Tamiya model kits, paints, sprays, primers, adhesives and auxiliaries for scale modelling. Find ranges such as X/XF Acrylic, TS Spray Paints, primers, adhesives and kits for cars, aircraft, tanks, motorcycles and ships.
Tamiya ranges and products
Tamiya for scale modelling and model kits
Tamiya is one of the best-known brands in scale modelling. At CraftyMinis you’ll find Tamiya products for building, painting, gluing, preparing and detailing your models: acrylic paints, sprays, primers, adhesives, auxiliary products and kits for cars, motorbikes, aircraft, tanks and ships.
Tamiya paints, sprays and primers
The X/XF Acrylic Tamiya and TS Spray Paints Tamiya ranges are widely used in modelling for their performance on plastic kits, car bodies, military vehicles, aircraft and detail parts. You’ll also find primers, adhesives and auxiliary products to prepare and finish your models.
Tamiya model kits
Tamiya offers model kits for cars, motorbikes, aircraft, tanks and ships, in common scales such as 1/24, 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 and 1/350. It’s a brand suited both to modellers looking for reliable kits and to those who want to achieve clean, precise finishes.
Most popular Tamiya paints
Among the most ordered Tamiya X and XF paints are X-2 Gloss White, X-27 Clear Red, X-11 Chrome Silver, X-1 Gloss Black, XF-2 Flat White and XF-16 Flat Aluminum. To thin them, use X-20A Thinner. To start with several colours, there are sets of 6, 12 or 24 colours.
Cements and panel line ink
To assemble plastic models there are three common options: Extra-Thin Cement 87038, a thin, fluid liquid cement that flows by capillary action into already fitted joins; Extra Thin Cement Quick-Setting 87182, its fast-drying version; and Cement 87003, for general assembly. For stronger bonds with a denser consistency there is Cement 87012 (20 ml). To mark panel lines and rivets, Panel Line Accent Color black 87131, a ready-to-use enamel ink.
Frequently asked questions about Tamiya
What’s the difference between Tamiya X and XF?
The X range usually has a glossy or satin finish, while XF corresponds to matte colours. Both are widely used on plastic kits, especially with an airbrush when properly thinned.
Is Tamiya good for beginners?
Yes. Tamiya is a very popular brand for the quality of its kits and products. Choose the right product for your project: paint, adhesive, primer, spray or kit.
Which Tamiya cement should I choose?
For precise joins by capillary action, Extra-Thin Cement 87038 or its fast-drying version 87182; for general assembly, Cement 87003; for stronger bonds with a denser consistency, Cement 87012.
What do I thin X and XF paints with?
With X-20A Thinner, the acrylic thinner for Tamiya X and XF paints.