Mission Models Paint Colors: Complete Reference

Introduction

Mission Models is the dark horse of model paint. A small American company, they’ve built a devoted following among military aircraft modelers by doing one thing exceptionally well: making a water-based paint that sprays like lacquer. Their proprietary polymer formula is genuinely different from traditional acrylics — it bonds chemically to styrene plastic without primer, self-levels like nothing else in a water-based product, and cures to a finish so smooth that many modelers consider it the best-spraying acrylic-type paint available.

The catalog is focused and purposeful. Rather than offering hundreds of general-purpose colors, Mission Models concentrates on military colors that target specific Federal Standard, RLM, and British Standard numbers. The product line numbering tells you exactly what you’re buying: MMP for standard paints, MMM for metallics, MMC for chrome finishes, MMS for primers, and MMA for clear coats. No filler colors, no fashion shades — every product exists because a military modeler needs it.

What sets Mission Models apart for WWII American aircraft work is depth within a subject. They don’t just offer “Olive Drab” — they offer four variants: standard OD, dark OD, faded OD, and OD Khaki Drab. This lets you paint a factory-fresh P-47 in one shade and a war-weary B-17 in another, straight from the bottle. The MMM metallic range is equally impressive — purpose-built tones for natural metal finish work, with Aluminum, Duraluminum, Dark Aluminum, and White Aluminum as separate products.

Mission Models paints are priced at ~$5-6 per 1oz (30ml) bottle — more paint per bottle than most competitors. Available primarily from online hobby retailers; brick-and-mortar availability is limited but growing.

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Product Lines Explained

MMP — Standard Paints

The core color range, covering all military camouflage colors, insignia, interiors, and utility colors. All are polymer-based, water cleanup, and spray-ready. Most military colors are flat finish — historically accurate for operational aircraft. A few (Gloss Sea Blue, gloss grays) are gloss where the real aircraft was glossy. The MMP numbering is non-sequential with gaps, as colors are added over time rather than following a strict numerical scheme.

MMM — Metallic Paints

Mission Models’ metallic range for natural metal finishes. These are polymer metallics that spray over a gloss black base coat and can be buffed to varying sheens. The range is specifically designed for aircraft NMF work: Aluminum (standard skin), Duraluminum (WWII-era dural panels), Dark Aluminum (weathered/shadowed), and White Aluminum (fresh/bright). Burnt Iron and Cold Rolled Steel cover exhaust and engine components. Unlike lacquer metallics, these clean up with water — a significant advantage for modelers who can’t use or prefer to avoid lacquer solvents.

MMC — Chrome Paints

Three high-shine products (Chrome, Brass, Gold) for decorative metallic effects. These require the MMGBB-001 Gloss Black Base for maximum reflectivity.

MMS — Primers

Seven primer colors covering every pre-shading and base-coating need: Black, White, Grey, Red Oxide, Pink, Tan, and Clear. Same polymer formula as the paints — no compatibility issues. The primers bond aggressively to plastic, resin, and photoetch, providing an ideal foundation for any subsequent paint. Grey (MMS-003) is the default all-purpose choice.

MMA — Clear Coats

Three finish options: Flat (MMA-004), Semi-Gloss (MMA-005), and Gloss (MMA-006). The flat coat produces a convincing dead-matte military finish. The gloss coat creates a smooth surface for decal application. Same polymer chemistry throughout — no solvent compatibility issues.

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Color Reference Tables

All 102 Mission Models products organized by nation, theater, and product type.

WWII United States — USAAF

Mission Models’ strongest category. Note the four distinct Olive Drab variants — no other brand offers this level of OD differentiation.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Cross-Reference
MMP-025	US Army Olive Drab		Flat	FS 34088 (WWII US Army OD)	≈ Tamiya XF-62
MMP-026	US Army Olive Drab (Dark)		Flat	FS 33070	Darker, freshly-applied OD
MMP-020	US Army OD Faded 1		Flat	FS 34088 (Faded)	Sun-bleached/weathered OD
MMP-023	US Army OD Khaki Drab		Flat	FS 34088 (Khaki Drab)	Heavily faded OD trending toward khaki
MMP-091	Olive Drab 41 USAAF WWII		Flat	FS 34087 / ANA 613 (OD 41)	Darker early-war specification
MMP-058	US Dark Green		Flat	FS 34079 (WWII USAAF Dark Green)	SEA / late-WWII dark green
MMP-066	US Medium Green		Flat	FS 34102 (Medium Green)	Medium Green 42
MMP-059	US Interior Green		Flat	FS 34151 / ANA 611 (Zinc Chromate)	≈ Vallejo 71.137
MMP-067	Yellow Zinc Chromate		Flat	FS 33481 (Yellow Zinc Chromate)	Wheel wells, gear bays
MMP-068	Green Zinc Chromate		Flat	FS 34151 (Zinc Chromate Green)	Interior primer variant
MMP-095	US Camouflage Grey		Flat	FS 36622 (WWII USAAF Light Gray)	Camouflage under surfaces
MMP-104	Insignia White		Flat	FS 17875 / ANA 601	≈ Tamiya XF-2
MMP-101	Insignia Red		Flat	FS 31136 / ANA 619	≈ Tamiya XF-7

