Micro-Mark US Naval Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc – Item #29489

The Colors of the United States Navy in War and Peace

Recreate the authentic finishes of U.S. Navy ships and vessels with the Micro-Mark US Naval Acrylic Paint Set. From the steel decks of WWII battleships to modern carrier schemes, this set provides the essential shades that defined the look of the U.S. fleet across decades of service.

Key Features

• 9 historically accurate paints covering U.S. Navy ship colors from WWII through modern times.
• Includes hull coatings, camouflage grays, and specialized deck finishes.
• Versatile palette for surface ships, submarines, and naval dioramas.
• High-pigment acrylics for smooth coverage by brush or airbrush.
• Proudly Made in the USA for consistent quality and professional results.

Historical Context of the Colors

• Haze Gray & Dark Sea Gray: Standard camouflage for surface ships, known for the phrase “haze gray and underway.” Used extensively in WWII and postwar operations.
• Navy Blue & Deck Blue: Core WWII camouflage colors, part of Measure 21 and Measure 22 schemes on destroyers, cruisers, and carriers.
• Deck Tan & Copper: Represent wooden deck planking and metal fittings, adding realism to shipboard details.
• Hull Red: Classic anti-fouling paint applied to ship bottoms below the waterline to prevent marine growth.
• Insignia White & Black: For hull numbers, superstructure markings, and detailing.

Set Includes

• 29457 – Insignia White
• 29490 – Haze Gray
• 29491 – Deck Tan
• 29396 – Copper
• 29492 – Hull Red
• 29493 – Deck Blue
• 29494 – Navy Blue
• 29495 – Dark Sea Gray
• 29279 – Flat Black

Description

This set provides modelers with the essential U.S. Navy palette for shipbuilding and dioramas. Use Haze Gray, Navy Blue, and Deck Blue for WWII camouflage, Hull Red for underwater sections, and Deck Tan for planked decks. Copper and Black add critical detailing to ship fittings, anchors, and superstructures.

From WWII battleships and carriers to modern destroyers and submarines, the Micro-Mark US Naval Acrylic Paint Set (#29489) ensures historical accuracy and superior finish quality for naval modeling projects.

FAQs: Micro-Mark US Naval Acrylic Paint Set

Q: Which ships can I paint with this set?
This set is designed for a wide range of U.S. Navy vessels, including WWII destroyers, cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines, and modern surface combatants.

Q: What is Haze Gray?
Haze Gray (#29490) is the standard U.S. Navy ship color, reducing visibility at sea. The phrase “haze gray and underway” refers to ships at sea on active duty.

Q: What were Navy Blue and Deck Blue used for?

• Navy Blue (#29494): Applied to hulls and superstructures in WWII Measure 21 and 22 camouflage.
• Deck Blue (#29493): Applied to steel decks to reduce glare and visibility from the air.

Q: Why is Hull Red important?
Hull Red (#29492) represents the anti-fouling coating below the waterline, protecting ships from barnacles and algae growth.

Q: Can this set be used for submarines?
Yes. Submarines often used Black, Dark Sea Gray, or Haze Gray above the waterline with Hull Red below.

Q: Is Deck Tan for modern ships too?
Deck Tan (#29491) replicates wooden planking on WWII-era battleships and carriers. While modern ships use non-skid coatings, this shade is essential for historic models.

Excellent — here’s a camouflage scheme chart you can use alongside the Micro-Mark US Naval Acrylic Paint Set (#29489) to show modelers how the colors work together in historical U.S. Navy schemes:

U.S. Navy WWII Camouflage Schemes – Using Micro-Mark Set #29489

Measure 21 – Overall Navy Blue

• Hull & Superstructure: Navy Blue (#29494)
• Decks: Deck Blue (#29493)
• Below Waterline: Hull Red (#29492)
• Details: Black (#29279), Copper (#29396), Insignia White (#29457)

Common on destroyers, battleships, and carriers in 1942–44. Provided a dark overall tone to reduce visibility at sea.

Measure 22 – Navy Blue & Haze Gray

• Hull (below main deck): Navy Blue (#29494)
• Superstructure (above main deck): Haze Gray (#29490)
• Decks: Deck Blue (#29493)
• Below Waterline: Hull Red (#29492)
• Details: Black, Insignia White, Copper

One of the most widely used WWII schemes (1944–45). Balanced concealment against sea and sky.

Measure 12 (Modified) – Graded Camouflage

• Lower Hull/Superstructure: Navy Blue (#29494)
• Mid-Surfaces: Haze Gray (#29490)
• Upper Superstructure: Lightened Haze Gray or Insignia White (#29457)
• Decks: Deck Blue (#29493)
• Below Waterline: Hull Red (#29492)

Introduced in 1941–42, creating a graded effect for concealment against horizon and sky.

Dazzle / Measure 32 (Disruptive Patterns)

• Main Colors: Navy Blue (#29494), Haze Gray (#29490), Dark Sea Gray (#29495), Black (#29279)
• Decks: Deck Blue (#29493)
• Below Waterline: Hull Red (#29492)

Used 1943–45 in bold, disruptive geometric patterns to confuse enemy range finding and identification.

Modern Gray Schemes (Post-WWII – Present)

• Overall: Haze Gray (#29490)
• Decks: Dark Sea Gray (#29495) or Black (#29279) non-skid coatings
• Below Waterline: Hull Red (#29492)

Modern U.S. Navy ships are typically painted overall Haze Gray with dark non-skid decks, continuing the tradition of low-visibility camouflage.

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.