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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, lacquer thinner such as Tamiya Lacquer thinner Retarder Type, or isopropyl alcohol is the recommended alternative — ask us in store for guidance.

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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.

Colour swatches are approximate digital representations only — actual paint colour will vary depending on surface, thinner ratio, lighting conditions, and number of coats applied.

SKU Colour Name Colour Subject Used For
TAMXF1 Flat Black Acrylic Universal General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMXF2 Flat White Acrylic Universal General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMXF3 Flat Yellow Acrylic Universal General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMXF4 Flat Yellow Green Acrylic Aircraft Soviet VVS aircraft undersides 1941–43 — AMT-7 Light Blue underside replacement used on early Eastern Front aircraft. Suitable for Lavochkin LaGG-3 (all series), Mikoyan MiG-3, Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik (early), and Yakovlev Yak-1 (early production).
TAMXF5 Flat Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, camouflage base
TAMXF6 Flat Copper Acrylic Universal Metallic copper — pipes, fittings, engine details, steampunk builds
TAMXF7 Flat Red Acrylic Universal General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMXF8 Flat Blue Acrylic Universal General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMXF9 Flat Hull Red Acrylic Ships Ship hull anti-fouling below the waterline — all eras and all navies. Suitable for IJN Yamato, USS Iowa-class battleships, HMS Hood, Bismarck, and any 1/350 or 1/700 scale warship requiring a red boot-topping.
TAMXF10 Flat Brown Acrylic Universal General purpose — earth tones, wood effects, figure painting
TAMXF11 Flat IJN Green Acrylic Ships · Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — standard dark green used on IJN warships and carrier-based aircraft. Suitable for IJN Yamato, Musashi, Shokaku-class carriers, Zuikaku, and shipboard equipment and fittings. Also used on Zero fighter cockpit frames and A6M floatplane variants.
TAMXF12 Flat IJN Gray Acrylic Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — standard hull grey used across IJN surface vessels. Suitable for IJN Yamato, Nagato, Takao-class heavy cruisers, Fubuki-class destroyers, and Akagi and Kaga carriers. Matches the Kure Naval Arsenal grey standard.
TAMXF13 IJA Flat Dark Green Acrylic Armour · Aircraft Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 1937–1945 — standard dark green used on IJA armoured vehicles and aircraft. Suitable for Type 97 Chi-Ha Mk.IIA, Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, Type 1 Chi-He, Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien, and IJA soft-skin vehicles and field equipment.
TAMXF14 Flat IJA Gray Acrylic Armour Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 1937–1941 — early-war khaki grey used on IJA vehicles before the switch to dark green. Suitable for Type 94 Te-Ke tankette, Type 89 Chi-Ro medium tank, and early Type 97 Chi-Ha (1937–1940 production). Also used on Chinese theatre subjects and Manchurian operations.
TAMXF15 Flat Flesh Acrylic Figures Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMXF16 Flat Aluminum Acrylic Aircraft Natural metal finish (NMF) aircraft — bare aluminium-skinned airframes 1944–1955. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress (late production), North American P-51D Mustang (8th Air Force, unpainted), Republic F-84 Thunderjet, North American F-86 Sabre, and Lockheed T-33. Also suitable for engine and exhaust details on any subject.
TAMXF17 Flat Sea Blue Acrylic Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1943–1945 — Non-Specular Sea Blue upper surface (ANA 606) of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, Vought F4U-1D/4 Corsair, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, and Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver in carrier-based Pacific operations 1944–45.
TAMXF18 Flat Medium Blue Acrylic Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1943–1945 — Intermediate Blue side surface (ANA 608) of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, and Vought F4U-1D Corsair in Pacific operations 1943–45.
TAMXF19 Flat Sky Gray Acrylic Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1944–1945 — Light Gull Gray (ANA 602) underside. Suitable for Vought F4U-1D/4 Corsair (overall late-war scheme), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, and Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat (post-war).
TAMXF20 Flat Medium Gray Acrylic Aircraft WWII US Navy and USAAF aircraft 1941–1943 — Light Gray (ANA 602) upper surface used in the two-tone grey scheme. Suitable for Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger (early), Douglas TBD-1 Devastator, and early Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in Atlantic and early Pacific operations.
TAMX21 Flat Base Acrylic Additive Universal Additive — mix into any gloss paint to create a flat/matte finish
TAMXF21 Flat Sky Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft undersides 1940–1942 — Sky (MAP Colour Standard) used on Fighter Command and Bomber Command aircraft. Suitable for Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/IIb, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/II/Va, Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV, and de Havilland Mosquito B.IV in the Temperate Land Scheme.
TAMX22 Gloss Clear Acrylic Universal Gloss topcoat/varnish — seals painted surfaces and decals before enamel wash
TAMXF22 Flat RLM Gray Acrylic Aircraft German Luftwaffe RLM 02 Grau 1935–1945 — standard interior grey and early-war undersurface colour. Suitable for Messerschmitt Bf 109 B/C/D/E (cockpit interiors), Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A/D (cockpit), Heinkel He 111 H (interior surfaces), Junkers Ju 88 A/G, and Dornier Do 217 cockpit detailing.
TAMX23 Gloss Clear Blue Acrylic Universal Transparent blue — tinted visors, cockpit glass, lighting effects
TAMXF23 Flat Light Blue Aircraft Aircraft undersides — various WWII schemes, general purpose
TAMX24 Gloss Clear Yellow Acrylic Universal Transparent yellow — indicator and turn signal lights
TAMXF24 Flat Dark Gray Acrylic Universal General purpose — shadows, weathering, modern vehicles and aircraft
TAMX25 Gloss Clear Green Acrylic Universal Transparent green — lighting effects, tinted glass
TAMXF25 Flat Lt Sea Gray Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft lower surfaces 1941–1945 — Medium Sea Grey (MAP) underside colour. Suitable for Avro Lancaster B.I/III, Handley Page Halifax B.III, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/IX (Temperate Sea Scheme), de Havilland Mosquito B.IV/XVI, and Short Stirling.
