Original paint roles and choices are listed below. Printed alternatives are options for the same role, not additional required purchases or guaranteed color matches. Approximate store options start unchecked.

1. Source A: AK Interactive range not named in source RC259 Dark Olive Drab 41.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 4; 14; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p4 step(s) 6: Four internal bombs — L5/L6 bodies and L4/L48 tail fins | p14 step(s) 48,48-1: Underwing bombs — US S3/S4/S5 bodies/fins or RAF T1/T2/T3/T4 bodies/fins | Scheme A pp22–23: Upper camouflage and fresh olive-drab overpaint on upper invasion stripes | Scheme B pp24–25: Olive-drab fin camouflage area | Scheme C pp26–27: Upper camouflage

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H78; Tamiya XF-62.

   Store option: Real Colors: Dark Olive Drab 41 - 10ml RC259. Exact printed AK RC259 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

2. Source B: AK Interactive range not named in source RC260 Medium Green 42.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. Scheme A pp22–23: Medium-green camouflage patches | Scheme B pp24–25: Medium-green fin camouflage patches | Scheme C pp26–27: Medium-green camouflage patches

   Store option: Real Colors: Medium Green 42 - 10ml RC260. Exact printed AK RC260 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

3. Source C: AK Interactive range not named in source RC261 Neutral Grey 43.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 22; 23; 25; 26; 27; 28. Scheme A pp22–23: Undersides | Scheme C pp26–27: Undersides

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H53; Tamiya XF-53.

   Store option: Real Colors: Neutral Grey 43 - 10ml RC261. Exact printed AK RC261 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

4. Source D: AK Interactive range not named in source RC004 Flat White.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: flat. Source location: 22; 23; 24; 25; 28. Scheme A pp22–23: White rudder/invasion-stripe portions | Scheme B pp24–25: White engine-cowl bands

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H11; Tamiya XF-2.

   Store option: Real Colors Flat White - 10ml RC004. Exact printed AK RC004 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: lacquer.

5. Source E: AK Interactive range not named in source RC001 Flat Black.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: flat. Source location: 2; 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; 9; 12; 13; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — Indicated grips/control faces, including H78 and H9/H7 details | p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — H15 pilot seat, explicitly M or E | p2 step(s) 2: Cockpit rear bulkhead, panel and lower equipment — F12 indicated padded/dark area and main instrument-panel face | p3 step(s) 5: Dorsal turret interior and machine guns — I3/Ep3 indicated gun-feed/gear details and I9 equipment face | p4 step(s) 11: Rear interior equipment platform — Indicated equipment boxes on F6 | p5 step(s) 12: Starboard fuselage interior and equipment — H11/H12/H33/H45/H63/H65/H35/H64/H34 equipment faces and H29/H30/H39 plus indicated G3 surround/details | p5 step(s) 13: Port fuselage interior, controls and frames — H68/H69/H46, control grip H70, H31/H52 and indicated equipment faces | p7 step(s) 19: Cockpit hatch, fittings and glazing inner frames — H62/H66 cockpit fittings | p7 step(s) 20: Nose/bombardier right-side structure and equipment — P2/P3/P6/P13 equipment faces | p7 step(s) 21: Nose central structure and boxes — P11 fitting | p7 step(s) 22: Nose/bombardier left-side structure and equipment — P9/P12/P14/P16 equipment and control faces | p8 step(s) 24: Glazed nose, gun branch and hatch structure — P15/P24 and P29 equipment faces | p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — Q15 rear/intermediate plate | p12 step(s) 42: Both propellers — L10 blades | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — Q14 rear/intermediate plate | Scheme A pp22–23: Black rudder stripes and propeller blades | Scheme B pp24–25: Propeller blades | Scheme C pp26–27: Propeller blades

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H12; Tamiya XF-1.

   Store option: Real Colors Flat Black - 10ml RC001. Exact printed AK RC001 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: lacquer.

6. Source F: AK Interactive range not named in source RC267 Yellow.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 4; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p4 step(s) 11: Rear interior equipment platform — F17 item on lower platform | Scheme A pp22–23: Engine cowl fronts, nose detail, propeller tips and exposed propeller hub | Scheme B pp24–25: Propeller tips | Scheme C pp26–27: Propeller tips

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H413; Tamiya XF-3.

   Store option: Real Colors RLM 04 - 10ml RC267. Exact printed AK RC267 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

7. Source G: AK Interactive range not named in source RC006 Red.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 2; 5; 28. p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — Indicated control knobs/ends on H7/H72 | p5 step(s) 13: Port fuselage interior, controls and frames — H67 and H71 control ends

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H13; Tamiya XF-7.

