Mr. Color C (10ml) Mr. Hobby (choose color)

🚀 Introduction

Mr. Color C (10ml) by Mr. Hobby is a “standard” solvent-based (lacquer) paint range for scale modeling, designed to deliver a fine, durable finish with fast drying. In this listing you can choose your color from a very wide palette (whites/blacks, military tones, RLM, IJN/IJA, FS/BS, metallics, clears and varnishes).

Identifiers (by color): Variable EAN. Common examples include: C-001 White (EAN 4973028716009), C-002 Black (EAN 4973028716016), C-008 Silver (EAN 4973028716078), C-181 Semi-Gloss Super Clear (EAN 4973028717242) and C-182 Flat Clear (EAN 4973028717259).

Who it’s for: from those starting out with lacquer paints to advanced modelers looking for a hard, controllable coat with excellent airbrush performance.

What it adds to your build: solid coverage, vivid colors (including metallics) and a very reliable base for panel lining, decals, varnishes and weathering.

⚙️ Modeling use context

Mr. Color C stands out for its fast drying and for forming a hard film once cured, which helps with masking, handling parts and working on details more safely. It’s widely used for military kits as well as aircraft, cars and mecha/anime models.

• 🧪 Ideal if you want a “workhorse” paint for base coats and fine airbrush work.
• 🎨 Very useful for paints with particles (metallics) and intense tones where the finish really shows.
• 🧩 Perfect to pair with primer and varnishes in a consistent workflow.

🛠️ Application & tools

To get the best from Mr. Color C, the key is proper thinning and working in thin coats. At Robotines you can complete your setup with these recommended categories and accessories:

• 🖌️ For brushwork and detail: Brushes & accessories
• 💨 For airbrushing: Airbrushing
• 🧴 Thinners and additives: Thinners
• 🧼 Cleaning and maintenance: Cleaning

Thinning guidelines (common practice):

• 🖌️ Brush: if the paint feels “thick”, thin it little by little until it flows without leaving marks.
• 💨 Airbrush: thin for light, progressive coats; several gentle passes are better than one heavy coat.

💡 Recommendations

• 🧷 Shake the jar well and test your mix on a spoon or spare part before painting your model.
• 🫧 Work in thin coats: 2–3 light coats are better than one heavy coat.
• 🧯 Ensure good ventilation and use appropriate protection when working with solvent-based paints.
• 🧽 If you’re masking, let the base coat cure properly to avoid lifting.

📚 Recommended books / accessories

You asked me to link it with these accessories (useful for the full workflow: opening jars, controlling drying, reviving paint, thinning and cleaning):

• 🔧 Mr. Cap Opener (jar opener)
• ⏳ Mr. Retarder Mild
• ♻️ Mr. Replenishing Agent for Mr.Color (reviver)
• 🧴 Mr. Color Thinner
• ✨ Mr. Leveling Thinner
• 🧼 Mr. Tool Cleaner
• 🧽 VMS Enamel Solution Standard Airbrush Cleaner

🏭 About the manufacturer

Mr. Hobby (GSI Creos) is a benchmark brand in the scale modeling paint world, with long-established lines such as Mr. Color. The C range stands out for its consistency, wide color variety and reliable behavior for both fine work and base coats—especially on projects where a tough paint film and final finish make the difference.