Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml

Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml – matt acrylic paint for model kits

Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml offers a warm, wood-toned sand colour with a matt finish, designed to reproduce light planking and weathered wooden decks.

It is an excellent base colour for wood grain effects and individual plank variation using oils, pencils and filters, accepting highlights with cream/ivory tones and shadows with ochres/cool browns.

The reference Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml belongs to the XF series (matt finish) aimed at scale modelling on styrene plastic, resin and wood; its controlled viscosity promotes smooth self-levelling and even coverage while preserving rivets, panel lines and fine details, and allows you to work in thin layers with both brush and airbrush, with drying times suitable for masking and safely applying decals.

Use on models and common scales

In naval scales 1/700–1/350 it works as a base for wooden decks on battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers, allowing you to alternate planks with glazes or sponge work; in classic aviation at 1/48–1/32 it performs well on laminated propellers, frames and cockpit interiors with a wood finish; in dioramas at 1/35 it is ideal for pallets, crates, doors and floors, and in railway modelling H0–N it works well on sleepers and platforms with washes and drybrushing for weathering.

Thinning, airbrushing and brushwork

For airbrushing, start with a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A and adjust according to nozzle size and pressure (approx. 12–18 PSI), applying short passes to avoid build-up in panel lines; for brushwork, apply without overworking the area and, if you wish, add a tiny amount of retarder to improve levelling; between coats, allow the solvents to evaporate to protect the surface detail of the model.

Surface preparation and priming

To get the best performance from Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml you need a proper base: wash the parts to remove mould release agents, dry-fit, clean up joints and apply an even primer; white primer increases perceived brightness, while grey primer provides a neutral, controlled base; a light micro-sanding afterwards improves adhesion and smoothness.

Finishes, varnishes and compatibility

Once Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml has fully cured, you can seal it with varnish depending on the final result you want: matt for bare wood, satin for lightly varnished finishes or gloss to simulate lacquered wood; explore our range of paints and varnishes for model kits to choose the best option; after varnishing, apply washes, panel lining and weathering effects, allowing proper curing times to avoid lifting the paint.

Practical modelling tips

• Wood grain: over the XF-78 base, draw grain lines with earth-tone oils and drag them with a soft brush or cotton swab.
• Alternating planks: mix small variations (a few drops of white, ochre or brown) to break up uniformity between boards.
• Thin coats: prioritise light layers to avoid losing detail in planking and nail heads.
• Full curing: allow the paint to cure completely before masking, decals or effects to prevent lifting.

Resources and documentation

Check the manufacturer’s recommendations on tamiya.com and complete your workbench with modelling accessories, brushes and tools, and the full Tamiya paint range.

Purchase and service

At Craftyminis, orders ship within 24/48h and shipping is free from €60; if you need help combining Tamiya XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ml with primers, varnishes or other colours, send us a message and we’ll be happy to advise you.