   Store option: Real Colors Red - 10ml RC006. Exact printed AK RC006 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: lacquer.

8. Source H: AK Interactive range not named in source RC503 Clear Red.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: transparent. Source location: 9; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p9 step(s) 27,27-1: Bomb-bay doors and underside identification lights — Red G14 underside lens | Scheme A pp22–23: Forward underside identification light | Scheme B pp24–25: Forward underside identification light | Scheme C pp26–27: Forward underside identification light

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H90; Tamiya X-27.

   Store option: X-27 Clear Red 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya X-27 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC503 Clear Red. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: not established; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

9. Source I: AK Interactive range not named in source RC505 Clear Green.

   First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: transparent. Source location: 9; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p9 step(s) 27,27-1: Bomb-bay doors and underside identification lights — Green G14 underside lens | Scheme A pp22–23: Middle underside identification light | Scheme B pp24–25: Middle underside identification light | Scheme C pp26–27: Middle underside identification light

   Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H94; Tamiya X-25.

   Store option: X-25 Clear Green 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya X-25 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC505 Clear Green. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: not established; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

10. Source J: AK Interactive range not named in source RC506 Clear Orange.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: transparent. Source location: 9; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28. p9 step(s) 27,27-1: Bomb-bay doors and underside identification lights — Orange G14 underside lens | Scheme A pp22–23: Rear underside identification light | Scheme B pp24–25: Rear underside identification light | Scheme C pp26–27: Rear underside identification light

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H92; Tamiya X-26.

    Store option: X-26 Clear Orange 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya X-26 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC506 Clear Orange. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: not established; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

11. Source K: AK Interactive range not named in source RC022 Rubber Black.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 3; 7; 9; 11; 13; 15; 28. p3 step(s) 3: Nose landing gear and wheel — F2/F3 tyre surfaces | p7 step(s) 20: Nose/bombardier right-side structure and equipment — P5 curved hose/duct | p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — L27 pushrod/spoke areas | p9 step(s) 29: First engine hoses — L22/L23 | p11 step(s) 40: First main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — N23/N25 tyre | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — L27 pushrod/spoke areas and L22/L23 hoses | p15 step(s) 55,56: Second main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — N24/N26 tyre | Supplement 01EA03 page 1: nose tyre surfaces; same literal Rubber Black family alternatives

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H77; Tamiya XF-85.

    Store option: XF-85 Rubber Black 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-85 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC022 Rubber Black. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

12. Source L: AK Interactive range not named in source RC020 Silver/Aluminium.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 2; 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 28. p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — Harness buckles and metal fittings | p3 step(s) 3: Nose landing gear and wheel — H20/H21 strut, H54/H76/H77 details and H1/H81 retraction frame | p3 step(s) 5: Dorsal turret interior and machine guns — Indicated I16/I17 seat portions | p4 step(s) 6: Four internal bombs — L28 nose and L29 tail fuzes | p4 step(s) 10: Bomb-bay side walls/bulkheads — H55 cylinder | p5 step(s) 13: Port fuselage interior, controls and frames — E1/E2 boxes | p7 step(s) 21: Nose central structure and boxes — P37/P38 box faces in paired assemblies | p8 step(s) 23: Bombardier floor, seat and controls — P31 handle/fitting | p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — L36 indicated metallic details | p10 step(s) 35,36: First main landing-gear structure — N3/N11/N13/N5/N9/N17, N2/N15/N19/N7/N21 | p10 step(s) 37: First nacelle/gear-bay interior — J40 cylinder | p11 step(s) 40: First main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — N25 hub and G10 landing-light reflector | p12 step(s) 42: Both propellers — L11/L12 hub assembly | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — L36 metallic details | p14 step(s) 48,48-1: Underwing bombs — US S1 and nose fuze areas; RAF nose fuze and T5 tail fuze | p14 step(s) 51: Second main landing gear details — N1/N16/N8/N20/N22 | p14 step(s) 53: Second nacelle inner structure — J39 cylinder | p15 step(s) 55,56: Second main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — N26 hub and G10 landing-light reflector | Supplement 01EA03 page 1: metal nose/main gear and kit braces/fittings; same Silver/Aluminium family alternatives

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H8; Tamiya XF-16.

