Hornby Hobbies Limited - Humbrol

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Buying a model kit is only the
start of a pastime enjoyed by
millions the world over.
Generations of modellers, from beginner to
experienced professional, have turned to Humbrol
products to help them construct and decorate their
models to make them works to be proud of.
Humbrol have been producing paints, adhesives and
other products for over 90 years and as well as the
famous Enamel product in the iconic Humbrol tinlet,
the range includes glues, varnishes, brushes and
other products to enable you to get the best results
out of your modelling experience.
Visit Humbrol at:
www.humbrol.com
Hornby Hobbies Limited
Margate
Kent CT9 4JX
United Kingdom
Chart code: AZ2155
Humbrol products are
recommended by Airfix for use
with their plastic model kits.
paints
accessories
Front
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matt colours
Grey Primer
Flesh
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1
61
79
Blue Grey
98
Chocolate
119
US Light Earth
160
German Camouflage
Red Brown
23
Duck Egg Blue
Leather
62
Grass Green
Lemon
80
99
Light Green
Brown
120
186
24
Trainer Yellow
Sand
63
81
Pale Yellow
100
Red Brown
121
Pale Stone
187
Dark Stone
satin colours
Oak
71
164
Dark Sea Grey
85
Coal Black
165
Medium Sea Grey
123
Extra Dark
Sea Grey
166
Light Aircraft Grey
gloss colours
*Emerald
2
40
Pale Grey
*Brunswick Green
Ivory
3
41
5
Dark Admiralty Grey
*Sea Blue
rail colours
RC401
Dirty Black
RC416
Pullman Cream
Rust
RC402
RC417
Coach Roof
Off-White
47
RC403
Crimson Lake
RC418
EWS Red
Blue
25
64
Light Grey
82
Orange Lining
101
Mid Green
140
Gull Grey
224
Dark Slate Grey
125
US Dark Grey
167
RAF Barley Grey
7
Light Buff
48
Mediterranean Blue
RC404
Garter Blue
EWS Yellow
metallic colours
*Silver
11
Copper
12
*Gold
16
RC419
Green Mist
metalcote colours
27001
Aluminium
27002
Polished Aluminium
27003
Polished Steel
50
27004
Gunmetal
Khaki
26
65
Aircraft Blue
Ocher
83
102
Army Green
144
Intermediate Blue
225
Middle Stone
US Medium Grey
Hemp
Tan
Purple
126
168
9
68
RC405
GWR/BR Green
RC420
Orange Lining
51
Sunset Red
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Sea Grey
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27
66
Olive Drab
84
Mid Stone
Cream
103
145
Medium Grey
226
Interior Green
127
US Ghost Grey
174
Signal Red
Service Brown
*Yellow
10
69
RC406
Buffer Beam Red
RC421
Virgin Red
52
Baltic Blue
28
Camouflage Grey
67
Tank Grey
86
Light Olive
104
Oxford Blue
147
Light Grey
230
PRU Blue
128
US Compass Grey
195
Dark Green
*French Blue
Pink
14
200
RC407
BR Yellow
RC422
Intercity Grey
53
Gunmetal
29
Dark Earth
70
Brick Red
87
Steel Grey
105
Marine Green
148
Radome Tan
250
Desert Sand
129
US Gull Grey
196
Light Grey
15
*Midnight Blue
208
Fluorescent
Signal Green
Apple Green
Carmine
Brass
RC408
RC423
clear colours
Red
1321
Orange
1322
Green
54
1325
30
Dark Green
72
Khaki Drill
88
Deck Green
106
Ocean Green
149
Dark Green
White
*Orange
130
18
209
Fluorescent
Fire Orange
RC409
Malachite Green
BR Cream
Bronze
RC423
55
31
Slate Grey
Wine
73
89
Middle Blue
109
WWI Blue
150
Forest Green
131
Mid Green
19
*Bright Red
220
Ferrarai Red
RC410
Maunsell Green
56
Aluminium
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32
Dark Grey
Linen
74
90
Beige Green
110
Natural Wood
153
Insignia Red
Red
132
20
*Crimson
RC411
Diesel Blue
171
Antique Bronze
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*Black
33
75
Bronze Green
91
Black Green
Rust
113
154
Insignia Yellow
Brown
*Black
133
21
RC412
BR Coach
Roof Grey
191
Chrome Silver
*White
34
76
Uniform Green
93
Desert Yellow
116
US Dark Green
155
Olive Drab
Varnish
*White
enamel varnish
AD6997
Gloss Varnish
AD6998
Matt Varnish
AD6999
Satin Varnish
135
22
RC413
Engineers Grey
201
Metallic Black
Varnish
49
77
Navy Blue
94
Brown Yellow
117
US Light Green
157
Azure Blue
156
Dark Camouflage
Grey
*Varnish
35
RC414
Executive
Dark Grey
222
Moonlight Blue
Scarlet
60
78
Cockpit Green
96
RAF Blue
US Tan
118
159
Khaki Drab
163
Dark Green
Lime
enamel paints
acrylic paints
spray paints
* 50ml (No.2) tinlets
38
RC415
Pullman
Umber Brown
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for more information visit:
www.humbrol.com
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conversion tables
Humbrol paints can be used on all leading model
brands, not just Airfix models. Use these handy
conversion tables below to match your colours
precisely, giving you the best results on whatever
model you purchase.
