Gunze Sangyo C043 Wood Brown – cellulose-based model paint 10 ml

Gunze Sangyo C043 Wood Brown is a high-quality cellulose-based model paint designed for painting plastic models and more. The Wood Brown shade was created to realistically reproduce the color of wooden elements, such as aircraft fuselage structures, wooden parts of military vehicles, or details of architectural dioramas. Its excellent formula and versatility make it suitable for use in both historical and modern modeling.

• Capacity: 10 ml – efficient, suitable even for larger modeling projects.
• Type: cellulose paint (synthetic, based on organic solvents).
• Category: model paints for airbrush and brush application.
• Manufacturer: renowned Japanese brand Gunze Sangyo (Mr.Hobby).

Applications and properties of Gunze Sangyo C043 Wood Brown

The C043 Wood Brown paint features excellent adhesion to plastic surfaces (polystyrene, ABS), as well as to metal and photo-etched parts after applying the appropriate primer. Thanks to its perfect flow, it is suitable for both brush and airbrush painting, allowing for smooth, streak-free coatings. Particularly recommended for reproducing the natural tone of wood in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, and 1/24 scale models (e.g., carts, ammunition crates, wing veneers in World War I aircraft, railway ties, wooden elements on ships from the Napoleonic era and World War II).

Advanced Features

• High abrasion resistance after drying.
• Quick drying on the model – effective and convenient work.
• Possibility to apply varnishes and weathering effects on the dried surface.
• Color matches the shade of real wood used in vehicles and armaments from the late 19th century to the present day.

Who is it recommended for?

Gunze Sangyo C043 Wood Brown is recommended for both beginner modelers (application difficulty level 1/5) and advanced hobbyists who care about quality and authenticity of model finishes. It is the perfect choice for historical model work (World War I, World War II, modern equipment with wooden components), as well as diorama and railway layouts.