Gunze Sangyo C117 RLM76 Light Blue – cellulose model paint, 10 ml

Gunze Sangyo C117 RLM76 Light Blue is a high-quality cellulose paint, specially formulated for plastic model builders and highly demanding enthusiasts of historical and aviation modeling. This paint, produced by the renowned Japanese company Gunze Sangyo, belongs to the acclaimed Mr. Color series. RLM76 Light Blue is an authentic shade used by the Luftwaffe during World War II, making this paint an essential addition for any modeler building aircraft models, especially German machines from 1941–1945.

Product characteristics:

• Shade: RLM76 Light Blue – matches the Luftwaffe paint standard from World War II
• Volume: 10 ml – efficient amount for many modeling applications
• Base: cellulose (lacquer) paint ensuring strong adhesion and fast drying
• Ideal for painting plastic parts, and with proper preparation also resin and metal
• Excellent for airbrush application, but also works well for precise brush work

Historical application

The C117 RLM76 Light Blue shade faithfully recreates the color scheme of many Luftwaffe fighters, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, or Messerschmitt Me 262. It was used primarily on the undersurfaces of aircraft during World War II, between 1941 and 1945, in the Eastern and Western Front campaigns, as well as in the defense of the Reich.

Material and additional properties

• Material: cellulose paint (lacquer, solvent base)
• Very durable and scratch-resistant finish after drying
• Very fine grain – perfect for precise detail reproduction
• Compatible with dedicated Gunze Mr. Color Thinner reducers

Gunze Sangyo C117 paint is the perfect choice for both aviation modelers and diorama lovers seeking an authentic representation of the historical realities of World War II. Due to the demanding nature of working with cellulose paints, we recommend it to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5).

An indispensable product in the workshop of any modeler building German machines from the World War II era. Excellent for both collections and working at a professional level of detail reproduction. Highly recommended!