European
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
Lifecolor
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
Gunze Humbrol
Sangyo
1 22 16 38 36 74 67 65 98 209 318 148
2 21 18 27003 39 68 68 27 301 32 325 129
3 19 19 200 42 144 69 156 302 149 327 153
3 174 20 49 43 20 70 92 303 117 330 163
4 69 21 41 44 61 71 84 305 125 331 110
5 15 22 5 44 62 72 29 306 64 331 164
6 3 23 60 45 47 73 30 306 126 332 166
7 10 25 48 47 160 74 23 308 127 333 123
8 11 26 2 52 155 76 53 310 118 334 167
8 191 27 9 53 128 78 66 310 119 335 85
9 16 27 94 54 77 79 93 311 28 335 165
10 12 28 201 54 181 81 26 312 120 336 187
11 34 30 35 57 147 85 71 313 121 337 145
12 33 31 90 58 81 87 51 316 130 340 105
13 73 32 67 64 116 88 52 317 140 344 113
14 18 33 133 65 91 89 50 – –
15 14 34 103 66 63 – – –
Lifecolour Humbrol Lifecolour Humbrol Lifecolour Humbrol Lifecolour Humbrol Lifecolour Humbrol
LC01 34 LC56 19 UA006 150 UA037 47 UA081 63
LC02 33 LC60 14 UA008 105 UA038 145 UA081 83
LC06 60 LC63 2 UA008 149 UA039 72 UA082 160
LC08 48 LC65 9 UA109 66 UA042 181 UA088 119
LC10 25 LC67 98 UA015 118 UA042 186 UA089 250
LC16 133 LC66 20 UA019 187 UA044 77 UA093 5
LC21 61 LC73 35 UA021 28 UA045 144 UA094 64
LC24 56 LC74 11 UA022 125 UA046 27 UA095 23
LC27 49 LC74 191 UA023 147 UA051 91 UA097 84
LC32 113 LC75 16 UA125 65 UA052 30 UA097 94
LC36 62 LC76 53 UA025 129 UA055 76 UA098 157
LC37 10 LC78 12 UA026 127 UA059 31 UA108 164
LC39 78 UA001 116 UA027 128 UA060 120 UA115 102
LC51 22 UA002 86 UA028 126 UA073 106 UA125 110
LC52 21 UA002 92 UA030 123 UA073 156 UA133 32
LC53 69 UA003 155 UA033 140 UA078 163 UA134 81
LC55 18 UA004 154 UA035 92 UA079 167 UA145 79
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Vallejo
Vallejo Humbrol Vallejo Humbrol Vallejo Humbrol Vallejo Humbrol Vallejo Humbrol Vallejo Humbrol
510 35 855 88 885 23 909 174 953 70 981 9
520 49 858 76 885 90 910 131 953 154 982 73
521 27001 861 21 886 32 913 7 956 18 982 132
522 133 861 201 887 155 913 63 956 153 983 186
522 135 863 53 889 66 914 94 959 68 984 160
800 27004 864 56 890 102 918 41 961 47 986 128
801 54 864 27003 891 82 920 80 961 48 987 164
807 104 865 27002 893 116 921 29 963 52 988 187
817 60 866 123 895 30 923 83 964 96 989 126
818 100 867 81 895 78 924 159 965 230 989 196
819 121 869 106 895 105 925 25 968 130 991 40
820 129 869 156 895 149 926 20 969 3 992 5
821 87 870 64 897 77 927 61 969 50 992 27
825 110 870 125 898 79 930 14 970 2 994 85
827 38 872 10 899 15 943 109 970 91 995 67
829 84 872 98 901 93 944 200 971 65 996 16
830 92 872 171 903 144 946 51 973 89 997 11
842 22 874 119 903 181 950 33 974 120 997 191
843 62 876 118 904 157 951 34 975 195 998 55
846 113 879 26 905 127 952 99 976 103 999 12
847 74 883 28 908 19 953 69 – –
European Humbrol European Humbrol European Humbrol European Humbrol European Humbrol
1001 103 3002 60 6027 65 7010 66 8004 100
1011 94 3009 73 6028 88 7012 79 8008 186