    Store option: XF-16 Flat Aluminum 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-16 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC020 Silver/Aluminium. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte metallic; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

13. Source M: AK Interactive range not named in source RC262 Yellow-Green (Tinted Zinc Chromate).

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 28. p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — F7/F27 cockpit bulkhead/floor, control stems and H59; seat structure as shown | p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — H15 pilot seat, explicitly M or E | p2 step(s) 2: Cockpit rear bulkhead, panel and lower equipment — F12 structural face, L46, F18/H53, H43/H17/H18/H28/H19/F20/H51 equipment and structure | p3 step(s) 4,4-1: Cockpit floor and nose-gear bay structure — F22/F29/F30, H26/H27, H37/H38 and H61 where shown | p3 step(s) 5: Dorsal turret interior and machine guns — Turret supports, ring, seat structure, boxes and other indicated interior components | p4 step(s) 7: Two bomb racks — L7/L8 and L30 brackets | p4 step(s) 8: Bomb-bay wall and panels — E10, E11 and F13 | p4 step(s) 9: Bomb-bay ribs and bulkhead — L9 panels, E13 bulkhead and H50 | p4 step(s) 10: Bomb-bay side walls/bulkheads — E7/E8/E9 and H16 | p4 step(s) 11: Rear interior equipment platform — F6/F24/F23/F15/E12 structural parts | p5 step(s) 12: Starboard fuselage interior and equipment — A2 inner shell, F1/F5/F8 and indicated H10/H32/H34 and structural zones | p5 step(s) 13: Port fuselage interior, controls and frames — A1 interior, H4 control base/stems, H36/H47/H69 structure, H44/F4/F9/F28/F14/F21/F16/F25/F26 and ribs | p6 step(s) 14: Ventral gun and rear floor — H75 gun mount and indicated fuselage interior | p6 step(s) 15: Turret ring — F10 | p7 step(s) 19: Cockpit hatch, fittings and glazing inner frames — G4/E3 hatch inner surfaces, E4 and G1/G5/G6 inner canopy frames | p7 step(s) 20: Nose/bombardier right-side structure and equipment — P28 interior, P4 and P41 | p7 step(s) 21: Nose central structure and boxes — P45 and P10 | p7 step(s) 22: Nose/bombardier left-side structure and equipment — P27 inner side | p8 step(s) 23: Bombardier floor, seat and controls — P8/P18/P26, P17/P39 floor/seat structure, P32 frame and P22 bracket | p8 step(s) 24: Glazed nose, gun branch and hatch structure — P25 inner side, P7/P46/P47 hatch/inner structure | p8 step(s) 25: Nose hatch interiors — P43/P44 inner sides | p8 step(s) 26,26-1: Nose-gear bay doors and aft door — H22/H23 inner sides and L2 | p9 step(s) 27,27-1: Bomb-bay doors and underside identification lights — D13/D14/F19 inner sides and E14 brace | p10 step(s) 33: First engine cowl/exhaust panels — Inner surfaces of Q2/Q4/Q6/Q7/Q10/Q12/Q37 and Q13 covers | p10 step(s) 34: First engine front cowl and rear pipes — Q35 inside | p10 step(s) 37: First nacelle/gear-bay interior — J31/J33/J20/J21/J35, H79/H49 and B5/B10 inner structure | p11 step(s) 40: First main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — J2/J4/J5/J7 door inner sides | p12 step(s) 43: First engine mounting bulkhead — L21 | p13 step(s) 47: Second engine exhaust and cowl interior — Inner sides of Q1/Q3/Q5/Q8/Q9/Q11/Q38/Q13/Q36 cowl sections | p14 step(s) 49,50: Underwing bomb carriers — U2/U3/U4/U5/U6 carrier structure | p14 step(s) 52: Second nacelle and gear-bay structure — J32/J34/J19/J22/H80 and C1/C9 | p14 step(s) 53: Second nacelle inner structure — J36/H48 and inner surfaces | p15 step(s) 55,56: Second main gear bay doors, wheel and landing light — J1/J3/J6/J8 door inner sides | p16 step(s) 58: Second engine mounting bulkhead — L21

    Printed alternatives: Tamiya XF-4:5+XF-1:1.

