{"product_id":"ak-interactive-3rd-generation-afv-series-british-desert-colors-north-africa-mediterranean-1940-43-6-x-17ml","title":"AK Interactive 3rd Generation AFV Series: British Desert Colors North Africa \u0026 Mediterranean 1940-43 – 6 x 17ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAchieve museum-quality historical accuracy with the \u003cb\u003eAK Interactive British Desert Colors Set\u003c\/b\u003e, the definitive collection for modeling British and Commonwealth forces in the North African and Mediterranean theaters. This professional \u003cb\u003e3rd Generation Acrylic\u003c\/b\u003e set contains the six fundamental camouflage colors used from mid-1940 through the spring of 1943. Engineered with the most sophisticated resin formula in the industry, these paints offer incredible adhesion and high pigmentation, ensuring a perfect matte finish for every scale project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis set is specifically designed to replicate complex historical transitions, including the iconic \u003cb\u003eCaunter Scheme\u003c\/b\u003e—utilizing Silver Grey No.28, Slate No.34, and Portland or Light Stone—as well as the October 1942 introduction of \u003cb\u003eDesert Pink ZI\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDark Olive Green PFI\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you are painting a Matilda II in the early desert hues or a Churchill in late-war pink, the updated 3GEN formula provides superior coverage and revised tones that act as the successor to classic AK sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 x 17ml (Dropper Bottles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormula:\u003c\/b\u003e 3rd Generation \"3GEN\" Acrylic (High Pigmentation \u0026amp; Adhesion).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-Matte Professional Finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-toxic, high-resistance water-based acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.75” L x 3.25” W x 1.2” D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 12+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11374:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Grey No.28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11375:\u003c\/b\u003e Slate No.34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11377:\u003c\/b\u003e Light Stone No.61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11378:\u003c\/b\u003e Portland Stone No.64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11381:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark Olive Green PFI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAK11382:\u003c\/b\u003e Desert Pink ZI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTip: The Caunter Scheme Transition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom July 1940 to October 1941, the Caunter Scheme was the standard, often featuring \u003cb\u003eSlate No.34 (AK11375)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSilver Grey (AK11374)\u003c\/b\u003e over \u003cb\u003ePortland Stone (AK11378)\u003c\/b\u003e. After October 1941, regulations shifted to a single overall color of \u003cb\u003eLight Stone No.61 (AK11377)\u003c\/b\u003e until patterns were reintroduced in December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommendation: Late-War Desert Patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor vehicles deployed from October 1942 to April 1943, use \u003cb\u003eDesert Pink ZI (AK11382)\u003c\/b\u003e as your primary base coat. Apply \u003cb\u003eDark Olive Green PFI (AK11381)\u003c\/b\u003e for patterning to meet the final official standard colors of the North African campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54101839479068,"sku":"AKI-3GEN AFV 11646","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7560\/8431\/files\/ak-interactive-AK11646-british-desert-colors-1940-43-box.jpg?v=1778323026","url":"https:\/\/bellfordtoysandhobbies.com\/products\/ak-interactive-3rd-generation-afv-series-british-desert-colors-north-africa-mediterranean-1940-43-6-x-17ml","provider":"Bellford Toys And Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}