Marushin XM177E2 non-painted kit/Question

Hi guys,

I have a question with regard to the Marushin XM177E2 kit. I am asking in the main forum to get more attention; hope that is not a problem.

There exist two versions of the mentioned kit: One with a factory-painted receiver and the other with a bare, unpainted receiver.

That second kit includes a spray bottle with black lacquer to paint the gun by oneself.

Could somebody tell me the brand or label of that “Marushin-paint”?

I am up to refinish my XM177E2 and want to use the original paint, because I like the deep dull black they use. Also it seems, that this well covering paint sticks very good on the aluminium receiver; one reason more for me to take the original varnish.

Thank’s in advance for your valued hints.

Jati

Hello Jati!

I don't know what kind of spraypaint Marushin was using back then, since their kits are coming painted from the factory for many years now. I doubt that you will find one of the original spraycans, even in Japan.

I have painted an aluminum modelgun using KG GunKote, which turned out great (flat balck finish). But this coating is hard to get in Germany and will need a lot of work (degreasing the parts, applying by airbrush, heating in oven, oiling).

For covering small spots I recommend Revell semi gloss black (Seidenmatt schwarz 32302), it matches the color quite well.

If you want to spray paint the whole model I recommend a good flat black spraypaint from Duplicolor. But make sure to degrease the model well first.

Thank’s for your effort, Cerwyn. I bet they use Tamiya paint, but not sure.

Don’t like the secret-mongering about Ceracote, GunKote etc. If I look for dealers and prices of that stuff (for DIY), I find nothing concrete. Same with Brownell’s Aluma-Hyde II. All seems nebulous and shady, and it looks like, that you have to cajole like a cripple by the wayside to get it. So, these guys can stuff their stuff wherever they want.

Kindest regards.

Jati

Many thanks for lightning me up.

I guess, the bottle contains Tamiya-paint, especially made for Marushin.

Kind regards.
Jati

Hi Jati,

It may well be Tamiya paint. Only a translation of the script could confirm that or not I'd guess.
Fortunately, Tamiya model paints are available in a huge range of colours and finishes worldwide so obtaining a Satin Black and suitable Primer shouldn't be to difficult.

If it does, however, then Plastikote's range works well.

Good luck !

Hi,
Only thing I can tell from the photo is, this is metal color, not suitable for plastic. May not be one from Tamiya, but did not mentioned about a maker or more specific ingredients unfortunately.

S

shazhib wrote:

Hi,
Only thing I can tell from the photo is, this is metal color, not suitable for plastic. May not be one from Tamiya, but did not mentioned about a maker or more specific ingredients unfortunately.

S

Thank's Shazhib for your effort. That Marushin Color is of high quality; it sticks excellent on the aluminium body, is scratch-proof and solvent resistant (made some tests with Acetone). But unfortunately it is hard to identify and even if I would know the exact brand and manufacturer, as Cerwyn said I could not order one due to airline carriage restrictions.

I will do the paint job with some 2K varnish.

Kindest regards.
Jati