XF-11 J.N. Green 10ml

Tamiya XF-11 J.N. Green, a matte acrylic paint, 10 ml

A Tamiya acrylic paint in the shade XF-11 J.N. Green. The abbreviation J.N. stands for Japanese Navy: this is the dark green of the upper surfaces of the aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in the Second World War. The paint belongs to the matte XF range (Tamiya gloss shades carry the designation X) and the bottle holds 10 ml. Note that this is a modeling paint, not a kit.

Use

• the upper surfaces of Imperial Japanese Navy carrier-based machines of the Second World War, typically the Zero A6M fighter and other aircraft in naval service
• fuselages, wings and tail surfaces wherever the dark green upper camouflage was painted
• combination with the light gray of the undersides: this is how the shade is most often paired and it is the typical look of Japanese naval machines
• in general as a dark, cool green for military vehicles and accessories

Application tips

The matte shades of the XF range suit a base under patina superbly: they take washes, a dry brush and pigments well and do not leave glossy patches. Apply the paint in thin coats so that the panel lines and riveting stay legible. For the airbrush, thin it with Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner; stir the contents of the bottle before spraying so that the shade is even. On large areas a primer helps, as it evens out the surface and improves adhesion. If you want the characteristic look of worn paint at the end, work with lightened areas and chipped edges; a matte surface takes that better than a gloss one.

Who the paint is for

For modelers of Second World War aircraft, above all for builders of Japanese naval machines, and for anyone who needs a dark military green with a matte surface. Suitable for a brush as well as an airbrush.

Work in a well-ventilated area and protect your airways from the vapors and from atomized paint. Keep out of the reach of children and close the bottle tightly after use.