how to use tamiya paint

The solvents in the Tamiya will not affect the underlaying paint through the acrylic barrier coat. The efficiency of paint application and minimal use of thinners and cleaners means an airbrush will pay for itself time and time again over a lifetime of use if properly maintained. Powered by IMAGINATION. Ref: Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft colour.XF-18 MEDIUM BLUE: 3XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, FS 35042 (Non-Specular Sea Blue) is, of course, the colour of the top fuselagesurfaces of USN aircraft after 1942.XF-17 (Sea Blue) is a pretty good approximation of this colour, but to my eye, it looksa little too green, and maybe a little too dark.XF-17 : 6XF-8 : 6XF-53 : 1 (Maybe as much as 2 parts, but certainly no more), Further to this, the same colour, albeit in a glossy finish, (Glossy Sea Blue, FS15042)was used as the overall colour of USN aircraft after 1943. How to properly use TAMIYA PAINTS is a technique involving a few simple practices. A close-up of the tyre. Scale effect for 1/35th scale.XF-51 – KHAKI DRAB: 45XF-62 – OLIVE DRAB: 45XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 10, Paint Periscope first with Flat aluminum, then give three coats of the following mix,allowing time to dry for each coat:X23 – CLEAR BLUE: 1X25 – CLEAR GREEN: 2, Military: Russia From: Custom MixXF-58 – OLIVE GREEN: 10XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 2XF-3 – FLAT YELLOW: 1, From: Tamiya M2 BradleyXF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 4XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, Military: United StatesXF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1XF-64 – RED BROWN: 1, Military: United StatesXF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1XF-11 – J.N. Tamiya is many times larger than their next largest competitor, and they make just about every kind of hobby item, including paint. As such it will eat through your solvent-based barrier (Gloss Coat). (3) Apply decals, use some sort of setting solution if possible (Microsol/Microset are what I've been using). Adjust colour drop by drop for the colour dominance shift for the desired hue. GREEN: 70XF-60 – DARK YELLOW: 25XF-10 – FLAT BROWN: 5, XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 2XF-24 – DARK GREY: 2XF-27 – BLACK GREEN: 1, XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 15XF-24 – DARK GREY: 5X27 – CLEAR RED: 1, XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 19XF-19 – SKY GREY: 6XF-23 – LIGHT BLUE: 3X23 – CLEAR BLUE: 1, XF-19 – SKY GREY: 55XF-23 – LIGHT BLUE: 30XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 15, XF-61 – DARK GREEN: 7XF-64 – RED BROWN: 3XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, XF-26 – DEEP GREEN: 8XF-61 – DARK GREEN: 1XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, XF-26 – DEEP GREEN: 8XF-61 – DARK GREEN: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM: 2XF-2 FLAT WHITE: 10XF-18 MEDIUM BLUE, Aircraft: FranceXF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1XF-25 – LIGHT SEA GREY: 2ORAircraft: FranceXF-18 MEDIUM BLUE: 1XF-53 – NEUTRAL GREY: 2XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, Aircraft: FranceXF-26 – DEEP GREEN:ORXF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1XF-49 – KHAKI: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 1XF-64 – RED BROWN: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-58 – OLIVE GREEN: 1XF-62 – OLIVE DRAB: 5, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-7 – FLAT RED: 5XF-9 – HULL RED: 1, Aircraft: United StatesXF-3 – FLAT YELLOW: 1XF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1, Aircraft: JapanXF-3 – FLAT YELLOW: 1XF-21 – SKY: 1XF-58 – OLIVE GREEN: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomX3 – ROYAL BLUE: 10XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1X21 – FLAT BASE: 2XF-19 – SKY GREY: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-18 MEDIUM BLUE: 10XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, Aircraft: United KingdomXF-59 – DESERT YELLOW: 1XF-60 – DARK YELLOW: 1, Aircraft: United StatesFS35189 or BS(British Standard)485 used on upper surfaces of USN/USMC aircraftfrom 1941-1942. Getting back to thinners, a little knowledge is dangerous and all of a sudden we can be chemists without understanding the science behind the paints. We endeavour to compile a comprehensive colour library of colour pigments using TAMIYA PAINT COLOURS, a high-quality line of paints available in both Acrylic and TAMIYA COLOUR lacquer-based variants, the latter in aerosol cans. GREEN: 1, Military: United StatesXF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1XF-57 – BUFF: 1, Military: