RAF Azure Blue

The color

Azure Blue is a light blue with a greenish cast, which the Royal Air Force introduced for the undersides of aircraft operating over the Mediterranean and in desert areas. Against an ordinary pale blue it looks more saturated and the difference is clearly visible on a model, above all next to the sandy shades of the upper surfaces.

Where it is useful

The most typical use is the underside of a machine in a desert finish, where the upper surfaces carry a combination of brown and sand and the underside carries exactly this blue. The shade also finds a use on machines operating over the sea and in dioramas as a supporting color.

How to work with the paint

The thinner and the thinning ratio follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging; use the thinner intended for this line. Stir the paint thoroughly before application, because the pigment settles at the bottom. Spray it in several thin coats and let them set, as a single heavy coat floods the detail and dries less well. Wash and degrease the surface beforehand, otherwise the coat will not hold properly. On desert schemes it is worth keeping the boundary between the underside and the upper surfaces soft, so raise the mask above the surface or spray the transition freehand. Work in a well-ventilated area and close the bottle carefully after use so that the paint does not thicken.

• the shade RAF Azure Blue, the manufacturer's part number C370
• Gunze Mr.Color line
• typical use: the undersides of British machines in the Mediterranean
• suitable for the airbrush and for the brush on smaller areas
• choose the thinner according to the manufacturer's instructions for this line

Terms of supply

The package contains the paint itself. Thinner, cleaner, brushes and spraying equipment are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.