Product Details
- Hobby knife
- Glue
- Paint and finishing tools
Historical Context
Tamiya acrylic paints are crafted using water-soluble acrylic resins, making them ideal for brush painting or airbrushing. This paint is compatible with styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, and most common model plastics. It provides good coverage, flows well, and blends easily. Prior to drying, the paint can be easily washed away with plain water.
When airbrushing, ensure to use any of the following Tamiya thinners:
- Airbrushing: 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, 87077
Tamiya paint labels convey specific meanings and useful tips:
- Finishing: Colors labeled with 'X' have a glossy finish, whereas 'XF' designated colors are flat.
- Thinner: The paint can be diluted for airbrushing with Tamiya X-20A Acrylic thinner.
- Flattering: Items 81521 and 81021 (Tamiya X-21 Flat Base) serve as a flattening agent for glossy paints. Combine any X-gloss color with a flat base in a 1:1 ratio.
- Thinner: Tamiya Lacquer Thinner can also be used for airbrushing, offering quicker drying times and a harder finish.
- Finishing: Tamiya Paint Retarder (item 87114) can improve brush painting results for a smoother, blemish-free finish.
About the Brand

Authentic Detailing
This kit offers highly accurate reproductions of the tank's suspension, turret, and gun. It also includes a commander figure for added realism.
Tamiya Quality
Known for precision engineering and high-quality molds, ensuring easy assembly and an impressive finished model.
Customization Potential
Builders can choose to replicate historical color schemes or get creative with personalized finishes.
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