Gunze Sangyo C305 FS36118 Gray – 10 ml Cellulose Model Paint

Gunze Sangyo C305 FS36118 Gray is a high-quality cellulose (lacquer) model paint designed for precise painting of plastic models, resin kits, and 3D printed parts. Supplied in a convenient 10 ml jar, this paint ensures excellent performance and delivers a professional end result. The FS36118 Gray color complies with the American Federal Standard 595, widely used for painting military vehicles, especially aircraft and helicopters of the USAF and US Navy during the Cold War and modern periods.

Gunze Sangyo C305 FS36118 Gray Product Specification

• Volume: 10 ml
• Paint type: cellulose (lacquer)
• Color: FS36118 Gray (Federal Standard 36118, also known as Gunship Gray)
• Manufacturer: Gunze Sangyo (Mr. Hobby)
• Intended for: plastic models, resin kits, 3D prints
• Thinning: recommended cellulose thinners (Mr. Color Thinner or Leveling Thinner)

Color and Historical Usage

FS36118 Gunship Gray is a shade of gray that, since the 1980s, has been widely used for painting modern multirole aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16C, F-117A, NATO aircraft, as well as UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. It is a color primarily used by the USA (United States of America) but also by NATO allied countries, covering the period from the Cold War up to the present – from the 1980s to today.

Application and Advantages of the Product

• Ideal for painting military aircraft camouflages in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scale, as well as armored vehicles and figures.
• Provides an exceptionally smooth and durable finish, leaving no streaks.
• Fast-drying formula shortens modeling work time.
• Significantly better abrasion resistance compared to many water-based paints.

Product Category

Cellulose model paint (Mr. Color) – a professional painting medium for precision modelers.

Recommendation and Level of Difficulty

We highly recommend Gunze Sangyo C305 FS36118 Gray for both advanced and intermediate modelers who seek realistic color rendition for modern military aircraft. Application difficulty: 2/5 when using an airbrush; for best results, we suggest testing on a sample first.