The modern desert tan that's covered US Army and Marine armour since the 1990s. Real Colors matches the CARC standard so your Gulf War or later US vehicle wears exactly the right sand.
At a glance
- AK Real Colors acrylic lacquer, single bottle
- CARC Tan 686A (FS 33446), for US Army and USMC desert vehicles
- In use since 1990
- Airbrushes cleanly and self-levels to a smooth finish
- Thin with Real Colors High Compatibility Thinner; reference RC885
Best for
- Modern US desert armour (Abrams, Bradley and more)
- Gulf War and later single-tone desert schemes
Lay it down overall, then dust and chip it back for the sun-baked, hard-used look of armour in theatre.
The correct tan for modern US armour. Build the rest of the palette from the full AK Real Colors range.
