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Tamiya Paint Colour Chart — Complete Guide for Scale Modellers

Tamiya Paint Colour Chart — Complete Guide for Scale Modellers

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, organized by series with reference notes on what each colour was designed for — including the military designations, time periods, and specific vehicle subjects each colour applies to.

Tamiya produces paint in three main formulas: hybrid acrylic (alcohol-based, fast drying, versatile thinner options), lacquer (fast-drying, highly durable, best for airbrushing), and enamel (oil-based, best for hand painting, washes, and weathering). Scroll down to find the right formula and colour for your project, or browse all Tamiya paints here.

Note for Canadian modellers: Tamiya aerosol spray cans (TS series) are not available for sale in Canada. Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner is also currently unavailable due to Health Canada regulations. For thinning Tamiya acrylics, isopropyl alcohol is the recommended alternative — ask us in store for guidance.

Tamiya XF Flat Acrylics (XF Series)

Hybrid acrylic formula — can be thinned with water, isopropyl alcohol, or lacquer thinner. Best results are achieved with an airbrush; hand painting can be challenging as the second coat may reactivate and lift the first. Widely used for military, aircraft, and armour subjects.

SKU Colour Name Used For
TAMXF1 Flat Black Acrylic General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMXF2 Flat White Acrylic General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMXF3 Flat Yellow Acrylic General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMXF4 Flat Yellow Green Acrylic Soviet WWII aircraft undersides (1941–43) — LaGG-3, MiG-3, Il-2 Sturmovik
TAMXF5 Flat Green Acrylic General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, camouflage base
TAMXF6 Flat Copper Acrylic Metallic copper — pipes, fittings, engine details, steampunk builds
TAMXF7 Flat Red Acrylic General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMXF8 Flat Blue Acrylic General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMXF9 Flat Hull Red Acrylic Acrylic Ship hull below the waterline — all eras, all navies
TAMXF10 Flat Brown Acrylic General purpose — earth tones, wood effects, figure painting
TAMXF11 Flat IJN Green Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF12 Flat IJN Gray Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF13 IJA Flat Dark Green Acrylic Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) — 1937–1945, IJA vehicles and aircraft: Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, Ki-43 Oscar, General purpose — military vehicles, foliage, camouflage
TAMXF14 Flat IJA Gray Acrylic Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) — 1937–1945, IJA vehicles: Type 94 Te-Ke, Type 89 Chi-Ro
TAMXF15 Flat Flesh Acrylic Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMXF16 Flat Aluminum Acrylic Bare metal aircraft — B-29 Superfortress, P-51D Mustang, F-86 Sabre
TAMXF17 Flat Sea Blue Acrylic WWII US Navy aircraft — tri-colour scheme upper surface (1943–45), Aircraft: F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair
TAMXF18 Flat Medium Blue Acrylic WWII US Navy aircraft — intermediate blue (1943–45), Aircraft: F6F Hellcat, SBD Dauntless
TAMXF19 Flat Sky Gray Acrylic WWII US Navy aircraft — overall grey scheme (1944–45), Aircraft: F4U-1D Corsair, F6F-5 Hellcat
TAMXF20 Flat Medium Gray Acrylic WWII US Navy aircraft — overall grey scheme, Aircraft: PBY Catalina, TBF Avenger
TAMX21 Flat Base Acrylic Additive Additive — mix into any gloss paint to create a flat/matte finish