WWII United States — USN / USMC

Complete tri-color scheme coverage plus Glossy Sea Blue, support grays, and both flat and gloss Light Gull Grey.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Cross-Reference
MMP-062	USN/USMC Sea Blue		Flat	FS 35042 / ANA 607 (Sea Blue)	≈ Tamiya XF-17
MMP-071	Intermediate Blue		Flat	FS 35164 / ANA 608	≈ Tamiya XF-18
MMP-063	Light Gull Grey		Flat	FS 36440 / ANA 620 (Flat)	Flat version for weathered look
MMP-069	Light Gull Grey (Gloss)		Gloss	FS 16440 (Gloss)	Gloss version for as-delivered look
MMP-064	Dark Gull Grey		Flat	FS 36231 / ANA 621	—
MMP-065	Gloss Sea Blue		Gloss	FS 15042 / ANA 623 (Glossy Sea Blue)	≈ Vallejo 71.300
MMP-061	US Blue Grey		Flat	FS 35189	USN Blue-Gray
MMP-099	Gloss Grey USN		Gloss	FS 16081	USN engine/utility gray
MMP-103	Haze Grey USN 5H		Flat	USN Haze Gray	Ship superstructure, some aircraft

Germany — Luftwaffe RLM Colors

Comprehensive Luftwaffe range including the RLM 05 Elfenbein interior white that most brands omit.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Use
MMP-056	Grau RLM02		Flat	RLM 02	Interior/primer, early upper surfaces
MMP-090	Gelb RLM04		Flat	RLM 04	ID markings, cowling bands
MMP-082	German Elfenbein Interior White		Flat	RLM 05 Elfenbein	Cockpit sidewalls — rarely offered elsewhere
MMP-057	Hellblau RLM65		Flat	RLM 65	Under surfaces (all periods)
MMP-089	Dark Grey RLM66		Flat	RLM 66	Cockpit interior, instrument panels
MMP-088	Schwarzgrun RLM70		Flat	RLM 70	Upper surfaces (early/mid war)
MMP-049	Graugrun RLM74		Flat	RLM 74	Upper surfaces (mid/late war)
MMP-050	Grauviolett RLM75		Flat	RLM 75	Upper surfaces (mid/late war)
MMP-051	Lichtblau RLM76		Flat	RLM 76	Under surfaces (mid/late war)
MMP-055	Hellblau RLM78		Flat	RLM 78	Tropical/Mediterranean under surfaces
MMP-119	Sandgelb RLM79		Flat	RLM 79	Tropical/Mediterranean upper surfaces
MMP-046	Field Grey RLM80		Flat	RLM 80	Tropical/late-war upper surfaces
MMP-120	Olivegrun RLM80		Flat	RLM 80	Alternate formulation of RLM 80
MMP-052	Braunviolett RLM81		Flat	RLM 81	Late-war upper surfaces
MMP-053	Hellgrun RLM82		Flat	RLM 82	Late-war upper surfaces (splinter)
MMP-054	Dunkelgrun RLM83		Flat	RLM 83	Late-war upper surfaces (splinter)

