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Tamiya Lacquer Paint Guide — LP Series Complete Colour Chart

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Tamiya Lacquer Paint Guide

Complete colour listing · LP Series · 84 colours · 10ml bottle · Airbrush formula

Tamiya's premium airbrushing formula — LP lacquer series

The Tamiya LP lacquer range is the premium choice for airbrushed scale models — 84 colours with a hard, durable finish, excellent colour consistency, and fast dry times. The LP series covers the same military and aircraft colour spectrum as the XF acrylic range and is fully colour-matched to it, making the two ranges interchangeable for most subjects. LP lacquers require lacquer thinner for thinning and cleanup, and adequate ventilation during use.

The LP range has particularly strong coverage for IJN ship grey (LP-12 through LP-15 covering all four arsenal greys), WWII German armour (Dunkelgelb three-tone system), and modern jet shades including dedicated Ghost Grey for F-22 and F-35 builds — colours that have no equivalent in any other lacquer range. Looking for colours organised by vehicle and theatre? See the LP Lacquer vehicle guide.

Note for Canadian modellers: Tamiya aerosol spray cans (TS series) are not available for sale in Canada. For thinning LP lacquers, use Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with Retarder. Or alternatively, Mr Hobby Leveling Thinner. Adequate ventilation is required when airbrushing lacquers.
Format 10ml bottle
Thinner Lacquer thinner (required)
Application Airbrush recommended
LP colours 84

Using Tamiya lacquers

Thinning ratio — Thin approximately 1:1 to 1:1.5 with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner for airbrushing. The retarder version slows drying slightly for better atomisation in warm conditions.

Ventilation — Lacquer fumes are strong — always use in a well-ventilated space or spray booth. A respirator rated for organic vapours is recommended.

Over enamels — Do not apply lacquer directly over enamel as it will lift the layer below. The correct order is lacquer base coat first, then enamel wash over a gloss lacquer sealer.

Colour matching with XF acrylics — LP colours are matched to their XF acrylic counterparts. LP-1 Flat Black = XF-1, LP-2 White = XF-2, and so on. The two ranges can be used interchangeably across a build.

LP Lacquers (LP Series) ↑ top

Lacquer formula · fast-drying · 10 ml bottle

Best used with an airbrush. Fast-drying lacquer formula with superior durability and smooth, consistent finish — the preferred choice for serious scale modellers. Requires Tamiya lacquer thinner for thinning and cleanup. Use with proper ventilation.

Thinners listed at the bottom of this section.