United StatesXF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1XF-57 – BUFF: 3, Military: United StatesXF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 1XF-57 – BUFF: 8, Military: United StatesXF-65 – FIELD GREY: 1, Read Time: 3 minutes Professional Airbrushing Techniques Using Thinners The Benefits of Proprietary Paint Thinners / Reducers Why use TAMIYA THINNERS such as X-20A and Lacquer Thinner when as we have all seen…, Read Time: 2 minutes Quick Tip. The subject for this project is Italeri's M-901 The paint covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading, and can be blended easily. Adding black or white dulls and mutes the colours and should only be used for shading (black) making it darker or tinting (white) making it paler. Advanced and expert modellers will use the thinners to achieve different results. Add 2-3 drops of paint to the airbrush cup. Thanks! Painting our scale models without applying scale effect results in an overly dark, unrealistic colour. If the stored paint was previously thinned with water or contaminated with dirt or rust, don't use it.. Yep, a little bit of this and a little of that, bought by the gallon or 4L jugs works wonders…right‽. Conclusion. If you need fine detail and thin lines from your airbrush and opt to use a smaller nozzle and needle combination, then you’ll need to thin the paint down more with a higher ratio of lacquer thinners to lacquer paint. The model kits are good. The paint is good, too. To one pot of XF-59 (10ML) add 50 drops of XF-52 and 20 drops of XF-68. In real life looking at an actual vehicle of any type or colour photograph our eyes play tricks on us as there are three things at work direct lighting, indirect lighting and radiosity, the latter where light bouncing around a vehicle will pick up ambient colours from the previous surface adding it to the next. They make really good stuff. Remember, do not thin your paint with water and use only the manufacturers recommended thinners, X-20A and TAMIYA LACQUER THINNER. Why use TAMIYA THINNERS such as X-20A and Lacquer Thinner when as we have all seen DIY Videos on YouTube of scale modellers making up their own 200L or 50 Gal Drums of “thinner” for the same price of a 250ml bottle of thinner from the hobby store. Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint’s resistance to enamel paints is a big advantage in the weathering process, too, as enamel paints are most commonly used for the application of washes, and depiction of dirt, grime and oil – in particular on military model subjects. The carrier is the delivery boy of paint, the solvent liquid and dispersant creating a flowing action onto the surface, otherwise the paint would resemble tooth paste. Our understanding is that the AS range is a variant of the TS plastic spray range, specially formulated for model aircraft. Learning proper technique and practising the techniques will do wonders for your airbrushing with hours of enjoyment and pleasure. Are we actually going to mess around with our premium paint chemistry using home made moonshine thinner to save a few dollars? Perhaps the benchmark for consistency was the calibration standard of “it’s close enough”. These paints are impervious to oil and fuels, so they can be safely used on gas-powered R/C bodies. It is easy to paint small parts while they are still connected to the sprue. Believed to be in use to end of the North African Campaign in May 1943, when it was replaced by Light Mud, XF-2 Flat White: 5XF-15 Flat Flesh: 5XF-52 Flat Earth: 1, XF-55 Deck Tan: 4 (increase by 1 for more hue intensity)XF-49 Khaki: 2XF-66 Light Gray: 1, Option 1XF-61 Dark Green: 5XF-62 Olive Drab: 2XF-3 Flat Yellow: 2, Option 2XF-81 Dark Green 2 RAF: 5XF-58 Olive Green: 1XF-7 Flat Red: 11XF-49 Khaki Seats, bags, etc.XF-52 Flat Earth British and Italian tanksXF-57 Buff Camouflage on U.S. tanksXF-58 Olive green U.S. tanksXF-59 Desert yellow British tanks seen in the desertXF-60 Dark yellow German tanksXF-61 Dark green British or Russian tanks & camouflage German tanksXF-62 Olive drab U.S. tanks or other modern tanksXF-63 German grey German tanksXF-64 Red brown German and British tanksXF-66 Light grey Interior of tanks. Goggles: Use protective goggles that can also be worn over ordinary spectacles. With the scale effect applied, we have a realistic representation as if compared side by side, our scale model next to the actual vehicle. XF-11 JN green Upper side of the Navy planeXF-12 JN grey Lower side of the Navy planeXF-13 JA green Upper side of the Army planeXF-14 JA grey Lower side of the Army planeXF-16 Flat aluminum Silver fuselage without colouringX-13 Metallic blue Interior of the plane, XF-2 Flat white Lower