United Kingdom — RAF

Core RAF colors plus the harder-to-find Extra Dark Sea Grey and Azure Blue.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Use
MMP-077	RAF Dark Green		Flat	BS381C/641 Dark Green	Upper surfaces (temperate scheme)
MMP-078	RAF Dark Earth		Flat	BS381C/450 Dark Earth	Upper surfaces (temperate scheme)
MMP-093	Ocean Grey RAF WWII		Flat	RAF Ocean Grey	Upper surfaces (Day Fighter scheme)
MMP-094	Medium Sea Grey RAF WWII		Flat	BS381C/637 Medium Sea Grey	Under surfaces (Day Fighter scheme)
MMP-138	Extra Dark Sea Grey RAF		Flat	BS381C/640 Extra Dark Sea Grey	Coastal/maritime upper surfaces
MMP-080	RAF Sky		Flat	BS381C/210 Sky	Under surfaces (early/mid war)
MMP-076	RAF Middle Stone		Flat	BS381C/361 Middle Stone	Mediterranean/desert upper surfaces
MMP-092	Azure Blue RAF		Flat	FS 35231 (RAF Azure Blue)	Mediterranean under surfaces
MMP-079	RAF Interior Green		Flat	RAF Interior Green	British cockpit interiors

Japan — IJN / IJA

Covers the essential Japanese colors with proper designation names.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Use
MMP-107	J3 Hai-iro Lt Grey (Zero)		Flat	IJN J3 Hai-iro Gray	IJN under surfaces (early war)
MMP-110	J3 SP Lt Grey (Amber)		Flat	IJN J3 SP Amber Grey	IJN under surfaces (variation)
MMP-112	D1 Deep Green Japanese WWII		Flat	IJN D1 Deep Green	IJN upper surfaces (dark scheme)
MMP-109	M3 Mitsubishi Interior Green		Flat	IJN Mitsubishi Interior Green	Zero, Betty cockpit interiors
MMP-108	Q1 Anti-Glare Blue Black		Flat	IJN Q1 Anti-Glare	Anti-glare panels, cowlings
MMP-113	Aotake Blue Green		Clear	Japanese Aotake	Anti-corrosion coating (structural)
MMP-115	Japanese Propeller Brown		Flat	—	Propeller blades

Modern United States — USAF / USN

Strong coverage of post-WWII schemes including Vietnam SEA, Compass Ghost, and the rarely-offered SAC Bomber colors.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Use
MMP-073	Light Ghost Grey		Flat	FS 36375 (Light Ghost Gray)	F-15, F-16, F/A-18 (Compass Ghost)
MMP-074	Dark Ghost Grey		Flat	FS 36320 (Dark Ghost Gray)	F-14, F-15, F-16 (Compass Ghost)
MMP-084	Gunship Grey		Flat	FS 36118 (Gunship Gray)	A-10, AC-130, gunships
MMP-083	Have Glass Grey		Flat	FS 36170	F-16 Have Glass V
MMP-072	Medium Grey		Flat	FS 35237	USN tactical schemes
MMP-118	Medium Grey		Flat	FS 36270	General military gray
MMP-116	Light Grey		Flat	FS 36495	—
MMP-117	High/Low Vis Light Grey		Flat	FS 36373	Low-vis markings
MMP-102	Aircraft Gloss Grey		Gloss	FS 16473 (ADC Gray)	Century Series interceptors
MMP-060	Dark Tan		Flat	FS 30219 (Dark Tan)	SEA camouflage (Vietnam)
MMP-070	Radome Tan		Flat	FS 33613	Nose radomes, antenna covers
MMP-097	SAC Bomber Tan		Flat	FS 34201	B-52, B-1 SAC scheme
MMP-098	SAC Bomber Green		Flat	FS 34159	B-52, B-1 SAC scheme
MMP-172	Olive Drab / Dark Green 1968-74		Flat	FS 24087 (Vietnam Era OD)	Vietnam-era helicopters, vehicles
MMP-075	Light Sea Grey		Flat	—	General light sea gray

Other Military Colors

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Use
MMP-085	Russian WWII 4BO		Flat	FS 34257 (Soviet 4BO Green)	Soviet WWII aircraft/vehicles
MMP-086	US Army Sand		Flat	FS 30277	Desert camouflage
MMP-111	Hull Red Norfolk 65A		Flat	—	Ship hulls, waterline
MMP-129	Earth Yellow Tan MERDEC		Flat	FS 30257	Modern tri-color camouflage
MMP-130	Earth Red Brown MERDEC		Flat	FS 30117	Modern tri-color camouflage
MMP-131	Sand MERDEC		Flat	FS 30277	Modern tri-color camouflage

Utility Colors

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Military Reference	Notes
MMP-047	Black		Flat	—	Anti-glare panels, general black
MMP-040	Tire Black		Flat	—	Warm black for rubber tires
MMP-105	Worn Black / Tire Grey		Flat	—	Weathered tires, rubber

MMM — Metallic Paints

Purpose-built metallics for natural metal finish work. Each tone represents a different metal or condition — use multiple across a bare-metal aircraft for realistic panel variation. Polymer formula, water cleanup.