SKU Colour Name Swatch Subject Used For↑ series selection
TAMLP1 Black Gloss Universal General purpose — gloss black surfaces, panel lines, shadow areas
TAMLP2 White Gloss Lacquer Universal General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMLP3 Flat Black Lacquer Universal General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMLP4 Flat White Lacquer Universal General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMLP5 Semi-Gloss Black Lacquer Universal Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMLP6 Pure Blue Lacquer Universal General purpose — RAF roundels, French aircraft markings, automotive
TAMLP7 Pure Red Lacquer Universal General purpose — roundels, national markings, automotive
TAMLP8 Pure Yellow Lacquer Universal General purpose — markings, caution stripes, automotive
TAMLP9 Clear Gloss Lacquer Universal Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash
TAMLP10 Lacquer Thinner 10ml Universal Standard Tamiya lacquer thinner — for thinning LP series lacquer paints and cleaning airbrushes
TAMLP11 Silver Lacquer Universal General metallic silver — aircraft, vehicles, and detail work
TAMLP12 IJN Kure Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Kure Naval Arsenal — grey standard for Kure-built warships. Suitable for battleships Yamato and Musashi, carrier Taiho, and cruiser Ibuki. The definitive grey for 1/350 Yamato and Musashi builds.
TAMLP13 IJN Sasebo Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Sasebo Naval Arsenal — slightly warmer grey on Sasebo-maintained vessels including Haruna, Kirishima, heavy cruiser Takao and Atago, and Sasebo-based destroyers and submarines.
TAMLP14 IJN Maizuru Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Maizuru Naval Arsenal — grey standard for Maizuru-built vessels. Suitable for battleships Ise and Hyuga (after conversion to aviation battleships 1943), seaplane carriers Chitose and Chiyoda.
TAMLP15 IJN Yokosuka Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Yokosuka Naval Arsenal — grey standard for Yokosuka-built vessels. Suitable for carrier Shinano, armoured carrier Taiho, destroyer Yukikaze, and light cruisers Oyodo and Agano.
TAMLP16 Wooden Deck Tan Lacquer Ships Ship deck planking — all eras and navies. Suitable for IJN Yamato and Musashi, HMS Warspite, USS Missouri (BB-63), and any 1/350 or 1/700 scale warship with wooden deck surfaces.
TAMLP17 Linoleum Deck Brown Lacquer Ships WWII warship deck surfaces 1930–1945 — linoleum tile on IJN cruiser and destroyer main decks, and USN and RN destroyer working decks.
TAMLP18 Dull Red Lacquer Armour Soviet and Russian armour interior 1940s–1980s — interior red used in Soviet tank fighting compartments. Suitable for T-34/76, T-34/85, IS-2, T-54/55 series, T-64, and T-72 (early production).
TAMLP19 Gun Metal Lacquer Universal Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMLP20 Light Gun Metal Lacquer Universal Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMLP21 Italian Red Lacquer Automotive Ferrari racing red — Rosso Corsa. Suitable for Ferrari 312T (1975–80 F1), 126C2 (1982 F1), 312 PB sports car, F40, F50, Enzo, and La Ferrari.
TAMLP22 Flat Base Lacquer Universal Additive — mix into any gloss lacquer to create a flat/matte finish
TAMLP23 Flat Clear Lacquer Universal Matte topcoat/varnish — seals and flattens painted surfaces
TAMLP24 Semi Gloss Clear Lacquer Universal Satin topcoat/varnish — between matte and gloss finish
TAMLP25 JGSDF Brown Lacquer Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — brown component of the three-colour woodland scheme. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 16 MCV, and Type 89 IFV.
TAMLP26 JGSDF Dark Green Lacquer Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — dark green component of the three-colour woodland scheme. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 74 MBT (late), OH-1 Ninja helicopter, and UH-60JA.
TAMLP27 German Gray Lacquer Armour WWII German Panzerwaffe 1939–1943 — RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E through M, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. A–F1, StuG III Ausf. A–F, and Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. A/B/C.
TAMLP28 Olive Drab Lacquer Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army 1942–1955 — Olive Drab (ANA 319). Suitable for M4A3 Sherman (ETO), M3A1 Stuart, M10 Wolverine, M3 Half-track, Willys MB Jeep, Republic P-47D, and Douglas C-47 Skytrain.
TAMLP29 Olive Drab 2 Lacquer Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army and USMC 1942–1955 — alternate Olive Drab shade for field-faded and factory-variation tones. Suitable for M4A3E8 Sherman (Korean War), M26 Pershing, M36 Jackson, and USMC M4A2 Sherman (Pacific).