    Store option: Real Colors: US Interior Yellow Green - 10ml RC262. Exact printed AK RC262 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

    Store option: XF-4 Yellow Green 10 ML (MINI). Optional exact Tamiya XF4 component of the source alternative XF4 five parts plus XF1 one part. This is an alternative to RC262, not an additional requirement. The 5:1 ratio applies only to the original Tamiya X/XF family. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

    Store option: XF-1 Flat Black Mini. Optional exact Tamiya XF1 component of the source alternative XF4 five parts plus XF1 one part; leave unchecked when using RC262. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

14. Source N: AK Interactive range not named in source RC019 Tan.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 2; 28. p2 step(s) 1: Cockpit floor, controls, seat and harness — Harness webbing on the PE seat belts

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H85; Tamiya XF-55.

    Store option: XF-55 Deck Tan 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-55 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC019 Tan. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

15. Source O: AK Interactive range not named in source RC015 Gunmetal.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 3; 6; 8; 28. p3 step(s) 5: Dorsal turret interior and machine guns — I19 gun bodies and I18 barrels | p6 step(s) 14: Ventral gun and rear floor — H13/H14 gun/barrel | p8 step(s) 24: Glazed nose, gun branch and hatch structure — P33/P34/P35 guns and P19/P21 mounts/feeds

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby MC214; Tamiya X-10.

    Store option: Real Colors Gunmetal - 10ml RC015. Exact printed AK RC015 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: lacquer.

16. Source P: AK Interactive range not named in source RC296 Engine Grey.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 9; 13; 28. p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — L36 crankcase/main engine housing | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — L36 housing

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H331; Tamiya XF-77.

    Store option: Real Colors: RAF Dark Sea Grey BS381C/638 - 10ml RC296. Exact printed AK RC296 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

17. Source Q: AK Interactive range not named in source AK476 Steel.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 8; 9; 10; 13; 14; 24; 25; 28. p8 step(s) 23: Bombardier floor, seat and controls — P23 foot/control plate | p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — L34/L35 cylinder sections | p9 step(s) 31: First engine pushrod cover assembly — Indicated L24/L25/L26 cover parts | p10 step(s) 37: First nacelle/gear-bay interior — J24 and Ep4/Ep7/Ep10 duct/grille assembly | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — L34/L35 cylinders | p13 step(s) 46: Second engine pushrod covers — L24/L25/L26 | p14 step(s) 52: Second nacelle and gear-bay structure — J23 and Ep5/Ep8/Ep9 duct/grille assembly | Scheme B pp24–25: Propeller hub

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H18; Tamiya XF-56.

    Store option: XF-56 Metallic Gray 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-56 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive AK476 Steel. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: not established; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

18. Source R: AK Interactive range not named in source AK485 Burnt Metal.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 9; 10; 13; 28. p9 step(s) 28: First radial engine core — L33 rear manifold | p9 step(s) 30: First engine exhaust connectors — L31 pipes | p9 step(s) 32: First engine exhaust stubs — Q16/Q17/Q22/Q23/Q25/Q27/Q28/Q29/Q30 | p10 step(s) 34: First engine front cowl and rear pipes — Q41/Q42 | p13 step(s) 44: Second radial engine core and hoses — L33 manifold | p13 step(s) 45: Second engine exhaust connectors — L31 | p13 step(s) 47: Second engine exhaust and cowl interior — Q18/Q19/Q20/Q21/Q24/Q31/Q32/Q33/Q34/Q39/Q40 pipes

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H76; Tamiya 87085.

    Store option: ATOM METALLIC Burnt Iron (20169). Unchecked burnt-iron metallic water-based ATOM candidate for AK485 Burnt Metal. It is a different family and may differ in particle size and sheen; it is not a polishable Mr.Metal Color replacement. The original AK485 and H76 / 87085 alternatives remain visible. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: water-based acrylic.

19. Source S: AK Interactive range not named in source RC014 Plywood.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 6; 28. p6 step(s) 14: Ventral gun and rear floor — E5 floor/platform

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H79; Tamiya XF-78.

    Store option: XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-78 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC014 Plywood. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

20. Source T: Gunze/Mr.Hobby range not named in source H47 Leather.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 5; 8; 28. p5 step(s) 13: Port fuselage interior, controls and frames — Indicated padded rim of G2 circular opening | p8 step(s) 23: Bombardier floor, seat and controls — P38 seat back/cushion

    Printed alternatives: AK Interactive RC11110 (RC11110 is printed; the code remains unresolved); Tamiya XF-64.

    Store option: XF-64 Red Brown 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-64 unchecked alternative to Gunze/Mr.Hobby H47 Leather. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

21. Source U: AK Interactive range not named in source AK471 ANA 622 Jet Black.

    Alternate scheme only. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 24; 25; 28. Scheme B pp24–25: Overall ANA 622 Jet Black finish

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby H2; Tamiya X-1.

