Alclad ALC E646 Aotake 30ML – Model Paint for Japanese Anti-Corrosion Coating Effect

Alclad ALC E646 Aotake 30ML is a top-quality specialist model paint designed to replicate the unique, transparent effect of the Japanese Aotake anti-corrosion coating applied to the interiors of Japanese aircraft during World War II. Developed by the renowned Alclad II brand, this product is characterized by its exceptional color depth and high degree of authenticity in reproducing the original finish found on aviation structures from that era.

Main product features:

• Capacity – 30 ml, allowing you to paint numerous parts or multiple models in various scales
• True Aotake effect – paint designed specifically for recreating aircraft interiors such as Mitsubishi Zero, Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, and other machines used by Japan from 1937–1945
• Historical period – World War II; Japan as the primary user of the Aotake technology
• Masterful coverage and transparency – this paint's formula provides a realistic, translucent turquoise-blue shade with metallic sheen, perfectly imitating the lacquered coating on aluminum surfaces

Quality and application

Alclad ALC E646 Aotake is lacquer-based, ensuring quick drying and high durability. It is recommended primarily for airbrush application over a primed and metallic base coat (e.g., Alclad Aluminium or White Aluminium). The paint is intended for plastic, resin, and 3D-printed models. It is most commonly used in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scales for reproducing cockpit interiors, undercarriage bays, doors, and other internal details of Japanese aircraft constructions.

Category and recommendations

• Category: airbrush model paint, transparent lacquer
• Material: modeling lacquer; glass packaging – excellent for storage and long-term use
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – paint mainly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are skilled in airbrush use and care about detailed finishing effects
• An ideal choice for historical aviation enthusiasts, scale modelers focused on accuracy, and anyone looking to achieve the highest realism in recreating World War II-era aircraft

Alclad ALC E646 Aotake 30ML is a product valued by modelers worldwide – if you care about faithfully reproducing the original Japanese Aotake coating, this paint is an essential item for your workshop.