Laffly V15T Acrylic paint set

ICM Laffly V15T, an acrylic paint set

A set of water-thinnable acrylic paints from the Ukrainian manufacturer ICM for the French light Laffly V15T artillery tractor. The box holds six bottles with a volume of 12 ml. It is not a kit but the paints to finish one.

Set contents and the real subject

The set holds the shades US Dark Green, Pale Sand, Hull Red, Rubber Black and Gun metal, and a matte varnish as well. The Laffly V15T was an all-wheel-drive cross-country tractor that the French army used to tow light anti-tank guns and to carry their crews; it saw action in the campaign of 1940. The green and the sand shade cover the body and the camouflage, Rubber Black the tires, Gun metal the metal parts and Hull Red the chassis and chipped surfaces. The paints dry matte, so a gloss or satin surface has to be added with a varnish. Once dry they are resistant to water and take oil paints, enamels, washes and thinners, so they hold up under weathering techniques.

Use and thinning

• The paint is applied with a brush straight from the bottle without thinning.
• For an airbrush the manufacturer recommends thinning with water or acrylic thinner in a ratio of 40 to 60 percent.
• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use and mix the paint in a separate container.
• At temperatures above 25 °C, add a drying retarder.
• The shades of this range can be mixed with one another to reach a more precise tone.

Who the set is for

The set suits a modeler of French vehicles from the start of the Second World War and anyone building a diorama with light tractors and anti-tank guns. The base kit, glue and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

Work in a well-ventilated area and protect your airways when spraying with an airbrush. Keep the paints out of the reach of children.