TAMXF21 Flat Sky Acrylic WWII RAF aircraft undersides — Hurricane, early Spitfire, Blenheim
TAMX22 Gloss Clear Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash
TAMXF22 Flat RLM Gray Acrylic German Luftwaffe RLM colour standard — 1935–1945, WWII German aircraft: Bf 109, Fw 190, He 111, Ju 88
TAMX23 Gloss Clear Blue Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash, Transparent blue — tinted visors, cockpit glass, lighting effects
TAMXF23 Flat Light Blue Aircraft undersides — various WWII schemes, general purpose
TAMX24 Gloss Clear Yellow Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash, Transparent yellow — indicator and turn signal lights
TAMXF24 Flat Dark Gray Acrylic General purpose — shadows, weathering, modern vehicles and aircraft
TAMX25 Gloss Clear Green Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash
TAMXF25 Flat Lt Sea Gray Acrylic WWII RAF aircraft lower surfaces — Spitfire, Lancaster, Halifax
TAMX26 Gloss Clear Orange Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash, Transparent orange — indicator lights, flame effects
TAMXF26 Flat Deep Green Acrylic General purpose — deep foliage, jungle camouflage, vegetation bases
TAMX27 Gloss Clear Red Acrylic Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash, Transparent red — tail lights, brake lights
TAMXF27 Flat Black Green Acrylic Soviet WWII armour late-war green (1944–45) — T-34/85, IS-2, ISU-152
TAMXF28 Flat Dark Copper Acrylic Aged copper — weathered pipes, engine details, exposed metal
TAMX28 Gloss Park Green Acrylic Civilian vehicles and dioramas — general purpose green
TAMX31 Gloss Titanium Gold Acrylic Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMX32 Gloss Titanium Silver Acrylic Metallic silver accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMX33 Gloss Bronze Acrylic Metallic bronze — historical artillery, ship fittings, figurines
TAMX34 Gloss Metallic Brown Acrylic Automotive metallic brown — car models
TAMX35 Semi-Gloss Clear Satin topcoat/varnish — between matte and gloss finish
TAMXF49 Flat Khaki Acrylic British and Commonwealth military — Eighth Army webbing, uniforms, equipment
TAMXF50 Flat Field Blue Acrylic WWII German Luftwaffe field blue — 1939–1945, Ground crew uniforms, Luftwaffe support equipment
TAMXF51 Flat Khaki Drab Acrylic WWII US and British vehicles — Universal Carrier, 6-Pounder AT gun
TAMXF52 Flat Earth Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMXF53 Flat Neutral Gray General purpose — weathering mix, shadow tones, intermediate colour
TAMXF54 Flat Dark Sea Gray Acrylic WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces — Spitfire, Hurricane, Typhoon
TAMXF55 Flat Deck Tan Acrylic WWII US Navy ship deck surfaces — USS Enterprise, Fletcher-class destroyers
TAMXF56 Flat Metallic Gray Acrylic Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMXF57 Flat Buff Acrylic WWII British vehicles — Matilda II, Valentine tank, early Western Desert schemes
TAMXF58 Flat Olive Green Acrylic General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, Allied vehicles
TAMXF59 Flat Desert Yellow Acrylic WWII North Africa and modern Middle East — Israeli Merkava, M48/M60 Patton
TAMXF60 Flat Dark Yellow Acrylic Late-war German armour base colour — February 1943–1945, Vehicles: Tiger I/II, Panther, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H/J, Jagdpanther
TAMXF61 Flat Dark Green Acrylic General purpose — military vehicles, foliage, camouflage
TAMXF62 Flat Olive Drab Acrylic WWII US Army standard vehicle colour — 1942–1955, Vehicles: Sherman M4, M3 Half-track, Willys Jeep, P-47 Thunderbolt
TAMXF63 Flat German Gray Acrylic WWII German Panzerwaffe — 1939–February 1943, Vehicles: Panzerkampfwagen III, IV, StuG III — early Eastern Front and France
