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Explore the complete Tamiya Acrylic Paint collection featuring X-series gloss and XF-series flat finishes in 23ml and 10ml bottles. From metallic Chrome Silver and Gold Leaf to military essentials like Flat Earth and NATO Green, these water-based acrylics deliver exceptional coverage for scale models and dioramas. Pair with Tamiya Primers for superior adhesion and Tamiya Thinners for optimal consistency. Official Tamiya USA quality ensures professional results every time.
Tamiya Acrylic Paints represent the industry standard for water-based hobby paints, offering modelers a comprehensive palette of over 168 colors across the X-series gloss and XF-series flat formulations. Available in both 23ml standard bottles and convenient 10ml mini bottles, these paints provide exceptional coverage, fast drying times, and superior adhesion to plastic, resin, and properly primed metal surfaces. The X-series delivers brilliant gloss finishes perfect for automotive models, aircraft canopies, and high-visibility markings, while the XF-series flat paints excel in military modeling, weathering applications, and realistic matte finishes.
Tamiya acrylics are formulated for versatile application methods including brush painting, airbrush spraying, and hand-brushing detail work. For optimal results, thin paints with Tamiya Thinners Cleaners and Retarders to achieve the perfect consistency for your chosen application method. When airbrushing, a 1:1 paint-to-thinner ratio typically produces excellent atomization and smooth coverage. For brush application, use high-quality Brushes and Swabs and apply thin, even coats to avoid brush marks. Always begin with properly prepared surfaces using Tamiya Primers to ensure maximum paint adhesion and durability.
The Tamiya Acrylic range includes meticulously researched military colors that accurately replicate historical paint schemes from WWII through modern conflicts. Colors like Japanese Navy Grey (XF-17), NATO Green (XF-67), Flat Earth (XF-52), and German Grey (XF-63) provide authentic finishes for armor, aircraft, and naval models. The metallic series features Chrome Silver (X-11), Gold Leaf (X-12), Copper (X-34), and Gunmetal (X-10) for realistic metal effects, engine details, and decorative accents. Specialty colors include Clear Red (X-27), Clear Blue (X-23), and Clear Yellow (X-24) for transparent effects, lenses, and lighting applications.
Tamiya Acrylic Paints excel in color mixing, allowing modelers to create custom shades and achieve precise color matching for specific projects. The consistent pigment density across the entire range ensures predictable mixing results and repeatable custom colors. Mix colors directly on a palette or in mixing bottles, and document ratios for future reference. The paints can be lightened with Flat White (XF-2) or darkened with Flat Black (XF-1) while maintaining color integrity. For advanced techniques, combine gloss and flat finishes to create semi-gloss effects, or mix with Tamiya Lacquer Paint retarders for extended working time on large surfaces.
Since their introduction, Tamiya Acrylic Paints have earned the trust of professional modelers, competition builders, and hobbyists worldwide through consistent quality, reliable performance, and exceptional color accuracy. The water-based formula offers low odor and easy cleanup with water or alcohol, making them ideal for indoor modeling environments. Each bottle features Tamiya's signature mixing ball for thorough pigment suspension and consistent color delivery. Whether you're building 1/35 armor, 1/48 aircraft, 1/700 naval vessels, or automotive models, Tamiya acrylics provide the professional-grade finishes that transform good models into award-winning masterpieces. Discover the complete Tamiya USA paint system and experience the difference that four decades of paint technology innovation delivers.