1017 24 3042 71 7003 86 7013 155 8017 171
1018 69 5000 25 7005 106 7024 67 8023 62
1018 99 5000 230 7006 29 7030 64 9001 34
1028
2004
41
18
5005
5024
14
93
7008
7009
26
91
7031
8000
92
30
9010
9011
22
33 Revell
3002 19 6020 196 – – –
Revell Humbrol Revell Humbrol Revell Humbrol Revell Humbrol Revell Humbrol Revell Humbrol
1 35 35 148 56 25 77 79 89 72 330 174
Games Workshop
2
4
49
22
36
37
60
70
57
60
87
38
77
78
125
67
90
91
11
191
331
332
73
209
Games Workshop Humbrol Games Workshop Humbrol Games Workshop Humbrol Games Workshop Humbrol
5 34 45 86 61 2 79 92 91 27003 339 32
Fortress Grey 1 Blazing Orange 82 Tallarn Flesh 234 Vermin Brown 9
7 21 45 102 62 3 79 96 92 54 350 104
Dessert Yellow 26 Desert Yellow 83 Tentical Pink 235 Ultramarins Blue 14
8 22 47 106 65 75 79 144 93 12 360 80
Chaos Black 33 Rotting Flesh 90 Warlok Purple 236 Necron Abyss 15
10 41 48 88 66 66 80 9 94 16 361 105
Skull White 34 Bad Moon Yellow 99 Mithril Silver 11 Fiery Orange 18
12 69 48 149 66 155 81 10 95 55 363 195
Matt Varnish 49 Snot Green 101 Brazen Brass 12 Red Gore 20
15 24 50 47 67 91 83 113 96 51 364 101
Blood Red 60 Bleached Bone 103 Burnished Gold 16 Scorpion Green 38
15 154 51 48 67 116 85 62 97 50 371 196
Elf Flesh
Bestial Brown
Bronzed Flesh
Komando Khaki
61
62
63
72
Camo Green
Golden Yellow
Shadow Grey
Cacthan Brown
150
154
157
186
Boltgun Metal
Shinning Gold
Dwarf Bronze
Chainmail
53
54
55
56
Liche Purple
Sunburst Yellow
Codex Grey
Astronomican Grey
68
69
125
126
30
31
32
35
18
19
20
61
52
53
54
55
14
68
15
65
70
71
75
75
40
5
64
140
86
87
88
89
26
29
94
63
98
99
301
302
52
56
129
85
374
381
382
383
128
186
118
160
Scab Red 73 Bubonic Brown 225 Dark angels Green 3 Orkhide Shade 195
Knarloc Green 80 Gretchin Green 226 – – RLM
RLM Humbrol RLM Humbrol RLM Humbrol RLM Humbrol
Gunze Sangyo
65 65 74 81 76 147 81 155
70 91 75 106 79 62 –
Xtra Colour
Xtra Colour Humbrol Xtra Colour Humbrol Xtra Colour Humbrol Xtra Colour Humbrol Xtra Colour Humbrol Xtra Colour Humbrol
XAGG 35 X103 153 X143 167 X507 16 XA1004 164 XA1126 145
XAIG 35 X104 18 X145 9 X506 53 XA1005 123 XA1129 32
XFFF 49 X105 121 X148 120 X610 187 XA1007 90 XA1130 125
X001 163 X107 148 X209 63 X614 98 XA1008 230 XA1133 126
X003 64 X111 155 X216 11 X619 10 XA1014 174 XA1136 128
X005 27 X114 105 X216 191 X805 83 XA1015 166 XA1137 129
X006 106 X114 149 X217 60 X806 86 XA1019 154 XA1139 147
X009 84 X116 117 X218 104 X807 160 XA1101 24 XA1140 28
X010 78 X121 77 X221 31 X814 75 XA1110 116 XA1141 34
X012 21 X121 181 X262 67 XA1F 49 XA1111 66 XA1158 156
X016 186 X125 144 X378 56 XA15 135 XA1116 102 XA1204 91
X019 69 X131 140 X404 33 XA55 135 XA1117 226 XA1209 62
X032 250 X136 127 X406 61 XA1001 30 XA1121 79 –
X026 157 X141 22 X408 81 XA1002 29 – –
X102 118 X141 130 X502 27003 XA1003 165 – –
Cross reference are given to identical or similar colours, however no guarantee of accuracy can be given.
