Model Paints & Finishes
Scale modelers rely on precise, high-quality paints and finishes to bring aircraft, armor, ships, and dioramas to life. The brands below represent a wide spectrum of formulations—acrylics, enamels, lacquers, and specialty weathering products—each suited to different techniques and subjects.
Tamiya's acrylic and lacquer lines are among the most widely used in scale modeling. Their spray primers, panel line accent colors, and weathering master sets complement a full range of bottled acrylics. Visit the official Tamiya USA website for color charts and product information.
Vallejo produces an extensive catalog including Model Color, Game Color, Model Air, and Mecha Color lines. Water-based and low-odor, Vallejo paints are ideal for brush and airbrush application. Learn more at Vallejo.
GSI Creos produces the renowned Mr. Color lacquer line and Aqueous Hobby Color acrylics, both popular for Gundam and Japanese kit finishing. Their Mr. Surfacer primers and Mr. Super Clear topcoats are industry standards. Visit Mr. Hobby for the full product range.
AMMO offers a comprehensive system of acrylics, washes, pigments, and weathering products designed for armor, aircraft, and figure modeling. Their AMMO ONE SHOT washes and Streaking Grime effects are widely used for realistic weathering. Explore the full line at AMMO by Mig Jimenez.
Testors is one of the longest-established names in scale modeling, known for their enamel paints and the Model Master line. Their products cover military, automotive, and aircraft color standards. Visit Testors for color references.
Revell's Email Color enamel paints and Aqua Color acrylics span 77 colors in gloss, matte, metallic, and silk finishes with RAL color standards. Ideal for European prototype modeling. Learn more at Revell.
Mission Models delivers historically accurate German RAL and US Federal Standard military colors in 1 oz. acrylic bottles. Colors include Dunkelgelb, Panzer Grey, Rotbraun, and US Army Olive Drab variations—essential for WWII armor builds. Visit Mission Models for color charts.
ICM's acrylic paint line features 100+ colors in 12ml bottles, including metallics, clear colors, military shades, and weathering tones. Water-based and compatible with Tamiya Acrylics and Mig Acrylics. Learn more at ICM Models.
Microscale's Micro Coat clear finishes—Flat, Gloss, and Satin—use water-reducible acrylic resin technology to seal decals and protect finished models. Micro Coat Flat suits military and weathered subjects; Gloss is ideal for automotive and polished surfaces. Pair with Vallejo Clear Coats for a complete finishing system. Visit Microscale Industries.
Woodland Scenics water-based acrylics are formulated for terrain building and diorama construction, featuring earth tones, track painters, water tints, and undercoats for realistic scenery. Ideal for model railroad layouts and military vignettes. Explore the full range at Woodland Scenics.
Model Shipways acrylic paints deliver authentic maritime colors including hull tones, deck shades, bulwark colors, and bright trim finishes in 1 oz. bottles. Designed for historic sailing vessels and wooden ship models. Visit Model Expo for the complete Model Shipways catalog.
Monroe Models specializes in professional weathering washes in 4 oz. bottles, including Real Rust, Grimy Black, Delta Dirt, and Terra Cotta formulas. Water-based and ideal for HO, N, and HOn30 scale structures, rolling stock, and dioramas.
