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Grass Green is an acrylic paint from the Standard range by AK Interactive, water-based with high pigmentation to deliver uniform coverage and a quality finish in one or two coats. Available in 17 ml format, it is designed to work both with a brush and an airbrush, adapting to all kinds of scale modelling, miniature, and diorama projects. Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain, has it available for immediate delivery.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference | AK11140 |
| Colour | Grass Green |
| Range | Standard AK Interactive |
| Volume | 17 ml |
| Base | Water-based acrylic |
| Finish | Satin / Matte depending on application |
| Application | Brush and airbrush |
| Thinner | Water or AK Interactive acrylic thinner |
What it is used for
Grass Green is an essential shade in any modeller's palette. Its range of use spans from military vehicles to wargame scenery, as well as figures and natural dioramas. Some specific uses:
- Painting vegetation, bushes, and foliage in dioramas and landscape models
- Colouring military uniforms in medium green tones on scale figures
- Base or colour coat on wargame miniatures with jungle or field themes
- Applying to armoured vehicles with a standard green finish
- Creating moss or grass effects on miniature bases for Warhammer or other systems
- Painting green prop elements for cosplay or SFX projects
How to use it
- Preparation: Make sure the piece is clean, degreased, and has a suitable primer coat. Shake the Grass Green bottle well for at least 30 seconds before opening.
- Thinning: For brush application, you can apply it directly or thin it slightly with water or AK Interactive acrylic thinner. For airbrush, thin it until you achieve a milk-like consistency, adjusting according to working pressure.
- Application: Apply in thin, even coats. On most surfaces, two coats are enough for solid coverage. Allow to dry between coats.
- Drying: Touch-dry time is approximately 15–30 minutes depending on coat thickness and environmental conditions. Wait at least one hour before applying shading techniques or washes.
- Cleaning: Clean brushes and airbrush with water while the paint is still fresh. If it has dried, use AK Interactive acrylic thinner to help clean the airbrush.
Usage tips
Colour mixing and modulation
Grass Green works very well as a base tone. Add a small amount of black or dark brown to obtain natural shadows in vegetation areas, or mix with light yellow for highlights on leaves or uniforms. Being water-based, mixes are clean and predictable.
Wargame techniques and organic NMM
For wargame miniatures, apply Grass Green as a base coat and work up the highlights with progressively lighter and thinner layers. On miniature bases, combine it with sand or earth textures to blend the painted grass with scenery materials in a cohesive way.
Compatibility with other AK Interactive products
Grass Green is fully compatible with the rest of the Standard range and with AK Interactive varnishes, washes, and filters. Apply a matte varnish on top to seal the paint before working with washes or pigments, protecting the base colour layers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to thin the paint before using it with an airbrush?
Yes, for airbrush use it is recommended to thin Grass Green with distilled water or AK Interactive acrylic thinner until you achieve a fluid consistency. The usual ratio is around 1:1 or 1:2 depending on compressor pressure and airbrush type.
How many coats do I need for good coverage?
On most primed surfaces, two thin coats of Grass Green are enough to achieve a solid, even colour. Over very dark primers a third coat may be needed.
Can I mix this paint with others from the same range?
Yes, all paints in the AK Interactive Standard range are compatible with each other and can be freely mixed to create custom shades. Grass Green blends especially well with adjacent greens and with the yellows in the range for light modulation.
Is it suitable for use over spray primer?
Yes, Grass Green adheres perfectly over AK Interactive spray primers, whether grey, black, or brown. It is important to let the primer dry thoroughly before applying the paint.
How do I clean the airbrush after using it?
Being water-based acrylic, cleaning is straightforward while the paint is still fresh: simply run clean water or acrylic thinner through the airbrush. If it has dried inside the airbrush body, use the specific AK Interactive cleaner to dissolve the residue.
Where can I buy this paint?
Grass Green (AK11140) is available from Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain. You can purchase it directly from the Feroca online store with delivery across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands.
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