The bottle contains 10 ml of high-quality acrylic hobby paint by Tamiya in the shade XF-22 RLM Grey, matching the provided graphic. This alcohol-based acrylic paint features a low odor intensity (●●○○○), making it easy to use at home or in workshop environments.
Tamiya XF-22 RLM Grey hobby paint is designed for painting plastic models, particularly those requiring precise reproduction of historical paint schemes. It performs excellently in aircraft, military, and other modeling fields that call for duraluminum shades in gray tones characteristic of military vehicles and aircraft.
Color Mixing and Compatibility
This product is compatible with a wide range of Tamiya acrylic paints and can be mixed with other X- and XF- colored paints to achieve the desired shade. Modeling instructions often involve mixing paints in specific ratios (e.g., XF-1:2 + XF-4:1), allowing precise color recreation.
Surface Preparation
Before painting, surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Applying a primer is recommended to improve adhesion and durability of the paint layer, especially when painting with a brush. The most commonly used primer is Tamiya Surface Primer.
Painting Instructions
Brush Painting
Priming the model is recommended to enhance the final effect.
For small surfaces, paint can be used straight from the bottle without thinning.
For larger areas, the paint can be lightly thinned with water.
Tamiya paints should be thinned in a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A thinner for optimal flow through the airbrush nozzle.
The odor is less intense compared to solvents based on stronger chemicals.
It is recommended to wear a respiratory mask and work in a ventilated spray booth to ensure safety.
Stronger thinners such as Lacquer Thinner or Mr. Levelling Thinner can also be used to improve paint flow, but due to their stronger odor, they require additional caution.
