XF-12 J.N. Grey 23ml

Tamiya XF-12 J.N. Grey — Matte Acrylic Paint, 23 ml

Tamiya XF-12 J.N. Grey is a water-thinnable acrylic paint from Tamiya in a light gray shade with a matte finish. The abbreviation J.N. stands for Japanese Navy: this is a shade intended for the undersides of Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft during the Second World War. The XF designation is Tamiya's matte line, while X is the gloss line. The package is a glass jar with a volume of 23 ml. Note: this is a modeling paint, not a kit.

Use

• Undersides of Second World War Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft — the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter, the Nakajima B5N (Kate) torpedo bomber, the Aichi D3A (Val) dive bomber and other Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. This is the shade's main, manufacturer-stated purpose.
• Early-war Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft finished entirely in light gray, where the shade also covers the upper surfaces.
• Light gray details and accessories on other models, where a neutral matte gray is useful (wheel wells, small equipment, panels).
• A versatile base for mixing your own lighter gray tones.
• Applied with an airbrush or a brush; thinned with Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner. For large continuous areas of the fuselage and wings, an airbrush is preferable.

Who the paint is for

Mainly for builders of Second World War Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft — it is one of the essential paints for this subject. But it also suits any modeler who simply needs a reliable matte light gray. On bare plastic we recommend a primer coat first. The matte surface is an ideal base for shading with a wash and dry brushing; before decals, spot-coat the area with gloss varnish.

Safety: work in a well-ventilated area, protect your airways (a respirator) and eyes when airbrushing. Keep out of the reach of children, close the jar tightly after use, and store it away from heat sources and open flame.