YAKUMO COLOR SET C WWII AFRIKA KORPS

The MR.Hobby AMMO MIG YAKUMO WWII Afrika Korps Set offers modelers a specially developed set of enamel and pigment products that faithfully replicate the wear, fading, and soiling typical of military equipment deployed in the extreme conditions of North Africa (1941–1943).

🏜️ Historical Context and Purpose of the Set

The Afrika Korps vehicles, led by General Rommel, operated in desert regions where the equipment was constantly exposed to:

• Intense Sun: Which caused camouflage colors to fade (e.g., Gelbbraun/yellow-brown and Grau/gray).

• Fine Sand and Dust: Which settled into every crevice and on every surface.

This set is designed to simulate precisely these light, sun-bleached, and dry effects:

• Sand Dust: The washes and pigments in the set are blended in light, sandy, and ochre tones that precisely match the color of Saharan sand.

• Fading: The products help accentuate color fading and create a matte, “dry” look, which is key to the authenticity of DAK models.

🧪 Kit Contents and Product Characteristics

The YAKUMO system for the Afrika Korps includes four essential products for comprehensive desert weathering:

1. DESERT DUST WASH (Enamel): A special enamel wash in a sand/ochre tone for highlighting details, seams, and moldings. Ideal for use on base desert colors (e.g., RAL 8000/8020).

2. DESERT STREAKING GRIME (Enamel): An enamel product for simulating streaks of grime formed by a mixture of dust and condensed moisture, but in a lighter shade than that found on European battlefields.

3. SAND DRY MUD (Enamel): An enamel paint for creating the effect of dried, light-colored mud that accumulates on the undercarriage during occasional rain or in oases.

4. SAHARA DUST (Pigment): A fine, light-colored pigment that is indispensable for the final texture. It is applied to create deposits of fine Saharan sand on horizontal surfaces, the undercarriage, and the wheels.

• Compatibility: All enamel products are thinned and cleaned using solvent-based thinners (e.g., White Spirit or special enamel thinners), giving modelers full control over the application process.

Package contains:

• 4 weathering products (3x Enamel, 1x Pigment)