TAMXF64 Flat Red Brown Acrylic General purpose — rust effects, wood tones, earth colours, figure painting
TAMXF65 Flat Field Gray Acrylic WWII German infantry uniforms — 1939–1945, German field equipment, Heer infantry figures
TAMXF66 Flat Light Gray Acrylic General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMXF67 Flat NATO Green Acrylic NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, Challenger 2
TAMXF68 Flat NATO Brown Acrylic NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: Leopard 2, Marder IFV — European woodland scheme
TAMXF69 Flat NATO Black Acrylic NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: shadow/outline colour in three-colour scheme
TAMXF70 Flat IJN Dk Green 2 Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF71 Flat IJN Cockpit Green Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN aircraft interiors: Zero Fighter, D3A Val, B5N Kate
TAMXF72 Flat JGSDF Brown Acrylic Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present, JGSDF vehicles: Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT — woodland camouflage
TAMXF73 Flat JGSDF Dk Green Acrylic Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present
TAMXF74 Flat JGSDF Olive Drab Acrylic Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present, JGSDF vehicles: Type 73 APC, early Type 74 tank
TAMXF75 Flat IJN Gray Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF76 Flat IJN Gray Green Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN aircraft and ships: various carrier-based aircraft
TAMXF77 Flat IJN Sasebo Gray Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, Sasebo Naval Arsenal ships: Haruna, Kirishima
TAMXF78 Flat Wooden Deck Tan Acrylic Ship deck planking — all eras: IJN Yamato, USS Missouri, HMS Warspite
TAMXF79 Flat Linoleum Deck Brown Acrylic WWII warship deck surfaces — IJN cruisers/destroyers, USN destroyers
TAMXF80 Flat RN Lt Gray Acrylic Royal Navy (RN) — WWII 1939–1945, RN warships: HMS Hood, King George V-class battleships
TAMXF81 Flat RAF Dk Green 2 Acrylic Royal Air Force (RAF) — WWII 1939–1945
TAMXF82 Flat RAF Ocean Gray 2 Acrylic Royal Air Force (RAF) — WWII 1939–1945, RAF Temperate Sea Scheme (1941–45): Spitfire Vb/Vc, Typhoon, WWII RAF Temperate Sea Scheme — Spitfire Vb/Vc, Typhoon, Beaufighter
TAMXF83 Flat RAF Med Sea Gray 2 Acrylic Royal Air Force (RAF) — WWII 1939–1945, RAF Middle East schemes: Desert Spitfire, Kittyhawk
TAMXF84 Flat Dark Iron Acrylic Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMXF85 Flat Rubber Black Acrylic Tyres, rubber tracks, hoses and seals — all model types and eras
TAMXF86 Flat Clear Acrylic Matte topcoat/varnish — seals and flattens painted surfaces
TAMXF87 IJN Gray Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF88 Dark Yellow 2 Acrylic Late-war German armour base colour — February 1943–1945, Vehicles: Tiger I/II, Panther, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H/J, Jagdpanther
TAMXF89 Dark Green 2 Acrylic Late-war German armour camouflage — Dunkelgrün (1943–45), Applied over Dark Yellow on: Jagdpanzer IV, Hetzer, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMXF90 Red Brown 2 Acrylic Late-war German armour camouflage — Rotbraun (1943–45), Applied over Dark Yellow on: Tiger I/II, Panther, StuG IV
TAMXF91 IJN Grey Acrylic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMXF92 DAK 1941 Yellow Brown Acrylic Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) — North Africa 1941–1943, Early DAK vehicles (1941): Panzerkampfwagen III/IV, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMXF93 DAK 1942 Light Brown Acrylic Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) — North Africa 1941–1943, Later DAK vehicles (1942–43): Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.F2/G

