Vallejo 71163 RAF Colors Desert Scheme & M.T.O. 1940-1945 8x17 ml. is a professional acrylic paint set mainly intended for airbrushing World War II era aircraft models. The set includes 8 perfectly matched colors in 17 ml bottles each, allowing for accurate reproduction of historical Royal Air Force paint schemes used in desert regions, as well as in the Mediterranean and North African theaters between 1940 and 1945.

The set includes the following colors:

• 71005 Intermediate Blue
• 71029 Dark Earth
• 71031 Middlestone
• 71053 Dark Sea Green
• 71095 Pale Green
• 71108 Azure
• 71111 Mediterranean Blue
• 70520 Matt Varnish

Application: The Vallejo 71163 set is tailored to the historical RAF camouflage patterns used on aircraft operating in the North African front as well as the Mediterranean area, such as the Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Bristol Beaufighter, or Martin Baltimore. The RAF utilized these schemes from 1940 to 1945 during campaigns across the desert, Tunisia, Egypt, and Malta.

The paints are based on high-quality water-based acrylics, featuring excellent adhesion and easy mixing. The set is ideal for airbrush work, and can also be used with paintbrushes for detail work. The quick-dry formula and tough, damage-resistant finish ensure hassle-free application and satisfying results without streaking or stains. The set is complemented by a matt varnish, which protects the surface and provides a realistic finish.

Category: Acrylic paint set for plastic and resin models, intended for modelling use and for historical aircraft miniature reconstruction enthusiasts.

This product is highly recommended for all modelers interested in achieving a realistic representation of historical machines from the African, Maltese, or Middle Eastern theaters. It will be especially appreciated by intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2/5) who are looking for authentic colors and high-quality pigmentation.