UA560 - Forrest Green FS34079 Satin

The color

A paint from the Lifecolor modeling range, listed under the designation UA560. The name gives the shade Forest Green, the standard code FS34079 and a satin, that is, semi-matte version. FS is the American color standard Federal Standard 595, and the digit in the second position of the code places the shade in the group of green colors. It is therefore a dark rich green with a tendency toward olive.

What a satin surface means

A satin version lies between matte and gloss. It does not return sharp reflections the way gloss does, but it stays smoother than a pure matte, so excess from an oil line wipes off it more easily and a decal holds on it better. If you want a matte model in the end, coat the area with a matte varnish once it is finished; under decals, on the other hand, a satin surface behaves well even without preparation.

How to work with the paint

Stir the bottle thoroughly before every use, as the pigment settles at the bottom when it stands. Choose the thinner and the thinning ratio as instructed by the manufacturer on the packaging, that is, the thinner intended for this range. Apply in thin coats and let each one dry; with dark rich greens the difference between two thin coats and one heavy one shows up mainly on the fine detail that a heavy coat fills in. Wash and degrease the surface beforehand, as the paint beads up on greasy plastic and peels once it has dried.

What is in the box

The bottle of paint in the shade named is supplied on its own. Thinner, brushes, an airbrush and varnishes are not included, unless stated otherwise.