{"product_id":"ak-interactive-wwii-us-aircraft-interior-colors","title":"AK Interactive WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors – 3G Acrylic Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAK Interactive Cockpit Paint Set for P-51, B-17, F4U and WWII US Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Four Major Interior Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Interior Green (FS 34151), Zinc Chromate Yellow, Bronze Green, and Dull Dark Green (FS 34092) in one box. Covers USAAF, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft from Pearl Harbor through VJ Day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-Specific Variants Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bronze Green for Bell Aircraft cockpits (P-39, P-63), Salmon Pink Primer for early Vought Corsairs (F4U-1\/1A), and the standard Interior Green used on late-war P-51D, B-17G, and P-38 builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFS-Matched Reference Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Each bottle targets a documented Federal Standard number or period specification. No guesswork mixing Zinc Chromate from generic yellows and greens — the tones are matched to the historical references modelers debate on forums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3GEN Air Series Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thinner viscosity than standard 3GEN acrylics, designed for fine atomization into tight cockpit tubs and recessed detail. Thins with water or AK 3GEN Thinner. Dries matte for immediate wash and drybrush weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📝 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK Interactive WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors (AK11734)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a set of six 3rd Generation acrylic paints covering the main cockpit, wheel well, and internal surface tones used across American warplanes during World War II. The set exists because WWII US interior colors are one of the most confusing areas in aviation modeling — the same color name could look different depending on which factory built the plane and when. Buying individual bottles means guessing which specific greens and yellows to pick. This set puts the six most-needed references in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paints cover three branches — Army Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps — and span from early-war production through late 1945. Whether you are detailing a Tamiya P-51D cockpit tub, painting Hasegawa F4U wheel wells, or finishing the bombardier station on an HK Models B-17G, the relevant tone is in this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🎨 What Each Color Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11335 Interior Green (FS 34151):\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common crew compartment color by the end of the war. Used on P-51D\/K, B-17G, B-26F, P-38, and most late-production USAAF warplanes. Originally a formula — black tinted into Zinc Chromate primer — not a pre-mixed paint, which is why historical references show variation. This bottle targets the FS 34151 standard that most kit instructions reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11858 Zinc Chromate Yellow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base primer visible in wheel wells, bomb bays, gun bays, access panels, internal bulkheads, and any unexposed interior surface. A distinctive sickly yellow-green tone that varied between factories but is one of the most recognizable shades in WWII aviation modeling. This is what you see when you look up into an open wheel bay or bomb door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11859 US Interior Yellow Green:\u003c\/strong\u003e A transitional shade between raw Zinc Chromate Yellow and fully tinted Interior Green. Seen on mid-war production airframes where the black tinting was lighter than specification, and on surfaces where the primer was given a partial tint for UV protection without reaching full Interior Green depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11857 Bronze Green:\u003c\/strong\u003e A darker, warmer green used by Bell Aircraft on P-39 Airacobra and P-63 Kingcobra interiors. Also documented on some B-25 Mitchell crew areas and other manufacturer-specific applications. Distinctly different from Interior Green — more olive-brown than the blue-tinged FS 34151.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11873 Dull Dark Green (FS 34092):\u003c\/strong\u003e Used on instrument panels, control surfaces, and certain interior areas across multiple types. Republic used this as the primary interior shade on P-47 Thunderbolts. Darker and flatter than Interior Green, providing contrast against lighter instrument dials and placards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK11064 Salmon Pink Primer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive pinkish-beige primer used by Vought on early F4U-1 and F4U-1A Corsair interiors before the factory switched to Zinc Chromate Yellow. Also seen on some Douglas SBD Dauntless and TBD Devastator production. If your kit instructions show a pink interior, this is the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 How to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor airbrush application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin with water or AK 3GEN Thinner at roughly 1:1 to 2:1 (thinner to paint) depending on your airbrush needle size. Spray at 15–20 PSI for tubs and interior surfaces. The 3GEN formula self-levels well, minimizing orange peel on flat panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor brush application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most interior detail work is brush-painted due to tight spaces and small parts. Apply in two thin coats rather than one heavy pass. The acrylic dries quickly (10–15 minutes between coats) and accepts washes and drybrushing once fully cured (24 hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor weathering interiors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the base tone is cured, add depth with an oil wash (dark brown or black thinned with white spirit) to define raised details, seat frames, and instrument bezels. Drybrush edges with a lighter shade mixed from the base plus white for wear marks on throttle quadrants, rudder pedals, and seat edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich paint do I use for my specific kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow your kit instructions first — most modern kits from Tamiya, Hasegawa, Eduard, and HK Models specify the interior shade by FS number. If the instructions call for FS 34151, use AK11335 Interior Green. If they reference Zinc Chromate, use AK11858. For Bell aircraft (P-39, P-63), use AK11857 Bronze Green. For early Corsairs with pink interiors, use AK11064 Salmon Pink Primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there so many greens for US cockpits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior Green was a factory-mixed formula, not a pre-mixed paint — black was added to yellow Zinc Chromate primer at the aircraft factory, and the ratio varied between manufacturers and even between production batches at the same plant. Different airframe builders also developed their own proprietary tones (Bell's Bronze Green, Curtiss' Cockpit Green, Republic's Dull Dark Green). This set covers the four main variants so you can match whichever your reference material calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these for non-cockpit areas like wheel wells and bomb bays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Zinc Chromate Yellow (AK11858) is specifically the shade used for wheel wells, bomb bays, gun bays, and unexposed interior surfaces. Interior Green (AK11335) is correct for crew-accessible compartments. The set handles both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the acrylic or the lacquer version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is AK11734, the 3rd Generation acrylic (water-based) set from the AIR range. AK also makes a separate Real Colors lacquer-based WWII US Aircraft Interior set under a different SKU. If your workflow is lacquer-based, confirm you are ordering the Real Colors version instead.\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\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK11734\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8435568314153\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3GEN Air Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 17ml bottles — AK11857 Bronze Green, AK11858 Zinc Chromate Yellow, AK11859 US Interior Yellow Green, AK11873 Dull Dark Green (FS 34092), AK11335 Interior Green (FS 34151), AK11064 Salmon Pink Primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd Generation acrylic (water-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airbrush or brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water or AK 3GEN Thinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF, US Navy, and USMC cockpits, wheel wells, bomb bays, and interior surfaces (1939–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, F4U Corsair, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, P-39 Airacobra, B-25 Mitchell, SBD Dauntless, and other WWII US aircraft kits in any scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47789792002274,"sku":"AK-11734","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/2014\/0770\/files\/AK-Interactive-WWII-US-Aircraft-Interior-Colors-3G-Acrylic-Set.jpg?v=1778439841","url":"https:\/\/happibee.com\/products\/ak-interactive-wwii-us-aircraft-interior-colors","provider":"Happibee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}