Humbrol DB0093 No 93 Desert Yellow – 14ml – Acrylic Paint in Dropper Bottle

Humbrol DB0093 No 93 Desert Yellow in a 14ml bottle is a top-quality, fast-drying acrylic paint in a distinctive desert yellow shade, widely used for painting military models – especially vehicles used during the African campaign of World War II, as well as aircraft and ground vehicles in desert camouflage. The product stands out thanks to its practical, modern dropper bottle packaging, which allows for precise color dosing and easier mixing on the specially designed Humbrol palette (AG5111).

• Capacity: 14 ml
• Color: Desert Yellow (No 93) – matte, base desert shade
• Base: acrylic (water-based)
• Category: model acrylic paint for painting plastic models; also suitable for wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, and sealed surfaces
• Dropper bottle packaging – enables precise dosing and maintains paint freshness and usability
• Application: ideal for models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/35 scales and larger, including tanks, airplanes, and dioramas depicting desert battlefields
• Drying time: 1–2 hours (for complete drying); recommended to extend drying time for glossy and metallic finishes
• Can be thinned with dedicated Humbrol Acrylic Thinner or water
• Easy to clean before drying (water, acrylic thinner); after drying – cellulose thinner

Humbrol DB0093 No 93 Desert Yellow is a color commonly used to replicate authentic paint schemes of British armored vehicles and aircraft operating in the deserts of North Africa from 1940–1943 (World War II period). Its covering properties and even, matte finish greatly facilitate the work on creating realistically looking historical models and dioramas. This is an excellent choice for advanced modelers striving for historical accuracy as well as for beginners, due to its ease of mixing, application, and cleaning.

We recommend Humbrol acrylic paints to all modelers – both hobbyists and professionals. You will appreciate the innovative dropper bottle, which allows for economical, hygienic, and precise use of the product, color durability, and universal application on many surfaces. The difficulty level for working with this product is rated at 1/5 – excellent for everyday scale modeling!