TAMX26 Gloss Clear Orange Acrylic Universal Transparent orange — indicator lights, flame effects
TAMXF26 Flat Deep Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — deep foliage, jungle camouflage, vegetation bases
TAMX27 Gloss Clear Red Acrylic Universal Transparent red — tail lights, brake lights
TAMXF27 Flat Black Green Acrylic Armour · Aircraft Soviet VVS and Red Army late-war green 1944–1945 — AII protective green darkened variant. Suitable for T-34/85 (Zavod 183 and 174 production), IS-2 Mod. 1944, ISU-152, ISU-122, Lavochkin La-7, and Yakovlev Yak-9.
TAMXF28 Flat Dark Copper Acrylic Universal Aged copper — weathered pipes, engine details, exposed metal
TAMX28 Gloss Park Green Acrylic Universal Civilian vehicles and dioramas — general purpose green
TAMX31 Gloss Titanium Gold Acrylic Universal Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMX32 Gloss Titanium Silver Acrylic Universal Metallic silver accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMX33 Gloss Bronze Acrylic Universal Metallic bronze — historical artillery, ship fittings, figurines
TAMX34 Gloss Metallic Brown Acrylic Automotive Automotive metallic brown — car models
TAMX35 Semi-Gloss Clear Universal Satin topcoat/varnish — between matte and gloss finish
TAMXF49 Flat Khaki Acrylic Figures British and Commonwealth military 1939–1945 — Khaki (BS 987C) used on British 8th Army uniforms, webbing, and equipment. Suitable for British infantry figures in North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe, including SAS and LRDG personnel. Also correct for Commonwealth forces — Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and Indian Army subjects.
TAMXF50 Flat Field Blue Acrylic Figures WWII German Luftwaffe field blue 1939–1945 — Luftwaffe Blau used on Luftwaffe ground crew uniforms, Flak personnel, and support equipment. Suitable for Luftwaffe mechanics, armorers, and flak gun crews in 1/35 and 1/72 figure painting. Also used on Luftwaffe groundcrew vehicles and equipment boxes.
TAMXF51 Flat Khaki Drab Acrylic Armour WWII US and British vehicles 1940–1945 — SCC 15 Khaki Drab used on British and Commonwealth armoured vehicles in Northwest Europe and Italy. Suitable for Churchill Mk.VII, Cromwell Mk.IV/VI, Universal Carrier, QF 6-Pounder anti-tank gun, and British-supplied M4 Sherman Firefly.
TAMXF52 Flat Earth Universal Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMXF53 Flat Neutral Gray Universal General purpose — weathering mix, shadow tones, intermediate colour
TAMXF54 Flat Dark Sea Gray Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces 1941–1945 — Dark Sea Grey (MAP) used in the Temperate Land and Temperate Sea Schemes. Suitable for Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/IX/XIV, Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, Hawker Tempest Mk.V, Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc, and de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI and NF.II.
TAMXF55 Flat Deck Tan Acrylic Ships WWII US Navy ship deck surfaces 1943–1945 — Deck Blue (5-N) used on USN carrier and destroyer flight/gun decks. Suitable for USS Enterprise (CV-6), USS Essex (CV-9), Midway-class carriers, Fletcher-class destroyers (USS Fletcher DD-445), and Gearing-class destroyers.
TAMXF56 Flat Metallic Gray Acrylic Automotive Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMXF57 Flat Buff Acrylic Armour WWII British vehicles 1940–1942 — Portland Stone / Light Stone used on British armour in the Western Desert. Suitable for Matilda II (7th Royal Tank Regiment), Valentine Mk.I/II/III, Crusader Mk.I/II, and early M3 Grant in 8th Army service.
TAMXF58 Flat Olive Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, Allied vehicles
TAMXF59 Flat Desert Yellow Acrylic Armour WWII North Africa and modern Middle East 1941–present — sand/desert yellow across multiple armies. Suitable for Afrika Korps vehicles (Panzer III Ausf.N, Panzer IV Ausf.F2/G), Israeli Merkava Mk.I/II/III, M48A3/M60A1 Patton in Middle East service, and USMC M1A1 Abrams (desert scheme).
TAMXF60 Flat Dark Yellow Acrylic Armour Late-war German armour base colour February 1943–1945 — RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I (Ausf. E, mid and late production), Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (Ausf. D/A/G), Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H/J, Jagdpanther, Jagdtiger, Nashorn, and Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D.
TAMXF61 Flat Dark Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — military vehicles, foliage, camouflage
TAMXF62 Flat Olive Drab Acrylic Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army standard vehicle colour 1942–1955 — Olive Drab (ANA 319). Suitable for M4A3 Sherman, M3A1 Stuart, M10 Wolverine, M3 Half-track, Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep, Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (ETO), and Douglas C-47 Skytrain. Also correct for USMC Pacific theatre and Korean War subjects.
TAMXF63 Flat German Gray Acrylic Armour WWII German Panzerwaffe 1939–February 1943 — RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau standard vehicle colour. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H/J/L/M, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. A through F1, StuG III Ausf. A–F, and Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. A/B/C in Battle of France, Balkan, North Africa (early), and Eastern Front (1941–42) configurations.
TAMXF64 Flat Red Brown Acrylic Universal General purpose — rust effects, wood tones, earth colours, figure painting
TAMXF65 Flat Field Gray Acrylic Figures WWII German infantry uniforms 1939–1945 — Feldgrau (RAL 6006) used on Heer and Waffen-SS standard uniforms. Suitable for Wehrmacht infantry, Panzergrenadier figures, Fallschirmjäger (first uniform), and Gebirgsjäger.
