Overview
Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red is a historically accurate flat acrylic paint matched to the distinctive red-brown anti-fouling paint used on ship hulls below the waterline. This essential shade is indispensable for modelers building accurate naval vessels, representing the characteristic hull red seen on warships, merchant vessels, and boats throughout maritime history.
Part of Tamiya's trusted XF flat acrylic series, this 10ml bottle delivers the authentic hull red tone with a realistic matte finish. Whether painting battleship hulls, destroyer bottoms, or civilian vessels, XF-9 provides the accurate coloring demanded by ship modelers.
Key Features
- Authentic naval hull red
- Water-based acrylic formula
- Flat matte finish
- Essential ship modeling color
- Brush and airbrush compatible
- Low odor, safe formula
Performance Benefits
- Historically accurate shade
- Perfect waterline coverage
- Smooth hull application
- Fast drying formula
- Consistent color matching
Usage Notes
- Thin with Tamiya X-20A for airbrushing
- Use Lacquer Thinner for faster cure
- Paint Retarder for brush application
- Water cleanup before curing
- Shake well before use
Technical Specs
- Color: Hull Red
- Finish: Flat/Matte (XF series)
- Volume: 10ml
- Type: Water-based acrylic
- Application: Brush or airbrush
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 81709
What's Included
- One 10ml bottle of Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red Flat Acrylic Paint
Summary
Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red flat acrylic paint delivers authentic naval hull coloring for ship modeling. Essential for accurate waterline representation on all vessel types.
