U.S. Air Force AIRCRAFT GRAY FS-16473 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The U.S. Air Force AIRCRAFT GRAY FS-16473 paint is a solvent-based acrylic paint designed for precision airbrushing applications. This Tru-Color paint is pre-thinned and ready for use in airbrushes, offering excellent coverage and finish quality.

• Volume: 1 ounce bottle
• Base: Solvent-based acrylic with pigment thinned using acetone and other media
• Finish: Glossy on non-flat colors, suitable for decal application
• Application: Airbrush-ready; too thin for brush painting
• Cleanup: Easily cleaned with inexpensive acetone

Compared to standard model paints, this Tru-Color paint is specifically formulated for the demands of scale airbrushing, offering a smoother consistency and a ready-to-use solution that eliminates the need for extra thinning. Its packaging in soft plastic bottles preserves the pigment, and any evaporated media can be restored with Tru-Color's Rejuvenator or Thinner, maintaining optimal performance even after storage.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

This paint requires ventilation during use for safety and delivers a high-quality, glossy finish that is ideal for military and aircraft scale models. Primer is recommended for metal surfaces and can be applied to plastics, improving adhesion and durability. The paint’s carefully balanced solvent formula ensures excellent pigment suspension and longevity, making it a favored choice among advanced modelers who demand true-to-color, accurate results for U.S. Air Force aircraft color schemes.