AK Interactive RCS122 1937-1944 Panzer Colors 6x17ml – Lacquer-Based Acrylic Paint Set

AK Interactive RCS122 1937-1944 Panzer Colors 6x17ml is a professional set of six modeling paints designed for accurate reproduction of camouflage used on German armored vehicles and military equipment from 1937 to 1944. This set was developed for the highest color accuracy in accordance with original RAL standards, making it an ideal choice for advanced modelers, history collectors, and enthusiasts of German WWII military technology.

Set Contents and Uses

• RC855 Dunkelbraun (Dark Brown – RAL 7017)
• RC856 Dunkelgrau (Dark Grey – RAL 7021)
• RC852 Olivgrün (Olive Green – RAL 6003)
• RC859 Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow – RAL 7028)
• RC864 Rotbraun (Red Brown – RAL 8017)
• RC851 Elfenbein (Ivory – RAL 1001, for vehicle interiors)

The set includes everything needed to recreate the full palette of German colors from the September Campaign (1939), France (1940), North Africa, and the Eastern Front. Until spring 1943, two-color camouflage (Dunkelbraun, Dunkelgrau) was used, followed by a three-color system with Dunkelgelb as the base and additions of Rotbraun and Olivgrün. The Elfenbein color is dedicated to precise finishing of vehicle interiors.

Product Characteristics

• Lacquer-based paints, exceptionally durable, opaque, and easy to apply by airbrush or brush
• Volume per bottle: 17 ml
• High compatibility with RC701/RC702 thinners and other lacquer paint thinners
• Colors according to the historical RAL charts of the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe
• For use on plastic, resin, and metal models in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, and other scales

Category and Purpose

The set belongs to the category of lacquer-based model paints (model paint set). It is recommended for painting scale models, figures, and World War II dioramas, especially German tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled guns, transports, and auxiliary equipment.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

AK Interactive RCS122 is recommended for both experienced modelers and intermediate users seeking maximum historical accuracy and scale effect on their miniatures. It allows for a deep, realistic camouflage finish for German vehicles, difficult to achieve with standard acrylic paints. Difficulty: 2/5 (easy to use thanks to high-quality pigments and durable finish).