Nile 11,418 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Another vote for Revell paints. I compared tins of matt varnish, Humbrol looked like grey treacle, Revell looked perfectly clear. I've bought from Wonderland Models, delivery costs are reasonable if you buy a few tins. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Nail 2,198 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Might be bad luck but have had a bit of a break over the summer then the first 3 tins I've opened this week all had a skin on. I was going to ask if anyone decants paint into jars or anything like that to store? Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Morgan 3,001 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Not a solution for Humbrol, but a useful gadget I bought recently: 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
whart57 942 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Amazon/eBay here I come ...... Link to post Share on other sites
stewartingram 5,184 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 The top of that tin, and the underside of the lid need cleaning. I keep a roll of toilet paper (om a dispenser!) next to my workbench, just to keep those edges clean and shiny so they seal properly. Some chiselling will be needed on those. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
tractor_37260 870 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Battery powered paint mixers also work well - Badger and cheaper copies available from the usual on-line market place ....... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
heavymetalwagons 39 Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I made a paint mixer like a small drill stand and just keep it running while i brush paint seems to work fine as it stops the paint settling 1 Link to post Share on other sites
walrus 19 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 On 08/10/2020 at 17:04, Ian Morgan said: Not a solution for Humbrol, but a useful gadget I bought recently: That’s the wife’s Christmas present sorted then...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold 96701 3,817 Posted October 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11 On 08/10/2020 at 17:04, Ian Morgan said: Not a solution for Humbrol, but a useful gadget I bought recently: At a few quid a pop, I'll keep stirring with a cocktail stick for tinlets or lolly sticks for bigger tins. Only takes 5 minutes or so. I have some really old paints (because I'm really old.) and some of the tinlets that I have had for 35 years still work. I take the point that cacked up lids and rims van be a challenge, but not half as much as enamel paints with screw top jars. The only enamel screw top jars that date from 8 to 12 years ago that I can open are the ones where I applied cling film over the top before screwing the lid on. Those without cling film cannot be opened at all, those with cling film can be opened easily. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Morgan 3,001 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 It's the 'child-proof' caps on jars that is the real killer. Plain caps give you half a chance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold 96701 3,817 Posted October 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, Ian Morgan said: It's the 'child-proof' caps on jars that is the real killer. Plain caps give you half a chance. Threw one of those away yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Nail 2,198 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 (edited) On 11/10/2020 at 02:33, 96701 said: I have some really old paints (because I'm really old.) and some of the tinlets that I have had for 35 years still work. Agreed. It's the ones ove had for 35 weeks that are the problem! I generally find I'm doing well if I can use more than half the tinlet these days. Edit: just opened my only jar and that had set as well! Edited October 24 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites
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