TAMXF66 Flat Light Gray Acrylic Universal General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMXF67 Flat NATO Green Acrylic Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 6014 Gelboliv green component. Suitable for M1 Abrams (early production), M2 Bradley IFV, M113A3 APC, Leopard 2A4/A5, Challenger 1, and FV432 APC in Cold War Central European and Gulf War configurations.
TAMXF68 Flat NATO Brown Acrylic Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 8027 Lederbraun brown component. Suitable for Leopard 2A4, Marder 1A3 IFV, M1A1 Abrams (USAREUR), and M109 Paladin SPH in Cold War Central European deployments.
TAMXF69 Flat NATO Black Acrylic Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 9021 Teerschwarz shadow/outline colour. Suitable for M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, Leopard 2A4, Challenger 1, and any NATO armour using the standard Central European woodland scheme 1975–2000.
TAMXF70 Flat IJN Dk Green 2 Acrylic Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1942–1945 — darker green used on late-war IJN aircraft upper surfaces. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M5/5a/5b/5c Zero (late production), Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai, Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, and Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan in carrier-based and land-based operations 1943–45.
TAMXF71 Flat IJN Cockpit Green Acrylic Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) aircraft interiors 1937–1945 — Aotake blue-green used on cockpit interiors, instrument panels, and structural components. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M2/3/5 Zero Fighter, Aichi D3A1/2 Val, Nakajima B5N2 Kate, Mitsubishi G4M1/2 Betty, and Kawanishi H8K Emily.
TAMXF72 Flat JGSDF Brown Acrylic Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1980s–present — brown component of the JGSDF three-colour woodland camouflage. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 16 MCV, Type 89 IFV, and Type 73 APC. Use with TAMXF73 and TAMXF61 to complete the three-colour scheme.
TAMXF73 Flat JGSDF Dk Green Acrylic Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1980s–present — dark green component of the JGSDF three-colour woodland camouflage. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 74 MBT (late production), OH-1 Ninja helicopter, and UH-60JA Black Hawk.
TAMXF74 Flat JGSDF Olive Drab Acrylic Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1954–1980s — olive drab used on early JGSDF vehicles before the introduction of the three-colour scheme. Suitable for Type 73 APC (early production), Type 74 MBT (early production), Type 60 APC, and JGSDF soft-skin vehicles.
TAMXF75 Flat IJN Gray Acrylic Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — alternate IJN grey used by different naval arsenals. Suitable for Nagato, Mutsu, Fuso, Yamashiro, and various IJN light cruisers and destroyers. Compare with TAMXF12, TAMXF77, and TAMXF87 for arsenal-specific accuracy.
TAMXF76 Flat IJN Gray Green Acrylic Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) aircraft 1941–1944 — grey-green used on carrier-based aircraft lower surfaces and some upper surface schemes. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 21 Zero (Amber Grey J3 / grey-green undersides), Aichi D3A1 Val, and Nakajima B5N2 Kate in pre-war and early-war Pacific operations 1941–43.
TAMXF77 Flat IJN Sasebo Gray Acrylic Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Sasebo Naval Arsenal 1937–1945 — grey standard specific to Sasebo-built and maintained vessels. Suitable for battlecruisers Haruna and Kirishima, heavy cruiser Takao, and destroyers maintained at Sasebo Naval Station throughout the Pacific War.
TAMXF78 Flat Wooden Deck Tan Acrylic Ships Ship deck planking — all eras and all navies. Suitable for IJN Yamato and Musashi (teak planked flight deck), HMS Warspite (1/350), USS Missouri (BB-63), and any 1/350 or 1/700 scale warship with wooden deck surfaces. Also suitable for wooden-decked sailing vessels and age of sail models.
TAMXF79 Flat Linoleum Deck Brown Acrylic Ships WWII warship deck surfaces 1930–1945 — linoleum tile used on IJN cruiser and destroyer main decks, and USN destroyer working decks. Suitable for IJN Myoko-class and Takao-class heavy cruisers, USN Fletcher-class (DD-445) and Sumner-class destroyers, and British Town-class light cruisers.
TAMXF80 Flat RN Lt Gray Acrylic Ships Royal Navy (RN) WWII 1939–1945 — Home Fleet Grey (507A/507B) used on RN warships in Atlantic, Home Waters, and Mediterranean operations. Suitable for HMS Hood (1941), HMS Prince of Wales (1941), King George V-class battleships, and Illustrious-class fleet carriers.
TAMXF81 Flat RAF Dk Green 2 Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces 1940–1945 — Dark Green (MAP) used in the Temperate Land Scheme alongside Dark Earth. Suitable for Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/IIb (Battle of Britain), Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/II/Va (Fighter Command 1940–41), Avro Lancaster B.I/III (Bomber Command upper surfaces), and Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF/IIF.
TAMXF82 Flat RAF Ocean Gray 2 Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces 1941–1945 — Ocean Grey (MAP) used in the Temperate Sea Scheme alongside Dark Green. Suitable for Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/Vc/IX (2nd TAF, ADGB), Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib (2nd TAF), Hawker Tempest Mk.V, de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI/NF.II, and Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc (home defence).
TAMXF83 Flat RAF Med Sea Gray 2 Acrylic Aircraft WWII RAF Middle East and Mediterranean schemes 1941–1943 — Middle Stone / Azure Blue desert scheme upper surface. Suitable for Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/Vc (Desert Air Force), Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk.I/II (RAF Western Desert), Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc (North Africa), and Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IC (Middle East).
TAMXF84 Flat Dark Iron Acrylic Universal Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMXF85 Flat Rubber Black Acrylic Universal Tyres, rubber tracks, hoses and seals — all model types and eras
TAMXF86 Flat Clear Acrylic Universal Matte topcoat/varnish — seals and flattens painted surfaces
TAMXF87 IJN Gray Acrylic (Maizuru Arsenal) Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Maizuru Naval Arsenal 1937–1945 — grey standard specific to Maizuru-built and maintained vessels. Suitable for battleships Ise and Hyuga (after conversion to aviation battleships), seaplane carriers Chitose and Chiyoda, and submarines operated from Maizuru.
