RLM 79 in its later 1942 tone — the browner evolution of the Luftwaffe's desert sand as the tropical scheme shifted through the war. For mid-war North African airframes, this is the accurate upper-surface tone over RLM 78 undersides.
At a glance
- AK Interactive 3rd Generation acrylic (ref AK11833), Air Series
- 17ml dropper bottle
- Matt finish with very high pigmentation and coverage
- Non-toxic and water-based — brush or airbrush ready
Best for
- Desert and tropical Luftwaffe upper surfaces
- Period-accurate RLM 79 in its browner 1942 shade
- Airbrushing even sand coats when thinned with water or AK acrylic thinner
The 3rd Gen formula covers evenly by brush and airbrushes cleanly, leaving a matt sand-brown base ready for dust, chipping and sun-fade weathering.
The mid-war desert sand for tropical airframes. Pair it with RLM 78 from the AK 3rd Gen range.
