RLM colours for Luftwaffe aircraft models

Luftwaffe RLM Paint Codes

Luftwaffe RLM paint code guide for Bf 109, Fw 190, Ju 87, Ju 88 and He 111 model aircraft, including RLM 02, 04, 65, 66, 70, 71, 74, 75 and 76.

Paint matches are practical modelling equivalents, not laboratory-perfect claims. Read the paint match note.

Core Luftwaffe RLM colours

RLM 02 GrauEarly cockpit and camouflage grey-green.RLM 65 HellblauEarly underside blue.RLM 74/75/76Classic late-war fighter grey/blue scheme.RLM 04 YellowTheatre bands, cowls and tactical markings.

Luftwaffe aircraft guides

Bf 109Emil, Friedrich and Gustav modelling routes.Fw 190Late-war mottling and radial fighter weathering.Ju 87 StukaDive-bomber camouflage and weathering.Ju 88Large Luftwaffe twin-engine aircraft route.

Quick answers

What colours do I need for a Bf 109?

Depending on variant and date, common colours include RLM 02, 65, 66, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76 and RLM 04 for theatre markings.

What is the hardest Luftwaffe technique?

Mottling is usually the hardest because it needs thin paint, low pressure and careful scale control.