US Air Force & ANG Aircraft Colors 1960s-1980s (8x 17ml)

Real Colors paint set for American aircraft of the 1960s to the 1980s

A set of eight bottles from the Real Colors range by AK interactive, aimed at the aircraft of the US Air Force and Air National Guard units from the 1960s to the 1980s. The span given in the name is the key thing: it was in these two decades that American aircraft schemes changed markedly, from more varied camouflage patterns to the later subdued grays.

What the set is for

You will use it when building fighter, attack, transport and training machines of the period. Eight shades make it possible to build several different schemes of one era without having to buy paints one at a time. Check the particular pattern and the layout of the colors against your reference, as they changed on the same type during its service and the same aircraft could look completely different a few years apart.

Application tips

• Shake each bottle properly before applying it.
• With multi-color camouflage patterns, plan the order of the colors beforehand, so that you do not have to mask more times than necessary.
• Do the light underside first, then mask the edge and carry on with the upper tones.
• Use the paints from the set together and do not mix them with products from other systems.
• Choose the thinner that the manufacturer recommends for this range.

Who the set is for

For modelers who work on American Cold War aircraft and want the shades for the subject in one place, and for collectors building a series of machines from one era, where a uniform palette is invaluable. The set also serves as a basis that you can complete with individual bottles from the same range according to your particular reference.

Safety: work in a well-ventilated space, keep the paint out of the reach of children and follow the instructions given on the packaging.