Bundeswehr Grey Beige RAL 1040

Bundeswehr Grey Beige RAL 1040: the greyish sand of German hot-climate vehicles

Bundeswehr Grey Beige RAL 1040 reproduces RAL 1040 F9 Graubeige, a muted, greyish sand from the RAL F9 range specified by the Bundeswehr for vehicles operating in hot, arid climates. It is cooler and duller than Sandbeige, suited to rocky and dusty terrain. This water-based acrylic is formulated for the airbrush and dries to a flat camouflage finish that takes dust and pigment effects well. Use it for German vehicles in hot-climate paint, such as Leopard 2, Fuchs, Dingo, Boxer and Wiesel, wherever references specify RAL 1040, and for desert dioramas.

The problem with matte finishes

A matte finish hides nothing: fingerprints, uneven coats and gloss patches all show. Spray light, even coats, avoid handling the parts, and finish with a matte or satin clear to keep the sheen consistent.

How to apply

1. Shake the bottle for at least 60 seconds.
2. Prime with a white primer and let it dry fully.
3. Airbrush straight from the bottle, no thinning needed. Use a 0.2–0.4 mm nozzle at around 20 PSI (1.4 bar) and apply light, cross-hatched coats, letting each one flash off before the next.
4. Let the paint cure overnight before masking, decals or weathering.
5. Seal with a water-based clear: matte or satin to keep the military finish, gloss under decals.
6. Clean the airbrush with water before the paint dries.

Why modelers choose Koloi Aqua

• Ready to spray: no guessing thinning ratios, the same result from every bottle
• Cleans up with water, so there are no strong solvent fumes at the bench
• Fine pigment grind for 1:8 to 1:72 scales, so panel lines and detail stay crisp
• One system: primer, colour and clear designed to work together

Shelf life

Estimated shelf life of more than 12 months when stored tightly closed between +10 °C and +28 °C, away from frost and direct sunlight. Shake well before use; if the paint has thickened or separated and does not remix, do not use it.

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The on-screen image is indicative: historical military colours varied between factories, batches and weathering, and the final tone depends on the primer, the number of coats and the clear coat. Keep out of reach of children. Safety Data Sheet available on request.