Robbie Are the ones that have the number stamped on the lid good or bad? I am checking my Humbrol stash and so far I have stickers and the ones with the number stamped on the lid.

Augie Hi Robbie, the stamped ones are more difficult I am sorry to say.

The older ones are superb, any post 2016 seem to be very much hit and miss as to if they are ok.

If they are https://encrypted-tbn0.gstat..B96Y-N5EllGVgZNaPr5m7qfBpVhw

Then they should be fine.

If they are https://encrypted-tbn0.gstat..zNA9QnC0gOVvWv-T7L-xM2KvuSJw

then mileage will vary

Bernhard Schrock I add a picture with all versions of tins.

Augie Perfect Bernhard, was what i was trying to find

Robbie I am confused. In the pic. What is the difference between the 2nd tin on the left (with a green check) with the 3 red X ones on the right? The logo all looks the same and they have the stamped number on the lid

Cuajete Interesting... I stopped using Humbrol several years ago, but I think I still have some boat in the stash.
Following this interesting discussion.

Augie Robbie, sadly its also the pot label which you need to use to identify the bad.. The 2nd on the left will have been made in the UK, the 2nd on the right will have been made in china when Humbrol moved production to reduce costs. This is where there can be confusion as they didn't change the label at the time.
The others on the right are post production move.

Robbie Well, it looks like the tins I have fall into the 2nd and 3rd from the right. I have a couple on the left but not what Bernhard is looking for. If anything I sure got a lesson on Humbrol paints.

Spanjaard Not possible to mix two batches of the same brand??? What a #€_& of a brand.....

Bernhard Schrock Humbrol....

Spanjaard it used the be the best (or was it the only one? )

Bernhard Schrock Indeed for a long time the was the only one and state of the art. I remember more than 40 years ago I saw in Gdansk in Składnica harcerska (shop with modelkits, paints and a lot of other usefull things for kids) first time the humbrols. 10 PLN for each tin was a lot of money. For comparison: an average polish made kit in 1:72 cost at this time between 10-15 PLN....

Bernhard Schrock Today I began the assembly and had a little bit to improvise because the base is standard Hino truck.

Daniel Klink Running Love it already

Daniel Klink Just love it Looks great. The Decal work and built is awesome with this kit
Make me want to start my Bonnet Bus..
But .. first i have to finish 4-5 other projects

Spanjaard i remember it was the only one i had for quite some time back on similar ages... that and testors that was (for me at least) totally horrible... i still have some cans that are not used for more than 20 years. last time i checked them, they seemed still in good condition (incredibly )

bughunter Oh, you found already a great solution (read your article on Modellversium)

Spanjaard it looks simply perfect, much better than the plastic. did you make it yourself, or got somebody to etch your design?

Bernhard Schrock Good morning Spanjaard, THX I created the artwork myself and David (a SCM Mate too) helped me to make this "etch-ready". The etch job is managed by a "professional" company.

Bart Goesaert Nicely done

Spanjaard Thanks Bernhard, what company if I may ask?
I have been thinking about doing some custom PE and I would love to know some companies that do it well for a good price

Bernhard Schrock Hi Spanjaard, here is the address. I'm very happy with the quality especially that this company accept PDF -files.
CAD/DTP-Service Thomas Engel und
Ätztechnik Herbert Caspers GmbH&Co.KG
www.AeHC.de
CDS@AeHC.de

Alexander G. Bernhard, you are into space lately aren't you

Spanjaard Thanks Bernhard!

Es-haq Khosravi Awesome!

Bernhard Pethe Toll gebaut und schön in Scene gesetzt !

Christian Ristits Sehr fein, Looks Like the real Thing!

Ronan Hi Bernhard, can you tell me the colour you used to paint the airframe, please ?

Clifford Keesler Excellent job.

Bernhard Schrock Ronan, as usual I mixed the paint and used as base HU 125 satin gray (FS2611 and add approximately 25-30% HU 181 (gloss seablue). The mixture produced a nice satin finish and so I could apply the decals direct without problems (no gloss coat bevor decals an no clear varnish after applying decals).

Bernhard Schrock Thank you Clifford: I'm glad that you like my newest Helo-puzzle

Cuajete Very nice. Very good detail and painting work. Fantastic!

Ronan Many thanks Bernhard

Alexander Perov As usual the master's hand did not falter. The job is super.

Bernhard Schrock Scott: there are very interesting news about 232. Because this product is impossible to get in Europe I bought 3 bottles in Japan (!!!). The joy was very short: first I received an info that shipping via airmail is impossible and two days later I got a second mail that it is impossible to send this product to Germany via surface mail too. Now I'm asking myself what the hell is in this bottle? I've used this nearly 10years and I'm still alive .
Yesterday I ordered a second batch of bottles in Taiwan and I'm very curious if I will get this
bughunter: thanks for saying that: I specially appreciate this compliment from you.

Bernhard Schrock Rene; many thanks for you helpful advice. It seams that French (naval) planes are one of your specialties...

David Funke Well done, Bernhard!

Hanno Kleinecke Looking simply amazing, fantastic result Bermhard !

Alec K A gorgeous build

Scott Dutton I'll see if I can determine what is the problem ingredient for you

Thomas Hopfensperger So gesehen doch eine Super Etendard!!

Stefan Fraundorfer Thomas hat recht, eine "Super" Etendard. Gratuliere Bernhard zu diesem tollen Endergebnis.

Bernhard Schrock What you see in the last picture is the result of about 4 hours work: 1 hour separating and "cleaning" parts, 2 hours of airbrushing and brushing of small details and 1 hour assembly. The fit is amazing: no filling, no sanding no cheating just simple modeling fun. I expect about 2 more hours for a little bit washing and solar panels and then I'm done! I could get used to this!

MoJo

Łukasz Gliński Interesting

Martin Oostrom Your builds are out of this world lately!

Jeremy Kennedy Awesome looking display. I love it!!

Łukasz Gliński Looks nice, is the backside that clean in the real thing?

Alec K Very nicely done Bernhard. I admire your speed

Thomas Hopfensperger Spacig!!

bughunter Cool thing! The look of the solar modules is real

bughunter Scratchbild of this monster? Bernhard, you do not stop impressing me!

Bernhard Schrock You trust honored me I was simply not fast enough to completed the inventory...

Bernhard Pethe Hallo Bernhard, a great kit that I would ever build. Now you anticipate that. I am watching you.

Dmitriy Andreeshchev Got the same kit in my stash! Gonna wait for you to start

Knallgiraffe A while ago I couldn't find anything to love on those old and edgy machines. Now I love them.

Peter Hardy Holy Sh!t! Front row for this!

bobinspokaloo This one is in the stash...very interested to see how it goes.

Stefan Schneider Dont want to miss that one....

Norbert Steffens Great Model. Especially the metal finish and the bracing. WOW

gorbygould I've been to Stranraer and it isn't a tenth as beautiful as you model Bernhard. Looking through your photos is like a masterclass in modelling, so thanks I've learned a lot.

Arash Zakeri Nice job

Arash Zakeri Really great job

Hubert Kendziorek S u p e r b! Best regards, