José David, known as Josedavinci, is among the most distinctive figure painters working today – box arts for major brands, and courses of his own. This set is his personal selection of eighteen colours he considers enough to paint practically anything. It is not a themed set: it is a compact universal palette assembled so that everything else can be mixed from it.
| Set type | signature set |
| Number of paints | 18 |
| Theme | signature selection |
| Bottle volume | 17 ml |
| Range | 3rd Generation |
| Finish | matt |
| Manufacturer code | AK11757 |
| EAN | 8435568326200 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
For a historical alternative of the same scope there is the Gabriele Esposito signature set, and for German uniforms the Calvin Tan signature set. Add metallics with Metallics Colors Set.
Why these eighteen?
The selection is built around mixability – a full spectrum in saturated versions, three yellows of differing temperature and two neutral end points. From a palette like that almost any shade can be blended.
Is the set better value than buying singles?
Across eighteen bottles the per-bottle price is considerably lower than buying separately. If you already own most of the shades, topping up the missing ones is the better buy.
Can the paints be bought individually?
Yes. These are standard shades from the AK 3rd Generation range in 17 ml bottles, so when one runs out you only replace that one.
Can they be airbrushed?
Yes. Thinned with 3rd Generation thinner they pass through a 0.2 mm nozzle as easily as lacquer paints. Neat, they are meant for brushwork.
More paint sets are in the AK 3rd Generation Paint Sets category, and individual shades in AK 3rd Generation.