Mr. Color (10 ml) IJN Type22 Camouflage Color
Mr. Hobby C605 IJN Type22 Camouflage Color (10 ml) is a high quality synthetic solvent based paint (lacquer) from the premium Mr. Color series, designed for the Japanese Naval Aviation.
This shade is an authentic dark grey-green color used for camouflage on the upper surfaces of Japanese Imperial Navy aircraft. Air Force (IJN), which was deployed on types such as the Mitsubishi A6M Zero (Models 22 and above) in the later stages of the war (after 1943). The paint has a matte (Flat) finish, excellent opacity and is essential for the historically accurate coloring of later naval fighters and bombers.
Mr. Hobby C605 IJN Type22 Camouflage Color (10 ml) is a key color that reflects changes in camouflageJapanese Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) camouflage schemes during the Pacific War.
✈️ Historical Context of the Shade
Beginning in about 1943, when newer versions of the legendary Zero (e.g., Model 22, 52) appeared, there was a gradual transition to darker, more green camouflage. This shade of Type 22 Camouflage Color represents this darker, often more distinctive green/green/gray color that was applied to the upper surfaces of naval aircraft.
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Color Characteristic: Shade C605 is darker and contains more green pigment than the earlier Type 21 grey-green shade (C604). This color better simulated camouflage over tropical islands and jungles where much of the fighting took place in the later stages of the war.
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Use: It was commonly used on the upper surfaces of the aircraft, while the lower surfaces remained light grey or were later painted with a dark camouflage paint as well.
🎨 Mr. Color Product Characteristics
Mr. Color paints from GSI Creos are the standard for their quality and finish:
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Type of Paint: Synthetic Solvent(Lacquer) - The paint produces an extremely thin, fast drying and very durable paint film that perfectly imitates war paint.
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Excellent foruse in airbrushing due to its fine pigmentation. Mr. Levelling Thinner is recommended for best results and a smooth finish. It can also be applied with a brush.
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Finish: Matte (Flat) finish.
Please note: This is a solvent based paint and therefore good ventilation during application is essential.
| Category: | Paints |
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| Weight: | 0.1 kg |
| EAN: | 4973028718140 |
