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30 products
DSPIAE MKA Super Metallic Color Markers – Nylon Tip Metallic Paint Markers
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DSPIAE Super Metallic Color Markers

DSPIAE

DSPIAE MKA Super Metallic Color Markers – Nylon Tip Metallic Paint Markers

Price
$2.98
AK Interactive Engine, Oil and Fluid Effects 35ml – Enamel Weathering
AK Interactive Engine Oil Fluid Effects

AK Interactive

AK Interactive Engine, Oil and Fluid Effects 35ml – Enamel Weathering

Price
$4.99
Mr. Hobby Aqueous Color 10ml – Water-Based Acrylic Model Paint
Mr Hobby Aqueous Hobby Color 10ml

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Hobby Aqueous Color 10ml – Water-Based Acrylic Model Paint

Price
$2.94
AK 3G Flesh And Skin Colors
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AK 3G Flesh And Skin Colors

AK Interactive

AK 3G Flesh And Skin Colors

Price
$20.98
AK 3G Skin and Leather Colors Set
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Skin and leather set

AK Interactive

AK 3G Skin and Leather Colors Set

Price
$20.98
AK 3G White Colors Set
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Acrylic White Color Paint Set

AK Interactive

AK 3G White Colors Set

Price
$21.98
Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color – Pre-Thinned Enamel Panel Liner Wash
Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Paints

Tamiya

Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color – Pre-Thinned Enamel Panel Liner Wash

Price
$7.48
Mr. Hobby Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 – Fine Lacquer Primer, Black Grey & White
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Mr Hobby Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Hobby Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 – Fine Lacquer Primer, Black Grey & White

Price
$5.74
Mr. Hobby Mr. Surfacer 500, 1000 & 1200 – 40ml Lacquer Primer & Filler
Mr Hobby Mr Surfacer Set

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Hobby Mr. Surfacer 500, 1000 & 1200 – 40ml Lacquer Primer & Filler

Price
$5.74
AK Interactive WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors – 3G Acrylic Set
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AK Interactive WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors 3G Acrylic Set

AK Interactive

AK Interactive WWII US Aircraft Interior Colors – 3G Acrylic Set

Price
$20.98
Mr. Hobby Mr. Color GX 18ml – High-Gloss Lacquer Paint and Clear Coat
Mr Hobby Mr Color GX Paint clean

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Hobby Mr. Color GX 18ml – High-Gloss Lacquer Paint and Clear Coat

Price
$2.52—$2.94
Mr. Hobby Mr. Color 10ml Lacquer Paint – Pro Japanese Model Paint
Mr Hobby Paint Collection

Mr. Hobby

Mr. Hobby Mr. Color 10ml Lacquer Paint – Pro Japanese Model Paint

Price
$2.53
About Paints & Primers

Paints and Primers – Professional Base Layers and High-Opacity Colors

Paints and primers form the essential first stages of any hobby project, providing the color foundation and surface adhesion necessary for a lasting finish. This collection focuses on the technical chemistry of the base layer, offering specialized fluids designed to bite into plastic, resin, and metal while maintaining a smooth, thin profile that preserves intricate surface details.

The selection centers on reliability and coverage. From high-build primers that fill minor surface imperfections to ultra-matte base colors with high pigment density, these products eliminate the guesswork of early-stage painting. Whether applied via aerosol, airbrush, or traditional brush, these formulas ensure a uniform starting point for highlights, shading, and technical effects.

Paints and Primers Essentials

  • Surface Primers – Adhesion-promoters available in spray and bottle formats to create a durable bond between the model material and subsequent paint layers.
  • Basecoat Acrylics – High-opacity paints engineered for maximum coverage in fewer coats, providing a solid color foundation for miniatures and kits.
  • Spray and Aerosol Paints – Efficient delivery systems for large-scale coverage, offering consistent textures and fast drying times for bulk projects.
  • Color-Matched Systems – Primers and paints designed to work in tandem, ensuring perfect tonal consistency between the first coat and the final detail.
  • Specialized Undercoats – Technical primers for specific finishes, including gloss blacks for metallics or zenithal highlights for pre-shading.

A professional finish is built on the quality of the initial layers. By utilizing dependable paints and primers, builders can ensure their projects have the structural and aesthetic integrity required for competition-level display or heavy tabletop use.