Model Paints

Model Paints for Plastic Kits and Scale Models

Browse model paints for aircraft, military vehicles, cars, motorcycles, ships, figures, miniatures and dioramas. Whether you are applying a base colour, painting fine details or creating a specialist finish, Scale Model Shop offers modelling paints for a wide range of subjects and techniques.

Choose from individual colours, coordinated paint sets and different paint formulations for brush painting, airbrushing and spray application. Use the category filters to narrow the selection by paint type, brand or colour and find suitable products for your next scale-modelling project.

Acrylic Model Paints

Acrylic model paints are widely used for painting plastic models, figures and scenery. Different ranges are formulated for particular application methods, so check the individual product information to confirm whether a paint is intended for brush painting, airbrushing or both.

Water-based acrylic modelling paints may be cleaned and thinned with water or a compatible acrylic product, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions. Other acrylic formulations require their own specialist thinner. Using compatible products helps prevent unwanted reactions and makes it easier to achieve a consistent finish.

Paints for Model Aircraft, Cars and Military Vehicles

Model aircraft paint ranges include colours for cockpits, camouflage, national markings and external finishes. Model car paints cover body colours, interiors, metallic details and clear finishes, while military vehicle modellers can choose colours for armour, equipment, tracks and camouflage schemes.

Paints are also available for ships, railway models, figures, fantasy miniatures and science-fiction subjects. Always check your kit instructions and references when selecting colours, as recommendations and paint codes can differ between manufacturers.

Shop Popular Model Paint Brands

Explore Vallejo model paints, including acrylic ranges created for different modelling and miniature-painting techniques. You can also browse Tamiya paints, covering acrylic, lacquer and specialist finishes for a variety of scale-modelling subjects.

The wider paints category includes ranges from established hobby brands, giving you a choice of formulations, colour systems and finishes. If you already use a particular paint system, selecting compatible thinners, primers and varnishes from the same range can simplify your painting process.

Individual Colours and Model Paint Sets

Individual bottles are useful when replacing a frequently used colour or building a personalised collection. Model paint sets provide grouped colours for particular subjects, techniques or colour families and can be a convenient starting point for a new project.

Before choosing a set, check which colours and paint types it contains. Some sets are intended for a specific historical subject, vehicle, aircraft, uniform or effect, while others provide a broader selection of useful shades.

Choosing the Right Modelling Paint

Acrylic paints: Available in different formulations for brush painting and airbrushing.
Enamel paints: Offer a different working time and require a compatible enamel thinner.
Lacquer paints: Solvent-based products that require suitable thinner, ventilation and handling.
Primers: Prepare the surface and provide a consistent base for subsequent colour coats.
Clear finishes: Gloss, satin and matt products used to adjust or protect the final finish.
Paint sets: Collections of colours selected for a subject, technique or theme.

If you are unsure which formulation suits your project, read our guide to acrylic and enamel paints for scale models. Follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions for thinning, drying, ventilation and surface preparation.

Find Paint for Your Next Model Kit

Shop modelling paints for plastic model kits, model cars, aircraft, armour, ships, figures and dioramas. Compare colours, finishes and paint types, then check the individual product details to ensure your chosen paint is compatible with your preferred application method, thinner and primer.