Model Airplane International – August 2019

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69 AUTHENTIC COLOURS DESIGNED FOR MODELLING EXCELLENCE



  • No need f or primer: gloss and matt c olours c an be applied directly to model kit plastic

  • Quick drying time

  • Fabulous when airbrushed, and c an also be applied by paint brush to detail areas

  • Can be used in a similar w ay to T amiya’s X and XF line of acrylics

  • Weathering c olour w ashes and dry brushing c an be applied o ver the dried Lacquer P aint

  • Once dry, c an be s afely o ver-painted with acrylics, enamels and o ther model paints

  • Lacquer T hinner R etarder T ype (87194) slows initial ‘flash o ff’ time, allowing paint
    droplets to merge on the surface of the model f or a smoother f inish

  • Robust f inal f inish that adheres s trongly to the model’s polystyrene surface

  • Constantly e xpanding r ange of c olours f or military & civilian subjects

  • Ultra-high Tamiya quality


The T amiya C olour r ange of quality paints - designed


specifically f or modelling use has long helped


modellers achieve the perfect f inish on their s cale


masterpieces. Now, e xisting T amiya C olour bottled


acrylic, plus lacquer spray paints are joined by the


new Lacquer P aint line of bottled T amiya C olours. Use


them as y our needs r equire: airbrush large areas, or


pick out f ine details. W ith a t ough membrane and s wift


overall drying times - but slow initial drying to allow


a beautiful unblemished f inish. We are sure they will


become an e ssential item in y our modelling armoury.


Beautiful colours with superior gloss
The s tunning t ones and lustrous glossy f inish
provided by airbrushing Tamiya C olour Lacquer
Paint are perfect f or model c ar and motorcycle
paint jobs, and it’s t ough membrane is perfectly
suited to treatment with polishing c ompounds.
Colours previously only a vailable as sprays - P earl
blue, Mica r ed, Pure orange and more, are now
in bottled f orm r emoving the need f or decanting
when y ou w ant to airbrush.

Great for airbrushing
Tamiya C olour Lacquer P aint’s true, c onsistent t ones
make it perfect f or airbrushing large areas. Mix 1 part
Lacquer P aint with 1-2 parts dedicated thinner, and
make 2 -3 passes o ver the subject with y our airbrush.
Pick out the details with Tamiya C olour mini acrylic
paints: Lacquer P aints provide a durable base c oat
that r emains undamaged e ven by enamel t opcoats.


Efficiency is the name of the game
Tamiya C olour Lacquer P aint dries quickly: most
colours are s afe to t ouch after an hour and c an be
masked on t op of 24 hours later, s aving v aluable
time in the production of y our masterpiece. A gain,
as Lacquer P aints provide a durable base c oat that
remains undamaged by enamel c ounterparts, there
is less w orry during paint jobs that r equire multiple
layers of paint.

No worries when weathering
Tamiya C olour Lacquer P aint’s r esistance to enamel
paints is a big advantage in the w eathering process
too, as enamel paints are most c ommonly used f or
the application of w ashes and depiction of dirt, grime
and oil, in particular on military model subjects. Just
apply a Lacquer P aint base c oat and get to work
weathering!

Tamiya Accessories are distributed in the UK by
The Hobby Company Limited, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PG
See the full Tamiya range at http://www.hobbyco.net
Tamiya Accessories are available from all good model shops

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ITEM 87198 - PAINT RETARDER


This paint r etarder is dedicated to
the Tamiya line of lacquer paints.
Retarder slows drying of paints
for beautiful f inishes and limits
blushing in humid c onditions. By
slowing the drying of the paint
it lessens the likelihood of brush
marks r emaining and blemishing
your surface c oat.


ITEM 87194 - LACQUER THINNER RETARDER TYPE
This new product not
only thins lacquer paints
for airbrushing, it also
includes r etardant to
slow the drying of the
thinned paint, particularly
useful in c overing up any
overspray and getting a
glossy f inish.

ITEM 87077 - LACQUER THINNER
This thinner has a v ariety
of uses in addition to the
thinning of lacquer-based
paints. It is also useful when
cleaning painting t ools
and airbrushes, r emoving
unwanted paint or e xcess
putty, and e ven thinning
liquid surface primers.

Black White Flat Black Flat White BlackSemi Gloss Pure Blue Pure Red Pure Yellow Clear (10ml)Lacquer Thinner

Italian Red Flat Base Flat Clear Semi Gloss Clear Brown (JGSDF) (JGSDF)Dar Green German Gray Olive Drab Olive Drab 2 Light Sand

(IJN)Dark Green 2 Light Gray (IJN) Gray Green (IJN) Light Gray Insignia White Dark Ghost Gray Light Ghost Gray Flat Aluminium Racing White Metallic Black

Mica Blue Pearl White Pearl White Metallic Orange Racing Blue Metallic RedPure Pearl Blue Sparkling Silver Pearl Clear Bright Red

Pure Orange Clear Red Clear Orange Dark Iron Dark Yellow 2 Dark Green 2 Red Brown 2 NATO Green NATO Brown NATO Black

Metallic Gray Titanium Gold Titanium Silver (JGSDF)Olive Drab Rubber Black Flat Flesh Smoke Clear Blue Clear Yellow

Silver (Kure Arsenal)IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)IJN Gray (Maizuru Arsenal)IJN Gray (Yokosuka Arsenal)IJN Gray Deck TanWooden Deck BrownLinoleum Dull Red Gun Metal Gun MetalLight

Check out this video on using
the new Tamiya lacquer paints:
https://youtu.be/KrIokZv3Gq4
Free download pdf