WWII Soviet aviation Acrylic Paints Set

ICM WWII Soviet aviation: an acrylic paint set for the Soviet Air Force

A set of water-thinnable acrylic paints from the Ukrainian manufacturer ICM for Soviet aircraft of the Second World War. The bottles have a volume of 12 ml. It is not a kit, but the paints to paint one with.

Set contents

According to the manufacturer the shades are Blue-Grey, Sky Grey, Neutral Grey, Extra Dark Green and Camouflage Green, plus a gloss varnish. The three grays match the later Soviet camouflage and the undersides, and the two greens cover the earlier green scheme and the upper surfaces. The palette therefore covers machines from the first years of the war as well as the later gray camouflage. The gloss varnish prepares the surface under the decals. The paints dry flat, so a gloss or satin finish has to come from a varnish. Once dry they resist water and take oil paints, enamels, washes and thinners, so they hold up under weathering techniques.

Use and thinning

• With a brush the paint goes on straight from the bottle, with no thinning.
• For the airbrush the manufacturer recommends thinning with water or with an acrylic thinner by 40 to 60 percent.
• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use and mix the paint in a separate container.
• At temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius add a drying retarder.
• The shades in this line can be mixed with one another to reach a more precise tone.

Who the set is for

The set suits a modeler of Soviet aircraft who wants the camouflage shades together instead of mixing them from basic colors. The base kit, glue and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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