Tamiya AS22 Dark Earth (86522) – Spray Paint for Aircraft Modeling, 100 ml

Tamiya AS22 Dark Earth (86522) is a professional spray paint, primarily intended for painting aircraft models in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 scale, as well as other military miniatures requiring a realistic camouflage effect. The Dark Earth color is an authentic shade used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other air forces during World War II.

This spray has been developed by the renowned Japanese manufacturer Tamiya. It provides excellent coverage, fast drying, and exceptional ease of application even on complex shapes of plastic models. The paint is based on a modern acrylic-lacquer formula that ensures a durable, matte finish and very high resistance to abrasion and weathering. You can easily cover the surface of your model, avoiding drips and irregularities, which is crucial for precise painting of military aircraft models.

• Volume: 100 ml – suitable for covering even larger 1/48 scale models or several smaller 1/72 scale models.
• Color: Dark Earth (86522), matching RAF colors (RAF Dark Earth), used on Spitfire and Hurricane fighters, Lancaster bombers, among others, during World War II.
• Material: acrylic spray paint, fast-drying formula
• Intended for: plastic model kits, dioramas, military figures.
• Ideal for achieving historical authenticity in World War II-era aircraft modeling.
• Can be used as a base color for complex RAF camouflage schemes (together with Olive Drab, Dark Green, Sky Type S, and other shades from Tamiya's AS line).

We recommend Tamiya AS22 Dark Earth for both beginner and advanced modelers. The spray is easy to apply (difficulty level 1/5), minimizing the risk of brush marks and streaks. It allows you to achieve a smooth, thin coat of paint that brings out the details of your model. Perfect also for collectors who value authentic colors and high-quality finishes for their historic aircraft and military vehicle models.

This product belongs to the category of model spray paints and is an indispensable addition to the workshop of any modeler passionate about 20th-century military and aviation subjects. If you are looking for faithful reproduction of historical RAF colors in modeling, AS22 Dark Earth Tamiya will be the perfect choice!