side of the Navy planeXF-4 Yellow Green Interior of the planeXF-16 Flat aluminum Silver fuselage without colouringXF-17 Sea blue Camouflage on Navy planeXF-18 Medium blue Camouflage on Navy planeXF-19 Sky grey Overall painting of Navy planeXF-53 Neutral grey Lower side of Army planeXF-62 Olive drab Upperside of Army plane, XF-20 Medium grey Lower side of the planeXF-21 Sky Lower side of the planeXF-53 Neutral Grey CamouflageXF-60 Dark yellow CamouflageXF-61 Dark Green CamouflageXF-64 Red Brown Camouflage, XF-9 Hull red Bottom of the hullXF-25 Light sea grey Hull of British shipsXF-53 Neutral grey Light hull colouringXF-54 Dark sea grey Dark hull colouringXF-55 Deck tan Wooden deckXF-64 Red brown Linoleum decking, XF-22 RLM grey Interior of the planeXF-23 Light blue Lower side of the planeXF-24 Dark Grey CamouflageXF-25 Light sea grey CamouflageXF-26 Deep green CamouflageXF-27 Black Green Camouflage. In theory, painting an ABS (aka styrene) Tamiya body can be very quick – cut off any sprues from the window apertures, and give it a quick blow over. GREEN: 1, Military: United StatesXF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1XF-13 – J.A. Using Lacquer Thinner creates more bite, meaning bonding more to the plastic styrene surface. Proprietary additives is what makes paint different from one manufacturer to another. Experienced modellers will tell you quality is everything. To a beginner an airbrush is expensive, yes for a good one like IWATA, Harder & Steenbeck, or Badger, it is. Squeeze some of the putty onto a scrap of styrene or a glass palette. You can also use a toothpick, wich is usually pointy enough. Both have excellent adhesion properties and lasting durability. After paint has dried, cut off parts and paint over the remaining cutting area. In our next article we will talk about the paint and what makes it ‘paint’. Tamiya Metallic Acrylic Paints. The TAMIYA Mix produces a brown/khaki colour closely resembling the hues of original equipment during WWI. Like everyone else, I like a bargain and it feels good to be frugal, but this is not the time to cheap out. I have people skills! Making wooden crates, by Sergiusz Pęczek 1) The resin PaK 40 AMMO crates are first primed with a AMMO grey primer using an…, Read Time: 2 minutes QUICK TIP: “Painting cockpits with Zenital Light” by Diego Quijano Aircraft cockpits, especially those of WWII fighter planes, are a perfect spot to apply overhead…, Read Time: 12 minutes Understanding Oil Paint Rendering and the Oil Dot Process Oil Paint Rendering Taking Your Builds To The Next Level An Introduction by Michael Rinaldi Backstory…, Modellers Choice: Authoritative | Inspirational | Helpful. Making wooden crates, by Sergiusz Pęczek 1) The resin PaK 40 AMMO crates are first primed with a AMMO grey primer using an…, Modellers Choice: Authoritative | Inspirational | Helpful. Ref: Official Monogram US Navy & Marine Corps Aircraft Colour Guide.XF-19 – SKY GREY: 2 XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 1, Aircraft: United StatesXF-66 – LIGHT GREY: 11XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 7XF-24 – DARK GREY: 2, Aircraft: United StatesXF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 15XF-24 – DARK GREY: 3XF-66 – LIGHT GREY: 2, Aircraft: United Kingdom From: Spitfire Vbcolour used in British insignias from 1941 to 1946XF-7 – FLAT RED: 10XF-9 – HULL RED: 1, FS35189 or BS (British Standard) 485 used on upper surfaces of USN/USMC aircraft from 1941-1942. A moment of careful preparation prevents hours of pain fixing a botched paint job on the model you spent hours and hours building and crafting to your liking. If you don’t thin your Tamiya TS paint sufficiently and use small nozzle and needle sizes you may find that the paint clogs the nozzle and the airbrush becomes unusable. For example, the colourful and creative LUFTWAFFE of WW II camouflage schemes used RLM colours, the colour standard created in 1927 by the German Reichs-Ausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung (Imperial Commission for Delivery Terms and Quality Assurance) a standard of forty colours under the name of “RAL 840”. The glossy Tamiya paint is the stuff that I use quite a lot. Read Time: 10 minutes TAMIYA ACRYLIC PAINT APPLICATIONS Vehicles, Equipment, Uniforms, Fabric, Leather, Tools, Ammunition and Camouflage In the real world, there is always a discrepancy between that of…, Read Time: 2 minutes Quick Tip. If you start with paint, the paint might get into the airbrush tube which could clog the brush or make it harder to clean. You can find conversions for all major model paint manufacturers on the Ultimate Model Paint Conversion Chart, or you can view the full range of Tamiya paints on our handy Tamiya Paint Charts. © 2020 - InSCALE. As you can see, you can use enamel paints when airbrushing. Wait a minute, let’s think this through. It has to do with reflected light off the various surface angles. The TS-8 red paint is very thin. Keep in mind environmental conditions such as direct sunlight, angle of sun (morning, midday, late afternoon, evening) shade, varying degrees of overcast cloud cover, fading, intensity or thoroughness of field application, rainfall, dust, dirt and grime accumulation, all act as filters and washes changing the original chroma. