Humbrol - Introduction to Weathering Powders

This is the first of four Humbrol Weathering Powder videos. Learn how to use Humbrol Weathering Powders using exciting Humbrol products in several easy steps.

Kit used is the new Airfix 1:48 scale Land Rover Snatch. The model was painted using Humbrol Acrylic paint.

[darrenhillman]

Fascinating!

I am only just getting back into modelling after a break of over thirty years - I am amazed by the range of paints and effects available these days.

Thank you so much for demonstrating how easy and effective use of powders can be!

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[steve-ue]

Excellent introduction for a beginner. Thanks Steve.

[whointhetardis]

Thank you for this. I am 14 years old and I have done lots of models. Mostly 1:72 scale. But I recently starting paying more attention to detail. So bought Weathering powder. Thank you once again for this :)

[HumbrolPaints]

All paint used in this video is Humbrol Acrylic. Providing you allow the paint to fully dry before applying Enamel Thinners you will be ok. If you were to scrub Enamel Thinners on Acrylic paint then this will start to effect it. As seen in another video.

[HMSConqueror]

Humbrol Decal Fix
And thanks for the video, very simple and straightforward....

[HumbrolPaints]

Congratulations! The slots have been designed to fit Humbrol Enamel and Acrylic pots.

[JamesW]

I love that everyone knows its SMM! Recognise that voice anywhere! !

[scalemodelling]

Great video, are you going to be doing any complete guides? As in taking the viewer through the assembly painting and weathering stages on one model

[Joosterandom]

So what advantages would using this have over simply painting your weathering on? I can see the ability to re-manipulate the mixture, or blend it directly on the model as pluses, but would they actually justify buying these over using painted detail?

[kensaiix]

that's ScaleModelMedic talking there :)
nice

[Emtbtoday]

Can I apply humbrol satin as a base coat over my acrylic base cost before I start to weather with enamels? I know it should be obvious but my varnish coats always start to peel once enamel thinner is brushed over them in a wash! It's not.jsuy humbrol it's all 4 big names doing the exact same thing so I'm guessing I can't use enamels over acrylic varnish? It's no issue over a straight unvarnished base coat but I need a varnish for the pin washes so I'm absolutely confused to high doors here!

[chrisjhart]

Nice to find your new home, they chose wisely :)

[FRDavid-bjyg]

Why didn't you use Matt coat and enamel thinner at first time?

[paul.alexanderstepney]

I, m profoundly deaf & had a stroke so can anyperson to help me of how to wear&tear of the bombers tyres as I tried to paint the tyres, but looks too plain clean please help me  Thank you sirs

[hanniballecter]

It would be a nice touch to add muddy footprints on the places the feet would have stepped.

[caledoniansignalman]

Could you use nail varnish to keep the powders on?

[vinayseth]

how are these powders different from normal pigments used in acrylic and oil paint?

[thedackfamily]

hi just wondered how this might be applied to and model train or wagon as had a go but didnt quite work have reorted to apply the powders direct then use spray varnish to seal them but it very messy any tips ????
many thanks

[krakow]

So you basically just mix decal fix with a powder and brush it on? Add water? Honestly don’t have a clue brand new to modelling lol cheers

[andreaslordos]

i won IPMS Cyprus Humbrol Prize(i won 12 brushes and the work station and the cutting mat) but the paint slots cannot be fitted with GW paints:(