AK Interactive Pastels — six-colour acrylic pastel set (3rd Gen), matte finish and easy blending

AK Interactive Pastels is a six-colour acrylic paint set designed to give miniatures, diorama pieces, and scale models soft, matte pastel finishes with strong adhesion and easy blending.

This compact set groups six muted hues optimised for delicate, desaturated shading and subtle colour transitions on figures, accessories, and scenery. Formulated as part of AK's third-generation line, these acrylics deliver improved coverage and surface grip while remaining mixable for smooth gradients. Use them straight from the bottle with a brush or thin with the recommended thinner for airbrushing to achieve faint washes, feathered highlights, or even-base layers under more intense weathering.

How do these paints make pastel effects simple?

The pigments are tuned to produce soft tones without needing heavy dilution, so you can build pale layers quickly and predictably. Their flow characteristics help create gentle fades between light and shadow, reducing the amount of reworking required to get a natural pastel look.

• Six matched pastel shades for instant colour harmony
• Good opacity at thin layers for controlled buildup
• Compatible for both brush glazing and airbrush feathering
• Matte finish that reads well under studio and display lighting

Can I use these on different model materials and tools?

Yes — the formulation bonds well to common modelling substrates like plastic, resin, and metal, so you can apply them to figures, vehicles, or terrain elements. Apply with a brush for detail work or thin with AK-compatible thinner for seamless airbrush application and softer, more even coverage across larger surfaces.

• Works on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures
• Brush-ready consistency for fine detail and glazing
• Airbrushable when diluted with the recommended thinner
• Good adhesion helps resist flaking after sealing

What colours are included and how can I mix them effectively?

The set includes Pastel Yellow, Pastel Pink, Pastel Violet, Pastel Peach, Pastel Green, and Pastel Blue — a palette chosen for soft complementary pairings. Because the paints mix smoothly, you can create intermediate tones, desaturate with white or earth tones, or produce subtle transitions between highlights and shadows.

• AK11037 Pastel Yellow — warm highlights and skin undertones
• AK11059 Pastel Pink — soft blushes and fabrics
• AK11069 Pastel Violet — cool shadows and accents
• AK11076 Pastel Peach — flesh and muted warm areas
• AK11131 Pastel Green — pale foliage and equipment tints
• AK11168 Pastel Blue — cool glazes and atmospheric tones

Mix small test batches before committing to a model, and build colour with thin layers for the smoothest gradients.

How do I prepare and finish models painted with these pastels?

Surface prep and sealing help the paints perform best: start with a clean, primed model, apply thin layers from light to dark, and protect your work with an appropriate varnish. The matte result is ideal for display pieces and photography, and a final sealer will lock in the pastel look and improve durability.

• Prime surfaces for consistent adhesion and colour hold
• Use thin coats to maintain soft, translucent effects
• Seal with matte varnish to preserve finish and resist wear
• Test airbrush thinning ratios before large-area spraying

Who is this for: AK Interactive Pastels is tailored to hobbyists, painters, and modelers seeking muted, painterly colour schemes—especially fantasy and sci‑fi miniature painters, diorama builders, and model railway enthusiasts who want delicate tones without sacrificing coverage or adhesion. Whether you’re glazing fine facial features, laying down soft base colours on vehicles, or creating atmospheric background elements, this set gives you the controlled, matte pastel palette needed for refined, display-quality results.