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Skilled advanced modellers know how to formulate the correct desired colours drop by drop giving them an endless array of colour combinations for accurate representation of all fighting forces, land, sea and air. An airbrush is a powerful tool, a joy to work with providing one understands air pressure, flow rate, nozzle distance, airbrush tips such as a Crown Tip, MAC Valve, Pre-set, needle size, double actioning, snapping on and off, holding it properly and most of all, cleaning it. Powered by IMAGINATION. After curing, apply another coat. Vehicle is the liquid that stick to the surface of the object being painted while the binder keeps it mixed up together for consistency such as acrylic resin. Isopropyl alcohol. The paint is tamiya ts-xx spray paint onto a tamiya plastic kit. There are two theories, the first being Historically Accurate Colours, the second Optical Match System, creating colours, hues, shades replicating the actual colours as close as possible for a pleasing historical representation. GREEN: 90XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 10, XF-11 – J.N. Tamiya acrylic paint is amazingly versatile and can be thinned with more than just the Tamiya’s brand of acrylic thinner for airbrushing. Next we add after market Photo Etch, some Resin Figures, various accessories, Metal Barrels and Metal Tracks, now we have spent another $100 or more depending on the desired enhanced outcome. (1) Paint the camouflage/livery. Hold them together for a few seconds and viola. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is the appropriate amount for finishing a model. TS paint is lacquer paint. I deal with the customers so the engineers don't have to! All rights reserved. What Can I Use To Thin Tamiya Acrylic Paint. To keep green alive, to darken it as in a shadow effect add blue (pure blue: X-4, XF-8), to make green lighter add yellow (pure yellow: X-8, XF-3). By May 1945 there were 140 registered colours in use by WEHRMACHT organizations, HEER, LUFTWAFFE and KRIEGSMARINE. 2.Spray on a light undercoat. Given the original Service Brown Colour formulation contains, white, burnt turkey (burnt ochre‽), lamp post black (not a true black) and raw linseed oil (yellowish to yellow-brown; medium maple syrup colour) by weight, batch results could vary from one to the next. The instructions for the Mercedes stated to use Tamiya AS-20 "Insignia white". Thinners also help reduce tip dry, the dried accumulation of pigment on the airbrush needle tip. I am good at dealing with people! Though it will thin Tamiya paint, never use water as a thinner. Why use TAMIYA THINNERS such as X-20A and Lacquer Thinner when as we have all seen DIY Videos on YouTube of scale modellers making up their own 200L or 50 Gal Drums of “thinner” for the same price of a 250ml bottle of thinner from the hobby store. The end result is working with an airbrush is tremendously rewarding producing amazing results. I believe that the same finishcould be achieved by using the above mix, and clear-coating afterwards.XF-17 – SEA BLUE: 6XF-8 – FLAT BLUE: 6XF-53 – NEUTRAL GREY: 1, XF-62 – OLIVE DRAB: 3XF-4 – YELLOW GREEN: 1, XF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1XF-21 – SKY: 3XF-65 – FIELD GREY: 1, Aircraft: United StatesApproximate FS33481XF-3 – FLAT YELLOW: 2XF-5 – FLAT GREEN: 1, X11 – CHROME SILVER: 4X12 – GOLD LEAF: 4XF-64 – RED BROWN: 2, XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 4XF-7 – FLAT RED: 5X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 6XF-63 – GERMAN GREY: 2X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, X27 – CLEAR RED: 8X25 – CLEAR GREEN: 1X7 – RED: 1, XF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 5XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 3XF-64 – RED BROWN: 2, X22 – CLEAR: 6X24 – CLEAR YELLOW: 2X19 – SMOKE: 2, XF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 6XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 3X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, XF-64 – RED BROWN: 5XF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 