MRP-A085 Haze Grey FS 36270

Haze Grey FS 36270 - acrylic paint by Mr.Paint

A modeling paint, not a kit. The shade comes from the Aqua acrylic line of the Slovak maker Mr.Paint. Unlike his well-known lacquer line, this acrylic is thinned with water (or with the acrylic thinner of the same brand), is practically odorless and can be applied with a brush as well as an airbrush. A dropper bottle; the manufacturer states 17 ml.

What the color belongs to

The designation Haze Grey is used in modeling in two completely different worlds, which is why it gets confused. Mr.Paint places this shade among the aviation grays: in the manufacturer's catalog it stands in the line of American aviation colors next to Light Gull Grey, Medium Grey and Gunship Grey. So it is the gray of modern jet aircraft, part of low-visibility gray schemes, not a ship hull color. The code FS 36270 belongs to the American federal standard; the first digit 3 in it means a matte finish.

Use

• Airbrush: it sprays practically straight from the bottle, thin it only for fine nozzles.
• Brush: suitable for panels, touch-ups and smaller areas.
• The dried film is smooth and satin, so decals, washes and filters can be applied directly.
• Low-visibility schemes have soft transitions: cover with masks held above the surface rather than with tape stuck down hard.
• Gray looks different depending on what is underneath, so use a gray or light primer to keep both the shade and the coverage right.

Do not confuse it with Gunship Grey

Both are American aviation grays, but Haze Grey (FS 36270) is markedly lighter, while Gunship Grey (FS 36118) is a dark gray. In two-tone modern schemes they often meet side by side, so do not mix them up when buying, or the whole aircraft will come out too dark or, conversely, washed out.

Who the paint is for

For modelers of modern jet aircraft who want an accurate gray to an FS code without mixing, and for anyone looking for an acrylic with a noticeably lower odor than lacquer paints have.

Airbrush in a ventilated space and do not inhale the atomized paint. Store at room temperature, protect from frost and keep out of the reach of children.