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Products of the Humbrol range from £1.89 to £21.99, so your total expense can vary depending on the products chosen, which allows you to choose products according to your budget. Humbrol provides their products for a reasonable price, which means the products cost around £5.57 on average. They are affordable options to make your shopping much easier.

Humbrol offers 104 products for sale, giving you more than enough choices but not too much to dazzle you. We analyzed some of them in detail and recommended them to our readers. Our Humbrol review dives deep into the brand, and introduces you to their bestselling products. Let's get into it!

Humbrol Best Sellers

Last Updated: 14 Jun 2023

Humbrol DB0033 Acrylic Paint No 33 Black - Matt

A water-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
New 14ml Humbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle
Acrylic Dropper Bottles enable easier colour blending using the bespoke Humbrol Paint Palette (AG5111).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard and more
14ml bottle covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol Model Filler - 31ml Tube

The product can be sanded when fully dry using a fine grade of sandpaper and painted.
Fills hairline cracks and gaps between plastic parts
If gaps are deep two thin coats are preferable to one thick coat.
Drying time: Surface dry in 1-2 hours and Fully dry in 24 hours.
31ml Tube

Humbrol DB0021 Acrylic Paint No 21,Black - Gloss,14 ml (Pack of 1)

A water-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
New 14ml Humbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle
Acrylic Dropper Bottles enable easier colour blending using the bespoke Humbrol Paint Palette (AG5111).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard and more
14ml bottle covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol DB0011 Acrylic Paint No 11 Silver - Metallic,14 ml (Pack of 1)

A water-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
New 14ml Humbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle
Acrylic Dropper Bottles enable easier colour blending using the bespoke Humbrol Paint Palette (AG5111).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard and more
14ml bottle covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol AA1434 14ml No. 1 Tinlet Enamel Paint 130 (White Satin)

Substrate a wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster and more
Fast dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
Two thin coats are preferable to one thick coat
Application brush straight from the tin or airbrush with a suitable thinner such as humeral enamel thinners
14ml tin covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol AA0360 14ml No. 1 Tinlet Enamel Paint 33 (Black Matt)

Substrate a wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster and more
Fast dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
Two thin coats are preferable to one thick coat
Application brush straight from the tin or airbrush with a suitable thinner such as humeral enamel thinners
14ml tin covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol AD6155 No 155 Olive Drab Matt Spray

A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster and sealed hardboard
A solvent-based, fast-drying paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
Coverage depends on application and thickness of coats
Comes in a variety of popular colours, this high-quality paint comes in gloss, Matt, Satin & Metallic finishes and cover a multitude of materials and substrates.
Also most applications in general DIY and automotive
Aerosol Spray at least 25cm from the substrate and spray with an even back and forth action

Humbrol 28ml Liquid Poly Bottle

The product is a low viscosity version of Humbrol Poly Cement to enable application by brush.
A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only
The product works by melting the plastic on application and 'welding' two glued pieces of plastic together to form a strong bond.
Drying time: Surface dry in 10-20 minutes and Fully dry in 1 hour.
28ml Bottle

Humbrol 20ml Precision Poly Cement - Clear

Color: Clear
Manufacturer maximum age: 1188.0
Number of items: 1.0
Item package quantity: 1.0
Age range description: 8 Years and over

Humbrol AD6049 150ml Spray Varnish No. 49 Acrylic Varnish Matt

A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster and sealed hardboard
Suitable for applying over enamel paint
Matt, Satin, Gloss, Metallic and Clear finishes are available.
Coverage depends on application and thickness of coats
Also most applications in general DIY and automotive
Aerosol Spray at least 25cm from the substrate and spray with an even back and forth action

Humbrol 12ml Poly Cement Tube - Clear

Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including polystyrene and ABS
A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only.
The product works by melting the plastic on application and 'welding' two glued pieces of plastic together to form a strong bond.
Drying time: Surface dry in 10-20 minutes. Fully dry in 1 hour.
12ml Tube

