RLM78 Himmelblau / Hellblau

Alclad II Mil-Spec RLM78 Himmelblau / Hellblau - enamel 30 ml

A shade from the Mil-Spec modeling line by Alclad II. This is an enamel, that is a solvent-based paint - it is not an acrylic and it does not thin with water. The Mil-Spec line is mixed at a consistency suited to an airbrush: the paint can be sprayed straight from the bottle, dries quickly and leaves a matte finish. The bottle holds 30 ml.

About the RLM78 shade

RLM78 is a light blue undersurface shade associated with the so-called tropical or Mediterranean camouflage scheme. Paired with a sand upper color it appears on German aircraft committed to North Africa and the Mediterranean. Against the older RLM65 it is a cleaner and somewhat more saturated blue, which is the key difference when building machines from this theater - the two shades are clearly told apart on a model.

Use

• Spray with an airbrush straight from the bottle; if you need to thin the paint or clean the airbrush, use enamel thinner, never water or an acrylic thinner.
• Apply over a surface treated with primer - the line is tuned to Alclad Surface Primer.
• Before decals and weathering, seal it with a clear coat compatible with enamel, for example the acrylic Aqua Gloss or the Klear Kote clears.
• Shake the bottle thoroughly before every use, as the pigment settles to the bottom.
• Enamels dry more slowly than acrylics - let the coat cure properly before you touch or mask the surface.

Who the paint is for

For modelers who work with an airbrush and want a shade ready for immediate use without mixing and hunting for the right thinner ratio. Enamel chemistry also suits work where weathering with oil paints or washes is planned - once cured the coat is durable and takes careful masking.

The paint contains organic solvents: it is flammable, so work in a well-ventilated area, away from children and open flame, and use a respirator and eye protection while spraying.