Product #	Color Name	Finish	NMF Role
MMM-003	Aluminum	Metallic	Standard aircraft skin — base tone for most panels
MMM-005	Duraluminum	Metallic	WWII-era dural panels — slightly warmer, period-correct
MMM-008	White Aluminum	Metallic	Fresh / bright panels — wing leading edges, recent repairs
MMM-007	Dark Aluminum	Metallic	Weathered / shadowed panels — wheel wells, lower surfaces
MMM-006	Silver	Metallic	General silver
MMM-001	Metallic Burnt Iron	Metallic	Exhaust stains, heat-affected areas
MMM-002	Cold Rolled Steel	Metallic	Steel components, landing gear legs
MMM-010	Gun Metal	Metallic	Machine gun barrels, engine parts
MMM-009	RAF High Speed Silver	Metallic	RAF NMF — High Speed Silver finish
MMM-004	Copper	Metallic	—

MMC — Chrome Paints

Product #	Color Name	Finish	Notes
MMC-001	Chrome	Metallic	Requires MMGBB-001 base coat
MMC-002	Brass	Metallic	Shell casings, fittings
MMC-003	Gold	Metallic	—
MMGBB-001	Gloss Black Base (for Chrome)		Gloss

MMS — Primers

Same polymer formula as the paints. Aggressive adhesion to styrene, resin, and photoetch.

Product #	Color Name	Swatch	Finish	Notes
MMS-001	Black Primer		Flat	Pre-shading base, NMF undercoat
MMS-002	White Primer		Flat	Under light/bright colors
MMS-003	Grey Primer		Flat	All-purpose default
MMS-004	Red Oxide Primer		Flat	Under dark colors, weathered metal
MMS-005	Pink Primer		Flat	Under red/pink/flesh tones
MMS-006	Tan Primer		Flat	Under desert/earth tones
MMS-007	Clear Primer	—	Clear	Adhesion promoter without color

MMA — Clear Coats

Product #	Color Name	Finish	Use
MMA-004	Flat Clear Coat	Flat	Final matte finish — military subjects
MMA-005	Semi-Gloss Clear Coat	Semi-Gloss	Satin finish, worn aircraft look
MMA-006	Gloss Clear Coat	Gloss	Decal prep — smooth surface for decal adhesion

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WWII US Aircraft Colors — Quick Reference

Mission Models’ depth in WWII American colors is its strongest selling point. The multiple OD variants alone justify the brand for USAAF builds.

Olive Drab / Neutral Gray — USAAF 1941-1943

For camouflaged P-40 Warhawks, P-47 Thunderbolts, early P-51B Mustangs, B-17F Flying Fortresses, and B-25 Mitchells:

Role	Mission Models Paint	Notes
Olive Drab (upper, factory)	MMP-025 US Army Olive Drab	Standard FS 34088 OD. Use for freshly-delivered or well-maintained aircraft.
Olive Drab (upper, dark)	MMP-026 US Army Olive Drab (Dark)	Darker OD per FS 33070. Use for early-war aircraft or fresh ANA 613 before sun exposure.
Olive Drab (upper, faded)	MMP-020 US Army OD Faded 1	Unique to Mission Models. Sun-bleached OD for aircraft in service 6+ months. This is the color you see in period photographs of ETO bombers.
Olive Drab (upper, heavily weathered)	MMP-023 US Army OD Khaki Drab	Extremely faded OD trending toward khaki. For war-weary aircraft, especially Pacific theater where tropical sun was brutal.
OD 41 (early specification)	MMP-091 Olive Drab 41 USAAF WWII	FS 34087 / ANA 613. The darker, earlier OD standard.
Neutral Gray (under)	No dedicated MMP color	Use MMP-118 Medium Grey (FS 36270) as closest match, or mix MMP-047 Black + MMP-104 White.
Interior Green (cockpit)	MMP-059 US Interior Green	Direct ANA 611 match. No mixing required.
Zinc Chromate Yellow (primer)	MMP-067 Yellow Zinc Chromate	FS 33481. Landing gear bays, wheel wells.
Zinc Chromate Green (primer)	MMP-068 Green Zinc Chromate	FS 34151. Alternate primer appearance.
Anti-glare panel	MMP-047 Black	Flat black forward of windscreen.
Insignia White	MMP-104 Insignia White	ANA 601.
Insignia Red	MMP-101 Insignia Red	ANA 619.

