Problems with humbrol red paint

[Guest]

Bought 2 tinlets of humbrol no. 19 (red gloss) paint recently.

Paint in neither tin will dry after 3 days. Worse, it looks gritty. Have tried different brushes and painted on different surfaces, problems still persist. 9 times out of 10, red can be used direct out of tin without stirring. Not this time! Both tins now in rubbish bin.

Anybody else had similar problems?

Regards Mick

[spanner570]

Yes, it turned out the manufacturing of Humbrol was transferred to The Far East, with dire consequences!

I believe the making of the paint now elsewhere.

As an add-on, can anyone post how to recognise a 'foreign made' tinlet, so we all know the difference when purchasing the said paint?

[peterairfix]

I use this paint alot and i have had no problems with it however i have like you paint that takes ages to dry,and i will see what i can find out about the foreign made tins

peter t

[Ian M]

I would suggest a letter to Humbrol. They have pulled the production back to England as there was a great many complaints about the "Chinese ones".

As to how to identify the "Made in England" question, is that not what there should be on the tin: Made In England

Ian M

[spanner570]

As to how to identify the "Made in England" question, is that not what there should be on the tin: Made In EnglandIan M

The label on one tinlet states 'Enamel' and I have another, later paint which states 'Super Enamel'

Perhaps the latter is the Far Eastern version?

[peterairfix]

I dont know if this helps i got these within a week of each other and i have looked on the back see pics.

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[spanner570]

The label on one tinlet states 'Enamel' and I have another, later paint which states 'Super Enamel'

Perhaps the latter is the Far Eastern version?

[Guest]

Hi all! I'm a returning modeller. I last painted "in anger" when I was in my teens - more than 38 years ago! I always used Humrol in the past. However, recently made up two kits and ordered up some Humbrol - Silver 11, Matt insignia red, lemon matt, trainer yellow,.... I have tried all now and I'd say that they fall way behind what I remember as a boy. Yes, I mixed thoroughly - shaking and then with sprue to give it good stir. I've done a mix of brush and airbrush and they are all dull. The silver is particularly so..... So, Mr Humbrol, get your act together or get out of the kitchen!

Martin

[stona]

Martin I feel your pain. I bought a tinlet of Silver 11 which used to be, well, silver. This was actually a rather nasty grey colour and not in the least metallic.

I think that the picture Peter posted is self explanatory. "Made in the UK" is just that, hopefully quality will be better.

Other enamel users might want to take a look at the White Ensign Colourcoat range. I use them extensively and like them a lot. That's not an advert, I have no interest in the company, I'm just interested in some decent paint.

Cheers

Steve