{"product_id":"ionic1206","title":"IONIC - 1206 WWII USMC Infantry Uniforms 1942–1945 (Paint Set)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWWII USMC Infantry Uniforms 1942–1945 (Paint Set)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIONIC 1206\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 x 20ml acrylic paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ionic WWII USMC Infantry Uniforms 1942–1945 Set includes 12 acrylic paints specially selected for recreating the iconic uniforms of the US Marine Corps during World War 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Ionic Smart Colors WWII USMC Infantry 1942–1945 set includes 12 acrylic paints carefully selected to provide the essential tones for painting the uniforms and equipment of United States Marine Corps infantry during the Pacific campaigns of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 colours contains everything needed to depict Marines from the early Guadalcanal operations up to the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Early in the war, many Marines wore the P41 utility uniform, made in Olive Drab HBT and prone to fading under the tropical sun into lighter, more muted green or brownish tones. The reversible P42 camouflage uniform also appeared in these campaigns, featuring the well-known “frogskin” pattern with green, brown, and sand tones on the jungle side and beige with brown shapes on the beach side. Later in the war, the P44 uniform became common, with a slightly cooler Olive Drab tone and similar fading effects. Webbing and field gear were typically khaki or light olive drab, while helmets were standard M1 helmets in Olive Drab Nº3 or Nº7, often dulled by dust, wear, and grime from island terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also includes the tones required for leather boots, equipment pouches, the M1943 entrenching tool, and other accessories, as well as wood and metal colours for rifles and small details. Finally, the set is completed with a universal highlight colour, Bone, ideal for adding lighter tones and worn effects across fabrics and gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause real uniforms varied significantly due to sun exposure, humidity, and battlefield wear, the colours in this set can be freely mixed to create subtle variations and alternative shades, helping you reproduce the wide range of tones seen in the Pacific and add depth and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-1010\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC US Dark Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-1011\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Green Grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-1009\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC US olive drab dark base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0142\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Desert Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0145\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Dark Ochre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0154\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0123\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Lizard Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0024\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Khaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u003cstrong\u003eONIC-0161\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Burnt Umber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0173\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Black Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0032\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Dwarf Skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIONIC-0009\u003c\/strong\u003e IONIC Bone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IONIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078802448635,"sku":"8432074912064","price":849.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/0398\/4552\/files\/IONIC-1206-WWII-USMC-Infantry-Uniforms-1942-1945-Paint-Set.jpg?v=1784286463","url":"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/products\/ionic1206","provider":"Jix Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}