Mission Models modern armor paint colors

Mission Models modern armor paint colors

What’s in this collection

Bring your military models to life with Mission Models modern armor paint, a line specially formulated to reproduce the realistic tones of today’s armored vehicles and combat equipment. Designed for professional and hobbyist modelers alike, these paints deliver unmatched color accuracy for modern NATO, IDF, and US Army camouflage schemes.

Each bottle is a premium water-based acrylic, engineered for consistent performance in both airbrushing and hand-painting. The collection includes essential shades such as NATO Green, NATO Brown, IDF SandGrey, Gunship Grey, Desert Tan, and British Bronze Green. Together, they provide everything you need to recreate authentic modern military finishes—from Cold War-era vehicles to present-day armored fleets.

The pigments are finely milled for ultra-smooth flow and perfect atomization, ensuring clean lines and superior coverage without clogging your airbrush. Every color in this modern armor paint range is based on verified FS (Federal Standard) and RAL references used in real-world military applications.

Benefits, uses, and practical tips

Working with modern armor paint from Mission Models gives modelers full control over their finish—ideal for detailed weathering, modulation, and camouflage patterns.

• Use NATO Green, Brown, and Black to replicate the standard three-tone NATO scheme seen on tanks like the Leopard 2, Abrams, and Challenger.
  Layer thin, semi-transparent coats to achieve subtle transitions between tones.
• For Israeli Defense Force builds, IDF SandGrey Version 1 and 2 provide the exact shades needed for Merkava tanks and armored personnel carriers.
  Combine with IDF Green to simulate operational wear or sun exposure effects.
• If working on modern U.S. vehicles, US Army Sand FS 30277 and Desert Tan FS 33446 deliver accurate tones for desert warfare camouflage.
  Mix with small amounts of Transparent Medium to soften edges and simulate fading.
• Use Gunship Grey FS 36118 or Extra Dark Sea Grey RAF for aircraft, drones, or stealth ground equipment.
  These darker tones are perfect for post-shading and highlighting panel lines.
• Enhance durability with Mission Models’ Polyurethane Mix Additive, ensuring strong adhesion and resistance to handling or masking tape.

Each modern armor paint dries to a realistic matte finish that replicates the texture of military coatings. This makes them ideal for weathering with washes, oils, and pigments without affecting tone consistency. The paints are odorless, environmentally friendly, and easy to clean using Mission Models thinner or airbrush cleaner.

Realistic military color performance

The modern armor paint system offers precision-matched tones that maintain accuracy across scales—from 1/72 to 1/16. The formula provides a balanced ratio of opacity and translucency, allowing you to build layers for depth and realism.

Mission Models paints are renowned for their color stability and flexibility—they adhere beautifully to plastic, resin, and metal surfaces. When used with their primers and additives, they deliver an ultra-smooth finish that resists peeling, cracking, or lifting under masking.

The collection also features support products such as Transparent Medium, Thinner, and Airbrush Cleaner, essential for professional results. Modelers appreciate how easily these paints integrate into advanced techniques like modulation, pre-shading, and weather fading.

Whether you’re working on NATO armor from Europe, IDF vehicles from the Middle East, or US and British desert operations, this line ensures precise representation with durable, controllable paints that behave predictably through every stage of the process.

Why modelers choose SprayGunner

At SprayGunner, we share your passion for realism and precision. That’s why we carry the complete range of Mission Models products, including all modern armor paint colors and accessories you need for professional-level finishes.

We guarantee fresh stock, direct from the manufacturer, ensuring consistent pigment quality and reliable performance. Whether you’re an experienced military modeler or just starting your first AFV kit, you’ll find expert support and all the right tools at SprayGunner.

We’re more than a store—we’re a community of artists, builders, and creators who understand what makes each model unique. Bring your armor projects to life with paints trusted by professionals around the world.

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