Tamiya X Gloss Acrylics (X Series)

Hybrid acrylic formula in gloss finish — can be thinned with water, isopropyl alcohol, or lacquer thinner. Best results achieved with an airbrush. Vivid, bright colours ideal for automotive models, sci-fi builds, and anywhere a high-shine finish is needed.

SKU Colour Name Used For
TAMX1 Gloss Black Acrylic General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
TAMX2 Gloss White Acrylic General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMX3 Royal Blue Acrylic General purpose — national markings, aircraft roundels, figures
TAMX4 Gloss Blue Acrylic General purpose — national markings, vehicles, sci-fi builds
TAMX5 Gloss Green Acrylic General purpose — vegetation, vehicles, figures
TAMX6 Gloss Orange Acrylic General purpose — safety markings, automotive, aircraft
TAMX7 Gloss Red Acrylic General purpose — national markings, sports cars, aircraft roundels
TAMX8 Gloss Lemon Yellow Acrylic General purpose — bright yellow markings, training aircraft
TAMX9 Gloss Brown Acrylic General purpose — wood effects, earth tones, figures
TAMX10 Gloss Gun Metal Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMX11 Gloss Chrome Silver Acrylic Chrome trim, polished metallic highlights, bare metal details
TAMX12 Gloss Gold Leaf Acrylic Metallic gold — decorative details, medals, trophies, figurines
TAMX13 Gloss Met Blue Acrylic Automotive metallic blue — car models
TAMX14 Gloss Sky Blue Acrylic General purpose — aircraft undersides, sky effects, sci-fi builds
TAMX15 Gloss Light Green Acrylic General purpose — vegetation, light foliage, figures
TAMX16 Gloss Purple Acrylic General purpose — figures, sci-fi and fantasy builds, mecha models
TAMX17 Gloss Pink Acrylic General purpose — figures, sci-fi builds, novelty and character models
TAMX18 Semi-Gloss Black Acrylic Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMX19 Gloss Transparent Smoke Acrylic Tinted windscreens, smoked visors, transparent canopies