3XF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 1X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 1XF-63 – GERMAN GREY: 1XF-64 – RED BROWN: 1X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, XF-52 – FLAT EARTH: 5XF-7 – FLAT RED: 4X21 – FLAT BASE: 1, General: United States From:XF-49 – KHAKI: 1XF-65 – FIELD GREY: 1, Military: United StatesWorld War II US Army Olive Drab. Do some test sprays to practice. Making wooden crates, by Sergiusz Pęczek 1) The resin PaK 40 AMMO crates are first primed with an AMMO grey primer using an…, Read Time: 2 minutes Quick Tip. Never use these paints on plastic models. Real talk: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement is a game-changer. Keep the nozzle clean to extend the life of the putty in the tube. At Wonderland Models our Tamiya Acrylic Paints range consists of Clear, Gloss, Matt, Semi-Gloss and Metallic paints and Acrylic Thinners. How to Use Tamiya Paint Thinners for the Best Results. Tamiya Acrylic Paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush or spray painting.These paints can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. Next we purchase TAMIYA PAINTS because we all know they are high quality, one of the finest. TAMIYA Paint Retarder is an excellent drying modifier significantly reducing airbrush tip dry and is ideally used for figure painting when using a brush. Enjoy the show. Looking at the same crate from a different angle will change the colour again. Wait a minute, did you just hear that needle drag across the record in your mind like I did?…my brain telling me…there is something wrong with this picture? © 2020 - InSCALE. Then do more test sprays. Specialist paint masks for camo and markings Strawberry laces to mask camo fine feathered edges Tamiya Curved Masking Tape – How to use it - VIDEO DEMO Using Tamiya tape to create curved camo patterns - VIDEO DEMO METALLIC FINISHES AK Xtreme Metal finishes – how to get an Aluminium finish - VIDEO DEMO The outline of the letters are your " friends" when it comes to painting. Making wooden crates, by Sergiusz Pęczek 1) The resin PaK 40 AMMO crates are first primed with an AMMO grey primer using an…, Read Time: 2 minutes Soviet Armour and Soft Skinned Vehicle Colour is a controversial topic at the best of times with polarized proponents arguing ‘any green will do’, ‘it’s…, Read Time: 3 minutes Soviet Armour and Soft Skinned Vehicle colour is a controversial topic at the best of times with polarized proponents arguing “any green will do”, “it’s…, Read Time: 2 minutes Quick Tip. Painting With Tamiya Acrylics by Bill Wolfe I admit getting a little weak in the knees at the thought of painting my models with anything other than enamel paints. How many drops make up 1ml? 3.Add each coat little by little. I recommend vallejo or model masters if you really want to brush paint but spray cans, like the ones Tamiya makes, are perfect for you. For consistency of colours and uniform applications, various colour standards were created. Mix the paint thoroughly, then use the dropper — not the brush — to extract clean, chunk-free paint from the jar. This stuff…not so much. Painting is one of the most important steps in the model-making process, and quality coloring is made easy using Tamiya paint … And if the paint is no longer liquid, it's ready for disposal. Learning how to use an airbrush from the outset means you can accomplish many techniques and effects impossible with an artist’s brush. Paint the body from the inside, keeping the can about 30cm from the surface. Test the colour combinations to determine if the hue, shade or tint is to your liking or representative of the authentic colour you are seeking. You can find conversions for all major model paint manufacturers on the Ultimate Model Paint Conversion Chart, or you can view the full range of Tamiya paints on our handy Tamiya Paint Charts. Thin it with Tamiya lacquer thinner if it needs it, but it should be about the right consistency right out of the spray can. XF-1 Flat black German tank crewsXF-49 Khaki Japanese Army infantry on the Southern BorderXF-50 Field blue Russian Air Force crewXF-51 Khaki drab U.S. and Russian Army infantryXF-58 Olive green U.S. Army infantryXF-59 Desert yellow British Army infantry in AfricaXF-60 Dark yellow German Africa CorpsXF-65 Field Grey German ArmyXF-10 Flat brown Hair, leather and wood part of gunsXF-15 Flat flesh FaceXF-57 Buff Bags, etc. Tamiya Acrylic Paints. Tamiya’s basic putty is gray, which matches most plastic and is easy to hide under paint. In theory that is how it worked, however in the real world necessity, supply, field applications, environmental effects, sun fading and operational conditions such as