Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue Acrylic Mini Paint
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-81718
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Description
Tamiya Acrylic Mini Paints XF-18 Medium Blue is a flat acrylic colour designed for both brush painting and airbrushing. Made from water‑soluble acrylic resins, it offers smooth flow, reliable coverage and easy blending. Before curing, the paint can be removed with plain water. This Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue (part number HC-81718) sits within the XF range, which provides a flat finish.
Suggested Compatibility
- Styrene resins
- Styrofoam
- Wood
- Common model plastics
Features
- XF-designated colours provide a flat finish (X colours are glossy)
- Suited to brush painting and airbrushing
- Water-soluble prior to curing for easy clean-up
- Smooth coverage with easy blending
Thinning and Application
- For airbrushing, use Tamiya thinners: 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, 87077
- Can be thinned with Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner
- Can also be thinned with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner for faster drying and a harder finish
- For improved brush results, use Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) to reduce brush marks
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Specifications
Tamiya acrylic paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush painting or air-brushing. These paints can be used on styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly, and can be blended easily. Prior to curing, paint can be washed away with plain water.
When airbrushing make sure to use any of the following Tamiya thinners: 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, 87077.
- X designated colors have a glossy finish while XF designated colors are flat finish.
- The paint can be thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya X-20A Acrylic thinner.
- The paint can be also thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner will yield faster drying results and a harder finish.
- For better paint brushing results use Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) for a smoother brushstroke free finish.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-81718
- Barcode: 4950344069675
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