The Story
Gun Metal is the go-to for anything that should look like worked steel — gun barrels, engine blocks, exhausts and mechanical detail. Tamiya X-10 gives that dark, slightly warm metallic sheen that reads as real metal without tipping over into toy-like shine.
At a glance
- Metallic gloss acrylic
- 10ml glass jar
- Water-soluble; thins with Tamiya X-20A
- Part of the Tamiya X (gloss) range
Best for
- Gun barrels, engines, exhausts and metalwork
- Weathered mechanical detail
- Brushing or airbrushing once thinned
The metallic that reads as real steel. Airbrushes beautifully thinned with Tamiya X-20A — pair the two for the smoothest finish.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Gun Metal is the go-to for anything that should look like worked steel — gun barrels, engine blocks, exhausts and mechanical detail. Tamiya X-10 gives that dark, slightly warm metallic sheen that reads as real metal without tipping over into toy-like shine.
At a glance
- Metallic gloss acrylic
- 10ml glass jar
- Water-soluble; thins with Tamiya X-20A
- Part of the Tamiya X (gloss) range
Best for
- Gun barrels, engines, exhausts and metalwork
- Weathered mechanical detail
- Brushing or airbrushing once thinned
The metallic that reads as real steel. Airbrushes beautifully thinned with Tamiya X-20A — pair the two for the smoothest finish.















