Gunze Sangyo C601 Mr Color IJN Hull Color Kure – Cellulose Model Paint 10 ml

Gunze Sangyo C601 Mr Color IJN Hull Color Kure is a high-quality cellulose paint developed specifically to reproduce the authentic hull color of Japanese Navy ships from World War II, which were constructed or overhauled at the famous Kure Naval Arsenal. This paint, supplied in a 10 ml container, is an excellent choice for modelers seeking historically accurate detail replication, as well as outstanding durability and color intensity.

• Scale: The paint is not designated for a specific scale – it is suitable for painting ship models in all popular scales (1/700, 1/350, 1/200, and others).
• Country of origin and use: The original shade was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).
• Historical description: The Kure color was used to paint the hulls of Japanese battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, both during World War II and just before its outbreak. The color is based on preserved technical instructions from the Kure shipyard and reproduces the shade seen on vessels like the battleship Yamato and the cruiser Tone in 1944.
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945).
• Material: Cellulose-based model paint, known for exceptional adhesion, deep saturation, and short drying time due to its fast-evaporating solvent.
• Additives: Contains no metallic pigments or specialist texture additives – ideal as a main color coat for plastic, resin, or metal hulls.
• Category: Cellulose model paints (Mr Color series by Gunze Sangyo).
• Product recommendation: Recommended for advanced modelers seeking historical authenticity and for all naval modeling enthusiasts. Especially recommended for dioramas featuring the IJN fleet from the 1940s.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – The paint is easy to apply for those familiar with working with cellulose-based liquids. Use of an airbrush is recommended, and it requires a dedicated thinner (Mr Color Thinner).

Gunze Sangyo C601 Mr Color IJN Hull Color Kure is perfect as a base for weathering, touch-ups, and layering work. Its precise formula ensures compliance with archival sources, so your Japanese ship model will be not only impressive but also historically accurate. Choose original paint from Gunze Sangyo and take care of details that will satisfy even the most demanding modeling enthusiasts.