Mr. Color (10 ml) IJN Hull Color (Maizuru)
Mr. Hobby C603 IJN Hull Color Maizuru (Flat) is a premium synthetic solvent-based lacquer paint from the Mr. Color range, essential for historically accurate ship models.
This authentic shade represents the specific light grey colour of the hulls of Japanese Imperial Navy ships. Navy (IJN) that were painted in the Maizuru Naval Arsenal during the Second World War. The Maizuru shade is known as one of the lightest within the IJN Hull Colors. The colour has a matt (Flat) finish, offers excellent opacity and is ideal for airbrushing.
Mr. Hobby C603 IJN Hull Color Maizuru (Flat) complements the palette of Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) ship hull colors, which varied depending on the specific shipyard. This color is essential for achieving maximum historical accuracy in models of Japanese ships from the Pacific.
🌊 Historical Context of the Shade
The Maizuru Naval Arsenal, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan (Kyoto Prefecture), used a slightly different paint formulation than other major arsenals (Kure, Sasebo, Yokosuka).
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The “Maizuru Arsenal Color” shade is characterized by its light, almost grayish-white hue. It is considered the lightest of the IJN gray tones commonly used for ship hulls. This lighter shade is important for modelers who wish to capture the nuances of coloration at different stages of the war and on different vessels.
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This specific shade was applied to the hulls of many destroyers, light cruisers, and support ships based in Maizuru.
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The finish is flat, which corresponds to the appearance of ship paint exposed to the sun, salt, and the elements.
🎨 Mr. Color Product Features
Mr. Color paints from GSI Creos are the industry standard in model making for their excellent performance, especially when airbrushed.
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Paint Type: Synthetic Solvent (Lacquer) – the paint forms an extremely thin and durable film, making it ideal for fine details and panels on ship models. It dries quickly and is very hard.
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Coverage: Provides excellent coverage, even with lighter shades.
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Application: For airbrushing, we recommend using Mr. Levelling Thinner, which ensures slower drying, smoother flow, and eliminates paint “spray.” Can also be applied with a brush.
Warning: Always ensure good ventilation when working with solvent-based paints.
Recommended Dilution
- Basic dilution: Mr. Color Thinner for standard dilution of Mr. Color paints
- Smoother finish: Mr. Color Leveling Thinner helps the paint flow more smoothly and is excellent for airbrushing
- Optional for metallic shades: Mr. Rapid Thinner is suitable for faster drying and a cleaner metallic effect
- Cleaning: Mr. Tool Cleaner
| Category: | Paints |
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| Weight: | 0.1 kg |
| EAN: | 4973028718126 |