Mission Models’ unique advantage: The four OD variants let you paint accurate weathering straight from the bottle. On a B-17F, spray MMP-025 as the base, then lightly mist MMP-020 on upper surfaces where sun bleaching would occur (wing tops, upper fuselage), and use MMP-023 on panels that would fade most (horizontal stabilizer, upper cowlings). This bottle-to-model variation is more realistic than trying to lighten a single OD shade — because real fading doesn’t just lighten evenly; it shifts the hue toward khaki.

Note: Mission Models doesn’t have a dedicated ANA 603 Neutral Gray in their range. This is the main gap in their WWII USAAF coverage. MMP-118 Medium Grey (FS 36270) is the closest approximation, though it’s slightly different from the true ANA standard. For exact Neutral Gray, see Tamiya XF-53 or AK11862.

USN Tri-Color — Navy 1943-1944

For F6F Hellcats, F4U Corsairs, SBD Dauntless dive bombers, and TBF/TBM Avengers:

Role	Mission Models Paint	Notes
Sea Blue (upper)	MMP-062 USN/USMC Sea Blue	FS 35042 / ANA 607. Clean, accurate navy blue. No green cast.
Intermediate Blue (sides)	MMP-071 Intermediate Blue	FS 35164 / ANA 608. Spot-on match.
Insignia White (under)	MMP-104 Insignia White	ANA 601.
Light Gull Grey (early upper)	MMP-063 Light Gull Grey (flat) or MMP-069 (gloss)	MMP-063 for weathered look, MMP-069 for as-delivered factory finish. Having both versions is a nice touch.
Dark Gull Grey	MMP-064 Dark Gull Grey	ANA 621.
Interior Green (cockpit)	MMP-059 US Interior Green	Standard USN cockpit color.

Natural Metal Finish — USAAF 1944-1945

For bare-metal P-51D Mustangs, late P-47D Thunderbolts, and B-17G Flying Fortresses:

The MMM metallic range is one of Mission Models’ strongest features — genuine NMF-quality metallics in a water-based, water-cleanup formula.

Role	Mission Models Paint	Notes
Black base	MMS-001 Black Primer or MMGBB-001 Gloss Black Base	Gloss black foundation. MMGBB-001 for maximum metallic brilliance.
Aluminum (base)	MMM-003 Aluminum	Standard aircraft skin tone — your 80% base.
Duraluminum (WWII panels)	MMM-005 Duraluminum	Period-correct for WWII — slightly warmer, more authentic than pure aluminum for wartime dural sheet.
Bright panels	MMM-008 White Aluminum	Fresh, recently-replaced panels and wing leading edges.
Weathered panels	MMM-007 Dark Aluminum	Shadowed, dirty, or older panels.
Exhaust staining	MMM-001 Metallic Burnt Iron	Aft fuselage, exhaust ports.
Engine components	MMM-002 Cold Rolled Steel	Engine bearers, landing gear legs.
Gun barrels	MMM-010 Gun Metal	Machine gun barrels, spent cartridge chutes.
Anti-glare panel	MMP-047 Black	Flat black on cowling top — mask after metallic curing.
Seal coat	MMA-006 Gloss Clear Coat	Protect NMF before masking for insignia.

NMF tip: MMM-005 Duraluminum is a standout product. Real WWII aircraft were skinned in Alclad (aluminum-clad duralumin), which has a subtly different look from pure polished aluminum — slightly warmer with a faint golden cast. MMM-005 captures this. Use it as your primary base instead of MMM-003 for the most historically accurate WWII NMF, then use MMM-003 Aluminum and MMM-008 White Aluminum for replaced/repaired panels that would be brighter. This is a level of NMF nuance that’s hard to achieve with lacquer metallics.

Water-based advantage: All MMM metallics clean up with water. If you’ve avoided NMF because you don’t want to deal with lacquer fumes and solvents (Alclad II, Mr. Color Metal Color), Mission Models metallics give you a genuine alternative. The finish isn’t quite as mirror-bright as buffed lacquer metallics, but it’s remarkably close and much more user-friendly.

