Mr Hobby Aqueous Hobby Colour H-55 Midnight Blue Gloss Acrylic Paint 10ml

Mr. Hobby Aqueous Hobby Color: H-55 Midnight Blue (Gloss) Bring historical accuracy and a professional finish to your naval aviation builds with Mr. Hobby Aqueous H-55 Midnight Blue. This specialized gloss acrylic is an essential shade for scale modelers, specifically formulated to replicate the deep, near-black blue tones iconic to mid-to-late 20th century U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.

Key Features

• Authentic Naval Tone: H-55 is meticulously color-matched to replicate U.S. Navy Midnight Blue (ANA 623 / FS15042), essential for late-WWII, Korean War, and Cold War naval legends like the F4U-4 Corsair, F8F Bearcat, and early jet fighters.

• High-Gloss Surface for Decals: The deep gloss finish provides a mirror-smooth surface that glides decals effortlessly into place without "silvering" edges, eliminating the need for an intermediate clear coat before decaling.

• Safe & Low Odor Formula: As a water-based acrylic resin paint, H-55 is significantly safer for indoor and workshop use than traditional lacquers. It features a mild scent and cleans up easily.

• Exceptional Self-Leveling: Formulated to flow smoothly into panel lines and around fine scale details, leveling itself as it cures to leave a rich, streak-free gloss coat whether brushed or airbrushed.

Application Guide

• Hand Brushing: Apply in thin, delicate layers. If the paint thickens out of the jar, thin slightly with Mr. Hobby Aqueous Thinner to ensure the glass-like gloss remains perfectly level.

• Airbrushing: Thin at a ratio of 1:1 or 1:1.5 (Paint to Thinner). For optimum atomization, high sheen, and smooth leveling, use Mr. Hobby Aqueous Thinner or Levelling Thinner.

Pro-Tips for Midnight Blue

• The Perfect Foundation: Apply H-55 over a dark grey or black primer to give the deep blue tones maximum rich depth, or over a light grey primer for maximum color vibrancy.

• Weathering Ready: Once cured, the high-gloss surface is ideal for panel line washes and subtle fading effects. Excess oil washes wipe away cleanly without leaving unwanted residue on the glossy coat.

• Quick Drying, Steady Curing: Touch-dry in minutes, but allow 24 hours of full cure time before applying heavy masking tape or lacquer-based topcoats.

Why Shop With Us? We specialize in high-quality hobby supplies for serious modelers. Our Mr. Hobby paints are stored in a climate-controlled environment to maintain their chemical integrity. Every order is packed with professional care to ensure your jars arrive sealed, safe, and ready for your next project. Achieve the perfect scale finish with H-55 Midnight Blue.