TAMLP30 Light Sand Lacquer Armour WWII North Africa desert vehicle schemes 1940–1943 — sand/stone for British and Commonwealth forces. Suitable for Crusader Mk.I/II/III, Valentine Mk.II/III, Bren Carrier (LRDG), and Italian M13/40 and M14/41.
TAMLP31 IJN Dark Green Lacquer Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1942–1945 — standard dark green on IJN aircraft upper surfaces. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero (1943–45), Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai, and Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan.
TAMLP32 IJN Light Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1942 — light grey on smaller IJN vessels and early-war surface ships. Suitable for Fubuki-class destroyers, Shiratsuyu-class destroyers, Sendai-class, and Kuma-class light cruisers.
TAMLP33 IJN Grey Green Lacquer Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1941–1944 — grey-green on carrier-based aircraft lower surfaces. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 21 Zero (Pearl Harbor), Aichi D3A1 Val (Midway, Coral Sea), and Nakajima B5N2 Kate.
TAMLP34 Light Grey Lacquer Universal General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMLP35 Insignia White Lacquer Aircraft WWII US Navy 1943–1945 — Insignia White (ANA 601) lower surface of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F Hellcat, Vought F4U Corsair, TBF Avenger, and Curtiss SB2C Helldiver.
TAMLP36 Dark Ghost Grey Lacquer Aircraft Modern USAF and USMC 1970s–present — FS 36320 Dark Ghost Gray lower surface of the Compass Ghost Gray scheme. Suitable for F-16C Fighting Falcon, A-10A/C Thunderbolt II, F-15C/D Eagle, and F/A-18D Hornet (USMC).
TAMLP37 Light Ghost Grey Lacquer Aircraft Modern USAF 1970s–present — FS 36375 Light Ghost Gray upper surface of the Compass Ghost Gray scheme. Suitable for F-16A/C Fighting Falcon, F-15A/C Eagle, A-10A Thunderbolt II, and F-117A Nighthawk (upper surfaces).
TAMLP38 Flat Aluminum Lacquer Aircraft Natural metal finish (NMF) 1944–1960 — flat aluminium for matte bare-metal areas and panel variation. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress, North American P-51D Mustang, North American F-86 Sabre. Use alongside LP70 to create panel variation.
TAMLP39 Racing White Lacquer Automotive Automotive racing liveries — Porsche 956/962, GT class racers
TAMLP40 Metallic Black Lacquer Automotive Automotive carbon fibre and metallic black finishes
TAMLP41 Mica Blue Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic blue — Nissan, Honda, Toyota 1980s–present
TAMLP42 Mica Red Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic red — Honda NSX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
TAMLP43 Pearl White Lacquer Automotive Automotive pearl white — Toyota, Lexus, Honda
TAMLP44 Metallic Orange Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic orange — Lamborghini, McLaren
TAMLP45 Racing Blue Lacquer Automotive Automotive racing liveries — Porsche 917, Tyrrell P34, Le Mans prototypes
TAMLP46 Pure Metallic Red Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic red racing liveries — Ferrari, Alfa Romeo
TAMLP47 Pearl Blue Lacquer Automotive Automotive pearl blue — sports and concept car models
TAMLP48 Sparkling Silver Lacquer Automotive Automotive sparkle metallic — sports and luxury car models
TAMLP49 Pearl Clear Lacquer Automotive Automotive pearl clear topcoat — applied over metallic base
TAMLP50 Bright Red Lacquer Universal Automotive and emergency vehicles — fire engines, general purpose
TAMLP51 Pure Orange Lacquer Universal Safety markings, aircraft roundels, automotive accents
TAMLP52 Clear Red Lacquer Universal Transparent red — tail lights, brake lights
TAMLP53 Clear Orange Lacquer Universal Transparent orange — indicator lights, flame effects
TAMLP54 Dark Iron Lacquer Universal Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMLP55 Dark Yellow 2 Lacquer Armour Late-war German armour 1943–1945 — alternate Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028). Suitable for Tiger II (Königstiger), Jagdtiger, Panther Ausf. G (late), and Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma armoured car.
TAMLP56 Dark Green 2 Lacquer Armour Late-war German camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 6003 Olivgrün. Suitable for Jagdpanzer IV/70, Hetzer, Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J (late), and Panther Ausf. A/G in three-colour ambush pattern.
TAMLP57 Red Brown 2 Lacquer Armour Late-war German camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 8017 Rotbraun. Suitable for Tiger I/II, Panther Ausf. A/G, StuG IV, Nashorn, and Hummel SPH in three-colour pattern.
TAMLP58 NATO Green Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 6014 Gelboliv. Suitable for M1 Abrams (early), M2 Bradley IFV, M113A3, Leopard 2A4/A5, and Challenger 1 in Cold War Central European schemes.
