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Admiralty Colours – Acrylic paints for historical ship modelling
Admiralty Colours is a specially developed series of water-based acrylic paints for model building – with a clear focus on historical ships, naval colour palettes and authentic tones from different eras. The paints are available in small containers suitable for model building, can be applied easily with a brush or airbrush and are suitable for wood, metal and plastic.
Product description
The colours of Admiralty Colours have been developed on the basis of historical models and offer exceptionally high colour fidelity. Matt and silk matt surfaces support a realistic representation of ship planks, superstructures, hulls, masts or gun turrets. Thanks to their fast drying properties, fine details can be worked out cleanly and multi-layer coatings can be applied efficiently.
Advantages for model builders
Authentic historical colours for ships from different nations and eras
Acrylic-based: low odour, water-dilutable, easy to clean
Suitable for airbrushing and brush painting
High opacity, ideal for fine details or larger areas
Good adhesion to wood, plastic and metal
Fast drying for speedy working and layering
Recommendation for use in historical ship modelling
Admiralty Colours is ideal for model builders who value accurate colouring and realistic effects. The paints can be applied thinly without covering details and are ideal for:
A thin primer coat ensures optimum adhesion. Apply the paint in several thin layers to leave structures visible and achieve an authentic matt historical surface. Light washes or lighter accents make models appear particularly vivid and detailed.
Customer experiences
‘I used the range for a historical wooden ship model and was surprised by the exact colouring – the shade matched the original template perfectly.’
‘It's very easy to work with: apply evenly everywhere with a brush and airbrush, the paint dries quickly and adheres well to wood.’
‘For me, I use acrylics ... Admiralty paints are the best as they have better pigment and stick better to the wood.’
‘The paint itself felt pretty good ...’
‘Only really for use on Nelson period wooden ship kits, the colour match is excellent. Paint goes on well, adheres well, dries quickly.’
‘I use brush and airbrush with these acrylics with good results.’
This feedback shows that Admiralty Colours are particularly valued for their workability, colour accuracy and fast drying – ideal for historical ship modelling.