TAMXF88 Dark Yellow 2 Acrylic Armour Late-war German armour base colour February 1943–1945 — alternate Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) shade for field-applied and factory variation. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger II (Königstiger), Jagdtiger, Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. G (late), and Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma. Use alongside TAMXF60 for panel variation.
TAMXF89 Dark Green 2 Acrylic Armour Late-war German armour camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 6003 Olivgrün applied over Dunkelgelb base. Suitable for Jagdpanzer IV/70, Hetzer (Panzerjäger 38t), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J (late), and Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A/G in the three-colour ambush pattern 1943–45.
TAMXF90 Red Brown 2 Acrylic Armour Late-war German armour camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 8017 Rotbraun applied over Dunkelgelb base. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I/II, Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A/G, StuG IV, Nashorn, and Hummel SPH in the standard three-colour pattern 1943–45.
TAMXF91 IJN Grey Acrylic Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — additional IJN grey variant. Suitable for IJN heavy cruisers Chokai and Atago, light cruisers of the Agano class, and late-war destroyer types. Compare with TAMXF12, TAMXF75, TAMXF77, and TAMXF87 for precise arsenal-specific accuracy.
TAMXF92 DAK 1941 Yellow Brown Acrylic Armour Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) North Africa 1941 — RAL 8000 Grünbraun used on early DAK vehicles shipped from Europe. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H (DAK, early 1941), Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D/E (DAK, 1941), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C, and DAK soft-skin vehicles in the early Cyrenaica campaign.
TAMXF93 DAK 1942 Light Brown Acrylic Armour Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) North Africa 1942–1943 — RAL 7027 Sandgrau used on later DAK vehicles with factory-applied desert sand. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G (DAK, 1942–43), Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. J/L/M (DAK), Marder III (North Africa), and DAK support vehicles in the Gazala and Alamein campaigns.

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.

Colour swatches are approximate digital representations only — actual paint colour will vary depending on surface, thinner ratio, lighting conditions, and number of coats applied.

SKU Colour Name Colour Subject Used For
TAMX1 Gloss Black Acrylic Universal General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
TAMX2 Gloss White Acrylic Universal General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMX3 Royal Blue Acrylic Universal General purpose — national markings, aircraft roundels, figures
TAMX4 Gloss Blue Acrylic Universal General purpose — national markings, vehicles, sci-fi builds
TAMX5 Gloss Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — vegetation, vehicles, figures
TAMX6 Gloss Orange Acrylic Universal General purpose — safety markings, automotive, aircraft
TAMX7 Gloss Red Acrylic Universal General purpose — national markings, sports cars, aircraft roundels
TAMX8 Gloss Lemon Yellow Acrylic Universal General purpose — bright yellow markings, training aircraft
TAMX9 Gloss Brown Acrylic Universal General purpose — wood effects, earth tones, figures
TAMX10 Gloss Gun Metal Universal Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMX11 Gloss Chrome Silver Acrylic Universal Chrome trim, polished metallic highlights, bare metal details
TAMX12 Gloss Gold Leaf Acrylic Universal Metallic gold — decorative details, medals, trophies, figurines
TAMX13 Gloss Met Blue Acrylic Automotive Automotive metallic blue — car models
TAMX14 Gloss Sky Blue Acrylic Universal General purpose — aircraft undersides, sky effects, sci-fi builds
TAMX15 Gloss Light Green Acrylic Universal General purpose — vegetation, light foliage, figures
TAMX16 Gloss Purple Acrylic Universal General purpose — figures, sci-fi and fantasy builds, mecha models
TAMX17 Gloss Pink Acrylic Universal General purpose — figures, sci-fi builds, novelty and character models
TAMX18 Semi-Gloss Black Acrylic Universal Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMX19 Gloss Transparent Smoke Acrylic Universal 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 Colour Subject Used For
TAMLP1 Black Gloss Universal General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
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 Universal Tamiya LP lacquer thinner — for thinning and cleaning up LP series lacquer paints
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 1937–1945 — grey standard used on Kure-built warships. Suitable for battleships Yamato and Musashi, battleship Nagato (late war), carrier Taiho, and the 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 1937–1945 — slightly warmer grey used on Sasebo-maintained vessels. Suitable for battlecruisers Haruna and Kirishima, heavy cruiser Takao and Atago, and destroyers and submarines assigned to Sasebo Naval Station.
TAMLP14 IJN Maizuru Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Maizuru Naval Arsenal 1937–1945 — grey standard for Maizuru-built and maintained vessels. Suitable for battleships Ise and Hyuga (after conversion to aviation battleships 1943), seaplane carriers Chitose and Chiyoda, and submarines operated from Maizuru.
TAMLP15 IJN Yokosuka Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Yokosuka Naval Arsenal 1937–1945 — grey standard for Yokosuka-built and maintained vessels. Suitable for carrier Shinano (converted from Yamato-class hull), armoured carrier Taiho, destroyer Yukikaze, and light cruisers Oyodo and Agano.
TAMLP16 Wooden Deck Tan Lacquer Ships Ship deck planking — all eras and all navies. Suitable for IJN Yamato and Musashi (teak planked flight deck), HMS Warspite (1/350), 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 used on IJN cruiser and destroyer main decks. Suitable for IJN Myoko-class and Takao-class heavy cruisers, USN Fletcher-class and Sumner-class destroyers, and British Town-class light cruisers.
TAMLP18 Dull Red Lacquer Armour Soviet and Russian armour interior colour 1940s–1980s — interior red used in Soviet tank fighting compartments. Suitable for T-34/76 and T-34/85 (interior), IS-2 (fighting compartment), T-54/55 series (interior), T-64, and T-72 (early production interior surfaces).
