Short answer
Doloha acrylic markers are water-based acrylic markers for plastic model kits. A UK hobby retailer describes the Direct Ink Soft Tip set as having a soft brush-style tip and a direct-liquid ink flow (no pumping), in 24 and 60 color sets; a US shop also lists 48 color and 24 metallic sets. They are sold by hobby shops such as Gunplastyle, Gundam Planet and Modelverse. We found no current Amazon listing; similar Amazon sets are direct-ink brush markers from languo, Guangna and Arrtx.
What is a Doloha acrylic marker?
Doloha is a marker brand sold almost entirely through model kit shops. Every retailer we checked describes the markers as acrylic and water-based, and every one sells them for painting plastic model kits: adding color to parts molded in one color, picking out details, and touching up small marks.
- Tip and flow. Modelverse describes the Direct Ink Soft Tip set as having “a soft brush-style tip and a direct-liquid ink flow system”, so there is no pump to prime.
- Paint. Gundam Planet calls the paint “alcohol-free, water-based, non-toxic, and odorless” and says it works on “a wide variety of porous or non-porous surfaces.” It also warns that “you may need multiple coats to cover darker colors.”
- Sets. 24 standard colors, 24 Morandi (muted) colors and 60 colors at Modelverse; 48 colors, 24 metallic and 60 colors at Laplace’s Hobby Center.
- Uses named by sellers. Plastic model kits including Gundam and scale kits, resin parts, craft boards, and ceramics or wood, per Laplace’s Hobby Center.
We could not find a Doloha brand website, a published tip size, or an independent review that compares the markers with other brands. If you need those details, ask the shop before buying.
Where Doloha acrylic markers are sold
These are plain links to the shops, not affiliate links. Availability changes often, so check the page.
Doloha sellers we checked
| Shop | Country | Sets listed | When we checked (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunplastyle | US | 60 colors | Listed as available |
| Gundam Planet | US | 60 colors | Listed, not taking orders |
| Laplace’s Hobby Center | US | 48, 24 metallic, 60 | Listed, stock unclear |
| Modelverse | UK | 24 standard, 24 Morandi, 60 | 24 color sets available |
We searched Amazon.com for Doloha acrylic markers and found no Doloha listing, only other brands. That is why the comparison below uses similar markers rather than Doloha itself.
Doloha vs similar acrylic markers
What people searching for Doloha usually want is a water-based acrylic marker with a soft tip, no pumping, and a big color range. Direct-ink brush markers on Amazon match that closely. For fine, opaque line work on plastic, a pump marker is the better fit.
Doloha specs from the retailers above; the others from their Amazon listing titles
| Marker | Ink | Tip | Colors | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doloha Direct Ink Soft Tip | Water-based acrylic, direct liquid | Soft brush-style | 24, 48, 60, 24 metallic | Hobby shops |
| languo acrylic paint markers | Acrylic, direct liquid ink | Brush | 60 | Amazon |
| Guangna acrylic paint markers | Acrylic, direct-liquid ink control | Brush | 72 | Amazon |
| Arrtx direct liquid ink acrylic paint pens | Acrylic, direct liquid ink | Brush | 36 | Amazon |
| ENMY direct liquid acrylic paint pens | Acrylic, direct liquid | Not stated in the title | 48 | Amazon |
| Posca PC-1M | Water-based paint, pump | Extra fine 0.7 mm | 8 | Amazon |
Doloha alternatives on Amazon
Similar water-based acrylic markers, each listing checked by hand. None of these is a Doloha product.
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languo 60 colors acrylic paint markers, brush tip
The closest match on color count: 60 colors of direct liquid ink acrylic with a brush tip, per the listing title.
- 60 colors
- Direct liquid ink
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Guangna acrylic paint markers, brush tip, 72 colors
A larger direct-liquid brush set; the listing names plastic, glass and canvas among its surfaces.
- 72 colors
- Direct-liquid ink
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Arrtx 36 colors direct liquid ink acrylic paint pens, brush tip
A smaller direct-ink brush set, closer to the 24 color Doloha sets in size.
- 36 colors
- Brush tip
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ENMY 48 colors direct liquid acrylic paint pens
Matches the 48 color Doloha set; direct liquid acrylic ink, per the listing title.
- 48 colors
- Direct liquid
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POSCA PC-1M paint markers, extra fine 0.7 mm, 8 pack
Not a Doloha lookalike: a fine pump marker for crisp, opaque detail lines on plastic parts.
- 0.7 mm
- Pump
Each pick links to an Amazon listing we checked by hand. Prices, colors and pack sizes change on Amazon, so check the listing before you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Using water-based acrylic markers on model kits
- Clean the parts. Wash off mold release and finger oil with mild soap and water, then let the parts dry.
- Thin coats. Water-based paint on smooth plastic covers better in two thin layers than one heavy one, which is also what Gundam Planet suggests for dark colors.
- Let each layer dry. Going over damp paint lifts it.
- Seal handled parts. Water-based paint on slick plastic can rub off; a clear topcoat protects it. See how to seal acrylic marker art.
More options for smooth surfaces are on paint markers for plastic, and every soft-tip set is compared on brush tip paint markers. For other brands, see the paint marker brands hub, or the languo acrylic markers and Guangna acrylic markers guides.
Questions people ask
Are Doloha acrylic markers good?
Model kit builders talk about them warmly, and one hobby retailer calls them professional grade, but we found no independent side-by-side test, so we cannot rank them. What the retailers do agree on: water-based acrylic paint, a soft direct-ink tip, and sets of 24 to 60 colors. Gundam Planet also notes you may need multiple coats to cover darker colors.
Where can I buy Doloha acrylic marker?
From hobby shops that stock model kit supplies. When we checked in October 2026, Gunplastyle listed the 60 color set as available, Gundam Planet listed it but could not take orders, Laplace’s Hobby Center listed 48, 24 metallic and 60 color sets, and Modelverse in the UK listed the 24 and 60 color Direct Ink Soft Tip sets. We could not find a current Amazon listing.
What is the best brand of acrylic markers?
It depends on the job. In Sarah Renae Clark’s 2026 comparison, Posca had the highest overall score among pump-action markers, while direct-ink brush sets were easier for coloring on paper. For model kits, a water-based direct-ink set like Doloha is about convenience and color range; for opaque detail on plastic, a fine pump marker covers better.
Which one is the best acrylic marker?
There is no single best one. Pick by tip and mechanism first: a 0.7 mm pump marker such as Posca PC-1M for fine, opaque lines; a direct-ink brush marker for smooth coloring without pumping; a broad or jumbo marker for big fills. Then pick a color count you will use. The guide to the best acrylic markers ranks options by job.
Are Doloha markers water-based?
Yes, according to the retailers that sell them. Gundam Planet describes the set as alcohol-free, water-based, non-toxic and odorless, and Modelverse says the water-based ink has low odor and is easier to use indoors than solvent-based paints. Those are seller descriptions; we have not seen a maker safety sheet.
Sources
- Sarah Renae Clark, Ultimate Acrylic Paint Marker Comparison (March 2026)
- Modelverse, Doloha Direct Ink Soft Tip Marker Set (UK retailer)
- Gundam Planet, Doloha Standard Acrylic Marker Set, 60 Colors (US retailer)
- Laplace’s Hobby Center, Doloha Acrylic Marker for Gundam Painting (US retailer)
- Gunplastyle, Doloha Acrylic Marker 60 Color Set (US retailer)
Last reviewed 2026-10-14. Specs and availability change; check the listing before you buy.
