RUSSIAN DARK BROWN 6K – AFV

Russian Dark Brown 6K — an AK interactive acrylic for vehicles

A dark brown shade from the 3rd Generation subrange aimed at models of military vehicles. It is a water-based acrylic thinnable with water or with the acrylic thinner of the same brand, intended for brush and airbrush alike. The designation in the name is the type abbreviation under which the manufacturer lists the shade; compare the match with the real finish against period source material. The paint is deep and low in saturation, so it is used as the dark field of multicolor camouflage and as a base for earthy effects.

Mixing a larger quantity in advance

When you paint a large continuous area, one mix should be enough for it. A batch that runs out and is topped up with a new one halfway through the job almost never matches the same consistency or the same tone, and the transition between the two batches shows on a large area. So mix more paint than you need into a separate cup with a lid, note the rough ratio and work from it. Close up the rest and keep it for touching up edges and spots damaged by masking. Stir the contents again before every further use, because even thinned paint separates in the cup — and do not check the consistency by how it looks in the cup but by how it runs down the side.

Use

• The dark brown field of multicolor camouflage schemes on vehicles.
• A base under deposits of mud, dust and earthy pigments.
• Painting wooden elements, crates and equipment in a diorama scene.
• Mixing with the sand and green shades of the range for transitional tones.

Who the paint is for

For modelers of vehicles who are building a multicolor scheme and need a dark brown tone that stays muted even once dry.

A water-based acrylic paint. Provide ventilation or extraction when spraying and protect your airways. Keep out of the reach of children.