AK Interactive Paint Set
Real Color – Luftwaffe Fighter Colors 1941-1944 RCS105
The AK Interactive Real Color range represents a breakthrough in model paints, combining lacquer-based durability with superior colour accuracy. This set provides historically precise shades used by the Luftwaffe on their frontline fighters between 1941 and 1944, ideal for accurately finishing Bf 109, Fw 190 and other German aircraft of the period.
- High-quality lacquer-based paints developed in AK’s own laboratories
- Includes essential Luftwaffe camouflage colours from 1941-1944
- Packaged in 17ml dropper bottles for easy use and mixing
- Accurate tones referenced from RAL and historical standards
- Suitable for both airbrush and brush application
History
Between 1941 and 1944, the Luftwaffe’s fighter force relied heavily on advanced camouflage schemes to counter Allied air superiority. Aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 were painted in combinations of greys and greens designed to provide concealment both in the air and on the ground. As the war progressed, adaptations were made to suit different theatres, from the Eastern Front to Western Europe. These colour schemes became iconic, symbolising not only the evolution of German aircraft design but also the Luftwaffe’s struggle to maintain dominance against increasing Allied pressure. Accurate paint representation is essential for modellers recreating this significant period of aviation history.