Federal Standard
Fed Standard Humbrol Fed Standard Humbrol Fed Standard Humbrol Fed Standard Humbrol Fed Standard Humbrol
105 104 210 90 446 70 626 167 638 164
110 25 224 75 450 29 627 166 640 123
166 14 241 30 499 10 636 230 641 163
175 109 366 71 537 174 637 165 –
Tamiya
Tamiya Humbrol Tamiya Humbrol Tamiya Humbrol Tamiya Humbrol Tamiya Humbrol Tamiya Humbrol
X1 21 X13 52 X28 80 XF11 75 XF23 65 XF57 168
X2 22 X14 48 XF1 33 XF12 64 XF24 123 XF57 30
X3 15 X15 38 XF2 34 XF13 116 XF25 31 XF59 63
X4 198 X16 68 XF3 99 XF14 147 XF26 88 XF60 83
X5 3 X17 200 XF4 81 XF15 61 XF27 91 XF61 30
X6 18 X18 85 XF5 105 XF16 11 XF49 26 XF62 66
X7 19 X19 140 XF6 12 XF17 104 XF52 29 XF63 67
X8 69 X21 49 XF7 153 XF18 96 XF53 128 XF64 160
X9 10 X22 35 XF8 25 XF19 167 XF54 140 XF65 116
X10 53 X25 1325 XF9 73 XF20 126 XF55 110 XF66 106
X11 11 X26 1322 XF10 98 XF21 65 XF56 56 XF71 78
X12 16 X27 1321 – – – –
Testor
Testor Humbrol Testor Humbrol Testor Humbrol Testor Humbrol Testor Humbrol Testor Humbrol
1401 27002 1540 98 1592 67 1711 66 1729 40 1749 32
1402 27003 1540 10 1593 132 1711 155 1730 129 1764 149
1405 27001 1551 12 1596 130 1712 105 1732 147 1768 34
1418 27001 1560 49 1701 186 1713 117 1733 28 1781 56
1501 20 1561 35 1704 187 1716 102 1734 80 1785 113
1503 19 1562 89 1705 60 1716 120 1737 62 1790 11
1503 174 1569 24 1705 153 1717 181 1740 140 1795 53
1508 47 1571 88 1706 63 1720 144 1740 150 2702 52
1511 15 1579 85 1706 121 1721 145 1741 128 2709 41
1514 69 1582 54 1707 191 1723 125 1742 118 2715 14
1516 61 1583 33 1708 154 1725 64 1744 16 2716 3
1524 2 1584 81 1709 148 1725 126 1745 22 2717 99
1527 18 1591 86 1710 116 1728 127 1747 21 –
US Federal Standard
US Fed Humbrol US Fed Humbrol US Fed Humbrol US Fed Humbrol US Fed Humbrol US Fed Humbrol
13655 69 20100 100 26320 127 32516 61 34094 174 35237 145
14062 3 20109 132 26375 126 33434 7 34097 105 36081 32
14110 2 20252 9 26440 128 33481 81 34102 102 36099 27
14115 50 21105 19 27038 71 33531 121 34102 117 36152 106
15048 15 21310 60 27875 129 33538 154 34128 130 36173 5
15450 47 21400 131 30100 62 33591 99 34138 82 36173 135
16492 40 22109 18 30108 160 33613 148 34151 226 36231 140
17038 21 23655 70 30111 73 33722 103 34227 120 36373 64
17178 11 24108 91 30117 186 34052 77 34414 65 36463 195
17178 191 24127 150 30145 110 34079 116 34424 23 36495 147
17875 22 25102 52 30215 118 34087 66 35042 79 36622 28
17880 41 25526 89 30219 119 34087 155 35052 230 37038 33
20062 10 26044 67 30257 63 34092 30 35164 144 37100 68
20062 98 26118 123 30277 187 34092 78 35177 109 37875 34
20062 171 26270 125 31136 153 34092 149 35189 157 –
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useful hints and tips
Gluing
• It can be useful to do a ‘dry run’ – fi tting the parts together without glue to ensure you get it right when it comes
to applying your glue.
