Kaleido ColorWorks Primary Colours are high-performance water-based acrylic paints developed for model building and airbrush painting. Covering a versatile selection of essential colours, the range provides a foundation for everything from straightforward colour application to custom mixing, gradients, highlights and more complex colour schemes.
Powered by Kaleido’s RapidAir™ Technology, the paint is formulated to lay down in a smooth, even layer while reducing common issues associated with water-based airbrush paints such as beading, sagging and uneven coverage. Nano-level pigment dispersion provides strong colour saturation and coverage, including when applying lighter colours over darker surfaces.
The 20 ml paints are factory pre-thinned and can normally be sprayed directly from the bottle. They are formulated for airbrushes with a 0.3 mm nozzle or larger, making preparation quicker and helping maintain consistent results between painting sessions. Additional thinning can still be used where a particular technique or lower-pressure application requires it.
Gloss colours form a smooth, high-gloss surface that provides a useful foundation for decals, panel lining and subsequent clear coats, while selected matt colours provide alternative finishes for different subjects and painting styles.
Once cured, the paint forms a durable, scratch-resistant film designed to withstand handling, masking and movement of articulated model kits. The water-based, solvent-free formulation also produces significantly less odour than conventional solvent-based hobby paints, making it particularly convenient for indoor hobby workspaces.
Suitable for Gunpla, mecha, scale models, miniatures and a wide variety of other hobby projects, the Primary Colours range is an excellent starting point for building a flexible airbrush paint collection.
Key Features
- High-performance water-based acrylic paint
- Powered by RapidAir™ Technology for smooth, even application
- High saturation and strong coverage
- Nano-level pigment dispersion helps produce a smooth paint film
- Factory pre-thinned for convenient airbrush use
- Suitable for 0.3 mm airbrushes and above
- Recommended working pressure of 10 PSI or higher
- Can be further thinned for specific techniques where required
- Approximately 15–20 minute surface drying time
- Durable paint film with good resistance to handling, masking and abrasion
- Gloss and matt finishes available across the Primary Colours range
- Gloss colours provide a smooth surface suitable for decals, panel lining and clear coating
- Low-odour, solvent-free formulation
- Suitable for Gunpla, mecha, scale models, miniatures and other hobby projects
Usage Guide
- Shake or thoroughly mix the paint before use, as pigment settling during storage is normal.
- For standard airbrushing, use directly from the bottle with a 0.3–0.5 mm nozzle at approximately 10 PSI or above.
- Additional thinner may be added when lower viscosity is required for fine spraying or specific painting techniques.
- Allow approximately 15–20 minutes for the surface to dry under normal conditions.
- Full curing takes approximately 24 hours, with maximum film strength developing after around 72 hours.
- For best results, use and dry the paint at 5–40°C and below 80% relative humidity.
Specifications
- Range: Primary Colours
- Paint Type: Water-Based Acrylic
- Bottle Size: 20 ml
- Application: Primarily formulated for airbrushing
- Recommended Nozzle Size: 0.3 mm and above
- Recommended Air Pressure: 10 PSI or higher
- Surface Drying Time: Approx. 15–20 minutes
- Full Cure: Approx. 24 hours
- Maximum Film Strength: Approx. 72 hours
