Paint Set 5005: USAF in the Vietnam War

In the early 1960s, during the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force (USAF) needed a new camouflage scheme to improve the concealment of aircraft in combat conditions. As a result, the TAC SEA (Tactical Air Command Southeast Asia) camouflage scheme was developed, becoming the standard for most USAF tactical aircraft operating at low and medium altitudes. This scheme was also used on some helicopters and aircraft exported to other countries receiving US military aid, including their air forces.

Tactical Southeast Asia Camouflage

This scheme included three colors for the upper surfaces of the aircraft: Forest Green FS 34079, Medium Green FS 34102, and Dark Tan FS 30219. The lower surfaces were painted in Camouflage Gray FS 36622, and aircraft conducting night missions used Black FS 17038. This scheme provided better concealment against the jungle and mountainous landscapes of Southeast Asia at low and medium altitudes.

Aircraft such as the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, Douglas A-1 Skyraider, and General Dynamics F-111 played key roles in combat operations. The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, for example, was used for ground support operations, while the F-111 conducted tactical bombing of enemy rear targets.

Aircraft camouflaged according to the TAC SEA scheme were notable in the famous Vietnam War operation "Rolling Thunder" (1965-1968), which involved large-scale bombing of North Vietnamese targets, including transportation infrastructure, military bases, and ammunition depots. This operation significantly reduced the enemy's capabilities, demonstrating the importance of air support on the battlefield.

Guide to Using the "USAF in the Vietnam War" Paint Set

This set is suitable for painting models of USAF aircraft in TAC SEA camouflage. It includes colors for both the upper and lower surfaces, allowing for an authentic reproduction of a real aircraft painted according to this multicolor camouflage scheme.

Set Contents:

• 597 FS 34079 Forest Green: Dark green for upper surfaces.
• 598 FS 34102 Medium Green: Light green for upper surfaces.
• 599 FS 30219 Dark Tan: Sand-brown for upper surfaces.
• 596 FS 36622 Camouflage Gray: Light gray for lower surfaces.
• 595 FS 17038 Black: Color for lower surfaces of aircraft conducting night missions. Also used for painting nose cones and cockpits.
• 527 ANA 611 Interior Green: Yellow-green for interior parts of aircraft until the 1960s.

Collection:

• Modern USAF Aircraft
• Modern Hellenic Air Force Aircraft
• Modern Brazilian Air Force Aircraft

Suitable for Models:

• Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
• Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
• Douglas A-1 Skyraider
• General Dynamics F-111
• LTV A-7 Corsair II
• McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
• McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
• North American F-100 Super Sabre
• Northrop F-5
• Republic F-105 Thunderchief and others

Paint Type:

• Acrylic Paint A5005
• Enamel Paint E5005

Paint Finish:

• Semi-gloss

Volume:

• 6 x 10 ml (6 x 0.33 oz)