• Never apply too much glue to your model as this can cause bubbles of cement to be squeezed out from
bonded surfaces.
• Application is easier when using a cocktail stick or toothpick to apply glue.
• When glue has been applied the pieces can be held together to ensure optimum bonding. Masking tape, rubber
bands or string can all be useful. A clothes peg is excellent for clamping wing halves and other fl at items together.
• Clear parts need to be held with suction or a clean hand and the glue applied sparingly with a cocktail stick or
toothpick. Tweezers are useful for putting these into place.
• If there are gaps between the pieces that have been glued they can be fi lled with Humbrol Model Filler.
When this has dried hard it can be sanded to the contour of the model with a light grade of sandpaper.
Decals
• Cut the decals out very carefully, keeping as near to the edge of the design as possible.
• Immerse in Decalfi x for about 45 seconds or until softened.
• Slide the decal off its backing sheet and into position on the model using the tip of a paint brush as this
reduces the chance of damage to the decal.
• Once in position gently dab the decal with a piece of tissue paper to absorb any excess moisture.
other Humbrol modelling products
Paint
Glues
Application
Finishing
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Product Usage Substrate Application Drying Time Coverage How To Clean
Enamel Paint
Acrylic Paint
Modellers
Spray Paint
A solvent-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic
model kits but which can also be used on other substrates (see
right). Matt, Satin, Gloss, Metallic, Metalcote and Clear fi nishes
are available (fi nish varies by colour - please check colour
chart on reverse).
A water-based, fast dry paint developed for use on plastic
model kits but which can also be used on other substrates.
Matt, Satin, Gloss, Metallic and Clear fi nishes are available.
A solvent-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic
model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
(see right). Matt, Satin, Gloss, Metallic and Clear fi nishes are
available (check stockist for colour availability).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass,
ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard
and more (always try on a small test area to check suitability).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass,
ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard
and more (always check on a small test area to check suitability).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood,
glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster and
sealed hardboard. Also most applications in general DIY and
automotive (always try on a small test area to check suitability).
Brush straight from the tin. Airbrush with a suitable thinner
such as Humbrol Enamel Thinners. Two thin coats are
preferable to one thick coat. The usual thinning ratio is 2
parts paint to 1 part thinner. Note that Metalcote colours are
designed to be polished when fully dry.
Brush straight from the tin or Airbrush with a suitable thinner
such as water. Two thin coats are preferable to one thick coat.
The usual thinning ratio is 2 parts paint to one part water.
Aerosol spray. Spray at least 25cm from the substrate and
spray with an even back and forth action.
Gloss: 1-2 hours.
Matt & Satin: 20-40 mins touch dry, up to 24 hours for hard dry.
Metallics: hard dry in approx. 10 days. Drying times will vary
according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat: 6
hours minimum (preferably overnight).
1-2 hours ‘hard dry’, please allow longer for Gloss and
Metallic fi nishes
As for Enamel paint. Drying times will vary according to
ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat:When wet or after
24 hours.
14ml tinlet covers approx.
0.3m2 depending on
thickness of application.
14ml potlet covers approx.
0.3m2 depending on
thickness of application.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Brushes: use Humbrol Enamel Thinners
Airbrush: fl ush thoroughly using Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Product is permanent once dry.
Brushes: Water when wet cellulose when dry.
Can be removed if not fully dry with Humbrol Enamel
Thinners. Product is permanent once dry.
Product Usage Substrate Application Drying Time Coverage How To Clean
Poly Cement A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only. Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS. The product works by melting the plastic
on application and ‘welding’ two glued pieces of plastic
together to form a strong bond.
Liquid Poly
Precision
Poly Cement
Model Filler
A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only.
The product is a low viscosity version of Polycement to enable
application by brush.
A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only.
