What Paint Colors Do You Need for the Email Color Space Set?

Quick answer

The Revell Email Color Space Set is a six-pot enamel paint set made for science-fiction and space subjects. It covers the core colors most space models need, but it is not a complete paint system on its own. If you are building a ship, fighter, or diorama, plan to add one or two metallic or specialty shades for engines, panels, or lighting effects.

The Email Color Space Set answers a common problem: you buy a sci-fi kit, then realize your paint drawer has no suitable grays, blues, or metallics. This set groups six enamel colors chosen for space subjects, so you can start painting without hunting for individual pots.

This FAQ covers the practical questions buyers ask before and after purchase: what is inside, what the colors cover, how enamel behaves on plastic, and which Revell paints to add for a more detailed result. It also notes where the set has limits, so you can decide whether it fits your build.

What is in the Email Color Space Set?

The set contains six 14 ml enamel pots selected for space and sci-fi subjects. That format is the standard Revell Email Color size, so each pot lasts through several small models or one large one. The colors are grouped around the palette most space kits actually use: cool grays, a dark tone for panels and recesses, and accent shades for engines or markings.

Because it is an enamel set, the paint is solvent-based rather than water-based. That matters for how you thin it, clean your brushes, and ventilate your workspace. If you have only used acrylics before, treat this set as a different material with its own habits, not a drop-in replacement.

• Six 14 ml enamel pots in one box, sized for several models.
• Solvent-based formula: thin and clean with the matching thinner, not water.
• Palette is aimed at space and sci-fi subjects rather than historical military colors.

Do I need other paints besides this set?

For a basic build, the set can carry most of the hull and body work. For a display-quality result, you will likely want at least one metallic for engine nozzles, exhausts, or mechanical detail. A spray metallic such as Metallic "Aluminium" Spray Color Aerosol - 100ml covers large areas quickly and dries fast, which suits big flat panels better than brushing.

You may also want a specific shade that matches a real or fictional reference. Revell's Aqua Color line is available in 88 shades, so if you find an exact tone you need, you can add it as a single pot rather than buying another full set. Mixing enamel and acrylic on the same model is possible, but let each layer cure fully before adding the next.

• Add one metallic for engines and mechanical parts.
• Use a spray for large panels and a brush for small details.
• Buy single pots to fill specific color gaps instead of a second set.

How do I use enamel paint on a space model?

Enamel covers well and levels smoothly, which is why many modelers still prefer it for hulls and large surfaces. Apply thin coats rather than one heavy coat. Thick enamel can soften fine panel lines and take much longer to dry. A thin first coat that looks patchy is normal; the second coat usually evens it out.

Ventilation matters more with enamel than with acrylic. Work near an open window or with a fan pulling air away from you, and keep the pots closed when not in use. Clean brushes with the appropriate thinner before the paint sets, because dried enamel is much harder to remove than dried acrylic.

• Two or three thin coats beat one thick coat.
• Let each coat dry before judging the color.
• Clean brushes immediately with thinner.

Can I use these colors on ships and other non-space kits?

Yes, but the palette is chosen for space subjects, so it may not match historical references. If you are building a naval model, a set like "Military Ship Set" Aqua Color Acrylic - 6x 5ml is a better starting point because its colors are selected for ship camouflage and deck tones.

If you want a specific military shade in enamel form, you can add individual pots. For example, Silk "Dark Green" (RAL 6020) Aqua Color Acrylic 18ml and Silk "Wood Brown" (RAL 8001) Aqua Color Acrylic 18ml are RAL-matched acrylics that work well for vehicles, terrain, and diorama bases. The key is matching the paint type to the job, not forcing one set to do everything.

• Space sets suit sci-fi; military sets suit historical subjects.
• RAL-matched pots help when you need a specific reference color.
• Keep acrylics and enamels in separate thinning and cleaning routines.

Space set FAQ at a glance

What is included?

Six 14 ml enamel pots chosen for space and sci-fi subjects. Enough for a basic build, not a full paint system.

What should I add?

At least one metallic for engines and mechanical detail, plus any exact shade your reference calls for. Buy single pots to fill gaps rather than a second set.

Is it right for ships or tanks?

The palette is aimed at space subjects; military kits usually need different colors. Choose a military or RAL-matched set when historical accuracy matters.

Revell products that pair with this set

• "Military Ship Set" Aqua Color Acrylic - 6x 5ml: A six-pot acrylic set with colors selected for military ship models. If your next project is a naval ship rather than a spacecraft, this set starts you with the right palette instead of space grays.
• Metallic "Aluminium" Spray Color Aerosol - 100ml: An acrylic spray that dries quickly, covers well, and has high scratch resistance; it can also be used on polycarbonate RC bodies. Useful for engine nozzles, large metal panels, and any area where brushing would leave marks.
• Silk "Dark Green" (RAL 6020) Aqua Color Acrylic 18ml: Part of the Aqua Color range, which is available in 88 shades and can be diluted with water. A single pot lets you add an exact RAL green for vehicles, terrain, or diorama work without buying another full set.
• Gift set "100 Years of Titanic": A 1:400 Titanic model kit presented as a gift set for history and model-building enthusiasts. A good example of a kit where the space palette is the wrong choice and a ship-specific paint plan matters more.

The Email Color Space Set is a practical starting point for sci-fi and space models, especially if you want enamel coverage and a palette already chosen for that subject. Add a metallic spray for engines and a few single pots for exact shades, and you will have what most space builds actually need.