IONIC Smart Colors - WWI and WWII French Tanks Set (12)
From the mid-1930s onward, French regulations favored elaborate multi-tone camouflage patterns typically composed of three to five colors separated by thin black outlines. These schemes combined earthy browns, warm ochres, muted greens, and cool greys arranged in flowing organic shapes designed to break up the silhouette of the vehicle at close and medium range. Each color in the pattern was separated by a black outline. Far from factory-perfect, these patterns were often applied at unit level or depot workshops, resulting in noticeable variation between vehicles. This set embraces that variety by providing a balanced selection of core camouflage tones, including a deep green, a warm brown, a yellow-ochre, and a cool grey, all tuned to work harmoniously together. Beyond the main camouflage colors, the set provides all the essential auxiliary tones needed to finish a vehicle convincingly. Tracks can be painted using a neutral brown as a base, followed by a dark metallic tone that is equally useful for tools and exposed steel parts. An almost-black brown is ideal for subtle chipping effects, while a dark red is included to simulate oxidized rust. Black serves for rubber elements, and the different brown shades are perfectly suited for painting stowage such as tarps, crates, and personal gear. The set is completed with Bone, a versatile universal color for lightening mixes, creating highlights, and enhancing contrast without the harshness of pure white. Although each of these colors can be used as-is to paint individual elements of the figure, they can also be combined to create new shades or tones, especially to add depth by playing with light and shadow. Enjoy the IONIC Smart Paints Experience! Paint simple, paint smart. IONIC Smart Colors – The Ultimate Miniature Paints. Achieve a consistent, intense, and detailed finish with smooth, controlled application. Forget endless tests, focus on enjoying the process and bring your miniatures to life with consistently correct display-worthy results. IONIC Smart Colors offer unique features such as self-hydrating properties and perfect compatibility with any painting technique, making them suitable for painters of all skill levels. Meticulously developed by professional painters with over 20 years of experience, IONIC colors provide: • Unmatched coverage • Exceptional color intensity • A smooth, semi-matte finish • Effortless blending • Easy one-handed lid • A stainless-steel mixing ball for the perfect consistency every time Contents of the set: IONIC-1007 Dunkelgelb IONIC-0161 Burnt Umber IONIC-0123 Lizard Green IONIC-0141 Dragon Green IONIC-0169 Neutral Grey IONIC-0156 Rust IONIC-0154 Brown IONIC-0160 Black Brown IONIC-0172 Black IONIC-0148 Graveyard Earth IONIC-0173 Black Metal IONIC-0009 Bone
