The modern emulsions are much more colour fast now compered to the past.
Also i am not sure but i think the varnish has some sort of UV protection.

Martin555.

I don't think it would work to try ordering the 50ml tins through a hobby shop, I've checked the manufacturers website and they are saying no stock available.

Using emulsion and spraying with varnish, not a bad idea. Can't think of any snags off hand apart from discolouring over time. Thank you.

Cheers, Nerys

Can remember that the Hobby Shops linked to the Plant Nursery's were very obliging at getting goods in on request.(both outlets usually on the same grounds). They were owned by husband and wife (now ex wife has the hobby/craft outlets.) If there is one near you they might be able to order 50ml tins for you Nerys - they got some small items in for me plus a few for stock on several occasions - said they were always looking for new stuff to stock.

Hi Nerys,
In the past i have just purchased household emulsion and mixed it to the colour that i required and then sprayed over it with varnish.

Martin555.

This thread was started because I was looking for a source for the 50ml tins. The 14ml tinlets are readily available in Hobbyshops and online, and being cynical I think it is because they must make greater profit. Wonderland list, but do not have the 50ml at, I think, £3.14. or thereabouts. The 14ml tinlets sell at all sorts of prices from £2.95 to £4.28. I'm not bothering to work it out exactly but 4 tinlets would add up to 56ml. The cost for that 56ml would thus vary between £11.80 and £17.12 whereas the slightly less 50ml, if available would only cost £3.14. Methinks one item is a little more profitable than the other. And we are the suckers!

Nerys

Try local hobby craft store our local one has a good selection
You can also try wonderland models online based in Edinburgh also have a good choice

Yes, plenty on Ebay but only the 14ml tinlets, If you buy, be very careful, some are grossly overpriced.

Nerys

If you get stuck there is always Ebay.

Martin555.

Many thanks for the reply Martin. Now Just to find someone local who sells Humbrol
Regards Will-I-Am

Thanks Doug. I think I've killed the idea that 50ml tins are available and although I know a lot of people use sprays, I never have. I know they are, with proper screening etc practical for large areas, but somehow I've always steered clear. It's the traditionalist in me fighting back.

Cheers, Nerys.

Thanks very much for that information, unfortunately my initial pleasure was ruined when I found that Wonderland have no stock and Leeds Model shop had a couple of tins of colours I didn't want. The makers too are stockless. Perhaps I'm being cynical if I suggest that all stockists are only interested in selling the more expensive 14ml tinlets. Can anyone point me towards an alternative? At the moment I buy 750ml and 1ltr tins of household paints, but it is increasingly difficult to find proper gloss paint except in the standard 'Homes under the Hammer' neutral, no offence meant wishy wash. Valspar used to do a good range, but they seem to have become engulfed in the DIY trade, producing a 'let the shop mix it' range of emulsions and acrylics. I can't help dreaming of the days when Woolworths sold a huge range of colours in a normal gloss paint. I used practically the whole range in my then business and it really was good stuff.

Nerys

Hi Nerys,
Haven't seen the 125ml tins for decades either ☹️
But now they do some 50ml tins and 150ml acrylic sprays.
But not all colours, 13 basic colours only 😭
Cheers Doug 😎
https://www.humbrol.com/uk-en/shop/paints.html

Leeds model shop and Wonderland models stock about 15 different 50ml Humbrol tins.
Will-I-Am

Does anyone have a good source of supply of Humbrol enamels in the 50ml size? They used to make a 125ml as well, but I haven't seen those in years.

Nerys

Hi,
The colours i have used on my HMS Cottesmore are :-
Hull/superstructure Humbrol Matt 64
Decks Humbrol Matt 27.

Hope this helps.

Martin555.