Mr Hobby Aqueous Hobby Colour H-72 Dark Earth Semi Gloss Acrylic Paint 10ml

Mr. Hobby Aqueous Hobby Color: H-72 Dark Earth (Semi-Gloss) brings historical accuracy and a professional finish to your military aircraft, armor, and diorama projects with Mr. Hobby Aqueous H-72 Dark Earth. This specialized semi-gloss acrylic is an essential shade for scale modelers, specifically formulated to replicate iconic WWII camouflage schemes, warm soil tones, and weathered military equipment.

Key Features

Authentic Military Dark Earth Tone: H-72 is meticulously color-matched to replicate classic WWII military earth camouflage patterns—such as Royal Air Force (RAF) Temperate Land schemes—as well as realistic soil, uniform webbing, and ground gear across scale builds. Smooth Semi-Gloss Finish: Delivers an authentic sheen that provides a smooth surface for decal application and panel washes, reducing the risk of "silvering" without requiring extra clear prep coats. Safe & Low Odor Formula: As a water-based acrylic resin paint, H-72 is significantly safer for indoor and workshop use than traditional lacquers. It features a mild scent and cleans up easily with water before curing. Exceptional Self-Leveling: Formulated to flow effortlessly over fine details and delicate surface features, leveling itself as it cures to leave a smooth, streak-free finish whether brushed or airbrushed.

Application Guide

Hand Brushing: Apply in thin, consistent layers. If the paint thickens out of the jar, thin slightly with Mr. Hobby Aqueous Thinner to keep the surface level and brush-mark free. Airbrushing: Thin at a ratio of 1:1 or 1:1.5 (Paint to Thinner). For optimum atomization, fine detail work, and smooth coverage, use Mr. Hobby Aqueous Thinner (such as T-111 or T-116) or Levelling Thinner.

Pro-Tips for Dark Earth

The Perfect Foundation: Apply H-72 over a neutral grey or dark primer base. When paired with RAF Dark Green (H-73) or Middle Stone (H-71), it creates crisp, accurate period-correct camouflage patterns. Weathering Ready: The smooth semi-gloss surface provides an ideal foundation for pin washes, dark panel line accents, and earth-toned glazes. Excess washes wipe away cleanly without staining the base coat. Quick Drying, Steady Curing: Touch-dry in minutes, but allow 24 hours of full cure time before applying masking tape for multi-color camouflage boundaries or applying heavy enamel washes.

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-72 Dark Earth.