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 used across Ferrari F1 and sports car liveries. Suitable for Ferrari 312T (1975–80 F1), 126C2 (1982 F1), 312 PB (1971–73 sports car), F40, F50, Enzo, and La Ferrari.
TAMLP22 Flat Base Lacquer Universal Additive — mix into any gloss paint 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) 1980s–present — brown component of the JGSDF three-colour woodland camouflage. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 16 MCV, and Type 89 IFV. Use with TAMLP26 and XF61 to complete the three-colour scheme.
TAMLP26 JGSDF Dark Green Lacquer Armour Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1980s–present — dark green component of the JGSDF three-colour woodland camouflage. Suitable for Type 10 MBT, Type 90 MBT, Type 74 MBT (late production), OH-1 Ninja attack helicopter, and UH-60JA Black Hawk.
TAMLP27 German Gray Lacquer Armour WWII German Panzerwaffe 1939–February 1943 — RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau standard vehicle colour. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H/J/L/M, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. A through F1, StuG III Ausf. A–F, and Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. A/B/C in Battle of France, Balkan, North Africa (early), and Eastern Front (1941–42) configurations.
TAMLP28 Olive Drab Lacquer Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army standard vehicle colour 1942–1955 — Olive Drab (ANA 319). Suitable for M4A3 Sherman (ETO), M3A1 Stuart, M10 Wolverine, M3 Half-track, Willys MB Jeep, Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, and Douglas C-47 Skytrain. Use alongside TAMLP29 for subtle panel variation.
TAMLP29 Olive Drab 2 Lacquer Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army and USMC 1942–1955 — alternate Olive Drab shade reflecting field-faded and factory-variation tones. Suitable for M4A3E8 Sherman (Easy Eight, Korean War), M26 Pershing, M36 Jackson, and USMC M4A2 Sherman (Pacific Theatre). Use alongside TAMLP28 for colour modulation.
TAMLP30 Light Sand Lacquer Armour WWII North Africa desert vehicle schemes 1940–1943 — sand/stone used by British and Commonwealth forces in the Western Desert. Suitable for Crusader Mk.I/II/III (8th Army), Valentine Mk.II/III, Bren Carrier (LRDG configurations), and Italian M13/40 and M14/41 medium tanks.
TAMLP31 IJN Dark Green Lacquer Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) aircraft upper surfaces 1942–1945 — standard dark green used from mid-war onward. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero (1943–45), Nakajima Ki-43-III Hayabusa, Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai, and Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan in late-war Pacific operations.
TAMLP32 IJN Light Grey Lacquer Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) ships 1937–1942 — light grey used on smaller IJN vessels and early-war surface ships. Suitable for Fubuki-class destroyers, Shiratsuyu-class destroyers, Sendai-class light cruisers, and Kuma-class light cruisers in early Pacific War operations 1941–42.
TAMLP33 IJN Grey Green Lacquer Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) aircraft 1941–1944 — grey-green used on carrier-based aircraft lower surfaces. Suitable for Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 21 Zero (Pearl Harbor and early Pacific operations), Aichi D3A1 Val (Midway, Coral Sea), and Nakajima B5N2 Kate in pre-1943 markings.
TAMLP34 Light Grey Lacquer Universal General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMLP35 Insignia White Lacquer Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft undersides 1943–1945 — Insignia White (ANA 601) lower surface of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, Vought F4U-1D/4 Corsair, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, and Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver in Pacific Fleet carrier operations 1943–45.
TAMLP36 Dark Ghost Grey Lacquer Aircraft Modern USAF and USMC aircraft 1970s–present — FS 36320 Dark Ghost Gray lower surface of the Compass Ghost Gray scheme. Suitable for General Dynamics F-16C/D Fighting Falcon (USAF), Fairchild Republic A-10A/C Thunderbolt II, McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle, and Boeing F/A-18D Hornet (USMC).
TAMLP37 Light Ghost Grey Lacquer Aircraft Modern USAF aircraft 1970s–present — FS 36375 Light Ghost Gray upper surface of the Compass Ghost Gray scheme. Suitable for General Dynamics F-16A/C Fighting Falcon, McDonnell Douglas F-15A/C Eagle, Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, and Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk (upper surfaces).
TAMLP38 Flat Aluminum Lacquer Aircraft Natural metal finish (NMF) aircraft 1944–1960 — flat aluminium for matte bare-metal areas and panel variation. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Enola Gay and late-production aircraft), North American P-51D Mustang (unpainted 8th Air Force), North American F-86 Sabre, and Lockheed T-33. Use alongside TAMLP70 to create NMF 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 base colour February 1943–1945 — alternate Dunkelgelb shade. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger II (Königstiger), Jagdtiger, Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. G (late production), and Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma armoured car.
TAMLP56 Dark Green 2 Lacquer Armour Late-war German armour camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 6003 Olivgrün applied over Dunkelgelb base. Suitable for Jagdpanzer IV/70, Hetzer (Panzerjäger 38t), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J (late), and Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A/G in the three-colour ambush pattern 1943–45.
TAMLP57 Red Brown 2 Lacquer Armour Late-war German armour camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 8017 Rotbraun applied over Dunkelgelb. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I/II, Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A/G, StuG IV, Nashorn, and Hummel SPH in the standard three-colour pattern 1943–45.
TAMLP58 NATO Green Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 6014 Gelboliv green component. Suitable for M1 Abrams (early production), M2 Bradley IFV, M113A3 APC, Leopard 2A4/A5, Challenger 1, and any NATO armour in the standard Cold War Central European woodland scheme 1975–2000.
TAMLP59 NATO Brown Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 8027 Lederbraun brown component. Suitable for Leopard 2A4, Marder 1A3 IFV, M1A1 Abrams (USAREUR), and M109 Paladin SPH in Cold War Central European deployments alongside TAMLP58 and TAMLP60.
