UA831 - Blu Orientale Satin

Blu Orientale Satin, a Lifecolor acrylic paint with a silky gloss

An acrylic paint from the range of railroad shades of the Lifecolor brand. The name of the shade is Italian and means oriental blue in translation; the attribute Satin in the name states the gloss level, that is, a silky surface between matte and gloss. Unlike the British-named shades of the same range, it is a color from the Italian circle of names of railroad vehicles.

Why a silky gloss with a blue

Blue is the color on which the gloss level is noticed first. A wholly matte surface will subdue it on a model and the shade is lost; a full gloss, on the other hand, looks unnatural on a small area. A satin surface is the compromise that leaves the blue its depth and yet does not light up every reflection. On the large flat areas the body of a railroad vehicle has, that tends to be precisely the difference between a toy and a model.

Where it finds use on a model

• The blue areas of the bodies of railroad vehicles.
• The color fields in two-color schemes.
• Models where a silky, not wholly matte surface is called for.
• Completing the satin part of the range's Italian-named shades.

Who the paint is for

For railroad modelers who work with named shades and want control over the gloss level already when choosing a color. It also suits makers of display models, where a satin surface keeps the shape readable under constant lighting better than a full gloss.

Keep out of the reach of children. Work in a ventilated area and protect your eyes and skin. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer on the packaging.