Thinner for Humbrol enamel

[Plumbum]

Hello-I just bought some Humbrol enamels in the small tin. A coupe seem

rather thick and need thinning, i am using them for detail painting with a

brush. I have an orange 8 oz. can of Testors universal enamel thinner and was

wondering if that would work OK or should I hold off and order Humbrol

enamel thinner? Are the basically the same ingredients? Thanks---John

[Smithy]

I have used Humbrol enamels since returning to the hobby in 2001 and have used Humbrol enamel thinner and Tamiya enamel thinner without any problems whatsoever. If you have some enamel thinners it will work. TBH I virtually never thin them now for brush painting and especially detail painting. Sometimes I find the tins (especially if they've been sitting around for awhile) need several minutes vigorous stirring to make sure the paint is well blended for painting.

 

Cheers,

 

Tim

[Plumbum]

Would Mr Color 110 thinner work. I noticed it smells

similar to Humbrol enamel thinner, I think Mr Color thinner

has lacquer thinner in it.---John

[Smithy]

It could work but I'd test it out first on some scrap plastic. Lacquer thinners can vary greatly in formula and "hotness". I've heard of some modellers who use lacquer thinners with enamels but if it was me I'd much rather use a specific enamel thinner. As I mentioned I've found both Humbrol's own and Tamiya's enamel thinners work brilliantly with Humbrol enamel paints.