Vallejo 17oz Model Air WWII British Colors Africa 1939-1943 #71.622

Vallejo Model Air WWII British Colors Africa 1939–1943 – 8 x 17ml Paint Set #71.622 Recreate authentic British military vehicle camouflage schemes from the North African Campaign with the Vallejo Model Air WWII British Colors Africa 1939–1943 #71.622 acrylic paint set. Part of Vallejo's AFV Color Series, this collection features eight historically researched colors developed to reproduce the distinctive camouflage patterns used by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Developed with the assistance of British military camouflage expert Mike Starmer, this set provides colors suitable for painting British tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and support equipment deployed across North Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East between 1939 and 1943. The selection includes desert pink, stone, green, gray, and olive tones used in British military camouflage schemes, allowing modelers to recreate realistic finishes for vehicles serving in the Western Desert Campaign. Paint Colors Included (8 x 17ml): 1. 71.400 – UK Desert Pink 2. 71.143 – UK Light Stone 3. 71.031 – Middle Stone 4. 71.030 – Brown Green 5. 71.309 – Dark Slate Grey 6. 71.012 – Dark Green 7. 71.043 – US Olive Drab 8. 71.057 – Black These eight colors are confirmed in Vallejo's official product information and historical catalogs. Vallejo Colors Product Features: - Manufacturer: Vallejo - Product Number: 71.622 - Series: Model Air / AFV Color Series - Contents: 8 acrylic paint bottles - Bottle Size: 17ml (0.57 fl. oz.) each - Paint Type: Water-based acrylic - Finish: Matte - Application: Optimized for airbrushing; suitable for brush painting - Historical Period: World War II, 1939–1943 - Subject: British and Commonwealth military vehicles - Historical Research: Developed with assistance from camouflage historian Mike Starmer Vallejo Model Air paints feature finely ground pigments for smooth application, excellent coverage, and precise detail retention. Their water-based acrylic formula makes them easy to apply and clean up while delivering realistic military vehicle finishes. During the North African Campaign, British and Commonwealth forces employed a variety of camouflage schemes to conceal their vehicles in the desert environment. These included light stone and sand-colored base coats, disruptive patterns using darker greens and grays, and distinctive desert pink finishes. The colors varied depending on the period, theater of operations, and official camouflage regulations. Perfect for World War II military modelers, this set is ideal for painting British armored vehicles such as the Matilda II, Crusader, Valentine, Churchill, M3 Grant, and M4 Sherman tanks, along with armored cars, artillery, trucks, and other military equipment used during the North African Campaign. Whether you're building a British Eighth Army tank, recreating a battle from El Alamein, or constructing a North African desert diorama, Vallejo Model Air WWII British Colors Africa 1939–1943 provides the essential colors for achieving historically inspired, professional-quality camouflage finishes.