Tamiya LP Lacquers (LP Series)

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.

SKU Colour Name Used For
TAMLP1 Black Gloss General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
TAMLP2 White Gloss Lacquer General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMLP3 Flat Black Lacquer General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMLP4 Flat White Lacquer General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMLP5 semi-Gloss Black Lacquer Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMLP6 Pure Blue Lacquer General purpose — RAF roundels, French aircraft markings, automotive
TAMLP7 Pure Red Lacquer General purpose — roundels, national markings, automotive
TAMLP8 Pure Yellow Lacquer General purpose — markings, caution stripes, automotive
TAMLP9 Clear Gloss Lacquer —
TAMLP10 Lacquer Thinner Tamiya LP lacquer thinner — for thinning and cleaning up LP series lacquer paints
TAMLP11 Silver Lacquer General metallic silver — aircraft, vehicles, and detail work
TAMLP12 IJN Kure Grey Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, Kure Naval Arsenal ships: Yamato, Musashi, Nagato
TAMLP13 IJN Sasebo Grey Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, Sasebo Naval Arsenal ships: Haruna, Kirishima
TAMLP14 IJN Maizuru Grey Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, Maizuru Naval Arsenal ships: Ise, Hyuga
TAMLP15 IJN Yokosuka Grey Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, Yokosuka Naval Arsenal ships: Shinano, Taiho
TAMLP16 Wooden Deck Tan Lacquer Ship deck planking — all eras: IJN Yamato, USS Missouri, HMS Warspite
TAMLP17 Linoleum Deck Brown Lacquer WWII warship deck surfaces — IJN cruisers/destroyers, USN destroyers
TAMLP18 Dull Red Lacquer Soviet/Russian armour interiors — T-34, IS-2, T-54/55, T-72
TAMLP19 Gun Metal Lacquer Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMLP20 Light Gun Metal Lacquer Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMLP21 Italian Red Lacquer Ferrari racing red — F1 and sports car models: Ferrari 312T, 126C2, F40, F50
TAMLP22 Flat Base Lacquer Additive — mix into any gloss paint to create a flat/matte finish
TAMLP23 Flat Clear Lacquer Matte topcoat/varnish — seals and flattens painted surfaces
TAMLP24 Semi Gloss Clear Lacquer Satin topcoat/varnish — between matte and gloss finish
TAMLP25 JGSDF Brown Lacquer Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present, JGSDF vehicles: Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT — woodland camouflage
TAMLP26 JGSDF Dark Green Lacquer Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present, JGSDF vehicles: Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT — woodland camouflage
TAMLP27 German Gray Lacquer WWII German Panzerwaffe — 1939–February 1943, Vehicles: Panzerkampfwagen III, IV, StuG III — early Eastern Front and France
TAMLP28 Olive Drab Lacquer WWII US Army standard vehicle colour — 1942–1955, Vehicles: Sherman M4, M3 Half-track, Willys Jeep, P-47 Thunderbolt
TAMLP29 Olive Drab 2 Lacquer WWII US Army standard vehicle colour — 1942–1955, Vehicles: Sherman M4, M3 Half-track, Willys Jeep, P-47 Thunderbolt
TAMLP30 Light Sand Lacquer WWII North Africa desert vehicles — Crusader tank, Bren Carrier, Italian M13/40
TAMLP31 IJN Dark Green Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN aircraft: A6M Zero, Ki-43 Oscar, Ki-61 Tony
TAMLP32 IJN Light Grey Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships: Fubuki-class destroyers, light cruisers
TAMLP33 IJN Grey Green Lacquer Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN aircraft and ships: various carrier-based aircraft
TAMLP34 Light Grey Lacquer General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMLP35 Insignia White Lacquer WWII US Navy aircraft undersides — 1943–1945, Aircraft: F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair — tri-colour scheme lower surface
TAMLP36 Dark Ghost Grey Lacquer Modern USAF aircraft — F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II — Hill Grey 2 lower surface
TAMLP37 Light Ghost Grey Lacquer Modern USAF aircraft — F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle — Hill Grey 2 upper surface
TAMLP38 Flat Aluminum Lacquer Bare metal aircraft — B-29 Superfortress, P-51D Mustang, F-86 Sabre
TAMLP39 Racing White Lacquer Automotive racing liveries — Porsche 956/962, GT class racers
TAMLP40 Metallic Black Lacquer Automotive carbon fibre and metallic black finishes
TAMLP41 Mica Blue Lacquer Automotive metallic blue — Nissan, Honda, Toyota 1980s–present
