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Smoke (AK11215) is a transparent acrylic paint from the Clear range by AK Interactive, specifically designed to colour translucent parts without losing their transparency. With a water-based acrylic formula and high universal compatibility, it lets you tint canopies, headlights, windscreens and lenses on scale models, as well as apply glazes over metals or already-painted areas to modify the tone with complete control.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference | AK11215 |
| Colour name | Smoke |
| Range | Clear (Standard 3GEN) |
| Volume | 17 ml |
| Base | Water-based acrylic |
| Finish | Transparent / Satin |
| Application | Brush and airbrush |
| Compatibility | Universal — compatible with any type of paint |
What it is used for
The Clear range by AK Interactive is designed for work that requires colour with real transparency. Smoke is one of the most versatile shades in the range: a neutral smoky grey that mimics the effect of tinted glass, accumulated smoke or translucent grime. Its applications span multiple disciplines in scale modelling and the visual arts:
- Tinting canopies, windows and cockpit glazing on aircraft, car or military vehicle scale models
- Colouring headlights and lenses on vehicles while maintaining the transparent effect
- Creating smoke or translucent dirt effects on dioramas and bases
- Applying glazes over metallic parts to weather or tone them down
- Modifying the tone of already-painted areas without covering the underlying layer
- Wargame figures and miniatures: energy effects, dark magic or magical crystals
- Cosplay and SFX: tinting visors, lenses and translucent materials on accessories and props
How to use it
- Surface preparation: Make sure the area to be treated is clean, dry and dust-free. For translucent parts, priming is not necessary if you want to maintain maximum transparency. On already-painted surfaces, apply directly.
- Shake the bottle well: Shake the bottle for at least 30 seconds before opening. The Clear range can settle slightly, so a good shake ensures a homogeneous mixture.
- Thinning: For brush application, you can use Smoke straight from the bottle or thin it slightly with distilled water or AK Interactive acrylic thinner. For airbrush, thin until you achieve a skimmed-milk consistency.
- Application: Apply in thin, successive coats. The more coats you apply, the greater the colour intensity while maintaining transparency. For glazes, a single thinned coat is usually sufficient.
- Drying: Touch-dry time is quick, between 10 and 20 minutes at room temperature. Wait at least 30 minutes between coats for optimal results.
- Cleaning: Clean brushes and airbrush with water and soap or with AK Interactive acrylic thinner immediately after use.
Usage tips
Controlling the intensity
The key to Clear colours lies in building up thin coats. If you apply Smoke all at once at high density, you will lose its characteristic transparency. Always work with very thinned, overlapping coats: this lets you achieve the exact shade without sacrificing the translucent effect. With an airbrush, a pressure of between 10 and 15 PSI with good thinning delivers very controlled results.
Glazes over metallics
Smoke works exceptionally well applied over metallic paints from the Xtreme Metal range by AK Interactive. A light glaze of Smoke over silver or chrome metal parts adds depth, weathering and a very realistic dirty or smoky metal look on exhausts, engines and industrial elements of dioramas.
Universal compatibility with no risks
Being water-based acrylic, Smoke does not reactivate or damage any previously applied paint layer, whether acrylic, enamel or lacquer. You can incorporate it at any point in the painting process without worrying about unwanted chemical reactions. Feroca, the official AK Interactive distributor in Spain, carries the full Clear range to complete your transparent paint palette.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be applied directly onto transparent plastic without priming?
Yes. Smoke is formulated precisely to be applied over translucent parts without the need for a primer. Applying it directly onto transparent plastic is the standard way to tint canopies, headlights or model kit glazing while maintaining the light-through effect.
How many coats do I need for a well-covered effect without losing transparency?
It depends on the result you are looking for. One or two very thinned coats of Smoke give you a subtle tint, ideal for glazing. Three or four coats produce a more intense smoky colour that is still translucent. Beyond that you start to lose transparency, which can be interesting for very dark or heavily smoked glass effects.
Is this type of paint compatible with varnishes and final finishes?
Yes, Smoke is fully compatible with water-based acrylic varnishes from the AK Interactive range. If you have applied Smoke over translucent parts and want to protect the work, use a satin or gloss varnish so as not to alter the transparency effect. Avoid matte varnishes over glass areas if you want to preserve the glassy look.
Can it be used with an airbrush or only with a brush?
Smoke can be used both with a brush and with an airbrush without any issues. For the airbrush, thin it slightly with distilled water or AK Interactive acrylic thinner until you achieve a fluid consistency. The airbrush allows you to apply extremely thin coats, giving you total control over the intensity of the shade.
Is this type of paint suitable for wargame figures and fantasy miniatures?
Absolutely. Smoke by AK Interactive is widely used on wargame miniatures to create magical crystal effects, dark energy, smoke or translucent auras. As a glaze, it also serves to add depth and nuance to already-painted figures without altering the previous work.
Where can I buy this paint in Spain?
Feroca is the official AK Interactive distributor in Spain. You can purchase Smoke (AK11215) directly from the Feroca online store, where you will find the full Clear range and the complete AK Interactive catalogue with shipping throughout Spain and Portugal.
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