224 Peter Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Can anyone explain the difference between Humbrol 33, the matt black that I've used for years, and Humbrol 85, Coal Black. Both appear to be matt. So it cant be the degree of lustre. The reason for this question is that on the new Airfix Hellcat the instructions call for 85 when I'd have used 33. That colour seems to be directed at tyres. In my humble opinion tyres are best shown in a matt grey, not black. Help and advice much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leamy Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The humbrol paint chart lists 33 black as Matt and 85 coal black as Satin. Personally I think dark grey is a beter choice for tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Thanks, I don't have any 85, but I do have a tinlet of "smokebox black" from somewhere, a semi gloss black: that will do for now. I agree, dark grey is the best colour for tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapperastro Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I use Revell 9 anthracite usually. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, sapperastro said: I use Revell 9 anthracite usually. Yes, now my colour of choice for tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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