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Tamiya XF-14 J.A. Grey 10 ml \u2013 matt acrylic paint for model kits<\/h2>\n

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Tamiya XF-14 J.A. Grey 10 ml<\/strong> offers a greenish-grey characteristic of the Imperial Japanese Army, balanced and matt, ideal for exposed surfaces where you want an in-service, realistic look.<\/p>\n

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It is especially useful as a base tone on IJA aircraft undersides, cockpit interiors, equipment and auxiliary elements; it accepts modulation with sand\/olive tones for highlights and with cool browns for wear and grime.<\/p>\n

The Tamiya XF-14 J.A. Grey 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 aircraft at 1\/48\u20131\/72<\/strong> scale it works as an underside colour and on cockpit components in Japanese fighters and bombers (Ki-43, Ki-61, Ki-84), providing a solid base for panel lining and chipping; in military vehicles at 1\/35<\/strong> scale it performs well on interiors, tools, equipment and ammo boxes, as well as a desaturated highlight tone over IJA greens; in Pacific theatre dioramas at 1\/35<\/strong> scale it suits furniture, poles, barracks and civilian elements, with a slightly greenish hue that blends naturally with earth-tone pigments.<\/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-14 J.A. Grey 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> enhances the perceived brightness, 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-14 J.A. Grey 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