AK Interactive AK11716 WWII LUFTWAFFE EARLY WAR COLORS 4x17 ml – Acrylic Paint Set for Modelers

The AK Interactive AK11716 WWII Luftwaffe Early War Colors set is a high-quality collection of four acrylic paints, specially designed to accurately replicate authentic Luftwaffe aircraft paint schemes from the early phase of World War II. Each bottle contains 17 ml of acrylic paint, formulated for historical accuracy, easy application, and excellent coverage, to meet the expectations of both experienced modelers and those just starting their journey with aircraft modeling.

Set contents and paint purposes

• AK11811 – RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938): a distinctive, universal grey used on internal and external surfaces of many aircraft types (e.g., Messerschmitt Bf 109, Heinkel He 111).
• AK11817 – RLM 65 (1938): a light blue finishing color, the standard shade for the lower surfaces of early war Luftwaffe fighters.
• AK11821 – RLM 70: a dark green color used on the upper surfaces of wings and fuselage in two-tone camouflage patterns.
• AK11822 – RLM 71: an olive green, the second typical shade for upper camouflage of German machines from 1939–1941.

Historical information and scope of use

The shades in this set were used by the Luftwaffe between 1938–1941, meaning during the outbreak and first years of World War II. They were applied on fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Bf 110, Heinkel He 111, and Junkers Ju 87. The historical accuracy of the set's colors has been confirmed based on German documentation and original RLM paint samples.

Material characteristics and applications

• Product category: acrylic modeling paint set for use with airbrush or brush.
• Manufacturer: AK Interactive – a renowned leader in the field of professional modeling chemicals.
• Acrylic-based paints – ideal for use on plastic, resin, and metal.
• Easy to mix, quick-drying, very good covering power, and resistant to damage.
• Safe and almost odorless – suitable for users of all experience levels.

Who do we recommend this set for?

This set is recommended for both beginner modelers and advanced history enthusiasts, wishing to faithfully recreate paint schemes of German aircraft from the Polish, Norwegian, French campaigns, and the Battle of Britain. Difficulty of use: 1/5 – very easy to apply, suitable for models in 1/72, 1/48 scale, as well as larger ones.

AK Interactive AK11716 WWII Luftwaffe Early War Colors is an indispensable choice for every aircraft modeler, enabling you to achieve an authentically realistic effect of historical camouflages.