Lifecolor UA572 Air Grey FS 16473 22ml – Acrylic Model Paint

Lifecolor UA572 Air Grey FS 16473 is a high-quality, water-based acrylic paint designed for the most demanding modelers. The 22 ml capacity ensures long-lasting use and coverage of large areas of models, providing precise reproduction of authentic military and civilian colors.

Technical product parameters

• Capacity: 22 ml
• Color: Air Grey FS 16473 (Federal Standard 16473), widely used as an aircraft surface color
• Type: Water-based acrylic paint
• Intended for: Plastic, resin, metal, vinyl, wood, fabric, ceramics
• Manufacturer: Lifecolor
• Application: brush, airbrush

Historical use of FS 16473 color

The FS 16473 Air Grey shade is a standard color used in military aviation, especially of the United States (USAF, US Navy), from the 1960s up to the present day. It was used as camouflage on the fuselages of fighter and transport aircraft, such as the F-4 Phantom II, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, as well as helicopters and training aircraft. It is ideal for recreating Cold War era machines and for modern NATO aviation model replicas.

Materials and quality

• Based on top-grade water-soluble acrylic pigments
• The formula ensures excellent adhesion to various surfaces, both when using a brush or airbrush
• Odorless, fast-drying, and non-toxic substance
• Resistant to abrasion and fading

Product category

This product falls under the category: Model Acrylic Paints and is intended both for plastic modelers and those working with resin or metal.

Why choose Lifecolor UA572?

• Guarantees the highest quality surface coverage
• Easy to use even for beginners
• Very good mixability, allowing subtle tonal transitions
• Perfect for faithfully reproducing NATO and US Air Force aircraft colors

Application difficulty level: 1/5 – a product ideal also for beginner modelers!

Recommendation: We recommend Lifecolor UA572 both to beginner hobbyists and to advanced aircraft and military modelers. It's a reliable choice for building realistic models of aircraft, helicopters, and other vehicles that require compliance with FS standards.