XF-85 Mini Rubber Black

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: Effortless Versatility and Flawless Coverage for Every Modeling Bench! Whether you are laying down a showroom finish on a 1/24 scale plastic car kit, weathering military armour and aircraft, or detailing a custom hard-plastic RC body and driver figure, Tamiya Color Acrylics are the gold standard at the workbench. At Hobby Hideaway, Tamiya Acrylic Minis are a staple in our paint racks because they deliver rich, consistent pigmentation that flows smoothly off a detail brush and atomizes like a dream through an airbrush.

Water-Soluble Acrylic Resin Formula for Smooth, Reliable Results Made from water-soluble acrylic resins, Tamiya Color Acrylic paints are engineered to cover cleanly without obscuring fine surface details like recessed panel lines, rivets, or molded dashboard gauges. Tamiya’s intuitive coding system makes selecting your finish effortless: "X" series paints deliver a lustrous gloss finish right out of the bottle, while "XF" series paints cure to a smooth, realistic flat (matte) finish. These paints bond reliably to styrene resins, Styrofoam, wood, and all common model plastics, offering low odour, smooth blending, and easy cleanup.

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• Precision Tamiya Finishes: Available across the full spectrum of "X" (Gloss, Metallic, and Translucent) and "XF" (Flat/Matte) shades to match every Tamiya kit callout.

• Brush & Airbrush Ready: Formulated for smooth hand-brushing on small scale details as well as ultra-fine atomization through an airbrush when properly thinned.

• Multi-Surface Compatibility: Adheres cleanly to styrene plastic model kits, ABS hard bodies, resin detail parts, wood, and foam.

• Water-Soluble Acrylic Resin: Features a low-odour formula that can be washed away with water before curing or cleaned up thoroughly with Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner.

• Smooth Blending & Mixing: Mixes effortlessly with other Tamiya X and XF series acrylic paints to create custom shades, highlights, or custom sheen levels.

• Convenient 10ml Mini Jar: Packaged in a sturdy 10ml (1/3 oz) glass jar with a color-coded screw cap for quick identification in your paint drawer.

Hobby Hideaway Pro Tip: Because Tamiya acrylics dry relatively fast on the surface, hand-brushing over larger flat plastic panels can occasionally leave visible brush marks if you overwork the wet paint. For a glass-smooth finish with a brush, dip your bristles in a tiny drop of Tamiya X-20A Thinner or add a single drop of Tamiya Paint Retarder (Acrylic) to your palette—this slows down the drying time just enough for the pigment to self-level cleanly. If you are airbrushing, thin the paint at roughly a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A Thinner (or Tamiya Lacquer Thinner for an extra-durable shell) and mist on light, even coats!

Why buy from Hobby Hideaway? Hobby Hideaway is more than just a retail storefront; we are a dedicated community of plastic scale modelers, miniature painters, and RC enthusiasts. We advocate for an "old-school" service model where personal connection, mentorship, and technical education come first. Whether you are matching callout colors from a Tamiya instruction manual, learning airbrush thinning ratios for your first scale model kit, or picking out fine detail brushes, we provide the hands-on support you need to make your build shine.

Join the Action in Ottawa! Ready to stock up your paint rack? Stop by our shop in Ottawa at 112-1455 Youville Dr in Orléans. Browse our full wall of Tamiya paints, primers, cements, detail brushes, and plastic scale model kits, or bring your latest workbench project in to show off and swap painting techniques. While you are visiting, you can also check out the action on our indoor RC race tracks and micro crawler course. Join our ever-growing community of local builders and experience the camaraderie of the hobby world in person!

Note: This product includes one (1) 10ml (1/3 oz) glass jar of Tamiya Color Acrylic Paint. Stir thoroughly before use. For thinning and airbrush cleanup, we recommend Tamiya X-20A Acrylic Thinner (sold separately). Not intended for flexible polycarbonate (Lexan) RC bodies—use Tamiya PS series sprays for Lexan applications.