2002p51 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Does anybody have a recommendation for a good, REALIABLE on-line source for Tamiya paints? I've been to websites that "carry" the entire line but seem to always be out of stock on most colors. I've been to websites that are annoying and inconvenient to navigate and can't easily find what I want. Micro Mark seems to only carry the 23 ml bottles, not the 10 ml ones I want. I'm not interested in spray cans. The nearest Hobbytown to me has a big rack for them but can't seem to keep it any where near stocked. Help! #frustrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Tower Hobbies and Sprue Brothers seem to carry them. I've personally dealt with Burbank House of Hobbies who are great with the online deliveries etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 MegaHobby-a few out of stock, many in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 My nearest hobby shop is 2.5 hour drive........so ebay and amazon is where I go when I need paint but it will be a wgile until I can get to the hobby shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I've used Burbank House of Hobbies several times and I'm Happy. good prices and fast service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Thanks everybody. I've checked most of these out. Sprue Brothers seems to have the highest prices. But everybody else is out of stock on X22 Clear Gloss and Black Panel Liner. So I guess it's off to eBay for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I was going to mention that you can buy directly from Tamiya in California, but I went on their site and saw that many of the 10ml bottles show "sold out". Guess it's time to buy extras of your favorite colors when you find them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I buy from Tamiya USA's site. Occasionally an item is out of stock, but clearly marked as such. Always have had fast service from them. I almost never use the bottle paint, only the TS sprays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, Bill J said: . I almost never use the bottle paint, only the TS sprays. I am the opposite, never use spray cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 So, I found the black panel liner I wanted on eBay and bought it. All of the bottles of X22 clear were either in Hong Cong or Taiwan. Most had free shipping but are saying four to six weeks for delivery. Not good. Oh yea, and one was $2.50 for the paint, $3.81 for shipping!!!! Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I have purchased items that said 4-6 weeks for delivery and received them in less than 2 weeks. Not sure if paint has to sit in customs or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Try Burbank House of Hobbies as others have said. you won't find a nicer or more honest guy than Glen on the planet! Always willing to help. Give 'em a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Model Empire in West Allis, Wisconsin, has a Tamiya rack in their store. Don't know if they will ship it, but you could call them and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin9428 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Give this man a ring. He's here in town and is a Tamiya dealer and does internet sales. He also has an ebay store but, not sure of the name J C General Merchandise 117 W Beverley St Staunton, Virginia 24401 Phone (540) 886-3866 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I like this place. http://www.hobbylinc.com/tamiya-hobby-and-model-paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Xingu said: I have purchased items that said 4-6 weeks for delivery and received them in less than 2 weeks. Not sure if paint has to sit in customs or not. I just bought(well, it was few a months back ) three bottles of the new lacquer jar paints from a Taiwanese seller on Ebay, the est shipping time was like two months, it took less then two weeks, so as you trying to point out, you cant always trust that estimate that is given. Try this guy, I use this guy for some Mr Hobby Products, his prices are very reasonable, his shipping is reasonable, he combines shipping too https://www.ebay.com/sch/jackrabbit9820/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= Edited March 9, 2019 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Well, at my wife's insistence, I just ordered five bottles of X-22 clear from an eBay source in Taiwan. We'll see how long it takes to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 We have three HobbyTowns in our area and they all seem to be out of stock on most Tamiya paints fairly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 By way of follow up, I got a confirmation of the order I mentioned above. They said it has been shipped and I can expect delivery; "March 28 - May 08" !! What? Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I have ordered random things from China and Taiwan on eBay, and it has always come much quicker than they say. My LHS doesn't have any X-22 either, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 6:06 PM, Rodent said: My LHS doesn't have any X-22 either, BTW. It seems as if nobody on this side of the Pacific ocean has any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U_ser_ID Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Throwing a question out there... Why is Tamiya so hard to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Depends on which Tamiya color and type you want. There are a lot of vendors that carry them. I don't use their acrylics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002p51 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Follow up number two. The five bottles of X-22 clear gloss that I ordered from an eBay source in Taiwan on March 9th arrived today, April 1st. Not bad I suppose and I now have plenty in stock. I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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