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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 …

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 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 series with reference notes on military designations, time periods, and …

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 …