Tamiya XF17 Sea Blue (81717) Acrylic paint 10ml

Tamiya XF17 Sea Blue (81717) is a top-class acrylic modeling paint, designed for demanding modelers focused on painting precise details of vehicle, aircraft, ship, or figure replicas. This product is a leader among modeling acrylic paints and comes from the renowned Japanese manufacturer Tamiya, recognized as a pioneer in the modeling industry worldwide.

• Color: Sea Blue – a deep, maritime blue shade ideal for recreating naval aircraft camouflage and ship color schemes from various historical periods, including World War II.
• Capacity: 10 ml – a compact bottle equipped with a tight-sealing cap to prevent drying and allow precise dosing, even with multiple openings.
• Base: acrylic – the paint can be applied with either a brush or airbrush, enhancing its versatility and range of uses in scale modeling.
• Recommended thinner: Tamiya X-20A (81040) – provides excellent coverage and a smooth, even surface. Adding a few drops of Tamiya Retarder (87114) is recommended for better flow and longer drying time, making it easier to achieve a flawless finish without streaks or air bubbles.

Tamiya XF17 Sea Blue is perfect for painting models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, and 1/24 scales, such as American or British naval aircraft like the F4U Corsair, F6F Hellcat, Avenger, or Essex-class ship replicas from World War II through the Cold War era. This shade matches authentic colors used on original machines, ensuring high historical accuracy for collectors and military history enthusiasts.

Product category: modeling acrylic paint.

Material: water-based acrylic paint, non-toxic when dry, environmentally friendly, and safe to use when following basic safety rules.

Ease of use: 1 on a scale of 1–5. An ideal product for both beginners and advanced modelers. The paint spreads well, does not drip, allows for the application of thin and even layers, and is easy to clean from tools.

Recommendation: Tamiya XF17 Sea Blue is an excellent choice for modelers who care about detail and historical accuracy. Recommended for scale modeling enthusiasts, especially fans of aviation and naval subjects from World War II and the Cold War. This is a professional product tested by thousands of modelers worldwide.