Grey FS 36081 17 ml.

The color

A dark gray shade from the acrylic Real Colors range by AK Interactive, listed under the designation RC912 and the number FS 36081. It is named only with the word Grey, so the item is identified unambiguously only by the FS chart number that appears in its name. That number is what the shade is compared against for paints from other brands. The bottle volume is 17 ml according to the name.

Where a dark gray comes into its own

Dark gray tones are the backbone of modern military finishes, and on a model they suit work beyond them too: tires, exhaust openings, the insides of landing gear bays, canopy frames and everywhere a pure black would look hard. As the dark component of a two-tone finish it pairs with lighter gray shades, with which the surface of a model can be divided into panels.

How to apply the paint

Wash and degrease the surface, otherwise the coat will come away as the masking tape is peeled off. Stir the bottle well; the pigment settles at the bottom. Apply it in several thin coats with a short pause between them. Dark shades cover quickly, so it is easy to lay them on more heavily than needed and flood the engraved lines. Thin it with the thinner intended for this range of paints; the thinning ratio and the airbrush pressure are given by the manufacturer in the instructions.

Who it is for

For modelers who paint with an airbrush and a brush alike and need a dark gray both as part of a finish and for small parts. It is a separate shade; thinner, primer and varnish are supplied separately, unless stated otherwise.