TAMLP60 NATO Black Lacquer Armour NATO three-colour camouflage 1970s–present — RAL 9021 Teerschwarz shadow/outline colour. Suitable for M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, Leopard 2A4, Challenger 1, and any NATO armour using the standard Central European woodland scheme alongside TAMLP58 and TAMLP59.
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 used on early JGSDF vehicles before the introduction of the three-colour scheme. Suitable for Type 73 APC (early production), Type 74 MBT (early production), Type 60 APC, and JGSDF soft-skin vehicles.
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 natural metal finish (NMF) aircraft 1944–1960 — gloss bare aluminium for highly polished panel areas. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Enola Gay and late Pacific War variants), North American P-51D Mustang (8th Air Force), Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, and North American F-86 Sabre. Use alongside TAMLP38 to model panel variation on the same aircraft.
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 military 1939–1945 — Khaki (BS 987C) used on British 8th Army uniforms, webbing, and equipment. Suitable for British infantry figures in North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe, including SAS and LRDG personnel. Also correct for 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 used on British armour in the Western Desert. Suitable for Matilda II (7th Royal Tank Regiment), 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 used on early DAK vehicles shipped from Europe. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H (DAK, early 1941), Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D/E (DAK, 1941), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. C, and DAK soft-skin vehicles in the early Cyrenaica campaign.
TAMLP77 Light Brown DAK 1941 Lacquer Armour Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) North Africa 1942–1943 — RAL 7027 Sandgrau used on later DAK vehicles. Suitable for Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G (DAK, 1942–43), Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. J/L/M (DAK), Marder III (North Africa), and DAK support vehicles in the 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 aircraft 1941–1943 — Light Gray (ANA 602) used in the two-tone grey scheme. Suitable for Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger (early), Douglas TBD-1 Devastator, and early Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in Atlantic and early Pacific operations.

Lacquer Accessories

SKU Product Colour Subject Used For
TAMLP10 Tamiya LP-10 Lacquer Thinner 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. 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 Colour Subject Used For
TAMEXF1 Flat Black Enamel Universal General purpose — anti-slip surfaces, shadow base coat, tyre sidewalls
TAMEXF2 Flat White Enamel Universal General purpose — base coats, figures, markings, winter schemes
TAMEXF3 Flat Yellow Enamel Universal General purpose — markings, caution stripes, WWII theatre bands
TAMEXF4 Flat Yellow Green Enamel Aircraft Soviet VVS aircraft undersides 1941–43 — AMT-7 Light Blue underside replacement on early Eastern Front aircraft. Suitable for Lavochkin LaGG-3 (all series), Mikoyan MiG-3, Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik (early), and Yakovlev Yak-1 (early production). Particularly useful applied as a wash to pick out panel line detail on these subjects.
TAMEXF5 Flat Green Enamel Universal General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, camouflage base
TAMEXF6 Flat Copper Enamel Universal Metallic copper — pipes, fittings, engine details, steampunk builds
TAMEXF7 Flat Red Enamel Universal General purpose — national markings, vehicles, figures
TAMEXF8 Flat Blue Enamel Universal General purpose — national markings, aircraft undersides, vehicles
TAMEXF9 Flat Hull Red Enamel Ships Ship hull anti-fouling below the waterline — all eras and all navies. Suitable for IJN Yamato, USS Iowa-class battleships, HMS Hood, Bismarck, and any 1/350 or 1/700 scale warship. Applied by brush over a sealed base and wiped back for clean waterline definition.
TAMEXF10 Flat Brown Enamel Universal General purpose — earth tones, wood effects, figure painting
TAMEXF11 Flat IJN Green Enamel Ships · Aircraft Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — standard dark green used on IJN warships and carrier-based aircraft. Suitable as a panel line wash and weathering colour on IJN Yamato, Musashi, Shokaku-class carriers, Zuikaku, and Zero fighter cockpit frames. Particularly well-suited to picking out rivet detail and panel seams on 1/350 ship builds.
TAMEXF12 Enamel Flat IJN Grey Ships Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) 1937–1945 — standard hull grey used across IJN surface vessels. Suitable as a base or wash colour on IJN Yamato, Nagato, Takao-class heavy cruisers, Fubuki-class destroyers, Akagi, and Kaga carriers. Ideal for panel line washes on 1/700 scale IJN ships.
TAMEXF13 Enamel Flat IJA Green Armour · Aircraft Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 1937–1945 — standard dark green for IJA armoured vehicles and aircraft. Suitable for hand-painting detail on Type 97 Chi-Ha Mk.IIA, Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, Type 1 Chi-He, Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, and Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien. The enamel formula works well for chipping effects over a lacquer base on IJA armour.
TAMEXF14 Enamel Flat IJA Grey Armour Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 1937–1941 — early-war khaki grey. Suitable for Type 94 Te-Ke tankette, Type 89 Chi-Ro medium tank, and early Type 97 Chi-Ha (1937–1940 production). Use as a panel line wash to add depth and definition on 1/35 early IJA armour builds.
TAMEXF15 Enamel Flat Flesh Figures Figure painting — skin tone base coat
TAMEXF16 Enamel Flat Aluminum Aircraft Natural metal finish (NMF) aircraft 1944–1955 — bare aluminium for panel variation and detail work over a metallic base coat. Suitable for Boeing B-29 Superfortress (late production), North American P-51D Mustang (8th Air Force), Republic F-84 Thunderjet, and North American F-86 Sabre.
TAMEXF17 Enamel Flat Sea Blue Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1943–1945 — Non-Specular Sea Blue (ANA 606) upper surface of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, Vought F4U-1D/4 Corsair, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, and Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver. Well-suited for panel line washes over a sealed acrylic Sea Blue base coat.
