PACTRA A38 FS 36231 Dark Gull Gray – Acrylic Model Paint 10ml

The PACTRA A38 FS 36231 Dark Gull Gray acrylic paint is a high-quality modeling product dedicated to precise painting of plastic, resin, and metal models. The Dark Gull Gray shade (FS 36231) is one of the most recognizable grays used in modeling, especially for recreating realistic models of American aircraft and military vehicles from the Cold War era and modern times.

Product Specification and Usage

• Capacity: 10ml – ideal for both smaller models and larger projects.
• Material: water-based acrylic paint, characterized by fast drying and high abrasion resistance.
• Shade: FS 36231 Dark Gull Gray – a standard color used in aviation, especially for painting the cockpits of USAF (United States Air Force) and US Navy aircraft.
• Category: acrylic modeling paint for brush and airbrush application.

Historical Description and Use of the Shade

The PACTRA A38 FS 36231 paint is primarily used to recreate cockpits and interiors of American machines from the 1950s to the present day. This color appeared, among others, in fighters like the F-4 Phantom II, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, as well as many combat and transport helicopters. It was also used in the Cold War NATO fleet. Commonly found in dioramas and models in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scales, where authenticity in interior painting is required.

Benefits of Using Pactra Paint

• Easy application both with brush and airbrush – excellent consistency and coverage.
• Resistance to abrasion after drying, allowing for further modeling work such as weathering and decal application.
• Very good adhesion to plastic, resin, and metal surfaces.
• Neutral odor, good efficiency, and fast drying time.

Who is it recommended for?

We recommend this product to both beginner and advanced modelers. It's perfect for building aircraft models, military vehicles, and dioramas where attention to detail and authentic paintwork is important.

Degree of usage difficulty: 1/5 – paint is very easy to apply, even for those just starting out with modeling.