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