Tamiya 81717 XF-17 Sea Blue 10ml Mini Acrylic [81717]

Tamiya 81717 - Mini Acrylic XF-17 Sea Blue - 10ml Bottle

Price:

£2.34

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

81717

GTIN:

45035647

Condition:

Brand New

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FAQ

Hobby Acrylic Colour for Scale Builds

The Tamiya 81717 XF-17 Sea Blue is a 10ml acrylic that uses water-soluble resins for easy thinning and cleanup. It offers dependable adhesion to styrene, timber and common modelling plastics.

Use, Thinning and Finish

For airbrushing, thin the paint with recommended Tamiya thinners 81020, 81030, 81040, 81520, or 87077 to achieve a controlled spray and uniform finish. Thin in stages until you reach the desired flow for your setup.

Will this paint affect expanded polystyrene or modelling foam?

Most Tamiya acrylics are safe on common modelling foams but testing a small scrap is advised to ensure no softening occurs with that particular foam type.

Which thinner should I choose for fine detail spraying?

For fine detail, use a lighter dilution with Tamiya thinners like 81020 or 81030 and increase gradually until the spray is smooth for your needle size and pressure.

Any tips for mixing consistent batches of colour?

Measure volumes when mixing, stir thoroughly, and keep notes of ratios. Mix small test amounts first to confirm the match before applying to the model.

Is it fine to apply varnish over this paint?

Yes, once the paint is fully dry you can use compatible clear coats. Apply a test patch to check for any reaction before finishing the whole model.