Overall Glossy Sea Blue — USN Late War

For late F4U-1D and F4U-4 Corsairs, late F6F-5 Hellcats, and F8F Bearcats:

Role	Mission Models Paint	Notes
Glossy Sea Blue (overall)	MMP-065 Gloss Sea Blue	Direct ANA 623 match in correct gloss finish. One bottle, done.
Insignia White (markings)	MMP-104 Insignia White	Mask and spray national insignia.
Interior Green	MMP-059 US Interior Green	Standard cockpit color.

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Tips for Using Mission Models Paints

Thinning

Mission Models polymer paints are unique among water-based paints — they respond best to a specific thinner combination:

• Mission Models Thinner — the official thinner. Formulated to maintain the polymer chemistry.
• Mission Models Polyurethane Mix (MMPMA) — a few drops per cup of thinned paint improves flow, leveling, and durability. Many experienced Mission Models users add 2-3 drops per airbrush cup as standard practice.
• Distilled water — works as a basic thinner, but the proprietary thinner gives notably better results.
• NOT isopropyl alcohol, NOT Tamiya X-20A. Alcohol disrupts the polymer chemistry and causes the paint to clump and string.

Thinning ratios:

• Airbrushing: Thin approximately 3:1 to 2:1 (paint to thinner). Add 2-3 drops of Polyurethane Mix per airbrush cup. Spray at 15-20 PSI.
• Brush painting: Use with minimal thinning — the polymer formula self-levels well. Add a drop of thinner if needed.
• The flow test: Properly thinned Mission Models should slide smoothly down the inside of the airbrush cup in a thin, even sheet — not in drops or streams.

Drying and Handling

Mission Models dries quickly — touch-dry in 10-15 minutes, handleable in 30 minutes. Full polymer cure takes 48-72 hours. Key notes:

• Wait 24 hours minimum before masking. The polymer film continues hardening.
• Once fully cured (72 hours), the finish is extremely durable — handles masking tape and enamel washes well.
• Metallics (MMM) need 48 hours before any handling or buffing.

Common Issues

Paint strings or pulls: This almost always means you’ve used the wrong thinner. Isopropyl alcohol and some generic “airbrush cleaners” react badly with the polymer formula, causing it to coagulate. Stick to Mission Models Thinner or distilled water.

Tip dry: Mission Models has less tip dry than Vallejo, but more than AK 3rd Gen. Adding 2-3 drops of the Polyurethane Mix to each airbrush cup significantly reduces tip dry. Keep a damp cloth handy for the needle tip.

First coat translucency: Like AK 3rd Gen, Mission Models is designed for thin, built-up coats. The first pass will look thin — this is normal. Two to three light coats build to full, even coverage with a smoother finish than one heavy coat.

Adhesion without primer: Mission Models polymer bonds directly to clean styrene — no primer is technically required. That said, priming with MMS-003 Grey Primer gives a more uniform surface and slightly better long-term durability. For resin parts, photoetch, or previously painted surfaces, primer is strongly recommended.

Cleaning cured paint from airbrush: If paint dries inside your airbrush, water alone won’t remove it — the polymer cures to a tough film. Use Mission Models Airbrush Cleaner or soak parts in Windex (ammonia-based window cleaner), which dissolves the cured polymer without damaging airbrush components.

Compatibility

Mission Models polymer paints work within the standard layering hierarchy:

• Over Mission Models: Enamel washes (Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color, AK washes), oil paints, lacquer clear coats. All safe over cured polymer paint.
• Under Mission Models: Sprays well over its own primers, lacquer primers (Mr. Surfacer), and other cured acrylics.
• Mixing: Mixes with itself freely. Can be mixed cautiously with other water-based acrylics (Vallejo, AK 3rd Gen), but the polymer chemistry is different enough that mixing ratios may affect drying behavior. Best results come from using Mission Models with Mission Models.
• Clear coats: MMA clear coats maintain full compatibility. Mr. Color lacquer clears work over fully cured (72+ hours) Mission Models — mist the first coat lightly.
• Stripping: Windex (ammonia-based) dissolves cured Mission Models without damaging plastic. Soak 1-2 hours and scrub.

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This reference covers the complete Mission Models range included in our database as of early 2026. Mission Models periodically adds new colors — check their website for the latest releases. For equivalent colors in other brands, see our cross-reference charts or browse the Tamiya, Vallejo, AK Interactive, and Mr. Color reference pages.

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