TAMEXF18 Enamel Flat Medium Blue Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1943–1945 — Intermediate Blue (ANA 608) side surface of the tri-colour scheme. Suitable for Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, and Vought F4U-1D Corsair in Pacific operations 1943–45.
TAMEXF19 Enamel Flat Sky Grey Aircraft WWII US Navy aircraft 1944–1945 — Light Gull Gray (ANA 602) underside. Suitable for Vought F4U-1D/4 Corsair (late-war), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, and Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat (post-war). Use as an enamel wash to accentuate panel line depth on grey-underside USN subjects.
TAMEXF20 Enamel Flat Medium Grey Aircraft WWII US Navy and USAAF aircraft 1941–1943 — Light Gray (ANA 602) upper surface used in the two-tone grey scheme. Suitable for Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger (early), Douglas TBD-1 Devastator, and early Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in Atlantic and early Pacific operations.
TAMEXF21 Enamel Flat Sky Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft undersides 1940–1942 — Sky (MAP Colour Standard) used on Fighter Command and Bomber Command aircraft. Suitable for Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/IIb, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/II/Va, Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV, and de Havilland Mosquito B.IV in the Temperate Land Scheme.
TAMEXF22 Enamel Flat RLM Grey Aircraft German Luftwaffe RLM 02 Grau 1935–1945 — standard interior grey and early-war undersurface colour. Suitable for cockpit interior detail painting on Messerschmitt Bf 109 B/C/D/E, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A/D, Heinkel He 111 H, Junkers Ju 88 A/G, and Dornier Do 217. An excellent enamel wash for instrument panels and structural frames.
TAMEXF23 Enamel Flat Light Blue Aircraft Aircraft undersides — various WWII schemes, general purpose
TAMEXF24 Enamel Flat Dark Grey Universal General purpose — shadows, weathering, modern vehicles and aircraft
TAMEXF25 Enamel Flat Light Sea Grey Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft lower surfaces 1941–1945 — Medium Sea Grey (MAP) underside colour. Suitable for Avro Lancaster B.I/III, Handley Page Halifax B.III, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/IX (Temperate Sea Scheme), de Havilland Mosquito B.IV/XVI, and Short Stirling. Ideal applied as an enamel wash for panel line definition on large bomber lower surfaces.
TAMEXF26 Enamel Flat Deep Green Universal General purpose — deep foliage, jungle camouflage, vegetation bases
TAMEXF27 Enamel Flat Black Green Armour · Aircraft Soviet VVS and Red Army late-war green 1944–1945 — AII protective green darkened variant. Suitable for T-34/85 (Zavod 183 and 174 production), IS-2 Mod. 1944, ISU-152, ISU-122, Lavochkin La-7, and Yakovlev Yak-9. Applied as an enamel wash it deepens panel recesses on T-34/85 and IS-2 builds effectively.
TAMEXF28 Enamel Flat Dark Copper Universal Aged copper — weathered pipes, engine details, exposed metal
TAMEXF49 Enamel Flat Khaki Figures British and Commonwealth military 1939–1945 — Khaki (BS 987C) uniforms, webbing, and equipment. Suitable for British 8th Army infantry figures in North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe, including SAS and LRDG personnel. The enamel formula is ideal for blending shading across cloth folds on 1/35 figures over a sealed base coat.
TAMEXF50 Enamel Flat Field Blue Figures WWII German Luftwaffe field blue 1939–1945 — Luftwaffe Blau used on ground crew uniforms, Flak personnel, and support equipment. Suitable for Luftwaffe mechanics, armorers, and flak gun crews in 1/35 and 1/72 figure painting. The slow-drying enamel formula allows controlled blending of uniform shading on figure cloth surfaces.
TAMEXF51 Enamel Flat Khaki Drab Armour WWII US and British vehicles 1940–1945 — SCC 15 Khaki Drab. Suitable as a wash and weathering colour on Churchill Mk.VII, Cromwell Mk.IV/VI, Universal Carrier, QF 6-Pounder anti-tank gun, and M4 Sherman Firefly in British service.
TAMEXF52 Enamel Flat Earth Universal Ground terrain and diorama bases — all eras
TAMEXF53 Enamel Flat Neutral Grey Universal General purpose — weathering mix, shadow tones, intermediate colour
TAMEXF54 Enamel Flat Dark Sea Grey Aircraft WWII RAF aircraft upper surfaces 1941–1945 — Dark Sea Grey (MAP) used in the Temperate Sea Scheme. Suitable as a weathering and panel line wash colour on Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb/IX/XIV, Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, Hawker Tempest Mk.V, Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc, and de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI and NF.II.
TAMEXF55 Enamel Flat Deck Tan Ships WWII US Navy ship deck surfaces 1943–1945 — Deck Blue (5-N) used on USN carrier and destroyer flight and gun decks. Suitable for USS Enterprise (CV-6), USS Essex (CV-9), Midway-class carriers, and Fletcher-class and Gearing-class destroyers. Apply as an enamel wash into deck plank seams over a sealed acrylic base for a realistic weathered deck finish.
TAMEXF56 Enamel Flat Metallic Grey Automotive Automotive metallic grey — car models and mecha builds
TAMEXF57 Enamel Flat Buff Armour WWII British vehicles 1940–1942 — Portland Stone / Light Stone used on British armour in the Western Desert. Suitable for Matilda II (7th Royal Tank Regiment), Valentine Mk.I/II/III, Crusader Mk.I/II, and early M3 Grant in 8th Army service. Use as an enamel wash to pick out detail on Western Desert armour builds.
TAMEXF58 Enamel Flat Olive Green Universal General purpose — vegetation, military equipment, Allied vehicles
TAMEXF59 Enamel Flat Desert Yellow Armour WWII North Africa and modern Middle East 1941–present — sand/desert yellow across multiple armies. Suitable as a weathering wash and panel line colour on Afrika Korps vehicles (Panzer III Ausf.N, Panzer IV Ausf.F2/G), British 8th Army desert subjects, Israeli Merkava Mk.I/II/III, and M48A3/M60A1 Patton in Middle East service.
