UA249 - Dunkelgelb Flashed Shade

Dunkelgelb Flashed Shade

The lightest position of the German dark yellow, the base shade of German vehicles from 1943 on. Lifecolor lists it as Flashed Shade, the brightened variant of the same tone, which complements the base shade and its dark counterpart. On a model it is not intended for the whole vehicle but for work with light.

Volume instead of metallic paint

Sheet and cast surfaces are recognized on a scale model by the way light lies on them. The upper surfaces of the engine deck, the edges of the mudguards, the rivet heads, the hatch hinges and the tips of the drive sprocket teeth get both the most sun and the most abrasion in reality. The brightened shade applied only to these points draws them out of the surface and gives the vehicle a volume that would otherwise have to come from gloss. For technical parts this is essential, because on the running gear and the engine grille it is the difference in brightness, not the color, that decides the legibility of the shape.

Where to use it

• The upper surfaces of the hull, the turret and the engine deck.
• The edges of mudguards, grab handles, hatch hinges and rivet heads.
• The tips of the drive sprocket teeth and the outer rims of the road wheels.
• Brightening the middle of large surfaces before further shading.

Who it is for

For the modeler of late-war German vehicles who builds a surface in layers and is not content with one flat color. Reckon with the ground: on a smooth glossy base the brightening seems weaker and has to be graded up, on a matte grainy surface it comes forward quickly and is easily overdone. Work in small steps, then, and look at the finished surface under the same light the model will be displayed in.

Keep out of the reach of children. Ensure ventilation when working with an airbrush and protect your airways.