are looking for a green-gray shade referenced to the FS standard. Acrylics also suit modelers who build at home without extraction, because they call for no solvent thinners. The paint can be combined with other acrylics of the same brand and with acrylics from other makers, provided you test their compatibility on a sample beforehand.

Keep out of the reach of children. When spraying with an airbrush, work in a ventilated room and use respiratory protection. Information on the volume of the package is on the packaging of the product.