MikeR Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I thought I'd post these two images which I think shows that Humbrol 149 Dark Green Matt has definitely changed somewhat in colour and in lightness over the years. The Spitfire on the left has been painted with an old 1980's Marfleet vintage tin of 149 whilst the right hand model has been painted with a newer tin from the 2000's, perhaps China produced. Both were on their last legs and have now been thrown out. In both cases the brown is from the same tin of Humbrol 29 and have been dulled down using the same Humbrol matt varnish rattle can. No Flash: With flash: I now have one of the current UK produced tins, although I haven't yet opened it in order to do a comparison! Mike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapperastro Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 The never ending changing hues of Humbrol. This is why I have a vast painted spoon collection specifying what colour from what tin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Not just Humbrol - tonight I painted a kit in Xtracolour Sky which looked much more like Eau de Nil. I also found another tin that was considerably lighter and a less intense green. The first coat will do as an undercoat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Noble Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 The green looks a tiny bit darker, more so with the flash. But not a great deal of difference. I'd be happy with either shade to be honest.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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