Its viscosity is low to enable precision delivery of fi ne amounts
of cement.
Fills hairline cracks and gaps between plastic parts. The
product can be sanded when fully dry using a fi ne grade of
sandpaper and painted.
A quick-drying transparent cement for balsa, other soft woods
Balsa Cement and cork.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS. The product works by melting the plastic
on application and ‘welding’ two glued pieces of plastic
together to form a strong bond.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS. The product works by melting the plastic
on application and ‘welding’ two glued pieces of plastic
together to form a strong bond.
Directly onto plastic model kits. A cocktail stick can be useful to
apply sparingly to small areas or fi ne details.
Directly onto plastic model kits; an integral brush is supplied.
A cocktail stick can be useful to apply sparingly to small areas
or fi ne details.
Directly onto plastic model kits. The bottle lid features a
very thin tube to deliver the product sparingly to small areas
|or fi ne details.
Plastic model kits. Directly onto substrate without excessive application of
product. If gaps are deep two thin coats are preferable to one
thick coat.
Surface dry in 10-20 mins. Fully dry in 1 hour. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity.
Surface dry in 10-20 mins. Fully dry in 1 hour. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity.
Surface dry in 10-20 mins. Fully dry in 1 hour. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity.
Surface dry in 1-2 hours. Fully dry in 24 hours. Drying times
will vary according to ambient temperature and humidity.
Balsa, other soft woods and cork. Directly onto substrate. 20 to 30 minutes. Drying times will vary according to ambient
temperature and humidity.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Can be removed if not fully dry by re-dissolving with
Humbrol Liquid Poly or Precision Poly. Product is permanent
once dry.
Can be removed if not fully dry by re-dissolving with more
Liquid Poly or Precision Poly. Product is permanent once dry.
Can be removed if not fully dry by re-dissolving with Liquid
Poly or more Precision Poly. Product is permanent once dry.
N.A. Excess fi ller should be wiped away using a damp cloth.
Product is permanent once dry.
N.A. Excess cement should be wiped away using a damp cloth.
Product is permanent once dry.
Product Usage Substrate Application Drying Time Coverage How To Clean
Clearfi x
Decalfi x
Maskol
Brushes
Airbrush
Enamel Thinners
Product Usage Substrate Application Drying Time Coverage How To Clean
Matt Cote
Satin Cote
Gloss Cote
A solvent-based polymer solution for use as an adhesive
on clear plastic parts without the risk of the ‘frosting’ effect
sometimes seen using traditional glues and for making small
windows or translucent areas of 3mm or less.
A water-based solution for softening decals and securing them
into position.
A rubber solution that can be applied to surfaces to prevent
them being painted. When the paint has dried the Maskol can
be simply peeled off.
Sable hair or pony hair brushes that come in a wide variety of
sizes according to whether larger areas or fi ne detail are to be
painted. Brushes can also be cut to a specifi c profi le using fi ne
scissors if required.
A pressurised spray gun that enables spraying of a
variety of paints and inks for many art, craft, graphic design
and DIY usages. Airbrush and Aerosol Power Pack are
purchased separately.
Thinning down of solvent-based enamel paints, most
commonly for airbrushing.
A solvent-based varnish that goes on clear and dries clear,
overcoming the yellowing effect associated with traditional
varnishes. The product dries to a smooth, low-sheen matt fi nish.
A solvent-based varnish that goes on clear and dries clear,
overcoming the yellowing effect associated with traditional
varnishes. The product dries to a smooth, mid-sheen satin/
eggshell fi nish.
A solvent-based varnish that goes on clear and dries clear,
overcoming the yellowing effect associated with traditional
varnishes. The product dries to a smooth, high-sheen gloss fi nish.
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Painting and Varnishing
• Parts are best painted before being glued together. Always scrape any paint from the surfaces to be glued
to ensure a good bond - glue’s effectiveness is much reduced on a painted surface.
• Always stir the paint to ensure a uniform mix throughout the container.
• Always apply paint sparingly on important detail so as not to obscure it, or thin the paint down to apply.
• When painting camoufl age it is helpful to mark out the areas to be painted beforehand with a soft pencil.
• When applying several coats of paint always make sure that the previous coats have thoroughly dried, or fi lm
‘wrinkling’ can occur.
• When painting a large area using a brush it is better to use a larger brush to eliminate any brush strokes.
• Metallics cannot be over-coated; they are designed as a topcoat product only.