TAMEXF60 Enamel Flat Dark Yellow Armour Late-war German armour base colour February 1943–1945 — RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb. Suitable as a panel line wash and shadow colour on Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I (Ausf. E, mid and late production), Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (Ausf. D/A/G), Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H/J, and Jagdpanther. The enamel formula is the standard choice for applying a darker Dunkelgelb wash into Zimmerit paste recesses.
TAMEXF61 Enamel Flat Dark Green Universal General purpose — military vehicles, foliage, camouflage
TAMEXF62 Enamel Flat Olive Drab Armour · Aircraft WWII US Army standard vehicle colour 1942–1955 — Olive Drab (ANA 319). Suitable as a panel line wash and weathering colour on M4A3 Sherman, M3A1 Stuart, M10 Wolverine, M3 Half-track, and Willys MB Jeep. Especially useful for dot-filter weathering techniques on large Olive Drab surfaces such as the M4 Sherman hull and turret.
TAMEXF63 Enamel Flat German Grey Armour WWII German Panzerwaffe 1939–February 1943 — RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau. Suitable as a panel line wash and shadow colour on Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E/F/G/H/J/L/M, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. A through F1, and StuG III Ausf. A–F. An essential enamel wash for deepening the recesses on early-war German armour built over a lacquer base.
TAMEXF64 Enamel Flat Red Brown Universal General purpose — rust effects, wood tones, earth colours, figure painting
TAMEXF65 Enamel Flat Field Grey Figures WWII German infantry uniforms 1939–1945 — Feldgrau (RAL 6006) used on Heer and Waffen-SS standard uniforms. Suitable for Wehrmacht infantry, Panzergrenadier figures, Fallschirmjäger, and Gebirgsjäger. The slow-drying enamel formula is well-suited to blending shadow and highlight transitions across cloth folds on 1/35 figure painting.
TAMEXF66 Enamel Flat Light Grey Universal General purpose — modern aircraft, ships, and vehicle schemes
TAMEXF70 Enamel Flat Dark Green 2 Armour Late-war German armour camouflage 1943–1945 — RAL 6003 Olivgrün (Dunkelgrün) applied over Dunkelgelb base. Suitable as a wash and shading colour on Jagdpanzer IV/70, Hetzer (Panzerjäger 38t), Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D, and Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A/G in the three-colour ambush pattern 1943–45.
TAMEXF71 Enamel Flat Cockpit Green Aircraft WWII US aircraft cockpit interiors 1941–1945 — Interior Green (ANA 611). Suitable for North American P-51B/D Mustang, Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, Vought F4U-1/1D Corsair, Grumman F6F-3/5 Hellcat, and North American B-25 Mitchell cockpit interiors. The enamel formula is ideal for panel washes on instrument panels, framing, and cockpit structure detail.
TAMEXF84 Enamel Flat Dark Iron Universal Weathered metal — exhaust pipes, engine blocks, worn track links
TAMEXF85 Enamel Flat Rubber Black Universal 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 Colour Subject Used For
TAMEX1 Gloss Black Enamel Universal General purpose — panel lines, deep shadow areas, gloss black surfaces
TAMEX2 Gloss White Enamel Universal General purpose — light colour schemes, markings, figures
TAMEX3 Gloss Royal Blue Enamel Universal General purpose — national markings, aircraft roundels, figures
TAMEX4 Gloss Blue Enamel Universal General purpose — national markings, vehicles, sci-fi builds
TAMEX5 Gloss Green Enamel Universal General purpose — vegetation, vehicles, figures
TAMEX6 Gloss Orange Enamel Universal General purpose — safety markings, automotive, aircraft
TAMEX7 Gloss Red Enamel Universal General purpose — national markings, sports cars, aircraft roundels
TAMEX8 Gloss Lemon Yellow Enamel Universal General purpose — bright yellow markings, training aircraft
TAMEX9 Gloss Brown Enamel Universal General purpose — wood effects, earth tones, figures
TAMEX10 Gun Metal Enamel Universal Gun barrels, weapons, engine components, mechanical details
TAMEX11 Chrome Silver Enamel Universal Chrome trim, polished metallic highlights, bare metal details
TAMEX12 Gold Leaf Enamel Universal Metallic gold — decorative details, medals, trophies, figurines
TAMEX13 Metallic Blue Enamel Automotive Automotive metallic blue — car models and mecha builds
TAMEX14 Gloss Sky Blue Enamel Universal General purpose — aircraft undersides, sky effects, sci-fi builds
TAMEX15 Gloss Light Green Enamel Universal General purpose — vegetation, light foliage, figures
TAMEX16 Gloss Purple Enamel Universal General purpose — figures, sci-fi and fantasy builds, mecha models
TAMEX17 Gloss Pink Enamel Universal General purpose — figures, sci-fi builds, novelty and character models
TAMEX18 Semi Gloss Black Enamel Universal Tyres, rubber parts, semi-gloss black surfaces — all model types
TAMEX19 Smoke Enamel Universal Tinted windscreens, smoked visors, transparent canopies
TAMEX21 Flat Base Enamel Universal Additive — mix into any gloss paint to create a flat/matte finish
TAMEX28 Gloss Park Green Enamel Universal Civilian vehicles and dioramas — general purpose green
TAMEX31 Titanium Gold Enamel Universal Metallic gold accents — automotive trim, sci-fi and mecha builds
TAMEX33 Bronze Enamel Universal Metallic bronze — historical artillery, ship fittings, figurines
TAMEX34 Metallic Brown Enamel Automotive Automotive metallic brown — car models

Enamel Accessories

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

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