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So, having planned to build an F-35 or two (or three), does anyone have any suggestions on how best to paint the Haze Grey?

Something air-brushable would be good (I think is might be a finish beyond the old Hairy stick) - I know there's a lot of choice and I've even read somewhere about a clear coat that has the metallic 'speckle' to it.

Just wondering if anyone had any first hand experience?

Cheers!

Nice to see some colour on these birds!







I might have to actually do this one if I can get some decals...

The last schemes are from the Wing at Nellis AFB, the Fighter Weapons School. That is the USAF equivalent of Top Gun, and is not a deployable combat unit. As far as paints to use on standard line aircraft, it is a low contrast, low visibility, multi color scheme of 2 or 3 grays. Both Vallejo and AK make paint sets that have the colors needed.











https://ak-interactive.com/product/us-a ... ft-colors/

https://ak-interactive.com/product/us-n ... er-colors/

https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/product ... ent-71156/

https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/product ... ent-71155/

Tamiya makes the "Raptor Sheen" colored paint in their lacquer line. LP-84 I think it is. MRP makes a clear coat with that "sheen" as well.

Medicman71 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:04 pm Tamiya makes the "Raptor Sheen" colored paint in their lacquer line. LP-84 I think it is. MRP makes a clear coat with that "sheen" as well.

I must get a bottle!

Thanks for the suggestions Gents - Mike I think that clear was the one I heard of.

@Carlos. I'm with you on that scheme being non-operational, it's an aggressor scheme as I understand it. It does have a certain sort of appeal - I might go for it, but then I doubt an aggressor would be in beast mode so maybe not.

Thanks for the photos and the links.

According to paint4models conversion site Haze Grey is FS 36270

Neutral Grey, RAF Medium Sea Grey, Humbrol 126 US Medium Grey, Tamiya XF20 or XF 83, Gunze 306 Mid Grey, PollyScale has Hze Grey as well if you have some.

Shades varies so choose what looks good for you.

FYI if you’re interested.

https://www.paint4models.com/Paint%20Co ... 0-2021.pdf

BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2026 4:32 pm According to paint4models conversion site Haze Grey is FS 36270

Neutral Grey, RAF Medium Sea Grey, Humbrol 126 US Medium Grey, Tamiya XF20 or XF 83, Gunze 306 Mid Grey, PollyScale has Hze Grey as well if you have some.

Shades varies so choose what looks good for you.

FYI if you’re interested.

https://www.paint4models.com/Paint%20Co ... 0-2021.pdf

Thanks Tom - I'll favourite that, that's a useful spreadsheet!

BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2026 4:32 pm According to paint4models conversion site Haze Grey is FS 36270

Neutral Grey, RAF Medium Sea Grey, Humbrol 126 US Medium Grey, Tamiya XF20 or XF 83, Gunze 306 Mid Grey, PollyScale has Hze Grey as well if you have some.

Shades varies so choose what looks good for you.

FYI if you’re interested.

https://www.paint4models.com/Paint%20Co ... 0-2021.pdf

Yes, Haze Gray is the same as Neutral Gray, FS 36270. But that is not a color used on the JSF since the original X-35 prototypes. The production/service color is Have Glass Gray.