• Occasionally deposits of white matting agent can be seen when using Matt or Satin varnish. This can be easily
rectifi ed by applying a coat of gloss varnish which will dissolve the matting agent. A coat of Matt or Satin varnish
can then be re-applied.
• After using your tinlet of paint always clean around the neck of the container before putting the lid back on.
This will give a better seal between lid and tin.
• Allow at least 6 hours between coats - 24 hours is preferable.
• When using aerosols it is better to apply several light ‘mist’ coats than one heavy coat.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS. Decals are usually applied onto painted
surfaces. Care should be taken to avoid ‘silvering’ over matt paints.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS and a wide variety of other applications
including glass.
A wide variety including virtually any modelling or artist’s
material including common plastics, canvas, paper, cardboard
and many others.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS, as well as MDF. Matt cote is usually
applied as the fi nal coat to a fully painted and decaled model.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS, as well as MDF. Satin cote is usually
applied as the fi nal coat to a fully painted and decaled model.
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including
polystyrene and ABS, as well as MDF. Gloss cote is usually
applied as the fi nal coat to a fully painted and decaled model.
A cocktail stick is usually the most practical means of
application. Run a small drop of Clearfi x around the edge of
the window then draw across the opening to produce a thin
membrane.
Brush on to decals or immerse them in Decalfi x for approx.
45 seconds or until softened. Slide off using a brush and dab
dry with tissue paper.
Brush only. Apply to surface, allow to dry and paint over. When
paint is dry peel off the Maskol.
According to the type of paint or ink being used. Paints will generally require thinning before being airbrushed.
It is advisable to do test areas to ensure the right paint
consistency and fl ow of paint through the airbrush.
Brush or airbrush. Thin suitably when airbrushing using
Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Brush or airbrush. Thin suitably when airbrushing using
Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Brush or airbrush. Thin suitably when airbrushing using
Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Overnight. N.A. Excess product should be wiped awayusing a damp cloth.
Product is permanent once dry.
20-30 minutes. Do not try to force dry decals as they may
crease or shrivel.
Surface dry in 1 hour. Fully dry after 24 hours. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat
after 24 hours.
Surface dry in 1 hour. Fully dry after 24 hours. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat
after 24 hours.
Surface dry in 1 hour. Fully dry after 24 hours. Drying times will
vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. Recoat
after 24 hours.
N.A. Excess product should be wiped away using a damp cloth.
15-20 minutes. N.A. Peel off when painting is fi nished. Excess product should be
wiped away using a damp cloth.
To suit circumstances and modeller. N.A. N.A. Acrylic paints: clean using cold water.
Enamel or oil-based paints: clean Using Humbrol
Enamel Thinners.
According to the type of paint or ink being used. According to the type
of paint or ink being
used and thickness of
coating applied.
N.A. As for the paint being used. Paint drying times may vary with the addition of Enamel
Thinners.
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Airbrushing
• Airbrushes vary in specifi cation, so it’s useful to do some test spraying on spare plastic or cardboard to get the
right application before spraying your model. Humbrol Enamel needs to be thinned for airbrushing: 1-2 parts
paint to 1 part Enamel Thinners is usual. Remember, the thinner the paint the more coats you will have to apply.
• Keep the paint in the pot uniform at all times when spraying by constantly stirring. This will ensure a
consistent fi nish.
• Always spray parallel to the surface being sprayed and don’t spray too close - heavy deposits will cause
runs and sags.
• Clean your airbrush immediately after use to prevent clogging by fl ushing through with Humbrol
Enamel Thinners.
• If the spray becomes weak when using an aerosol power pack it is because the can is starting to chill.
Stop spraying and allow the can to warm up to room temperature, or use two cans so you can easily switch
between them for effi ciency.
These are some useful things to bear in mind to
ensure you get the best results with Humbrol
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Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Dependent on application
and thickness of coats.
Acrylic paint/ink: fl ush thoroughly with water.
Enamel or oil-based paints: fl ush thoroughly with
Humbrol Enamel Thinners. Ensure the airbrush is cleaned
after every application, otherwise blocking of the nozzle or
colour contamination can occur.
Brush: use Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Airbrush: fl ush thoroughly using Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Brush: use Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Airbrush: fl ush thoroughly using Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Brush: use Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
Airbrush: fl ush thoroughly using Humbrol Enamel Thinners.
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