TAMLP42 Mica Red Lacquer Automotive metallic red — Honda NSX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
TAMLP43 Pearl White Lacquer Automotive pearl white — Toyota, Lexus, Honda
TAMLP44 Metallic Orange Lacquer Automotive metallic orange — Lamborghini, McLaren
TAMLP45 Racing Blue Lacquer Automotive racing liveries — Porsche 917, Tyrrell P34, Le Mans prototypes
TAMLP46 Pure Metallic Red Lacquer Automotive metallic red racing liveries — Ferrari, Alfa Romeo
TAMLP47 Pearl Blue Lacquer Automotive pearl blue — sports and concept car models
TAMLP48 Sparkling Silver Lacquer Automotive sparkle metallic — sports and luxury car models, General metallic silver — aircraft, vehicles, and detail work
TAMLP49 Pearl Clear Lacquer Automotive pearl clear topcoat — applied over metallic base
TAMLP50 Bright Red Lacquer Automotive and emergency vehicles — fire engines, general purpose
TAMLP51 Pure Orange Lacquer Safety markings, aircraft roundels, automotive accents
TAMLP52 Clear Red Lacquer Transparent red — tail lights, brake lights
TAMLP53 Clear Orange Lacquer Transparent orange — indicator lights, flame effects
TAMLP54 Dark Iron Lacquer Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMLP55 Dark Yellow 2 Lacquer Late-war German armour base colour — February 1943–1945, Vehicles: Tiger I/II, Panther, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H/J, Jagdpanther
TAMLP56 Dark Green 2 Lacquer Late-war German armour camouflage — Dunkelgrün (1943–45), Applied over Dark Yellow on: Jagdpanzer IV, Hetzer, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMLP57 Red Brown 2 Lacquer Late-war German armour camouflage — Rotbraun (1943–45), Applied over Dark Yellow on: Tiger I/II, Panther, StuG IV
TAMLP58 NATO Green Lacquer NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, Challenger 2
TAMLP59 NATO Brown Lacquer NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: Leopard 2, Marder IFV — European woodland scheme
TAMLP60 NATO Black Lacquer NATO three-colour camouflage — 1970s–present, NATO armour: shadow/outline colour in three-colour scheme
TAMLP61 Metallic Grey Lacquer Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMLP62 Titanium Gold Lacquer Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMLP63 Titanium Silver Lacquer Metallic silver accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMLP64 JGSDF Olive Drab Lacquer Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) — 1954–present, JGSDF vehicles: Type 73 APC, early Type 74 tank
TAMLP65 Rubber Black Lacquer Tyres, rubber tracks, hoses and seals — all model types and eras
TAMLP66 Flat Flesh Lacquer Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMLP67 Clear Smoke Lacquer Tinted windscreens, smoked visors, transparent canopies
TAMLP68 Clear Blue Lacquer Transparent blue — tinted visors, cockpit glass, lighting effects
TAMLP69 Clear Yellow Lacquer Transparent yellow — indicator and turn signal lights
TAMLP70 Gloss Aluminum Lacquer Polished aluminium NMF — P-51D Mustang, F-86 Sabre, B-47 Stratojet
TAMLP71 Champagne Gold Lacquer Automotive luxury gold metallic — Rolls-Royce, Bentley
TAMLP72 Mica Silver Lacquer Automotive metallic silver — sports and luxury car models
TAMLP73 Khaki Lacquer British and Commonwealth military — Eighth Army webbing, uniforms, equipment
TAMLP74 Flat Earth Lacquer Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMLP75 Buff Lacquer WWII British vehicles — Matilda II, Valentine tank, early Western Desert schemes
TAMLP76 Yellow Brown DAK 1941 Lacquer Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) — North Africa 1941–1943, Early DAK vehicles (1941): Panzerkampfwagen III/IV, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMLP77 Light Brown DAK 1941 Lacquer Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) — North Africa 1941–1943, Early DAK vehicles (1941): Panzerkampfwagen III/IV, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMLP78 Flat Blue Lacquer General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMLP79 Flat Red Lacquer General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMLP80 Flat Yellow Lacquer General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMLP81 LP-81 Mixing Blue Lacquer Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP82 LP-82 Mixing Red Lacquer Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP83 LP-83 Mixing Yellow Lacquer Pure pigment colour mixing — for creating custom hues with minimal cloudiness
TAMLP85 LP85 Medium Gray WWII US Navy aircraft — overall grey scheme, Aircraft: PBY Catalina, TBF Avenger

