AK Interactive RC889 Real Colours Lacquer Based Paint - Military #Light Gull Grey FS 16440 (17ml)

AK's high-quality lacquer-based varnish boasts a superior chemical formula compared to other brands on the market. It flows smoothly in an airbrush, adheres to the surface effectively, and dries perfectly with a soft matte finish. It securely holds all kinds of weathering products. For optimal results, it can be diluted with AK701/AK702 High Compatibility Thinner or other thinners specifically designed for lacquer-based paints.

Used for painting upper surfaces of US Navy carrier-based aircraft from 1955 until the early 1980s.

From February 1977 until 1980-1981 gradually applied as overall colour of carrier-based fighters (F-14 Tomcat & F-4 Phantom II).
Lower surface colour of USMC AV-8B Harrier II aircraft finished in the Land Camouflage Scheme used from 1985 until the late 1980s.
One of the colours used in the so-called Ferris Scheme evaluated by the US Navy in 1976.
Lower surface colour of US Navy SH-3 Sea King helicopters from 1971 until the 1980s.
Overall colour of USMC CH-53D helicopter from 2008 to 2012.

A fair equivalent of M-485 Light Grey used as overall colour of US Navy & USMC carrier-based aircraft from the end of December 1940. From mid-October 1941 until January 1943 used as the undersurface colour of US Navy & USMC carrier-based aircraft finished in the Blue Grey/Light Grey scheme which was also ordered for all their shore-based aircraft in February 1942.