| Brand | Tamiya |
|---|---|
| Categories | Acrylic Paints, Paints, X and XF Acrylic | Tamiya |
| SKU | TAM81790 |
| Color | Brown |
| Volume | 10ml |
Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml
2,59 €
Availability: In stock
Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 is a matte-finish 10 ml acrylic paint for scale models in a red brown 2 tone. Very useful for red brown 2, German camouflage, dark earth, mild rust and military vehicles. Can be applied with brush or airbrush.
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Description
Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml – matte acrylic paint for scale models
Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml offers a deep, desaturated reddish-brown matte tone, typical of late-war German camouflage schemes, with strong coverage and excellent readability on panel lines.
It’s used as a disruptive band and blotches in tritone schemes alongside Dark Yellow 2 (XF-88) and Dark Green 2 (XF-89); it accepts modulation towards ochres for highlights and towards browns/smoke black for shadows and grime.
The reference Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml belongs to the XF series (matte finish) aimed at scale modelling on styrene plastic, resin and wood; its controlled viscosity aids levelling and even coverage, preserving rivets, panel lines and fine details, and allows working in thin coats with both brush and airbrush, with drying times suited to masking and applying decals safely.
Application on kits and common scales
On 1/35 military vehicles it’s ideal for “ambush” patterns and wavy bands on late-war Panther G, Tiger II, Jagdpanther, StuG and half-tracks; in 1/72 it keeps controlled contrast over XF-88 bases, making filters and washes easy without oversaturating; in 1/35 ETO dioramas it works well on weathered wood, posts, stacked cargo and earthy elements; in 1/100–1/144 mecha/sci-fi it provides a versatile technical brown for panel lines, chipping and rust effects.
Thinning, airbrushing and brush use
For airbrushing, start with a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A and adjust according to nozzle and pressure (approx. 12–18 PSI), applying short passes to avoid build-up in panel lines; with a brush, spread it without overworking the area and, if you wish, add a small amount of retarder to improve levelling; between coats, let the solvents evaporate to protect the model’s surface detail.
Surface preparation and priming
Getting the best performance from Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml requires the right base: wash the parts to remove mould-release agents, dry-fit them, fix the joints and apply an even coat of primer; white primer raises perceived brightness, while grey primer offers a neutral, controlled base; a light micro-sanding afterwards improves adhesion and smoothness.
Finishes, varnishes and compatibility
Once Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml has cured you can seal it with varnish depending on your goal: matte to keep the tactical look, satin for decal integration, or gloss before applying decals; browse our range of paints and varnishes for scale models to pick the right option; after varnishing, apply washes, panel lines and weathering effects while respecting curing times to avoid dragging the paint.
Practical modelling tips
- Soft edges: for blurred-edge bands over XF-88, use blu-tack or movable masks and low air pressure.
- Ambush: apply light/dark speckles with stippling templates to recreate late-war patterns precisely.
- Successive thin coats: favour light passes to avoid losing welds and texture.
- Full curing: let it rest before masking, applying decals or effects.
Resources and documentation
Check the manufacturer’s recommendations at tamiya.com and complete your workbench with modelling accessories, brushes and tools, plus the full Tamiya paint range.
Purchase and service
At Craftyminis, orders ship within 24/48h and shipping is free from €60; if you need help combining Tamiya XF-90 Red Brown 2 10 ml with primers, varnishes or other references, drop us a line and we’ll advise you.
