Mr Hobby Model Paints & Supplies
Mr Hobby is Asia’s largest producer of quality model paints, finishing materials and accessories.
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Mr Hobby paints are non-toxic and safe for use with solvent based acrylic paints. Their fast-drying, smooth even covering and colour depth makes them ideal for airbrushing and the colour palette is consistent with the requirements of hobby modelling
Mr Hobby paints are widely seen as the best acrylic paints on the market with a wide range of colours, in both water based ( Mr Hobby ) and lacquer ( Mr Color ) types.
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Mr Hobby's Mr Color lacquer range is the professional standard for scale modelling, but it's worth matching the paint to your build and experience. Brush painters and beginners often start with the Aqueous Hobby Color water-based line, which is forgiving and low-odour. Airbrush users get the best results from the Mr Color lacquer range — fast-drying, durable and beautifully smooth when thinned properly with Mr Color Thinner. If you're detailing figures or doing panel washes, the Mr Weathering and Mr Color dedicated finishing products round out the kit.
Mr Hobby, made by GSI Creos in Japan, is regarded worldwide as the gold standard for scale model paint. The Mr Color lacquer range offers an incredibly smooth finish, excellent pigment coverage and superb durability once cured — perfect for everything from military aircraft to Gundam kits and car models. Colour accuracy is exceptional, with dedicated ranges for specific subjects like IJN, Luftwaffe and modern AFV schemes. Paired with Mr Color Thinner and Mr Surfacer primers, the system delivers consistent, reliable results every time.
Yes — we stock a comprehensive Mr Hobby range in our Australian warehouse, including the Mr Color lacquer line, Aqueous Hobby Color water-based paints, Mr Surfacer primers, Mr Color Thinner and weathering products. Because lacquers and solvents have shipping restrictions, buying locally is genuinely easier than importing. Orders ship promptly across Australia, so your next build doesn't stall waiting for a specific colour. If you need help matching a Mr Color number to a real-world shade, product listings include clear descriptions.
The Mr Color lacquer range is by far the most popular, especially the core gloss and flat whites, blacks, and military greys that form the backbone of most builds. Mr Color Thinner and Mr Leveling Thinner are essential companions for airbrush users and sell consistently. Mr Surfacer 1000 and 1500 primers are go-to choices for prepping plastic, and the Mr Weathering Color range has become a staple for panel lining and fading effects on aircraft, armour and sci-fi models.