Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal is a 10 ml metallic acrylic for dark steel effects on scale models and miniatures. Its colour is intended for areas such as steel plate and gun barrels, where a dark metallic tone is required instead of bright silver. It can be applied by brush to selected fittings or sprayed through an airbrush across larger mechanical surfaces.
Colour designation X-10 Gun Metal — a dark metallic shade suited to armoured plate and barrel finishes.
Water-soluble acrylic resin base; thins and cleans up with water.
Apply by brush for small fittings or thin for airbrush coverage over larger panels.
Bonds to styrene resin, styrofoam, wood and standard model plastics.
Each jar holds 10 ml of paint — Tamiya item 81510.
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Notes · Q & A
What's the difference between a paint and a wash?+
Paints are opaque colour for coverage; washes are thin, pigmented fluids that flow into recesses to add shading and depth. Most painters use both.
Can I use these paints in an airbrush?+
Many acrylics can be thinned for airbrushing — check the product description; ranges marked "Air" or "airbrush-ready" work straight from the bottle.
Do I need a primer?+
Yes for bare plastic, resin or metal — primer gives paint a surface to grip and prevents chipping.
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Notes · Logistics
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Returns
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