The bottle contains 23 ml of Tamiya XF-50 acrylic hobby paint in Field Blue, featuring a durable and matte finish. Based on alcohol, this paint offers good adhesion to plastic, metal, and other surfaces used in modeling.
Can be thinned with water (for brush painting) or specialized thinners such as Lacquer Thinner and Mr. Levelling Thinner
Matte finish, resistant to scratching once hardened
Application
Tamiya XF-50 Field Blue is designed for painting plastic model kits and other modeling surfaces such as metal and resin parts. The XF-50 color is suitable for painting historical, military, and technical models where precise coloration with a low gloss finish is required.
Compatibility and Mixing
Tamiya acrylic paints from the XF line are compatible with other Tamiya paints (labeled as X and XF). They can be mixed to create custom shades. For example, modeling instructions often specify mixing paints such as XF-1 and XF-4 in a 2:1 ratio, allowing for precise color matching.
Preparation and Painting Techniques
Before applying the paint, it is recommended to thoroughly clean and degrease the surface. For optimal adhesion and a smooth finish, a primer is advised. A quick solution is to use Tamiya Surface Primer spray primer available here.
Brush Painting
Small areas can be painted with undiluted or lightly water-thinned paint.
