Model Art Monthly Magazine November 2025 No.1168

Feature: Air Models in Water-Based Colors

Modeling water-based paints continue to evolve at a remarkable pace. Once dominated by lacquer paints, even the world of aircraft models now sees a flood of new water-based products, making it a highly competitive field. Too hard to use in Japan’s humid climate? Poor color vibrancy? Difficult to airbrush? — Not anymore! In this special feature, we take on a wide range of aircraft kits, from pre-war classics to the latest stealth fighters, using everything from long-standing staples to hot new items. Discover the appeal of water-based paints that goes far beyond just being “safe and easy to use.” Let’s update our knowledge and expand the possibilities of aircraft painting!
Special Report: GSI Creos × Model Art Collaboration Colors – Now on Sale! Painting the F-35 with Collaboration Colors 　Meng Model 1/48 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II / Seiji Kimura Gloss “300 Series” Water-Based Colors for Aerobatic Aircraft 　Meng Model 1/72 Fiat G.91R Light Fighter-Bomber / Yatagarasu Exploring the Evolution of Water-Based Metallic Colors 　Valom 1/72 Avro Anson T.22 Wireless Operator Trainer / Masayuki Yamada Timeless Standard – Painting with Tamiya Acrylics 　Airfix 1/48 Westland Lysander Mk.I/Mk.III / Harusaa Painting the Zero with VIC Colors – The Rising New Standard 　Fine Molds 1/48 IJN Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 & Nakajima A6M5 Model 52 / Bakan no Tora From Classics to Cutting-Edge – More Must-Try Water-Based Paints!
【NEW KIT REVIEW】
Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo RS (R30) Early Type (1983) / Hasegawa 1/24: Shirou Kitazawa Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 Early Type / MiniArt 1/35: Yasutaka Kuroda U.S. Tank Destroyer M36 / Tamiya 1/35: Daisuke Obayashi U.S. Navy Destroyer DD-445 Fletcher / Trumpeter 1/200: Yuta Hanaoka Gamera (1996) / X-Plus 1/700: Shinsaku
【SERIES】
1/72 Spotlight: Shunya Ando MA Color Seminar World Warship Wanderings: Kujisui-an Yasoha World Scale Modeler: Norio Takemura Hasegawa Meijin’s “Models Are Meant to Be Built!”: Meijin Hasegawa Kitazawa Shirou’s Youngtimer Garage Anmo Naitou’s Tank Modeling Basics Reference Seminar for More Realistic Models: STEINER Follow Your Heart: Enosuke Hino (First Generation)
【INFORMATION】
MA Naval Information Bureau CSG25 New & Noteworthy Book Reviews Readers Club
Release Date: September 26, 2025
Format: B5 / 144 pages