Mr. Color (10 ml) JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4
Mr. Hobby C608 JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (10 ml) is a high-quality synthetic solvent-based (lacquer) paint from the Mr. Color line, designed for the modern Japanese Navy.
This shade corresponds to the 2705 Dark Gray N4 specification and is used on vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is a darker shade of gray that serves as contrasting camouflage for certain parts of superstructures and funnels, or as a deck coating, thereby adding depth and realism to modern vessels. The paint provides a flat finish and is essential for achieving the precise two-tone color scheme of modern Japanese ships.
Mr. Hobby C608 JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (10 ml) is an indispensable complementary shade to color N5 (C607) for modeling Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels. This paint is essential for a detailed and authentic representation of modern Japanese warships.
🚢 Purpose and Use of the Color (Modern Era)
While shade N5 (C607) forms the base, lighter gray color for most hulls and superstructures, shade 2705 Dark Gray N4 is used for accentuation and to create contrast on selected areas:
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Contrast Coating: Shade N4, being a darker gray, is often applied to the upper parts of superstructures, funnels, radars, and surfaces prone to fouling, where it helps break up the ship’s silhouette against the background.
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Decks: It can also be used to paint the deck surfaces of modern destroyers, where it creates a subtle contrast with the vertical surfaces of the hull and superstructures.
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Authenticity: The use of both N5 and N4 shades is essential for achieving visual depth and a historically accurate color scheme, which is standardized within the modern JMSDF fleet.
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Finish: A flat finish is standard for coatings on modern military equipment.
🎨 Mr. Color Product Characteristics
As part of the Mr. Color series by GSI Creos, this paint has the following properties:
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Paint Type: Synthetic Solvent (Lacquer) – this type of paint ensures high durability, fast drying, and creates a very thin paint film, which is ideal for preserving the fine details of modern vessels.
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Application: Excellent for airbrushing. For best results and to minimize texture, we recommend using Mr. Levelling Thinner.
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 better 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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| EAN: | 4973028737080 |
