Revell Email Color

Professional Model Finishing with Revell Paint Systems

Revell has earned its reputation as a leading manufacturer of model paints through decades of formulation expertise and commitment to quality. This comprehensive collection of 77 Email Color enamel paints and Aqua Color acrylic paints provides modelers with professional-grade finishing solutions for plastic models, dioramas, and hobby projects. Each paint is precisely formulated to deliver consistent coverage, authentic color accuracy, and durable finishes that enhance the realism and visual impact of scale models across all genres.

Email Color Enamel Paint System

Email Color enamel paints represent Revell's traditional solvent-based paint line, offering exceptional durability and smooth application characteristics. These enamels provide superior flow and leveling properties that minimize brush marks and create professional-quality finishes. The solvent-based formulation ensures strong adhesion to plastic, resin, and metal surfaces while delivering rich color saturation and long-term durability. Email Color paints are ideal for airbrushing and hand brushing, offering versatility for different application techniques and modeling requirements.

Aqua Color Water-Based Acrylic System

Aqua Color acrylic paints deliver the convenience of water-based formulations without compromising performance or finish quality. These fast-drying acrylics feature low odor characteristics that make them suitable for indoor modeling environments with limited ventilation. The water-based formula simplifies cleanup and reduces exposure to harsh solvents while maintaining excellent coverage and color accuracy. Aqua Color paints are particularly well-suited for modelers seeking environmentally friendly alternatives that deliver professional results with reduced health and safety concerns.

Comprehensive Finish Options for Every Application

This collection provides complete finish variety to match any modeling requirement. Gloss finishes deliver high-shine surfaces perfect for automotive models, aircraft canopies, and polished metal components. Matte finishes create authentic flat surfaces for military vehicles, weathered aircraft, and fabric textures. Metallic finishes replicate aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, gold, silver, and steel with realistic metal appearance. Silk finishes offer semi-gloss characteristics ideal for interior details, instrument panels, and components requiring subtle sheen without full gloss intensity.

RAL Color Standard Accuracy

Many Revell paints are formulated to match RAL color standards, the European color matching system widely used in industrial and military applications. This standardization ensures accurate color representation for historical military vehicles, aircraft, and equipment that specified RAL colors in their original finishes. Modelers building German military subjects, European civilian vehicles, or industrial equipment benefit from precise color matching that enhances historical accuracy and authenticity. RAL-matched colors eliminate guesswork and provide confidence in color selection for prototype-accurate finishing.

Extensive Color Range for Complete Coverage

The collection encompasses 77 carefully selected colors that address the full spectrum of modeling needs. Primary colors, secondary colors, and tertiary shades provide comprehensive palette coverage for mixing custom colors and matching specific requirements. Specialized colors including various greys, greens, browns, and blues enable accurate representation of military camouflage schemes, weathering effects, and environmental tones. The extensive range reduces the need for custom mixing while providing foundation colors for advanced color matching and modification.

Convenient Bottle Sizes for Different Projects

Revell paints are available in 14ml and 18ml bottles that balance economy with practicality. These sizes provide sufficient paint for multiple models while minimizing waste from dried or unused paint. The bottle design features secure caps that prevent evaporation and maintain paint consistency over extended storage periods. Clear labeling with color names, numbers, and finish types simplifies inventory management and color selection. The compact bottles occupy minimal storage space while providing easy access to frequently used colors.

Application Techniques and Best Practices

Email Color enamels perform exceptionally well with both airbrush and hand brush application. For airbrushing, thin with Revell enamel thinner to achieve proper viscosity for smooth, even coverage. Hand brushing benefits from light coats applied in multiple passes to avoid brush marks and achieve uniform finish. Aqua Color acrylics thin with water or Revell acrylic thinner, offering flexibility in application methods. Proper surface preparation including cleaning, priming, and light sanding ensures optimal paint adhesion and finish quality across all paint types.

Compatibility with Model Building Materials

Revell paints demonstrate excellent compatibility with styrene plastic, the primary material used in injection-molded model kits. The formulations adhere reliably to properly prepared plastic surfaces without causing stress cracking or surface damage. Email Color enamels also perform well on resin, white metal, and photoetched brass components commonly used in aftermarket detail sets. Aqua Color acrylics work effectively on plastic, resin, and wood surfaces, providing versatility for mixed-media modeling projects and diorama construction.

Expand Your Model Painting Capabilities

Complement your Revell paint collection with additional finishing systems from leading manufacturers. Explore Tamiya Acrylic Paints for fast-drying water-based formulations with exceptional coverage, discover ICM Acrylic Paints for specialized color ranges and authentic military shades, investigate Mig Acrylic Paints for weathering and effects products, and examine Model Shipways Paint for authentic maritime colors. Building a diverse paint inventory ensures you have the right colors and formulations for any modeling project.

Achieving Professional Model Finishing Results

Success in model painting combines quality materials with proper technique and patience. Start with thoroughly cleaned and primed surfaces to ensure optimal paint adhesion. Apply thin, even coats rather than heavy single applications to avoid obscuring surface detail and creating runs. Allow adequate drying time between coats to prevent lifting and ensure proper curing. Use appropriate thinners and cleaning agents specific to each paint type to maintain consistency and performance. With quality Revell paints and sound application practices, you can achieve professional-quality finishes that bring your scale models to life.