Anyone remember Humbrol Authentic colours?

[James Rademaker]

Thanks for the RSVP. I was asking about any experience in hand painting Humbrol and the ratio of paint to thinner. 
Jim

[geedubelyer]

Sorry Jim, I can't offer any help in that department. All of my brush painting is done using water based acrylics because of the smell of enamels. 

I do know that thin coats building up the colour is better than one thick coat. 

I'd be interested to hear how you get on. 

 

Cheers,

Guy

[James Rademaker]

Thanks I read about multiple thin coats.

Jim

[Hardcore]

On 1/25/2026 at 8:00 PM, Polecadt said:

Indeed, pure seventies nostalgia...  converting pocket-money into Matchbox 1/72 kits and Humbrol enamels...👍

And the glue. Airfix iirc. 

[thierry laurent]

And the Humbrol Britfix 77... and its ability to create spider webs rather than glue parts together...😁