{"title":"Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"777\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints are developed specifically for scale modelers who demand accurate military colors, smooth application, and dependable performance. Designed for use on armor, aircraft, ships, figures, and other scale models, Squadron Colors paints provide excellent coverage and realistic finishes for both brush painting and airbrushing when properly thinned. Their expanding color range makes it easy to recreate authentic camouflage schemes and historical military finishes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eAt Battle Born Hobby, we offer a growing selection of Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints to help modelers achieve realistic, professional-quality results. Whether you're painting a World War II tank, a modern military aircraft, a naval vessel, or a detailed figure, you'll find the colors you need backed by competitive prices, fast shipping, and dependable service from our veteran-owned hobby shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"squadron-colors-squadron-scale-black-acrylic-airbrush-paint-15ml-bottle","title":"Squadron Colors Squadron Scale Black Acrylic Airbrush Paint (15ml Bottle)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbrush Ready –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSquadron Scale Colors are ready for your airbrush directly out of the bottle. Please use 18-25 psi for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNot everyone sprays at the same pressure. 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We recommend building up layers in 2~3 light coats allowing for 1~2 minutes drying time between each coat for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeird Looking in The Bottle -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause the paint is formulated for spraying, the viscosity of the paint is much lower than standard paints (thinner), and as a result, it separates faster. Each bottle has stainless steel bearings, so be sure to shake the bottle well before each use. The bottle may have a separated or marbled appearance, this is normal and will disappear once sufficiently shaken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Versus Final Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Squadron Scale Colors are matched to be historically accurate. 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We recommend building up layers in 2~3 light coats allowing for 1~2 minutes drying time between each coat for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeird Looking in The Bottle -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause the paint is formulated for spraying, the viscosity of the paint is much lower than standard paints (thinner), and as a result, it separates faster. Each bottle has stainless steel bearings, so be sure to shake the bottle well before each use. The bottle may have a separated or marbled appearance, this is normal and will disappear once sufficiently shaken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Versus Final Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Squadron Scale Colors are matched to be historically accurate. Regardless of how the paint looks in the bottle, please note that as the paint dries the color will darken \u0026amp; change slightly. Once dry, the desired color will be the result. Your choice of clear coat will also have an effect on the final result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGloss or Flat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSquadron Scale Colors is deliberately formulated to be semi-gloss, allowing the modeler to apply decals, washes, and weathering directly onto the paint without additional layers of clear coats. The paint is intended to be sprayed with Squadron Scale Colors clear coats to achieve desired final result. Flat, Semi-Gloss and Gloss clear coats are available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSquadron Scale Colors paint dries to the touch in less than 15 minutes - however - the paint requires at least 24 hours to chemically cure. If you are masking Scale Colors paint, it is recommended that you wait at least 2 hours before masking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving Paint -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse Squadron Scale Colors Thinner or IPA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(isopropyl alcohol)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto remove paint shortly after spraying. Please note that as the paint cures, it will become harder to remove with this method. Once the paint is completely cured, our new Squadron Scale Colors Paint Stripper can be used to remove paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate Colors -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Squadron research and development team consists of experts in WWII naval camouflage and historical research. Our archives contain more than 20,000 photos from the period, and thousands of pages of documents pertaining specifically to paint, camouflage, and mixing. We utilize a variety of historic color standards, such as the 1929 Munsell Book of Color, US Federal Standard series 595, 595A, 595B, and 595C, and German RAL gGmbH. We do in-house photo-spectrometry for computerized color matching for Meuthen, Munsell, RAL, and CieLab color standards. This same methodology used for our naval colors has been expanded into aircraft, military vehicles and other areas where historical accuracy is paramount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life? –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSquadron Scale Colors\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(formerly just Scale Colors),\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been in production for eight years, and we’ve been using many colors in-house that have been around since the very beginning. 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