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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 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 …