AK Interactive RC817 Blue RAL 5001 17 ml – top-quality model lacquer paint

AK Interactive RC817 Blue RAL 5001 is a lacquer-based model paint designed for the most demanding modelers who expect professional results when recreating historical vehicles, airplanes, ships, or figures in various scales (1/35, 1/48, 1/72, 1/24). RAL 5001 is an authentic shade of blue, used among others on German vehicles and military equipment, especially during World War II and the first post-war years, as well as in civilian applications. It was also used in later years on public service vehicles in Germany and in other countries that use the RAL color standard.

Product features and usage

• Capacity: 17 ml – perfect for advanced and large modeling projects
• Type: high durability model lacquer
• Color: Blue RAL 5001 – ideal for historical models of German military and civilian vehicles, also for dioramas (e.g. Luftwaffe vehicles, airport equipment, German-made civilian cars from the 1940s-60s)
• Recommended for airbrush application, allowing you to achieve a uniform, smooth finish without streaks
• Formula: lacquer-based, specially developed for durability and excellent adhesion to various surfaces – plastic, resin, metal
• Compatible with: RC701/RC702 High Compatibility Thinner (recommended thinners), as well as other thinners dedicated to lacquer paints
• Finish: soft, satin surface perfectly prepared for weathering effects – the paint does not lift when using oils or pigments and does not react with dust or dirt binders
• Durability: highly resistant to scratches and chemicals

Product category

Lacquer-based model paint – intended for historical modelers, civil vehicle modelers, and diorama builders who are looking for authentic and durable color replication.

Recommendation and difficulty

We recommend AK Interactive RC817 Blue RAL 5001 to both beginners and advanced modelers who value top quality, ease of application, and trouble-free compatibility with weathering products. The application difficulty level is 2/5 (low), making it a perfect choice whether you're just starting your adventure with airbrushing or an experienced hobbyist working on complex modeling projects.