This type of panel liner is very common among those who build Gundam model kits. It makes since that it works well with Tau models lol

Coming to Warhammer from gundam model kits, this is funny to see

The 40k community discovers the Gundam community

Here in Singapore there is a lot of overlap between the gunpla/gundam community and the warhammer community. So much so that arguably the most popular faction after space Marines up till 9th edition was Tau. So yeah panel liner rocks

Another nice thing is that it's enamel based, meaning that you can remove it from an area without ruining your acrylics

This thing is Gundam magic.

I have used this panel liner for years on gundam, and now ur telling me it never crossed my mind to use it on my warhammers

Dude I love tamiya panel liner, I use it all the time

as someone who is getting into painting model, this very much helps (: thank you!!

I recommend using a gloss clear on your model before applying, allows the fluid to run smoother and if you make a mistake, it's easier to clean up. Also use the brown panel line for standard tau ochre.

I HATE the fact Tamiya stuff is hard to get in the states now.

Gloss Varnish first for easier application. Matte when its dry.

I bought the 3 pack of the 3 panel liner colors Black, tan and gray and i'm excited to start using them on my Tau too.

The tau played to gunpla builder pipeline lol. It goes both ways I can tell you that

I have been trying to explain this to my hobby store so they get the product! Now that I see the product I’ll finally be able to get it! Thank you!

This stuff is MAGIC, especially for white armour. I started off with wash all over, which just looked grimy and bad, then starting painting the wash into the areas I wanted it to go, which was better, but panel liner is just so crisp and clean!

So satisfying....better than ASMR ^^

A gloss varnish before using these is a good idea, as the glossy surface will break the surface tension of the panel liner, and cause it to flow better, and pull away from the edges if you get it somewhere it shouldn’t be.

Funniest thing about that... when i played tau they were compaired to gundams like all the time... now i use that panel lining for gunpla and seeing it used for tau models is like a mobious strip

I had a pen that used to do the same job for my gundams. Used to put it on the white parts and smudge it too for scorch marks

After painting gundam models for 8 years i found this like explaing a socket wrench to an auto mechanic😂

You should try the ak or ammo washes as well, they don't have applicators but come in more colours than the tamiya panel liners Also use enamel thinner to remove the blots outside the lines

Thats fucking cool

Use it only over a gloss varnish (I use holloway house quick shine) that way you can remove the excess with mineral spirits easily, if you use it over a flat finish you wont be able to remove it

As a gundam nerd i already have this, so i'll try it out sometime.

I saw this in a model store, I’ve been wanting to get into Warhammer but I can’t. This is awesome

Thank you this clip change my painting love it

Even better when you use a great brush.

Welcome to Gundam my brother

Im sold

Anither good option is Gundam Panel line markers

Looks like we have a t’au fan in our hands

Not ink, enamel based paint just thinned heavily. Use zippo fluid or tamiya enamel thinner for clean up

That stuff works perfect for tau and gunpla

You can make something similar with black oil paint and white spirits if you're interested.

Panel liner is liquid talent and I appreciate it

Be careful. If you don't topcoat first or at least have a nice glossy paint layer panel liners won't flow into the recesses the right way.

Cool

I've been using Panel Liner on my DeathWatch shoulders, and while it's definitely not perfect for super small cracks, it still works.

Love this stuff fot battletech minis and general panels

Another trick I've tried recently is contrast paint diluted with water. Yes, I know you're not supposed to use water with contrast paint, but for getting into recesses, it's great. Have tried gundam pens before, and they're great if your hand is steady. Will have to check this out, been looking at it for a while, not tried it yet.

Tamaiya is great 👍

I got one of those battlesuit in my birthday

I just use water to dilute a darker paint.

wow thats actuaclly really cool. Nice

In my best impersonation of batman: *"WHERE IS THIS!!!!!!!!"*

Here because of the gunpla to warhammer pipeline that now exists

Guys, this product is an enamel based paint. Unlike what the guy implies this not some "black ink". I don't want to be "this" guy but these type of paints are toxic and we should use some precautions when using them. Read the SDS (safety data sheet), Tamiya is providing for all its products free pdf copies. It is no coincidence that some of the listed solvents in this product have exposure limits in a closed room (well ventilated area is a must). It is also suggested to use protective gloves (minimum EN74 grade). Know what you are dealing with and take precautions. Use paints according to the SDS. Stay safe guys.

make sure you prime your model first. it makes the plastic very brittle if you dont.