Lacquer Accessories

SKU Product Used For
TAMLP10 Tamiya LP-10 Lacquer Thinner Standard Tamiya lacquer thinner — for thinning LP series lacquer paints and cleaning airbrushes after lacquer use
TAM87194 Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with Retarder 250ml 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 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. A favourite among serious scale modellers for its ability to eliminate surface imperfections

Tamiya XF Flat Enamels (XF (Enamel) Series)

Best used for hand painting, panel line washes, and weathering techniques. Oil-based enamel with a slow drying time that allows for blending and easy correction. Apply over a fully sealed lacquer or acrylic base coat — enamel thinner will not damage sealed layers. Thin and clean up with enamel thinner.

SKU Colour Name Used For
TAMEXF1 Flat Black Enamel General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMEXF2 Flat White Enamel General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMEXF3 Flat Yellow Enamel General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMEXF4 Flat Yellow Green Enamel Soviet WWII aircraft undersides (1941–43) — LaGG-3, MiG-3, Il-2 Sturmovik
TAMEXF5 Flat Green Enamel General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, camouflage base
TAMEXF6 Flat Copper Enamel Metallic copper — pipes, fittings, engine details, steampunk builds
TAMEXF7 Flat Red Enamel General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMEXF8 Flat Blue Enamel General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMEXF9 Flat Hull Red Enamel Ship hull below the waterline — all eras, all navies
TAMEXF10 Flat Brown Enamel General purpose — earth tones, wood effects, figure painting
TAMEXF11 Flat IJN Green Enamel Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMEXF12 Enamel Flat IJN Grey Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) — 1937–1945, IJN ships and aircraft: battleships, carriers, destroyers
TAMEXF13 Enamel Flat IJA Green Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) — 1937–1945, IJA vehicles and aircraft: Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, Ki-43 Oscar
TAMEXF14 Enamel Flat IJA Grey Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) — 1937–1945, IJA vehicles: Type 94 Te-Ke, Type 89 Chi-Ro
TAMEXF15 Enamel Flat Flesh Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMEXF16 Enamel Flat Aluminum Bare metal aircraft — B-29 Superfortress, P-51D Mustang, F-86 Sabre
TAMEXF17 Enamel Flat Sea Blue WWII US Navy aircraft — tri-colour scheme upper surface (1943–45), Aircraft: F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair
TAMEXF18 Enamel Flat Medium Blue —
TAMEXF19 Enamel Flat Sky Grey WWII US Navy aircraft — overall grey scheme (1944–45), Aircraft: F4U-1D Corsair, F6F-5 Hellcat
TAMEXF20 Enamel Flat Medium Grey WWII US Navy aircraft — overall grey scheme, Aircraft: PBY Catalina, TBF Avenger
TAMEXF21 Enamel Flat Sky WWII RAF aircraft undersides — Hurricane, early Spitfire, Blenheim
TAMEXF22 Enamel Flat RLM Grey German Luftwaffe RLM colour standard — 1935–1945, WWII German aircraft: Bf 109, Fw 190, He 111, Ju 88
TAMEXF23 Enamel Flat Light Blue Aircraft undersides — various WWII schemes, general purpose
TAMEXF24 Enamel Flat Dark Grey General purpose — shadows, weathering, modern vehicles and aircraft
TAMEXF25 Enamel Flat Light Sea Grey WWII RAF aircraft lower surfaces — Spitfire, Lancaster, Halifax
TAMEXF26 Enamel Flat Deep Green General purpose — deep foliage, jungle camouflage, vegetation bases
TAMEXF27 Enamel Flat Black Green Soviet WWII armour late-war green (1944–45) — T-34/85, IS-2, ISU-152
TAMEXF28 Enamel Flat Dark Copper Aged copper — weathered pipes, engine details, exposed metal
TAMEXF49 Enamel Flat Khaki British and Commonwealth military — Eighth Army webbing, uniforms, equipment
TAMEXF50 Enamel Flat Field Blue WWII German Luftwaffe field blue — 1939–1945, Ground crew uniforms, Luftwaffe support equipment
TAMEXF51 Enamel Flat Khaki Drab WWII US and British vehicles — Universal Carrier, 6-Pounder AT gun
TAMEXF52 Enamel Flat Earth Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMEXF53 Enamel Flat Neutral Grey General purpose — weathering mix, shadow tones, intermediate colour
TAMEXF54 Enamel Flat Dark Sea Grey WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces — Spitfire, Hurricane, Typhoon
TAMEXF55 Enamel Flat Deck Tan WWII US Navy ship deck surfaces — USS Enterprise, Fletcher-class destroyers
TAMEXF56 Enamel Flat Metallic Grey Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMEXF57 Enamel Flat Buff WWII British vehicles — Matilda II, Valentine tank, early Western Desert schemes
TAMEXF58 Enamel Flat Olive Green General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, Allied vehicles
TAMEXF59 Enamel Flat Desert Yellow WWII North Africa and modern Middle East — Israeli Merkava, M48/M60 Patton
TAMEXF60 Enamel Flat Dark Yellow Late-war German armour base colour — February 1943–1945, Vehicles: Tiger I/II, Panther, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H/J, Jagdpanther
TAMEXF61 Enamel Flat Dark Green General purpose — military vehicles, foliage, camouflage
TAMEXF62 Enamel Flat Olive Drab WWII US Army standard vehicle colour — 1942–1955, Vehicles: Sherman M4, M3 Half-track, Willys Jeep, P-47 Thunderbolt
TAMEXF63 Enamel Flat German Grey WWII German Panzerwaffe — 1939–February 1943, Vehicles: Panzerkampfwagen III, IV, StuG III — early Eastern Front and France
TAMEXF64 Enamel Flat Red Brown General purpose — rust effects, wood tones, earth colours, figure painting
TAMEXF65 Enamel Flat Field Grey WWII German infantry uniforms — 1939–1945, German field equipment, Heer infantry figures
TAMEXF66 Enamel Flat Light Grey General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMEXF70 Enamel Flat Dark Green 2 Late-war German armour camouflage — Dunkelgrün (1943–45), Applied over Dark Yellow on: Jagdpanzer IV, Hetzer, Sd.Kfz 251
TAMEXF71 Enamel Flat Cockpit Green WWII US aircraft cockpit interiors — P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt, F4U Corsair
TAMEXF84 Enamel Flat Dark Iron Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMEXF85 Enamel Flat Rubber Black Tyres, rubber tracks, hoses and seals — all model types and eras

Tamiya X Gloss Enamels (X (Enamel) Series)

Best used for hand painting, panel line accents, and detail work. Gloss enamel formula applied over a sealed base coat — enamel thinner removes mistakes without damaging the layers beneath. Thin and clean up with enamel thinner.

