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Metallic paint created from a wax base. Made from high quality pigments, achieving extremely realistic effects. Specially designed for modelers, these waxes can be applied by brush, with the fingertip, with a cotton swab or ever with airbrush diluted with our Thinner and getting a fine surface. Once dried, it can be polished to achieve a metallic finish. Recommended to prime first and can be varnish with acrylic too. This is a wax base so It is recommended allow 48h to be completely dry.

The SMS Washes are formulated to be less harsh on plastics compared to similar hobby products. Using an oil based paint, they are easy to clean up and provide a subtle effect on your model kits panel lines. (NOTE: For best results, always seal the layer of paint with PL09 GLOSS CLEAR first before applying the Wash. A smooth, gloss surface will allow for an even coverage within the panel line when the wash is applied)

Tamiya Colour bottled Lacquer Paints are highly versatile - whether using them to airbrush large areas, or pick out fine details with a brush, their stunning, consistent tones add superlative realism to your model. Finished tough membrane suits ideally to use as a base coat, resistant to enamel paints, while swift drying times ensure an efficient painting process. We recommend using Tamiya's Lacquer thinner with this paint type.

• Bottle contents: 10ml

Colours may vary slightly from Tamiya Color Acrylics and Sprays with the same name.

Highest quality acrylic lacquer varnish, made from an improved chemical formula over other brands in the market. Sprays smoothly through an airbrush; adheres to the surface and dries perfectly with a soft finish.

Holds firmly all kind of weathering products. May be diluted with AK-Interactive’s specific thinner, or thinners from other manufacturers intended for acrylic lacquer paints (non-vinyl).

SMS PRL25 Pearl Acrylic Laquer Cherry Red 30ml

Mr Color hobby paint is a paint that has long been regarded highly by modelers world wide as a model paint that delivers an outstanding finish. There are a large number of colours and colour types available, which are suitable for painting almost all models. Generally, Mr Color provides a wider range of paint colours and finishes than Aqueous Hobby Color, and will dry to a smoother and harder finish.

When applying Mr Color paint, 1 to 2 coats are recommended when using paint brushes, and 2 to 3 coats if using an airbrush to spray paint.

If airbrushing Mr Color paint, it should be thinned after diluting to a ratio of between 1 (Mr Color) and 1 to 2 Thinner, depending on the degree of paint viscosity required.

Gloss levels obtained using gloss coat Mr Color hobby paints can be adjusted by using Flat Base - mix approximately 5 to 10% of C-30 Flat Base to convert gloss colors to a semi gloss finish, or 10 to 20% for a matt finish. The percentage of Flat Base used can be adjusted to vary the amount of gloss level obtained.

THINNING RATIO for Mr. COLOR

BRUSH PAINTING
1 : 0.8~1.0
(Mr. COLOR : Mr. COLOR THINNER)

AIRBRUSHING

1 : 1~2
(Mr. COLOR : Mr. COLOR THINNER)
Mr. LEVELING THINNER IS RECOMMENDED FOR AIRBRUSHING

• Must only be thinned with Mr. COLOR THINNER, Mr. COLOR LEVELING THINNER or MR.COLOR RAPID THINNER.
• Do not thin with THINNER FOR AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION SOLVENT.
• CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE THINNER
• Mr. COLOR THINNER: The most basic thinner for Mr. COLOR
• Mr. LEVELING THINNER: Slows down the drying speed. Recommended for gloss paints. Use this thinner to thin Mr. COLOR if airbrushing.
• Mr. RAPID THINNER: Speeds up the drying speed. Recommended for matt paints and metallic paints.

MIXING

CAN BE MIXED WITH

• Mr. COLOR
• Mr. COLOR GX, Mr. METALLIC COLOR GX, Mr. CLEAR COLOR GX
• Mr. COLOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Mr. CRYSTAL COLOR, Mr. SUPER METALLIC
  LASCIVUS

CANNOT BE MIXED WITH

• AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR
• ACRYSION, ACRYSION BASE COLORS
• CLASSY 'N DRESSY COLORS
• Mr. METAL COLOR

AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION can be applied over a coat of Mr. COLOR.
Mr. COLOR cannot be applied over a coat of AQUEOUS HOBBY COLOR and ACRYSION.

TIP!

• Use T114 Mr. Paint Remover to remove paint from a surface.
• Clean the tools with Mr. COLOR THINNER or Mr. TOOL CLEANER.
• Mix approximately 5 to 10% of C30 Flat Base to convert gloss colors to a semi gloss finish, or 10 to 20% for a matt finish.
• Mr. HOBBY TOPCOAT and SUPER CLEAR can be applied over a coat of Mr. COLOR.
• Do a test paint before you apply paint on your model kit.

ATTENTION

• Put the lid back on after use.
• Store in a cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.
• Use in a well ventilated area.

Aqueous Hobby Color is a very safe paint which has a high degree of user friendliness.

Aqueous Hobby Color paint can be diluted with water if desired, while paint brushes can be cleaned and washed out in water. Ensuring that this is beforethe paint is dry.

The solvent contained in Aqueous Hobby Color paint is very mild.
It provides a glossy texture and very good levelling qualities (ie the smoothness of coated film of paint), resulting in a very good level of painted finish. In particular, the gloss level achieved with the use of Aqueous Hobby Color gloss paints is excellent.

Gloss levels obtained using gloss coat Aqueous Hobby Colors can be adjusted by using H-40 Flat Base - mix approximately 5% of H-40 Flat Base to convert gloss colors to a matt finish, or 5 to 10% for a semi gloss finish. The percentage of Flat Base used can be adjusted to vary the amount of gloss level obtained.

It is not necessary to dilute Aqueous Hobby Color for brush painting as a basic rule, but if using an airbrush to spray Aqueous Hobby Color, dilute the paint with 100 to 150% Mr.Aqueous Hobby Color Thinner (T-110 0r T-111).
When brush painting, generally 1 to 2 coats are recommended, and 2 to 3 coats when using an air brush. If painting a light color over a darker base surface, more coats of paint may be required.

*When painted on ABS resin parts, the paint penetrates into the resin and the parts become friable or develop cracks. Check the instructions in the assembly manual or on the parts runner and try to avoid painting on ""ABS resin parts"".