Tru-Color Paint

Arizona Hobbies is one of the largest Tru-Color Paint retailers in the country — with 32 feet of Tru-Color paint racks stacked two high, we carry one of the most complete in-stock selections you'll find anywhere. Whether you're looking for a common railroad color or a hard-to-find prototype match, chances are we have it on the shelf and ready to ship.

Every Tru-Color product page on our site features a color swatch developed using professional color analysis — hundreds of hours of careful work to give you the most accurate web representation of each paint color available online. What you see is as close as a screen can get to what you'll hold in your hand.

Tru-Color's lacquer-based formula is a favorite across a wide range of scale modeling disciplines — model railroading, military models, anime figures, vehicle scale models, wargaming miniatures, and more. Engineered for exceptional adhesion, smooth application, and true-to-prototype color accuracy, Tru-Color performs beautifully whether you're painting a locomotive, a tank, a mech, or a fantasy warrior.

Important Notes for Tru-Color Paint Users

1. Additional thinning is almost always required. Even paints labeled "Airbrush-ready" will need further thinning in most applications — but because the paint goes further, one small bottle offers excellent surface coverage.
2. Airbrush colors are not suitable for hand brush painting. Airbrush formulas are very thin by design and are incompatible with hand brush application. Flat colors, however, are thick enough for hand brush painting.
3. Flat colors require extra thinner in the airbrush. When spraying flat colors, use a generous amount of thinner to prevent clogging.
4. Special order paints are ordered once a week, on Monday mornings. Orders received after Monday morning will be placed the following Monday. Arizona Hobbies expects to receive shipments within approximately one week of ordering.