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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. browse our full selection here.
Tamiya Hybrid Acrylics (X and XF Series)
Tamiya's acrylics are best understood as
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Mar 25, 2026
Tamiya Paint Colour Chart — Complete Guide
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
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Mar 17, 2026