Painting Your Kit

Painting

We recommend Humbrol paints for modelling. Humbrol paints have been used for generations in modelling and boast a wide range of Enamel and Acrylic colours.

Acrylic paint has a quicker drying time and is water based. Therefore, it is easier to clean, safer for younger modellers and is more suitable for airbrushing.
 

Enamel paint

Enamel paint is hard-wearing and is solvent based. Enamel paint must be thinned and cleaned using Enamel Thinners.

When painting small fiddly items we recommend painting whilst still on the sprue. Always ensure the areas that need to be bonded are free, as much as possible, of paint as glue doesn’t work well on painted surfaces.
 

Image Space

Use paints sparingly, this not only lowers the risk of the paint running, but also prevents it from obscuring important detail.

With experience you may find it easier to use Thinners. Always stir paint well before and during use. Also, when painting camouflage it is helpful to mark out areas to be painted beforehand with a soft pencil. Use the instructions and box lid as guidance.