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Vallejo Paint Colour Chart — Complete Guide for Scale Modellers
This guide covers every Vallejo paint in stock at Wheels & Wings Hobbies, organised by line. Vallejo produces more specialised lines than any other brand we carry — from precise military aviation and armour colours to dedicated miniature painting ranges for Warhammer and fantasy. All paints are 17ml water-based acrylic unless otherwise noted. Looking to paint a specific vehicle? Check out our Vallejo Vehicle Paint Guide
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2026 Mar 25th
Vallejo Paint Guide For Scale Modellers - by Vehicle, Theatre and Time Frame
All Vallejo paints listed in this guide are stocked at Wheels & Wings Hobbies, 1880 Danforth Ave, Toronto — Canada's best hobby store for Vallejo paints. If you're looking for a specific colour by paint line rather than by subject, see our Vallejo Paint Colour Chart. Every SKU links directly to the product page. We ship across Canada.
This guide groups Vallejo paints by theatre, era, vehicle, and subject. Each section lists specific aircraft marks, ship classes, AFV variants, unit desi
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2026 Mar 25th
Vallejo Paint Sets — Complete Reference by Line, Era & Subject
Vallejo produces more themed paint sets than any other brand we carry — covering WWII aircraft colour schemes by nation and theatre, armour and infantry palettes by army and campaign, miniature painting sets for Warhammer and fantasy, and specialized metallic sets for bare metal finishes and true metallic miniature painting. This guide lists every Vallejo paint set available at Wheels & Wings Hobbies, organized by paint line and application, with specific vehicle and subject references
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2026 Mar 25th
Tamiya Acrylic vs Enamel vs Lacquer — Which Paint Should You Use?
If you're new to scale modelling, the paint aisle can be overwhelming. Tamiya alone produces three completely different paint formulas — and knowing which one to reach for makes a real difference to your finished build. Here's a plain-English breakdown. Once you know which formula suits your build, check our complete Tamiya paint colour chart to find the exact colour you need.
Tamiya Hybrid Acrylics (X and XF Series)
Tamiya's acrylics are best understood as a more versatile, lower-odour la
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2026 Mar 25th
Tamiya Paint Colour Chart — Complete Guide for Scale Modellers
Tamiya paint is one of the most trusted names in scale modelling — used by beginners and master builders alike around the world. This colour chart covers every Tamiya paint formula we carry at Wheels Wings & Hobbies, organized by series with reference notes on what each colour was designed for — including the military designations, time periods, and specific vehicle subjects each colour applies to.
Tamiya produces paint in three main formulas: hybrid acrylic (alcohol-based, fast
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2026 Mar 17th