Humbrol 28 ml Decalfix

Decals are usually applied onto painted surfaces
A water-based solution for softening Decals and securing them into position
Slide off using a brush and dab dry with tissue paper
Brush on to decals or immerse them in Decal fix for approximate 45 seconds or until softened
28ml Bottle

Humbrol Work Station modelling bench,Black

Double depth water cup holders, allow the modeller to place Humbrol 28ml products, such as; matt, satin & gloss cotes, Decalfix, Maskol, Clearfix, Thinners and Liquid Poly
Double depth sections for holding 9 x 14ml Humbrol Enamel or Acrylic pots, 3ml Humbrol Acrylic pots, or 14ml dropper bottles
Please Note: Paints, brushes and other Humbrol products shown are not included.
Easy to hold handles either side of the Work Station
Designed to fit the Humbrol A4 Cutting mat within the working area
Brush and tool holders
A4 Instruction sheet holder

Humbrol AC7501 Enamel Thinners 28 ml Bottle

Thinning down of solvent-based enamel paints, most commonly for airbrushing
Enamel Thinner
Can also be used to thin down other solvent based products such as Enamel washes, Modelcotes and Model Filler
As for the paint being used
18ml Bottle

Humbrol AV0201 Enamel Wash (Black), 28ml

Can be mixed together to create additional shades to achieve the desired effect
Help modellers create realistic effects to models such as weathered, oiled and grime effects
Designed for a wide range of modelling subjects such as armour, vehicles, planes, figures, buildings, locomotives, wagons
Brushed straight from the jar thinned and cleaned with enamel thinners
Applied to most surfaces depending on the method used

Humbrol 125ml Thin Clear Varnish Bottle

Humbrol Clear drys to a low gloss finish, a higher gloss finish can be achieved by applying further thin coats
A thin clear varnish that goes on clear and stays clear
To achieve a high gloss finish, apply additional coats application
Apply thinly with a brush or airbrush
A water-soluble, self levelling gloss medium that can be prepare painted surfaces for decals

Humbrol AC5217 28ml Maskol Bottle

When the paint has dried the Maskol can simply be peeled off
Used a rubber solution that can be applied to surfaces to prevent them from being painted
Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including polystyrene and ABS and a wide variety of other applications including glass
Apply to surface, allow to dry and paint over
28ml bottle masking fluid

Humbrol DB0085 Acrylic Paint No 85 Black - Satin,14 ml (Pack of 1)

A water-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates
New 14ml Humbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle
Acrylic Dropper Bottles enable easier colour blending using the bespoke Humbrol Paint Palette (AG5111).
A wide range of surfaces including most plastics, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, cardboard, sealed plaster, sealed hardboard and more
14ml bottle covers approximate 0.3 metre square depending on thickness of application

Humbrol AC7432 Decalfix, 4.5 x 4.5 x 11.5 cm

Decals are usually applied onto painted surfaces
A water-based solution for softening decals and securing them into position
Slide off using a brush and dab dry with tissue paper
Brush on to decals or immerse them in Decal fix for approximate 45 seconds or until softened
125ml Bottle

Humbrol AV0019 Weathering Powder Dark Rust - 45 ml, 45 ml (Pack of 1)

Used to create realistic weathered effects.
Can be mixed to create different shades, enabling a full range of finishes from dust to mud, soot, rust and many more.
Weathering Powder can be applied to most substrates depending on the method.
Weathering Powder can be applied dry or mixed with several Humbrol products
Bring your models to life with Humbrol weathering powders

Humbrol FAQs

We did a questionnaire online and hundreds of customers participated in this survey, the consumers rated the products in terms of quality, user experience and other aspects. The results of the questionnaire demonstrate how much customers appreciate their products. It's safe to say that most customers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their purchases and Humbrol is worth your consideration.

Most of the Humbrol products are produced by Hornby Hobbies, Hornby Hobbies LTD, and Hornby Hobbies Limited. The manufacturer provides Humbrol with a steady supply of products, and they have a good cooperative relationship with each other.