{"product_id":"ak-3g-blue-essential-colors-set","title":"AK 3G Blue Essential Colors Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAK Interactive Blue Essential Colors 3G Set – 6 Acrylic Paints for Blue Armor, Cloth, and Uniforms on Figures and Scale Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Blue Spectrum From Shadow to Highlight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Six tones covering the range needed to paint convincing blue surfaces: Grey-Blue and Russian Blue Base provide shadow depth, Ducat Blue and Archaic Turquoise handle midtones, and Sky Blue and Russian Blue Lights serve as edge highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for Blue Armor and Uniforms\u003c\/strong\u003e – The four core tones paint blue power armor, tabards, and cloth with proper tonal transitions. The Russian Blue pair adds a military and historical dimension for Soviet-era armor, aviation, and naval subjects where specific blue values matter for accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Pigment Base Across All Six\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every paint in this set shares a pigment family, which means blending any two produces a smooth intermediate tone instead of a muddy or chalky result. This matters for wet blending and layering across large armor panels where visible color jumps look unfinished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Finish That Holds Up Under Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e – The 3G formula dries completely flat, which is critical for blue armor and military subjects where gloss kills realism. Once cured, the paint film resists oil washes, enamel streaking, and solvent-based chipping techniques without lifting or softening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📝 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue appears on power armor, robes, cloaks, heraldry, uniforms, and vehicle liveries — but getting a blue surface that reads as three-dimensional rather than flat requires more than a single shade and a wash. The \u003cstrong\u003eAK Interactive 3rd Generation Blue Essential Colors Set (AK11618)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the six tones needed to build proper shadow-to-highlight transitions on any blue surface. \u003cem\u003eRussian Blue Base\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGrey-Blue\u003c\/em\u003e anchor the shadows, \u003cem\u003eDucat Blue\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eArchaic Turquoise\u003c\/em\u003e cover the midtone range, and \u003cem\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRussian Blue Lights\u003c\/em\u003e handle edge highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is broad enough to handle both fantasy and historical subjects. The midtone-to-highlight range is well suited for Ultramarines armor and any chapter or regiment built around a blue scheme. Historical and military modelers get the Russian Blue pair for Soviet armor, aircraft, and naval applications where specific blue tones are critical. The self-leveling 3G formula makes it easier to feather thin layers into smooth gradients across large flat panels like vehicle hulls or shoulder pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 How to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShake each bottle thoroughly before use. Prime with grey or white, then base coat with \u003cem\u003eDucat Blue\u003c\/em\u003e as your midtone. Shade recesses with \u003cem\u003eRussian Blue Base\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eGrey-Blue\u003c\/em\u003e thinned to a glaze consistency. Build highlights by layering \u003cem\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/em\u003e on raised edges and upper surfaces, reserving \u003cem\u003eRussian Blue Lights\u003c\/em\u003e for the sharpest final points. For cloth and robes, the same tonal progression applies — start darker in the folds and lighter on the raised creases. For airbrushed vehicles, thin with AK 3rd Gen Thinner (AK11500) to roughly a 1:1 ratio for zenithal pre-shading or panel modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK Interactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK11618\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8435568309388\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd Generation Acrylic (3GA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-Based Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6x 17ml Dropper Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK11165 Grey-Blue, AK11172 Archaic Turquoise, AK11175 Sky Blue, AK11177 Ducat Blue, AK11431 Russian Blue Lights, AK11432 Russian Blue Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, Metal, Resin, and 3D Prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Toxic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdourless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642581958882,"sku":"AK-11618","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/2014\/0770\/files\/AK-Interactive-Blue-Essentials-Acrylic-Colors.jpg?v=1775445205","url":"https:\/\/happibee.com\/products\/ak-3g-blue-essential-colors-set","provider":"Happibee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}