    Store option: X-1 Black 23 ML (LARGE). Instruction-listed Tamiya X-1 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive AK471 ANA 622 Jet Black. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

22. Source V: AK Interactive range not named in source RC082 Faded Black.

    First scheme and common assembly. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 22; 23; 28. Scheme A pp22–23: Faded-black invasion-stripe portions

    Printed alternatives: Tamiya XF-69.

    Store option: XF-69 Nato Black 10 ML (MINI). Instruction-listed Tamiya XF-69 unchecked alternative to AK Interactive RC082 Faded Black. Original AK/Gunze codes remain visible; no exact physical equivalence is certified. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.

23. Source W: AK Interactive range not named in source RC286 RAF Dark Green.

    Alternate scheme only. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 26; 27; 28. Scheme C pp26–27: RAF Dark Green overpaint patches around fin/nose markings

    Printed alternatives: Gunze/Mr.Hobby C361; Tamiya XF-81.

    Store option: Real Colors: RAF Dark Green - 10ml RC286. Exact printed AK RC286 product identity, verified as AK Real Colors lacquer. Literal kit name and any source table discrepancy remain visible. Candidate finish: Satin; paint type: lacquer.

Guide scheme

• A-20J-10-DO, s/n 43-10137, 6Q-B, 647th BS/410th BG, France, early 1945
• First printed marking option with extended landing gear and common interiors. Underwing bombs are optional; their A, L and M colors are already used elsewhere.

All documented schemes

• Scheme A: A-20J-10-DO, s/n 43-10137, 6Q-B, 647th BS/410th BG, France, early 1945 “Mama Lou”. Color placement: A: Upper camouflage and fresh olive-drab overpaint on upper invasion stripes; B: Medium-green camouflage patches; C: Undersides; D: White rudder/invasion-stripe portions; E: Black rudder stripes and propeller blades; F: Engine cowl fronts, nose detail, propeller tips and exposed propeller hub; V: Faded-black invasion-stripe portions; H: Forward underside identification light; I: Middle underside identification light; J: Rear underside identification light. Manufacturer chooses 43-10137 based on the pictured data block and discusses widely published 43-10127 attribution; optional radio-call decals 8/9 permit either. Both serial-number choices are supplied. Rudder stripes may use decals 10/11 instead of painting D/E; D/E remain needed elsewhere. The rear-fuselage invasion stripes are expressly reconstructed by the manufacturer because reference photographs barely show them. Source says white portions of early-1945 underside invasion stripes were nearly worn away while black portions were faded but visible. Upper stripes were overpainted fresh olive drab. Instruction page(s): 22; 23.
• Scheme B: A-20K-15-DO, s/n 44-613, 7X-T, 645th BS/410th BG, France, early 1945 “Helen”. Color placement: U: Overall ANA 622 Jet Black finish; A: Olive-drab fin camouflage area; B: Medium-green fin camouflage patches; D: White engine-cowl bands; E: Propeller blades; F: Propeller tips; Q: Propeller hub; H: Forward underside identification light; I: Middle underside identification light; J: Rear underside identification light. C Neutral Grey 43 appears in the local table but has no exterior C assignment on scheme B. Do not select C for B solely from that table. Instruction page(s): 24; 25.
• Scheme C: Boston IV, BZ515, RH-G, No. 88 Sqn RAF, Vitry-en-Artois, France, 31st March 1945 “Gen. Jallopy”. Color placement: A: Upper camouflage; B: Medium-green camouflage patches; C: Undersides; W: RAF Dark Green overpaint patches around fin/nose markings; E: Propeller blades; F: Propeller tips; H: Forward underside identification light; I: Middle underside identification light; J: Rear underside identification light. Use RAF seat-belt/nose/underwing-ordnance branches where selected. The propeller hub is rendered dark but has no independent paint-letter arrow; assembly step 42 explicitly says L. The illustration does not identify an additional hub paint. Instruction page(s): 26; 27.

Original mixtures

• Yellow-Green (Tinted Zinc Chromate). Original paint family: Tamiya. XF-4 (5 parts) + XF-1 (1 part). Original ratio: 5:1. Printed expression: XF-4:5+XF-1:1. Placement: Manufacturer-listed Tamiya alternative to M (AK RC262); do not require both the mix and ready-made alternative. This recipe is not selected for the guide’s initial scheme. Instruction page(s): 28.

