Acrylic Model Paints

Acrylic model paints are the first choice for the vast majority of modellers today — they're water-soluble, fast-drying, low odour, and available in an almost infinite range of colours perfectly matched to military, aviation, and railway subjects. Whether you're painting a 1:35 tank, an OO gauge locomotive, or a Warhammer army, acrylics give you the control and versatility you need.

Vallejo is the professional standard for acrylic modelling paints, with their Model Color, Model Air, and Mecha Color ranges covering thousands of precisely matched reference colours. Citadel (Games Workshop) paints are unmatched for miniature painting, with an excellent Contrast range for quick basecoating over a white primer. Humbrol's acrylic pots are a British institution, ideal for beginners and railway modellers.

Acrylic paints can be applied by brush or airbrush (with appropriate thinning), are fully compatible with acrylic varnishes and washes, and clean up easily with water before curing. Drying times are fast — typically 20-30 minutes touch dry — allowing efficient layering and highlighting.

At Access Models, we stock a comprehensive range of acrylic model paints from all the major manufacturers. Browse by brand or colour family to find exactly what your project needs.