Tamiya Clear Blue

[Dax415]

Just wondering what Tamiya clear colors are used for? They look pretty cool and was wondering if anyone had any examples. Thx

[Pat S]

I was thinking of using this on the inside of a Mospeada face helmet to match the ones I bought from Jung.

Here's a pic...http://www.mrtwo.net/mr2modproject/toys/toys1/11.JPG

[gnollman]

I use them over silver or gold for gems, or for shading canopies and windscreens, etc....

I tried to use it like an ink wash, but it didn't turn out too hot....

[David Hingtgen]

Very useful for light-up parts. I think about half of all Tamiya clear blue sales go to us Star Trek modelers who light-up the warp nacelles and deflector dishes.

And clear red for impulse engines and ramscoops.

[Grayson72]

I use my clear Tamiya paints for the wing lights and landing lights on my valks. After I paint the part I paint chrome silver on the back of that, it gives a more lens looking effect.

[007-vf1]

I use mine for cockpit screens and panels and lighting effects

Here's the main panel on the 1/72 Queadlunn-R. there's very little choice left to get an effect like this one..

[Jung]

A less conventional method for clear paints is to add a bit to regular opague paints, this gives it a glowing effect. I know famous Japanese modeller Max Watanabe adds some clear blue to his flat white.