Model Airplane International – August 2019

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