Tamiya 81791 XF91 IJN Gray 10ml Model Acrylic  [81791]

Overview of Tamiya 81791 XF91 IJN Gray

This XF91 IJN Gray from Tamiya is a water-based acrylic crafted for scale modelling with good flow and even coverage. It is compatible with styrene resins, expanded foam, timber and regular model plastics for both brushing and spraying.

Period Correct Ship Colour

The XF91 shade matches the grey historically applied to Imperial Japanese Navy vessels built at the Yokosuka Arsenal, including ships such as Shinano and Shokaku, making it handy for accurate naval builds.

Airbrush and Brush Recommendations

For spray applications use Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner or Tamiya Lacquer Thinner to get the right viscosity; lacquer thinner accelerates drying and hardens the finish. For hand painting, adding Tamiya Paint Retarder (87114) helps avoid visible brush marks.

Matte Finish and Easy Wash-Up

The colour dries to a flat XF sheen in keeping with Tamiya XF paints and can be washed away with water before full curing, so cleaning up is straightforward.