Tamiya XF-69 NATO BLACK acrylic hobby paint is a high-quality product designed for precise painting of plastic models and other modeling surfaces. The container includes 23 ml of alcohol-based paint with a low odor intensity, making it suitable for use even in enclosed spaces.
Product Features
Type of paint: alcohol-based acrylic
Capacity: 23 ml
Color: NATO Black – a versatile, matte black with military application in mind
Odor intensity: low (●●○○○), friendly for sensitive users
Recommended thinner:Tamiya X-20A – ensures optimal viscosity for airbrushing and brush painting
Applications
XF-69 NATO BLACK is especially suitable for painting military models, vehicles, figures, and other elements requiring durable and resistant coatings in a military black color. In modeling, paints from the XF series are widely used as base colors or for detailed work by model manufacturers and hobbyists.
Compatibility and Painting Techniques
Airbrush painting: Dilute the paint in a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A thinner to ensure proper flow and prevent nozzle clogging. Use protective masks and work in a well-ventilated area or under extraction.
Brush painting: It is recommended to prime the surface beforehand (e.g., with Tamiya Surface Primer), especially on plastics, to improve adhesion and coverage. The paint can be applied without thinning on small surfaces or thinned slightly with water for larger areas.
Color mixing: The paint can be mixed with other Tamiya XF series paints, such as XF-1 and XF-4, in recommended proportions to achieve custom shades and effects.
Optional additives: Add a drying retarder like Tamiya Acrylic Paint Retarder to extend working time during painting.
Surface Preparation
Before painting, surfaces should be clean and degreased. Applying a primer (e.g., Tamiya Surface Primer) is recommended to significantly improve paint adherence and final coat quality, especially when using a brush.
Additional Information
The paint is compatible with many Tamiya products and other manufacturers' products that use XF and X color codes.
Available thinners have varying aggressiveness (e.g., Lacquer Thinner or Mr. Levelling Thinner), which improve paint flow but have a stronger odor.
