Micro-Mark Gunmetal Paint, 20ml
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- Our line of metallic paints are formulated with fine mica, which provides a natural shine and reflectivity, simulating the appearance of real metal
- Subtle shine gives a realistic finish to modern and vintage metal parts
- Provides natural shine simulating the appearance of real metal
- Great for military, fantasy, sci-fi, and industrial terrain projects
- Made in the USA
Description
Gunmetal is a deep, cool-toned metallic shade designed to mimic the look of steel firearms, armored vehicles, and worn mechanical parts. Its balance of dark tone and reflective surface makes it a favorite for basecoating weapons or shading steel elements. Use with drybrushing or black washes to emphasize texture, wear, and age.
Our Gunmetal acrylic paint is in several sets including:
Item #91183 Metallic Acrylic Paint Super Value Package
29444 US Army Armor/Infantry WW1-Vietnam Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc
29475 US Armed Forces Desert WW2-Modern Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc
29503 US Military Acrylic Paint Set, 81pc
29443 Basic Acrylic Painting Set with Brushes, Mediums, & Empty Bottles, 89-piece set
29367 Fantasy Color Acrylic Paint Set
Modeling Use Cases
- Military Dioramas: Rifle barrels, tank treads, and ammo canisters
- Fantasy Miniatures: Swords, helmets, gauntlets, and golems
- Sci-Fi Builds: Cybernetic limbs, ship hulls, and control panels
- Urban Terrain: Manhole covers, piping, fencework, and machinery
- Steampunk Kits: Pistons, gears, goggles, and retro-futuristic props
The term “gunmetal” originally referred to a material, not just a color. Here's a breakdown of its origin, evolution, and adoption as a color name:
1. Origin as a Material during 18th–19th Century
- Gunmetal was first used in the 1700s–1800s to describe a type of bronze alloy (88% copper, 10% tin, 2% zinc) used to cast cannons, guns, and naval artillery.
- It was favored for its strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability.
- The alloy had a distinct dark gray or bluish-gray luster, which gave rise to its color association.
2. Transition to a Color Term in the Late 19th Century
- By the late 1800s, the term “gunmetal” began to be used in fashion and industry to describe any dark, metallic gray finish that resembled aged or polished steel or bronze.
- Oxford English Dictionary records the color use of "gunmetal" dating back to 1892, referring to fabric and polished finishes.
3. Why the Color Became Popular
- Symbolism: Gunmetal evoked strength, durability, and industrial utility, making it a powerful aesthetic choice for tools, vehicles, and uniforms.
- Aesthetics: The bluish-silver gray became popular in:
- Firearms and military hardware
- Watches and automotive interiors
- Fashion accessories and electronics
- Modeling & Paints: Gunmetal paint became a staple for miniature wargaming, modeling, and dioramas to simulate weapons, armor, and aged metalwork.
Modern Usage- Today, "gunmetal" refers to a color category that blends:
- Dark gray
- Bluish or steely hues
- Metallic shimmer
It’s commonly seen in everything from paint finishes and modeling supplies to car rims, phones, and luxury pens.
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Micro-Mark Acrylic Paints include brush-on and airbrush paints. These paints have been specially formulated for painting miniatures, models, and figures of all sorts. The brush-on line includes primers, a multitude of colors, thinner, cleaner, and retarder.
Painting and finishing are key components to almost every project. With 96 years of experience in the hobby/maker space, Micro-Mark has time-tested expertise in providing the best and most innovative paints, brushes, airbrushes, finishing supplies and painting equipment to our customers. Recently, the demand for quality paint products has exceeded supply and as a solution to this issue, Micro-Mark is pleased to introduce the Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line.
The Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line has been developed and tested by our expert in-house team to give model builders, miniaturists, figure artists and other makers a new option when choosing paint for their projects. Featuring the most widely requested selection of basic colors, our matte-finish acrylic paint sets provide consistent color, solid coverage and smooth application in both brush-on and airbrush formulations. Additionally, we also offer white, gray and black primer for brush-on and airbrush use, plus our own thinners, acrylic paint cleaner, airbrush flow improver and retarder medium, giving you a complete paint system for reliable results every time. Our water-based acrylic paint products are non-toxic and proudly made in the USA.