SKU Colour Name Used For
TAMEX1 Gloss Black Enamel General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
TAMEX2 Gloss White Enamel General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMEX3 Gloss Royal Blue Enamel General purpose — national markings, aircraft roundels, figures
TAMEX4 Gloss Blue Enamel General purpose — national markings, vehicles, sci-fi builds
TAMEX5 Gloss Green Enamel General purpose — vegetation, vehicles, figures
TAMEX6 Gloss Orange Enamel General purpose — safety markings, automotive, aircraft
TAMEX7 Gloss Red Enamel General purpose — national markings, sports cars, aircraft roundels
TAMEX8 Gloss Lemon Yellow Enamel General purpose — bright yellow markings, training aircraft
TAMEX9 Gloss Brown Enamel General purpose — wood effects, earth tones, figures
TAMEX10 Gun Metal Enamel Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMEX11 Chrome Silver Enamel Chrome trim, polished metallic highlights, bare metal details
TAMEX12 Gold Leaf Enamel Metallic gold — decorative details, medals, trophies, figurines
TAMEX13 Metallic Blue Enamel Automotive metallic blue — car models and mecha builds
TAMEX14 Gloss Sky Blue Enamel General purpose — aircraft undersides, sky effects, sci-fi builds
TAMEX15 Gloss Light Green Enamel General purpose — vegetation, light foliage, figures
TAMEX16 Gloss Purple Enamel General purpose — figures, sci-fi and fantasy builds, mecha models
TAMEX17 Gloss Pink Enamel General purpose — figures, sci-fi builds, novelty and character models
TAMEX18 Semi Gloss Black Enamel Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMEX19 Smoke Enamel Tinted windscreens, smoked visors, transparent canopies
TAMEX21 Flat Base Enamel Additive — mix into any gloss paint to create a flat/matte finish
TAMEX28 Gloss Park Green Enamel Civilian vehicles and dioramas — general purpose green
TAMEX31 Titanium Gold Enamel Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMEX33 Bronze Enamel Metallic bronze — historical artillery, ship fittings, figurines
TAMEX34 Metallic Brown Enamel Automotive metallic brown — car models

Enamel Accessories

SKU Product Used For
TAMEX20 X-20 Enamel Thinner 10ml Tamiya enamel thinner — for thinning X and XF enamel paints and cleaning brushes and airbrushes after enamel use
TAM80030 X-20 Enamel Thinner 40ml Tamiya enamel thinner — for thinning X and XF enamel paints and cleaning brushes and airbrushes after enamel use
TAM80040 X-20 Enamel Thinner 250ml Tamiya enamel thinner — for thinning X and XF enamel paints and cleaning brushes and airbrushes after enamel use

Which Tamiya Paint Formula Should You Use?

If you're new to Tamiya paints, here's a quick guide to choosing the right formula for your build:

  • Hybrid Acrylics (XF/X series) — Can be thinned with water, isopropyl alcohol, or lacquer thinner. Best results with an airbrush — hand painting can be tricky as the second coat may reactivate the first. Great all-round choice for military, armour, and aircraft subjects.
  • Lacquers (LP series) — Best used with an airbrush. Hard, durable finish with fast dry times and excellent colour consistency. Requires lacquer thinner for cleanup and proper ventilation when spraying.
  • Enamels (XF/X Enamel) — Best used for hand painting, panel line washes, and weathering over a fully sealed base coat. Slow dry time allows for blending and easy removal. Enamel thinner won't damage sealed acrylic or lacquer layers beneath.

A common workflow among scale modellers: lacquer or acrylic base coat → seal with clear gloss → enamel wash for panel lines and weathering → seal with flat or semi-gloss clear.

Shop the full Tamiya paint range in store at 1880 Danforth Ave, Toronto, or order online — we ship across Canada and worldwide.

2026 Mar 17th

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