Micro-Mark USAAF Pacific Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc – Item #29477

The Colors of the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theater

Recreate the unique camouflage and interiors of U.S. aircraft that fought in the Pacific during World War II. The Micro-Mark USAAF (Pacific) Acrylic Paint Set includes the essential tones used for naval and land-based aircraft, from early two-tone camouflage to the mid-war tri-color schemes. Perfect for modelers who want to capture the look of fighters, bombers, and patrol aircraft that flew in the vast Pacific campaigns.

Key Features

• 9 historically accurate paints used on U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Navy aircraft in the Pacific Theater.
• Includes early-war two-tone colors and mid-war tri-color scheme shades.
• Covers both cockpit interiors and exterior camouflage finishes.
• High-pigment acrylics for smooth coverage by brush or airbrush.
• Proudly Made in the USA for reliable quality and consistency.

Historical Context of the Colors

• Non-Specular Light Gray & Non-Specular Sea Blue: Early-war two-tone camouflage for U.S. Navy aircraft (1941–43), applied to Wildcats, Dauntless dive bombers, and Avengers.
• Intermediate Blue & Insignia White: Mid-war tri-color camouflage (1943–44) for Corsairs, Hellcats, and Avengers, designed for concealment against both sky and sea.
• Insignia Yellow & White: Standard national insignia markings, propeller tips, and recognition features.
• Zinc Chromate & Interior Green: Interior primers and cockpit finishes, vital for structural protection and authenticity inside cockpits, bomb bays, and wheel wells.
• Dark Steel Gray & Tire Rubber: For exposed metal, wheel treads, and utility parts that complete the realism of aircraft detailing.

Set Includes

• 29457 – Insignia White
• 29472 – Non-Specular Light Gray
• 29468 – Insignia Yellow
• 29470 – Zinc Chromate
• 29471 – Interior Green
• 29473 – Intermediate Blue
• 29474 – Non-Specular Sea Blue
• 29449 – Dark Steel Gray
• 29450 – Tire Rubber

Description

This set provides modelers with the full palette needed for authentic WWII U.S. aircraft of the Pacific Theater. Use Non-Specular Sea Blue and Light Gray for early-war two-tone schemes, or pair Sea Blue, Intermediate Blue, and Insignia White for mid-war tri-color camouflage. Zinc Chromate and Interior Green finish off cockpit and interior structures, while Dark Steel Gray and Tire Rubber bring realism to engines, wheels, and maintenance details.

From the carrier decks of Midway to the island-hopping campaigns across the Pacific, this set ensures your models capture the distinctive look of U.S. forces at war.

Recreate the power and presence of American airpower in the Pacific with the Micro-Mark USAAF (Pacific) Acrylic Paint Set (#29477)—a complete toolkit for aviation history modelers.

FAQs: Micro-Mark USAAF (Pacific) Acrylic Paint Set

Q: Which aircraft can I paint with this set?
This set is ideal for U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft that served in the Pacific, including the F4F Wildcat, SBD Dauntless, TBF Avenger, F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, and PBY Catalina.

Q: What was the early two-tone camouflage scheme?
From 1941–43, U.S. Navy aircraft carried Non-Specular Sea Blue on upper surfaces and Non-Specular Light Gray on undersides. This two-tone scheme was standard at Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, and Midway.

Q: What was the tri-color camouflage scheme?
Beginning in 1943, the Navy introduced a tri-color scheme:

• Non-Specular Sea Blue (upper fuselage and wings),
• Intermediate Blue (mid-fuselage sides),
• Insignia White (undersides).
  This became the hallmark of Corsairs, Hellcats, and Avengers from 1943–44.

Q: Why are Zinc Chromate and Interior Green both included?

• Zinc Chromate was the original yellow-green primer.
• Interior Green was created by mixing Zinc Chromate with black pigment and became the standard cockpit finish by mid-war. Both are essential for historically accurate interiors.

Q: How does this set differ from the Europe set (#29478)?
The Pacific set (#29477) focuses on naval camouflage schemes (two-tone and tri-color) and includes Intermediate Blue, Non-Specular Light Gray, and Non-Specular Sea Blue. The Europe set (#29478) emphasizes Olive Drab, Aluminum finishes, and Tuskegee Red for Army Air Forces in the European Theater.

Q: Can I use these paints for dioramas as well as aircraft?
Yes. The neutral grays, whites, and blues are excellent for naval dioramas, shipboard scenes, and Pacific island airstrips, as well as for finishing aircraft.

Q: Do these paints work with both brushes and airbrushes?
Yes. They are brush-ready straight from the bottle but can be thinned with water or acrylic medium for smooth airbrush application.

The Becker Signature Series sets are curated by former US Military Donald Becker. Donald is an employee of Micro-Mark with the job title of Master Maker.  He is a long-time modeler.