• Product: Vallejo 78409 German Afrika Korps 1941-1942 (DAK)
• Manufacturer: Vallejo
• Category: Acrylic model paint set

The Vallejo 78409 German Afrika Korps 1941-1942 (DAK) set is a specialist collection of high-quality acrylic paints designed for historical modelers recreating vehicles, figures, and German equipment from the North African campaign during World War II. The set is dedicated to models in popular scales such as 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72, as well as larger diorama projects and figures from around 1941–1942.

The paints in the set correspond to the authentic colors used by the Deutsches Afrikakorps during their years of operation on the North African front. The shades are based on actual (RAL) historical paint patterns used by German forces in desert regions: from Panzerkampfwagen III/IV tanks, to SD.KFZ. 251 armored personnel carriers, as well as light vehicles and auxiliary equipment.

The set includes:

• 603 Primer Dunkelgrau RAL7021 – a dark grey primer used in the early stages of the campaign.
• 606 Primer Gelbraun 8020 – a sandy yellow-brown, applied after camouflage changes for equipment used in Africa.
• 116 Graugrün RAL7008 – a typical grey-green shade for vehicles assigned to DAK supply service directives.
• 230 Light 097 – a light tone for highlighting and detailing.
• 520 Mat Varnish – high-quality matt varnish for securing and finishing models.

Vallejo paints are acrylic-based, offer excellent coverage, dry quickly, contain no harmful substances, and are suitable for both brush and airbrush application. Thanks to high pigmentation, the product ensures authentic historical effects and excellent adhesion to plastic models, resin figures, and 3D printed parts. The perfect reproduction of historical colors makes this set an essential tool for any Axis equipment enthusiast.

Recommendation: This set is recommended for all modelers dealing with World War II, especially those recreating German armored vehicles in Afrika Korps colors. Well-matched shades and ease of use make both beginners (level 2/5) and advanced modelers fully satisfied with the results.