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Gunship Green is an acrylic paint from the AK Interactive Standard range, formulated with high pigmentation to achieve solid and even coverage from the first coat. Its water-based formula makes it easy to thin, clean and handle with both brush and airbrush, making it a versatile option for any type of project. Available at Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference | AK11150 |
| Range | Standard |
| Colour | Gunship Green |
| Volume | 17 ml |
| Base | Water-based acrylic |
| Finish | Satin / Matte (depending on thinning and layers) |
| Application | Brush and airbrush |
What it is used for
The Gunship Green shade is a widely used reference military green found on combat vehicles, military aircraft and tactical equipment. Its versatility makes it a key colour for multiple modelling and visual arts disciplines:
- Base coat and colour layers on scale military vehicle, helicopter and combat aircraft models.
- Painting wargame miniatures with military or science fiction themes.
- Dioramas featuring war scenes, jungle environments or tactical settings.
- Application on cosplay props and armour requiring a military or tactical finish.
- Weathered paint effects or camouflage in SFX and character make-up projects.
- Mixing with other colours from the Standard range to create olive green variations, camouflage schemes or custom shading.
How to use it
- Surface preparation: Make sure the piece is clean, grease-free and properly primed. For plastic or metal surfaces, use a compatible primer before applying the colour.
- Shaking the bottle: Shake the bottle well for at least 30 seconds before opening. The high-pigmentation formula tends to settle over time.
- Thinning: For brush application, use straight from the bottle or thin with distilled water or acrylic thinner to achieve the desired consistency. For airbrush, thin by 20–30% with distilled water or a dedicated water-based acrylic thinner.
- Application: Apply in thin, even coats. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next to avoid lifting and to build greater colour depth.
- Drying: Touch-dry time is approximately 15–30 minutes under normal temperature and humidity conditions. For a full cure, wait 24 hours before applying varnishes or washes.
- Cleaning: Clean brushes and the airbrush with warm water immediately after use. If the paint has dried on the equipment, use a dedicated acrylic cleaner.
Usage tips
Best results with airbrush
For airbrush use, thin Gunship Green until it reaches a consistency similar to skimmed milk. Work at pressures between 15 and 20 PSI and apply several thin coats rather than a single heavy one. This will give you better control over transitions and gradients, especially useful for multi-tone camouflage schemes.
Integration into camouflage schemes
Gunship Green works particularly well as a base tone or mid-tone in olive-green camouflage schemes. You can lighten it by adding a few drops of a lighter green from the Standard range for highlights, or mix it with a dark brown to create shadow areas. The formula's high pigmentation ensures that the mix remains stable and consistent between sessions.
Preparation for washes and effects
Once the Gunship Green coat is dry, apply a matte varnish before moving on to washes or weathering effects. This creates a uniform surface that makes it easier to control the wash and prevents it from soaking in unevenly into the textures of the miniature or model.
Frequently asked questions
Can this paint be used straight through an airbrush without thinning?
It is not recommended to use Gunship Green unthinned in an airbrush. The consistency of the Standard range is optimised for brush application. For airbrush, thin it by 20 to 30% with distilled water or acrylic thinner to achieve the correct flow and avoid needle clogging.
Is a primer necessary before applying this paint?
On plastic, metal or resin surfaces, applying a primer beforehand is recommended to ensure long-term adhesion. AK Interactive offers spray and bottle primers compatible with this paint, also available at Feroca.
How many coats are needed for full coverage?
Thanks to the high pigmentation of the Standard range, in most cases two thin coats are sufficient for solid coverage over a primer. If you apply directly over very dark or very light colours, a third coat may be needed.
Can this paint be mixed with other colours from the same range?
Yes. Gunship Green is fully compatible with all other colours in the AK Interactive Standard range. You can mix it freely to create custom tone variations, whether to lighten or darken the base colour.
What finish does this paint have once dry?
The finish of Gunship Green once dry is matte or slightly satin depending on the thinning ratio and the number of coats applied. If you need a specific finish for applying washes or varnishes, you can adjust it with a matte or satin varnish from the AK Interactive range.
Where can I buy this paint in Spain?
Gunship Green (AK11150) is available at Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain. You can purchase it directly from the Feroca online store with shipping throughout mainland Spain and guaranteed availability of the AK Interactive catalogue.
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