TAMLP59 NATO Brown Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage — RAL 8027 Lederbraun brown component. Suitable for Leopard 2A4, Marder 1A3 IFV, M1A1 Abrams (USAREUR), and M109 Paladin SPH.
TAMLP60 NATO Black Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage — RAL 9021 Teerschwarz shadow/outline colour. Suitable for M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, Leopard 2A4, Challenger 1, and any NATO armour in the Central European woodland scheme.
TAMLP61 Metallic Grey Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMLP62 Titanium Gold Lacquer Universal Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMLP63 Titanium Silver Lacquer Universal Metallic silver accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMLP64 JGSDF Olive Drab Lacquer Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1954–1980s — olive drab on early JGSDF vehicles before the three-colour scheme. Suitable for Type 73 APC (early), Type 74 MBT (early), and Type 60 APC.
TAMLP65 Rubber Black Lacquer Universal Tyres, rubber tracks, hoses and seals — all model types and eras
TAMLP66 Flat Flesh Lacquer Figures Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMLP67 Clear Smoke Lacquer Universal Tinted windscreens, smoked visors, transparent canopies
TAMLP68 Clear Blue Lacquer Universal Transparent blue — tinted visors, cockpit glass, lighting effects
TAMLP69 Clear Yellow Lacquer Universal Transparent yellow — indicator and turn signal lights
TAMLP70 Gloss Aluminum Lacquer Aircraft Polished NMF aircraft 1944–1960 — gloss bare aluminium for highly polished panel areas. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress, North American P-51D Mustang, Lockheed P-80, and North American F-86 Sabre. Use alongside LP38 for panel variation.
TAMLP71 Champagne Gold Lacquer Automotive Automotive luxury gold metallic — Rolls-Royce, Bentley
TAMLP72 Mica Silver Lacquer Automotive Automotive metallic silver — sports and luxury car models
TAMLP73 Khaki Lacquer Figures British and Commonwealth 1939–1945 — Khaki (BS 987C) on 8th Army uniforms, webbing, and equipment. Suitable for North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe infantry, including SAS, LRDG, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and Indian Army subjects.
TAMLP74 Flat Earth Lacquer Universal Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMLP75 Buff Lacquer Armour WWII British vehicles 1940–1942 — Portland Stone / Light Stone in the Western Desert. Suitable for Matilda II, Valentine Mk.I/II/III, Crusader Mk.I/II, and early M3 Grant in 8th Army service.
TAMLP76 Yellow Brown DAK 1941 Lacquer Armour Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) North Africa 1941 — RAL 8000 Grünbraun. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D/E (DAK 1941), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C, and DAK soft-skin vehicles.
TAMLP77 Light Brown DAK 1941 Lacquer Armour Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) North Africa 1942–1943 — RAL 7027 Sandgrau. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G, Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. J/L/M, and Marder III in Gazala and Alamein campaigns.
TAMLP78 Flat Blue Lacquer Universal General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMLP79 Flat Red Lacquer Universal General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMLP80 Flat Yellow Lacquer Universal General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMLP81 LP-81 Mixing Blue Lacquer Universal Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP82 LP-82 Mixing Red Lacquer Universal Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP83 LP-83 Mixing Yellow Lacquer Universal Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP85 LP85 Medium Gray Aircraft WWII US Navy 1941–1943 — Light Gray (ANA 602). Suitable for Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger (early), Douglas TBD-1 Devastator, and early Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat.
Lacquer Accessories↑ top
TAMLP10 Tamiya LP-10 Lacquer Thinner 10ml Universal Standard Tamiya lacquer thinner — for thinning LP series lacquer paints and cleaning airbrushes after lacquer use
TAM87194 Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with Retarder 250ml Universal Lacquer thinner with retarder — slows drying time allowing paint to flow and level into a smooth, flawless finish. Highly recommended for large panels and automotive builds where brush marks and orange peel are unacceptable
MRHT108 Mr. Leveling Thinner 400ml Universal Lacquer thinner with retarder — compatible with Tamiya LP lacquers and most other lacquer-based paints. Slows drying time for exceptional self-leveling and mirror-smooth results

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