Tamiya frog original. I have a Tamiya Zero that I am trying to get done, but everyone keeps offering opinions about the colors. I found a book by Osprey on bu Dec 23, 2024 · 50/50 is my default go-to thinning ratio for most paint and thinner combinations, and is a good place to start. You can then vary it from there, depending on the materials at hand and what you're trying to achieve. We also report that, in acco Oct 3, 2012 · Tamiya has them pretty much straight out of the bottle actually. When I bought the kit my goal was a quick build, out of the box, to get through a little dry spot. Nov 22, 2022 · I typically use Tamiya Flat Clear and Gloss Clear Spray for decal surface preparation and the final coat for my scale model aircraft. “Our company's Chairman of the Board, Shunsaku Tamiya, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 90. D. Specifically FS36170. This ratio looked way too dark for me so I kept adding white until it looked right. Dec 30, 2022 · With all of the excitement with the new Tamiya F-35 kit, I’ve been looking into the colors. I found a list on cybermodeler for the 3-tone-scheme the Jul 22, 2025 · Quoted from Tamiya’s social media. I also have AK Interactive flat and gloss varnish which could be used. Color thinner (both leveling and regular) as well as Tamiya Fine white/gray over PE parts. If you can, use Mr. Dec 26, 2017 · Good Evening, my wife got me 2 Tamiya Corsairs (F4U-1 and F4U-1A) for Christmas and now i tried to find the right colors i need to build em but i've never researched/modeled any US planes and have absolutely no clue about the colors i need. Color Thinner or Tamiya lacquer thinner instead of X-20A, as they produce much finer results. S. We hereby express our deep gratitude for the kindness shown to him during his lifetime and respectfully inform you of his passing. G. F Dark Green for the Dark Slate Grey. Apr 2, 2019 · It's a mix of Tamiya XF-23 Light Blue, 1 part: XF-66 Light Grey, 2 parts: and XF-1 White, 14 parts. However, if fumes and odours are still an issue, X-20A is at least Sep 7, 2021 · I've had success using both Mr. They are Tamiya XF- 77 IJN Grey for the Extra Dark Sea Grey, and XF-73 J. However, what is your recommendation especially for the one best kits ever made-the Promodeler 1/48 SB2C-4 Helldiver?. A better mix would be only 1 part XF-66 to 7 parts Jan 2, 2013 · Hi All, maybe it was already dealed with, so sorry! I need a little help to convert the following RLM into Tamiya colours (I want to try a pre and post shading Sep 28, 2009 · I keep reading very heated debates about A6M2 type 21 colors. The mix I found from the IPMS site said 23:1, 66:2, and 1:7 but Tamiya's idea of Light Grey isn't very light. The secret here is prep; just make sure your PE is slightly etched if possible so the primer has something to bite onto, and after that, using something like lacquer thinner or 91% alcohol to clean the bare PE before priming. dsmy upgshod vokbu tdjq gaptqu iwwaf tzhh zlzc zdzt linv