dust, battlefield debris, rain and soil conditions creating a natural filter effect altering the underlying base colour. Our kit cost us maybe $100 or more for a good one to hundreds or more for larger scale. My local hobby shop stocks the Mr. Color leveling thinner so I'm going to try that out. Tamiya usually releases the same car as scale model kit. Instead use a water/acrylic based barrier coat, such as Future or Pledge w/ Future. Practising bad form using an airbrush will most likely produce continued bad results regardless of how much you practice. Well look, I already told you! With awareness of a trained eye, one will be able to see the colour differences and distinctions. How to Use TAMIYA PAINT MIXES and RECIPES, How to Weather and Finish a PzKpfw V Panther Ausf.G Tank Using Oil Paint. GREEN: 3XF-58 – OLIVE GREEN: 2, Aircraft: United States From: Model Art 236 – (F-15)XF-24 – DARK GREY: 9XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 8XF-3 – FLAT YELLOW: 3, Military: United StatesTo one pot of XF-67 add 45 drops of XF-3 yellow.ORXF-62 – OLIVE DRAB: 1X4 – BLUE: 1, Military: United StatesTo one 10Ml pot of flat white, add 15 drops of X-23 clear blue and 6 drops of X-25clear green, Aircraft: United StatesXF-2 – FLAT WHITE: 85X3 – ROYAL BLUE: 9XF-1 – FLAT BLACK: 5XF-9 – HULL RED: 1, Aircraft: United StatesXF-24 – DARK GREY:11XF-20 – MEDIUM GREY: 9, Used on lower surfaces of all USN/USMC aircraft 1940-1942. Small details should be brush painted beforehand using Tamiya bottle paints for polycarbonate. In the real world, there is always a discrepancy between that of theory and one of practicality. For the remaining vertical and horizontal crate, surfaces use shading, a gradient or blending effect will work perfectly. What about scale effect, yes that too! Good quality paint doesn’t happen by accident, it’s painstakingly created. With TAMIYA Acrylic Paint Applications we have come up with many colour solutions for specific problems. Small details should be brush painted beforehand using Tamiya bottle paints for polycarbonate. Mix in thinner until the paint is about the consistency of milk. Once again, don't use too much on the brush. Thinking about radiosity and applying different colour intensities and hues as in the case of our wooden crate example we can create a ‘real’ visual experience, creating a new dynamic of authenticity to our model. Pigment is what gives paint it’s colour, the opacity to cover the substrate. Both TAMIYA Thinners X-20A and “plastic friendly” Lacquer Thinner are excellent for TAMIYA Acrylic Paints, each for it’s own application technique. Paint the body from the inside, keeping the can about 30cm from the surface. If your paint is too thick, you can clog up your airbrush. Cover the nozzle with your finger, and move the lever back. Does it need to be a complicated and time-consuming process one may ask? A little red (pure red: X-7, XF-7) will alter the green changing it towards an olive-green. Tamiya Paint: - Acrylic paint: … (2) Apply clear gloss coat (as mentioned elsewhere in the comments, Pledge/Future floor polish works great, and it can be airbrushed as-is from the bottle). The acrylic paints used were dark colors from the Mission Models, Vallejo, LifeColor, Tamiya, and Model Master ranges. The use of an appropriate filter colour such as TAMIYA CLEAR COLOURS or a wash altering the chroma will suffice for that one specific radiosity illuminated surface, not the entire crate. If you are of a mind to try it, Tamiya lacquer thinner will deliver even better results than X-20A, as it extends the drying time a little more and gives the paint more time to level. For a matt finish use X-20A for a beautiful airbrush application. XF-68 NATO Brown: 5XF-3 Flat Yellow:   4XF-69 NATO Black: 1, Mk.1 to Mk.IV Tank Body Plate and Sponsons, X-10 Gun MetalX-11 Chrome SilverX-12 Gold LeafXF-57 BuffXF-2 Flat WhiteXF-64 Red BrownXF-7 Flat RedXF-84 Dark Iron, XF-73 Dark Green (JSDF): 6XF-4 Yellow Green: 4XF-49 Khak: 3XF-27 Black Green: 1 (deeper green), XF-17 Sea Blue; Shading; drop by drop for desired colour contrastXF-4 Yellow Green: Highlights to lighten; drop by drop for desired colour contrast, XF-59 Desert Yellow: 5XF-62 Olive Drab: 5. Colour calibrations are defined with drops, an easy and predictable standard of measurement, a colour currency for consistent change, in this case, consistent colour reproduction batch to batch. The point of the match or tootstick should be less than a mm wide for normal vintage Tamiya tyres. To keep the colour intensity alive, use the representative colour to lighten or darken. They didn’t get to be so dominant by making poor products. 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