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Tamiya XF-13 J.A. Green 10 ml \u2013 matt acrylic paint for model kits<\/h2>\n

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Tamiya XF-13 J.A. Green 10 ml<\/strong> recreates a typical Imperial Japanese Army military green, with a subdued tone and matt finish that adds instant realism to World War II vehicles and aircraft.<\/p>\n

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It works very well as a base colour on IJA armoured vehicles and as an upper-surface green on Japanese fighter camouflage, and it accepts modulation with yellows and olive greens to vary highlights and weathering.<\/p>\n

The Tamiya XF-13 J.A. Green 10 ml<\/strong> reference belongs to the XF series (matt finish) designed for scale modelling<\/strong> on styrene plastic, resin and wood; its controlled viscosity promotes smooth self-levelling and even coverage while preserving rivets, panel lines and fine details, and allows you to work in thin layers with both brush and airbrush, with drying times suitable for masking and applying decals safely.<\/p>\n

Use on models and common scales<\/h3>\n

In military vehicles at 1\/35<\/strong> scale it is ideal as the main green for IJA tanks and trucks (e.g. Type 95 Ha-Go, Type 97 Chi-Ha) and for field gear, drums and crates; in aircraft at 1\/48\u20131\/72<\/strong> scale it works as an upper green on Japanese fighters and bombers (Ki-43, Ki-84, Ki-61) over light undersides, helping with panel lining and paint-chipping effects; in Pacific dioramas at 1\/35<\/strong> scale it performs well on helmets, tarps and military furniture, blending naturally with earth-tone pigments and filters for a realistic finish.<\/p>\n

Thinning, airbrushing and brushwork<\/h3>\n

For airbrushing, start with a 1:1<\/strong> ratio with Tamiya X-20A and adjust according to nozzle size and pressure (approx. 12\u201318 PSI), applying short passes to avoid build-up in panel lines; for brushwork, apply without overworking the area and, if you wish, add a small amount of retarder to improve levelling; between coats, allow the solvents to evaporate to protect the surface detail of the model.<\/p>\n

Surface preparation and priming<\/h3>\n

To get the best performance from Tamiya XF-13 J.A. Green 10 ml<\/strong> you need a proper base: wash the parts to remove mould release agents, dry-fit, clean up joints and apply an even primer<\/a>; white primer<\/a> lifts the brightness of the tone, while grey primer<\/a> provides a neutral, controlled base; a light micro-sanding afterwards improves adhesion and smoothness.<\/p>\n

Finishes, varnishes and compatibility<\/h3>\n

Once Tamiya XF-13 J.A. Green 10 ml<\/strong> has fully cured, you can seal it with varnish depending on the final result you want: matt to preserve its tactical character, satin to help blend decals, or gloss before decal application; explore our range of paints and varnishes for model kits<\/a> to choose the best option; after varnishing, apply washes, panel lining and weathering effects, allowing for proper curing times to avoid lifting the paint.<\/p>\n

Practical modelling tips<\/h3>\n