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Italian Red carries real weight in scale car modelling. It's not just any red: it's the one that appears on iconic bodyworks, the one that defines the visual identity of entire marques, and the one many hobbyists have asked for by name before finding it on a can. Tamiya's TS-8 Italian Red is exactly that a clean, bright red with genuine character, in the spray format most used at the workbench.
Tamiya lacquer spray: straight coverage, no fuss
The Tamiya TS range are synthetic lacquer paints in aerosol form, designed to apply directly to the piece without an airbrush or additional equipment. TS-8 Italian Red covers evenly, doesn't run at a reasonable spraying distance and dries quickly, allowing you to work in layers without long waits. Once dry, it accepts subsequent coats of acrylic or enamel paint without compatibility issues, making it a solid base for projects that need further detail work or finishing.
100ml for complete bodyworks
The 100ml format is enough to cover several scale bodyworks, making it good value for both one-off projects and as a permanent colour reference on the workbench. The can is compact approximately 5.2 x 5.2 x 10.5 cm and easy to store alongside the rest of the TS range. For anyone who regularly works on scale cars, keeping a TS-8 to hand is almost second nature: there are projects where this red simply has no substitute.
A reference known by name
Some colours in modelling get asked for directly by name, with no need to hunt for equivalents or compare swatches. Tamiya's Italian Red is one of them. Compatible with plastic, wood and metal, it fits into car and motorcycle model builds, or any project where this tone takes centre stage. A straightforward colour to use, with a strong visual result that integrates easily into any workbench workflow.