Lifecolor UA231 German Oxide Rot RAL 3009 22ml – Acrylic Model Paint

The Lifecolor UA231 German Oxide Rot RAL 3009 acrylic paint, with a capacity of 22ml, is a professional product designed for modelers seeking the highest quality pigments and authenticity in recreating historical paint schemes. The RAL 3009 color, known as German Oxide Red (German oxide red), is a faithful reproduction of the historic shade mainly used by German armed forces during World War II.

• Historical accuracy: RAL 3009 was widely used on German armored vehicles, self-propelled guns, railway cars, as well as military equipment and components of the Third Reich's defensive infrastructure between 1939-1945. It was the primary primer color, the so-called “Rotbraun”, applied in factories as an anti-corrosion layer under later camouflage coats of Panzer series vehicles such as the Panther, Tiger, and StuG III.
• Historical period: World War II, mainly years 1942-1945.
• Applications: The paint is ideal for painting plastic models, resin, photo-etched elements, and vinyl details. It also works on wood, fabric, or ceramics – suitable for scales such as 1/35, 1/48, and others that require authentic reproduction of German primer (Oxide Rot) and details of vehicles and dioramas related to the Wehrmacht.
• Material and properties: Water-soluble acrylic; odorless, non-toxic, and allows easy cleaning of tools after painting. Excellent adhesion and coverage, fast drying, suitable for brush or airbrush application. Lifecolor paints are renowned for their high efficiency and compatibility with additives such as pigments or washes.
• Product category: Acrylic model paints.
• Special advantage: Thanks to high pigmentation and compliance with the RAL standard, the material guarantees a realistic historical effect.
• Capacity: 22ml – ideal for larger modeling projects.
• Recommendation: The product is recommended for both beginners and experienced modelers; perfect for historical and diorama applications. Its ease of use and excellent compatibility with various materials make it a versatile choice.
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – paint is easy to use and apply, regardless of the modeler's experience.

By choosing Lifecolor UA231 German Oxide Rot RAL 3009, you are reaching for a paint that will give your models the authentic character of World War II vehicles and enhance every project with historical fidelity of details.