Tamiya XF16 Flat Aluminum (81716) Acrylic paint 10ml

Tamiya XF16 Flat Aluminum (81716) is a high-quality, matte acrylic paint dedicated to modelers who expect the highest precision in replicating metallic effects on their models. The paint is developed by the renowned Japanese company Tamiya, a world leader in the production of modeling accessories, which guarantees its excellent quality and ease of use. The product is widely used for painting plastic models, resin and photo-etched elements, especially where achieving a realistic metal surface is required—such as aircraft bodies, tanks, car details, or dioramas.

• Product type: Liquid acrylic model paint
• Capacity: 10ml, sufficient to cover a large number of parts in small and medium scale
• Catalogue number: 81716
• Color: Flat Aluminum – matte aluminum, ideal for simulating unpolished, slightly oxidized aluminum surfaces
• Substrates: Plastic, resin, metal, photo-etched parts
• Manufacturer: Tamiya, Japan
• Recommended thinner: Tamiya X-20A (81040); for better flow, a few drops of Tamiya Retarder (87114) are recommended
• Application method: brush, airbrush (after proper thinning)
• Drying time: Short, depending on layer thickness and ambient conditions; interlayer drying minimizes smudging
• Category: Acrylic model paints

Tamiya XF16 Flat Aluminum is especially recommended for aircraft modelers (World War II, Cold War, and modern jets) and for enthusiasts of military vehicles and cars in scales 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, 1/24. It works perfectly for painting engine details, vehicle interiors, switches, mechanical elements, as well as wear and weathering effects. The paint features very good adhesion, even coverage, and resistance to chipping.

The product is intended for both beginner and advanced modelers—the application difficulty level is rated at 1/5. Thanks to its high pigmentation and ease of use, it is suitable for both brush and airbrush painting.

We recommend Tamiya XF16 Flat Aluminum to any modeler who expects a durable, aesthetic finish and wants to achieve the effect of real, matte aluminum on their models. Suitable for both historical and modern elements, it provides the highest level of realism in finishing details.