AK Interactive 3rd Gen 4BO Russian Green Modulation Set (AK11639)

Modulation is the trick that stops a tank looking like a green brick — a graduated run of tones from shadow to highlight that builds the illusion of light falling across armour plate. This AK Interactive 3rd Generation set is tuned specifically for 4BO Russian Green, the standard late-war Soviet colour, with four bottles taking you from a deep shadow through to a silvery highlight.

What's in the box

• Extra Dark Green for recesses and shadow
• Russian Green as the base coat
• Russian Green 4BO for the lit areas
• Russian Silver Grey No.28 for the sharpest highlights

Best for

• Soviet and post-war Russian AFVs in 4BO green
• Pre-shading or post-shading modulation work
• Brush application or airbrush once thinned

Work through the four tones in sequence, blending the transitions, and a slab-sided hull picks up real depth before you've touched a wash or a filter.

Official AK Interactive stockist. For the technique explained properly, have a read of our AK Interactive range guide.

AK's 3rd Gen acrylics thin well for both brush and airbrush and dry to a durable matt finish, ideal for building up those gradients. Explore the full AK Interactive 3rd Gen acrylics range to expand your palette.