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Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Paint Reference Vallejo Paint Guide by Vehicle, Theatre & Time Frame Scale modelling colour reference · Model Color · Model Air · Metal Color Find the right Vallejo paint for your kit — organised by subject, era, and theatre All Vallejo paints listed in this guide are stocked at Wheels & Wings Hobbies — browse the full range here. Every SKU links directly to the product page. We ship across Canada. This guide group …

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 …

Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Tamiya Paint Reference Tamiya Acrylic vs Enamel vs Lacquer — Which Paint Should You Use? From a Toronto hobby retailer since 1986 · Choosing between Tamiya's three paint formulas · Updated May 2026 If you are new to scale modelling, the Tamiya paint aisle can be overwhelming. Tamiya alone produces three completely different paint formulas — acrylic, lacquer, and enamel — and knowing which one to reach for makes a real differ …

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. Browse our full range here. Looking to paint a specific vehicle? Check out our Vallejo Vehicle Paint Guide. Jump to paint line: Model Air Mode …

Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Paint Reference Tamiya Paint Colour Guide Complete colour listing · Acrylics · Lacquers · Enamels · All formulas Every Tamiya paint formula in one guide 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, organised by formula with reference notes on milita …

Iwata makes some of the most reliable and beginner-friendly airbrushes on the market - but with several models across different feed styles, action types, and nozzle sizes, its easy to get lost. This guide breaks down what actually matters when choosing your first Iwata, and gives you honest recommendations for getting started without overcomplicating it. What to consider when picking your first Iwata1. Feed Style-Gravity Feed: Paint cup on top -> easier to use, less paint waste, better for …

Can't find decals for that cool squadron insignia or unit marking? Why not make a set of masks and paint instead? For simple shapes such as a circle for the Japanese Hinomaru, all you need is a ruler and a circle cutter, such as the OLFA Compass Circle Cutter. For more complex insignias, simply find or create the image you need and import them into your preferred photo editing program or word processor.  Scale the image to the size you need and if possible transform the image into black and …

Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Airbrushing Fundamentals The Beginner’s Guide to Airbrushing — What Actually Matters Before You Start From a Toronto hobby retailer since 1986 · Airbrush setup, PSI, thinning, and maintenance · Updated May 2026 Getting into airbrushing is one of the best upgrades you can make to your modelling or miniature painting workflow — but it comes with a learning curve that trips up a lot of beginners in the same ways. Poor spray res …