Airlinerguy Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was wondering what happened to Tamiya's Fine surface Primer (White). I've Googled and the on line hobby shops all say Out of Stock? Anyone know where I can get some, or what's happened to the product? Thanks Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bradley Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Neil, Tamiya found out that their label on the products did not comply to US standards. A statement from Tamiya last week said they will be reissuing paints, glues, putty and primers in April. No formula changes, just the labels. So, you and I can stop sweating it. Man, I was freaking out, no TS -26 and primers, I can sleep again. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Living Legend Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Neil,Tamiya found out that their label on the products did not comply to US standards. I dunno, maybe because the warnings were printed in japanese. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bradley Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yeah, it's all in Japanese. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.w Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Other sources state that all the paints are being reformulated but that they will all be back on the shelves this spring. What ever is happening doesn't seem to be impacting on hobby shops here in Canada. I was in my nearest HS a few days ago and they still had a good supply including both primers. Asked the owner and he told me that is supplier was still selling him stock. I've stocked up, Tamiya is my favorite paint by a country mile. rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 http://www.modelretailer.com/en/The%20Indu...amiyaPaint.aspx Tamiya updating labelsBy Tim Kidwell Published: February 4, 2011 Tamiya America released a statement on Thursday concerning its efforts to update some of its products to comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. This is reflected mostly in label updates and not a reformulation of products. In the release, Tamiya says it recognizes and understands that distributors and retailers are having difficulties getting certain products, but is working as quickly as it can to bring all of its products into compliance. Items currently in the process of relabelling include: Tamiya Acrylic Paint (813XX, 817XX, 815XX and 810XX); Tamiya Putty (87053 and 87095); Tamiya Cements (87012 and 87038); Tamiya Thinners (81520, 81020, 81030, 81040 and 87077); Tamiya Primers (87026, 87042, 87044, 87061, 87064, 87075 and 87096) The anticipated re-release date for these products is April 2011. Fred Medel, head of marketing for Tamiya America said that there will be a large backorder to fill when the supply line is back to 100%. "As a former retailer, I would recommend to keep placing orders so you're not stuck in the back of the line when supply and shipping begin again," he said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Airlinerguy Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the info everyone. Tim; I remember reading a build review a couple of years ago of one of your airliners, and you mentioned using the Tamiya laquer lines, Pure White and the fine surface primer. Its all I use now. Love the leveling properties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bradley Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm glad you found out about them, I swear by them too. Here's a newer build article you might like. http://www.internetmodeler.com/artman/publ...a_Air_Cargo.php Regards, Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony P Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Awesome build there Tim. I haven't seen any of your stuff before. Any links to others? I'm with you with the Tamiya Primer and Pure White. I only use that stuff with airliners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Airlinerguy Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Great build. I applie future with a paint brush, haven't mastered the airbrush method. I work on the Ramp at OMA on CRJ's, 737's and RJ's. Deicing them gives one a unique view of the airplanes. Here's one I did for a client. http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/bablenw/Chargersjet/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bradley Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Tony and Airlinerguy (nice to have a name) Real nice clean builds there, Airlinerguy. Thanks for your kind words, guys. Here's two more for you if you are bored. http://www.internetmodeler.com/2003/january/aviation/767.htm http://www.internetmodeler.com/2008/october/aviation/c46.php The client was Alaska Airlines, they got the 737F too. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Airlinerguy Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Tony and Airlinerguy (nice to have a name)Real nice clean builds there, Airlinerguy. Thanks for your kind words, guys. Here's two more for you if you are bored. http://www.internetmodeler.com/2003/january/aviation/767.htm http://www.internetmodeler.com/2008/october/aviation/c46.php The client was Alaska Airlines, they got the 737F too. Tim Thanks Tim; The 767 build is the first one I read years ago. Love the C-46. My dad flew those for CAT Civil Air Transport run by Claire Chenault. I've been trying to find decals for those planes for years but the only ones Ive seen are on the MC DC-6 and somewhere I saw a COnvair 880/990? with them on it but none for the C-46's. Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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