At this year’s Tokyo Hobby Show, Tamiya Models announced the release of their Japanese Light Cruiser Abukuma and HMS Repulse. That made ship modelers very happy. But Tamiya also debuted a new paint color that will make acrylic users happy also. Due out in November, it’s no coincidence that Tamiya’s British Navy Gray was introduced at the same time as their Repulse.

Tamiya’s new naval color will be produced in both the acrylic 10 ml mini bottle and in the synthetic lacquer 100 ml spray can. Also new to the spray can line is TS-79 Semi Gloss Clear and TS-80 Flat Clear. Tamiya’s new British Navy Gray is a welcome addition to their growing line of naval colors that already include XF75 IJN Gray (Kure Arsenal) and XF77 IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).