502 Abteilung ABT1130 French Blue – Acrylic Model Paint

502 Abteilung ABT1130 French Blue is a high-quality professional acrylic paint packed in a convenient tube. The Abteilung 502 artist-grade acrylics line has been designed for the most demanding modellers and artists who seek perfect, matte finishes and maximum coverage power. Thanks to its concentrated pigment, French Blue guarantees excellent color intensity, maintaining a smooth surface and exceptional adhesion even on challenging substrates.

• Product type: Acrylic tube paint for modelling, figure painting, and other artistic techniques
• Capacity: Standard artist’s tube
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint made with high-quality pigments
• Finish: Matte – ideal for realism and figure work
• Applications: For painting miniatures (historical, fantasy, in any scale such as 1/35, 1/24, 1/16), all kinds of plastic, vinyl, and metal model details; also suitable for easel painting, illustration, and airbrushing
• Drying time: Short drying times enable multilayer work and the application of effects
• Example historical use: The French Blue shade refers to the characteristic colors used in the uniforms of the French army (e.g., infantry during the Napoleonic period and World War I), making it perfect for historical reconstructions of these units and vehicles from the 19th and 20th centuries
• Accessories: Ideal for use with fine artistic brushes, synthetic brushes, as well as airbrushes
• Category: Acrylic model paint – professional grade for modellers and artists
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – excellent for both beginners and experienced users

502 Abteilung ABT1130 French Blue is recommended for all modellers and miniature painters who value the highest paint quality and ease of application. Its excellent viscosity allows you to control coverage – from glazing to full surface opacity. Indispensable for painting uniform details, vehicles, backgrounds for vignettes or dioramas, as well as classic acrylic painting and sketching. The paint combines versatility with a professional end result, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professional artists who expect durable, vibrant colors and user-friendly performance.