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Tamiya Acrylic Mini Paints XF-8 Flat Blue

Tamiya Acrylic Mini Paints XF-8 Flat Blue

Brand: Tamiya

Part No: HC-81708

£2.00 RRP £2.25

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Tamiya Acrylic Mini Paints XF-8 Flat Blue (HC-81708) is a water‑soluble acrylic ideal for both brush painting and airbrushing. It offers smooth flow, strong coverage and easy blending, and before curing can be cleaned away with plain water. As an XF-coded colour, it dries to a flat (matt) finish; X-coded colours indicate gloss, while XF denotes flat.

Suggested compatibility includes styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, and common modelling plastics. For best results, follow Tamiya’s thinner and retarder guidance below.

Key Features

  • Water-based acrylic for brush or airbrush use
  • Flat (matt) XF-8 Flat Blue finish
  • Smooth application, good coverage and easy blending
  • Clean up with water before curing

Usage Notes

  • Airbrushing: use Tamiya thinners 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, or 87077
  • Thin with Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner for airbrushing
  • Tamiya Lacquer Thinner also suitable for thinning; speeds drying and hardens finish
  • For improved brush painting results, add Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) to reduce brush marks
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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-81708
  • Barcode: 4950344069576
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