Ooh, I'd like to try that

Use over a satin enamel coat and any excess or accidents are easily cleared off with a q-tip and mineral spirits.

Hi, i would like to know what paint and equipment you used to paint the recess area.

Wait what?! Do you know how much time this could save me for my battletech minis??? Lol

I’m freakin getting this

if you just use a enamel wash and white spirit you wont have the wash darkening the paintwork since its so easily removable with the white spirit

i just tried this today and holy shit its going to save me hours, HOURS!

Mold line on the left arm, on the joint circle

Gundam community gatekeeping enamels for warhammer models I've been using since the 90s

As a builder of both franchises since.. 2E, and Anime started being a 'thing' in the US... Honesly, I don't use this. I like Citadel's own Washes better. Thin 1:1 with acrylic medium and a drop of dish soap (maybe a few drops of water if it's not *quite* thin enough), and you've got your own 'custom' panel liner, in *any* of Citadel or Vallejo's shades! They behave nearly identically this way. *And*, being water based, clean up without any harsh chemicals like thinners, or lighter fluid (which is the most recommended for cleaning Tamiya's). And, 0 risk of solvents eating plastic.

That capillary action though

gunpla types have been using that for centuries 😅 and that (if enamel based) is corrosive to thin plastic. but its safe on fix figures.

Hey, where did you manage to find this stuff? I’m also in the U.K. and can’t seem to find it anywhere apart from dodgy looking websites

Ive had this in my cart for months. You should get a tamiya comission for this vid. I wanted it for exactly this

Use a gloss varnish first to reduce surface tension and esay clean up

This is a "Man News" moment.

Tau are such cool creatures, the good ones I mean.

Cool, I do a similar thing with the "tesseract glow" for my necrons

what the hell i need this

I use it on my necrons. Stuff is magical

Varnish it before and then it will be even better, then again you can use oils.

This is brilliant, I've got a 5000 point T'au army to get painted and this will really help 😊 Does it work as well on Firewarriors?

Oooh! Si hubiera tenido esto yo en mi infancia cua do empecé con TAU....

Can you change the color of the panel liner when you run out of it Say if you had a wash or a contrast paint?

Nice! Does it ruin the plastic? I read something about it and i'm really worried that it could be melting plastic from my models!

I NEED THIS!

Will the panel liner affect acrylic paint if applied straight on, or does there need to be a coating to protect the paint?

tamiya pannel liner my beloved

What is the pen that you are using to applicate though? Is it similar to an ink pen?

How effective is this on small recesses on the fire warriors for example? Are washes better in that instance?

I got one really excited it arrived and on opening came with a a cancer warning regarding fumes 😳 please tell me this is just an over the top warning message?

Your voice is therapeutic! Read me a bedtime story to fall asleep to! 😆🤣

😳

Tau suits truly are the MS of 40k

So, Im new to the hobby and I'm curious what that applicator tool your usinh is called. It looks like it makes getting all these crevices and pannels a LOT easier than how I do it.

Where did you get it from? Seems quite pricey in amazon

I never can get them to work even with a gloss coat its just pools and doesn't flow. I've tried 3 different Tamiya colors.

Enamel ink......it's all

I've got to try this, mu current method is undercoating my model in black and then painting all the panels so carefully I don't do into the resesses (or having to repaint the area if I make a mistake). The the bottle come with the applicator or do you have to buy it separately ?

NNNNOOOOOOOO BUT MUH NULN OIL

Very nice! And very beautiful blue color on that! ¿What blue paint did you use? Regards!

Do you need to get it wet first?

I have bought a bottle of this but the applicator wasn't that good. Where did you get your applicator from because I really need this to improve my painting

Magical

Very /cool, ggz-

Where’d you get that applicator

So that tool. Is it part of the paint and brand or is it something else entirely? Cause i could really use that for my tau fire warriors where i already botched the leg guards and crotch plate, did slightly ok with my missile drone with the smallest brush i could find. Didn't go further than that though.

So why does the Tau have the “reclaimer” symbol? Is 40k and the bungie universe linked or what?

I've been trying to use this with firewarriors but maybe the lines aren't deep enough

This never works for me and i have the exact same product? Is there a reason why? It never flowes and always leaves heavy coffee stains around where i panel lined

I imagine one must have good eyesight in order to paint even the smallest details