Dunkelbraun-Dark Brown RAL 7017 17 ml.

The color

The paint is carried under the German name Dunkelbraun, in English Dark Brown, that is a dark brown, and under the number RAL 7017. It is a muted brown with no red cast, of the kind used in the color schemes of military vehicles. The standard number has a practical point here: it sets the tone unambiguously, so you can look the shade up from a scheme that works with RAL numbers and repeat the same tone years later on another model.

Where brown comes into its own

A dark brown tends to be one of the components of multi-color camouflage finishes, where it blends with yellow and green. Beyond that it is rewarding on wood, leather, canvas, boarding and on the tools fastened to a vehicle. It also serves well on scenic accessories, because it sits easily with the tones of earth. On a model it is a color that knocks back the shine of the whole, so it also suits going under later toning with dust and dirt.

How to work with the paint

Mix the bottle thoroughly before use, as the pigment settles at the bottom. Lay the paint on in thin coats over a clean, degreased surface, ideally over a primer that evens out the absorbency of plastic, filler and accessories in other materials. Dark shades usually cover quickly, so there is no need to lay them on all at once; let the paint dry between coats. The thinning ratio, the spraying pressure and cleaning the tools follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

Terms of supply

One bottle of paint of 17 ml is supplied. Primer, thinner, a final varnish and tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.