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Tamiya's X range is one of those standards every modeller recognises without introduction. X-1 Black is the gloss black of the series a reference that turns up in almost every project: base coats, engine details, hand-painted tyres, dark interiors or bodywork finishes that call for that clean, deep shine. The 10ml bottle is the usual size to keep on the workbench without taking up too much space.
Water-soluble acrylic, built for real work at the bench
This paint uses a water-soluble acrylic formula, which means brushes and tools can be cleaned before curing without harsh solvents. Once dry, the finish is solid and the gloss black gains real presence. For those working with an airbrush, it can be thinned with Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner or Tamiya Lacquer Thinner, depending on the preferred technique.
Confirmed compatibility with the most common modelling materials
X-1 Black is confirmed compatible with common modelling plastics, styrene resins, expanded polystyrene and wood the materials most frequently found in car, aircraft, figure and diorama kits. It is one of those paints that fits into any active project on the bench without friction, whether applied by brush or airbrush.
A black that works across many modelling and diorama contexts
In a display case or a diorama scene, gloss black has a very specific role: it defines, separates and adds visual weight to the pieces. Tamiya X-1 is the kind of reference that rarely goes missing from an experienced modeller's paint rack, precisely because its use is so versatile from the chassis of a competition car to the details of a figure or the interior of a cockpit. Having it on the bench means having it ready when it matters.