Options and supplied materials

• Open/closed canopy and cockpit hatch. Paint keys: M. Assembly steps: 19; 19-1. Not selected for the guide’s initial scheme or configuration. Instruction page(s): 7.
• US versus RAF cockpit/nose configuration. Assembly steps: 4; 4-1; 24. RAF option C uses alternate belts and nose-side covers. Distinguish filled scheme triangles from paint A/B/C. Instruction page(s): 3; 8.
• Open/closed nose-gear and bomb-bay doors; retracted versus extended main gear. Paint keys: M; K; L. Default uses extended landing gear; bay colors remain scoped to visible interiors. Instruction page(s): 8; 9; 11; 15.
• Two underwing bombs and carriers. Paint keys: A; L; M. Not selected for the guide’s initial scheme or configuration. US type for schemes A/B, RAF type for C; optional mounting holes shown at wing assembly and alternative load type at final installation. Instruction page(s): 11; 14; 15; 17.
• Metal landing-gear replacement. Paint keys: K; L. The supplement adds no color beyond the main manual. Instruction page(s): supplement 01EA03 page 1.

Unspecified and ambiguous details

• Nosewheel hubs. K explicitly points to tyre surfaces; a separate hub paint is not independently keyed. Do not add one by visual inference. Instruction page(s): 3.
• Ep21 bombardier belt / gold PE illustration. No explicit separate paint key on that belt in step 23; no brass paint inferred from gold render. Instruction page(s): 8.
• Clear glazing, PE structures and attachment details without individual letters. Use explicit M inner-frame/interior instructions and chosen scheme exterior only where shown. No paint inferred solely from transparent, gray or gold material depiction. Instruction page(s): 7; 8; 17; 21.
• Scheme C propeller hub. Assembly step 42 specifies L, while the scheme illustration shows an unkeyed dark hub. Instruction page(s): 12; 27.

Paint and cement

• Cement is required for assembly.
• The instructions call for instant glue on photo-etched parts.
• Super glue/cement required; instant cyanoacrylate strongly recommended for metal.

Source limitations and material guidance

• For C Neutral Grey 43, the main page 28 legend prints RC260, while all three scheme tables on pages 23, 25 and 27 print RC261. This guide follows the explicit scheme-table RC261; the conflicting RC260 entry is retained as printed.
• The general legend prints H XF-27, I XF-25 and J XF-26. The scheme tables instead print H X-27, I X-25 and J X-26 for the clear colors. The store options follow the X-prefixed scheme entries.
• Leather is printed as AK RC11110, an unresolved code. The same row explicitly lists H47 and XF-64. H47 is the original-family choice for this role; no corrected AK code is assumed.
• Assembly step 42 assigns L to propeller hub L11/L12. Scheme C shows a dark hub without a separate paint key, so the illustrated shade remains ambiguous. Nosewheel hubs and the gold-colored Ep21 belt illustration also have no separately keyed paint.
• Open lettered triangles identify paints; filled A/B/C triangles identify marking options; numbered inverted triangles identify decals. The pilot seat M or E is a choice, not a mixture. U is specific to scheme B and W to scheme C.
• Use explicitly keyed interior and exterior colors on clear frames and photo-etched structures. Unkeyed transparent, gray or gold material illustrations do not add a paint. The metal-gear supplement adds no color beyond K and L.

Metal landing-gear supplement

• HK Models 1/32 A-20 Havoc/Boston Metal Landing Gear, item 01EA03.
• L:Silver: Aluminium / RC020 / H8 / XF-16.
• K:Rubber Black: Rc022 / H77 / XF-85.
• Step 1: Nose gear strut assembly with metal parts 03/04 and kit H54/H76/H77. L: Indicated strut/brace assembly; K: F2/F3 tyre surfaces.
• Step 2: Main gear assembly right with metal part 02 and plastic N-series braces. L: Indicated N4/N14/N6/N10/N16/N1/N18/N20/N8/N22 and strut/brace assembly.
• Step 3: Main gear assembly left with metal part 01 and plastic N-series braces. L: Indicated N3/N13/N5/N9/N2/N15/N17/N19/N7/N21 and strut/brace assembly.
• F2, F3, H54, H76, H77 and N1–N26 come from the plastic model kit, as expressly stated.
• Instant-type/cyanoacrylate cement is strongly recommended for metal; do not confuse this material note with a paint color.
• The supplemental Rc022 casing is retained literally; the main manual prints RC022.

Source references

• www.hk-models.com — original instruction file
• www.largescaleplanes.com — source reference