1940 paint reference

Battle of Britain Paint Colours

Battle of Britain paint colours for RAF and Luftwaffe model aircraft, including RAF Dark Green, Dark Earth, Sky Type S and Luftwaffe RLM colours.

Guide

Battle of Britain paint colours for RAF and Luftwaffe model aircraft, including RAF Dark Green, Dark Earth, Sky Type S and Luftwaffe RLM colours.

This page is part of the WW2 Modeller guide structure. It is designed to help modellers move from a broad search into a specific aircraft, paint system, kit route, technique or theatre story.

Quick reference

AreaRecommendation
Best useUse this page as a focused entry route before moving into the aircraft guide, paint table, kit comparison or technique library.
Recommended approachChoose the exact aircraft, theatre and date first. Then choose kit, paints, decals and weathering from that context.
Common mistakeDo not treat a broad WW2 subject as one generic finish. Aircraft, nation, unit and theatre all matter.
Next stepFollow the related links below and keep the build route specific rather than generic.

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Quick answers

What should I check before starting?

Check the aircraft variant, theatre, date, paint system and kit boxing before buying paints or aftermarket.

How should I use this page?

Use it as a starting point, then follow the aircraft guide, paint code and technique links for the detailed build route.