ATOM RAF WWII Desert Colors Set

What the set is intended for

A set of paints from the ATOM range chosen for one subject: models of British aircraft of the Second World War in desert finishes. The machines used in North Africa and the Mediterranean wore different shades from the aircraft over Europe. The upper surfaces were given earthy tones meant to hide the aircraft against sand and stone, while the underside stayed light blue against the sky. It is precisely the boundary between the two and the way it runs along the fuselage that makes a big difference on a model.

What is in the box

The paints chosen for this subject, that is the palette you need together when building a desert machine rather than assembling it bottle by bottle. The number of bottles, their volume and the names and numbers of the shades are stated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Painting tips

Shake the paint thoroughly before use, as the pigment settles when standing. Apply thin coats and let them set; one heavy coat floods the panel lines and the fine rivets. Choose the thinner and the thinning ratio according to the manufacturer's instructions. Desert machines tended to be scuffed and faded, so it pays to break the base up: lighten the middle of large areas slightly, leave the leading edges and the area around the cockpit worn, and dust the underside. Before applying the decals, go over the surface with gloss varnish and once it is finished unify it with a matte one.

Who it is for

For modelers who build British aircraft used in North Africa and the Mediterranean and want the palette for the subject together. The models, the thinner, the brushes and the airbrush are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.