IJA Grey Green

IJA Grey Green — an acrylic paint from AMMO of Mig Jimenez

A gray-green shade from the acrylic range by AMMO of Mig Jimenez. The abbreviation IJA in the name refers to the Imperial Japanese Army, whose aviation used a range of gray-green tones; the paint is part of a group of shades focused on that equipment. The binder is acrylic — it is thinned with water or with an acrylic thinner of the same type, and the tools are cleaned with water while the paint has not yet dried.

Use

• Overall coats on the fuselages and wings of models of Japanese aircraft in the common scales.
• Modulation of the shade — a base that is graded panel by panel by thinning and by adding a lighter tone.
• Combination with earth and brown shades when building up a patina.
• Brush painting and airbrush spraying once thinned.

Work tips

Camouflage shades come into their own best in an airbrush, where they can be layered thinly and the surface graded. Spray onto a smooth, well-sanded primer — matte camouflage paints bring out every imperfection in the surface beneath. Before decals, cover the area with a varnish compatible with acrylic, so that the decal does not sit on a matte surface and leave a visible edge on it. Always shake the paint thoroughly.

Who the paint is for

For modelers who build Japanese aircraft and want to reach for a ready-made shade from a themed range instead of mixing. Water-thinnable chemistry is also suitable for working indoors.

Keep out of the reach of children. Ventilate and protect your airways when spraying with an airbrush. Close the container carefully after work.