MIDORI IRO (GREEN) 17ML

AK interactive Midori Iro (Green) — acrylic paint 17 ml

A green shade from the aircraft range of acrylic paints from the Spanish brand AK interactive, belonging to the set of colors of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force of the Second World War period. The Japanese words Midori Iro simply mean green color and denote one of the shades of the period Japanese palette. The paint has a water base, a volume of 17 ml and a satin, that is semi-matte, finish. The shades of this sub-range come from detailed research into period finishes, which is not something to be taken for granted with Japanese colors, where the figures from different sources routinely differ.

Chemistry and thinning

This is a water-based acrylic, not an enamel and not a lacquer — choose the thinner and the cleaner accordingly. It is thinned with the acrylic thinner of the same brand or with water; thinners meant for enamels and lacquers do not belong in the paint and would curdle the finish. The consistency matches an airbrush, so further thinning is usually not needed in the airbrush; with a brush, apply it in thin coats. Green pigments settle readily at the bottom, so shake the bottle properly before every session. The finish reaches full curing in about a day.

Use

• The green surfaces of Japanese army aircraft of the Second World War
• Camouflage blotches and irregular oversprays in combination with other shades in the range
• A base for surface modulation and for bringing panels out
• Green items on ground vehicles and in dioramas

Who the paint is for

For modelers building Japanese aircraft who want to work with a coherent palette and not mix the shades themselves. A water-thinnable acrylic with no aggressive smell suits even a flat without extraction, and you will use the paint in an airbrush and with a brush.

Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. Work in a well-ventilated space, and use a respirator and extraction when spraying. Keep out of the reach of children and protect from frost.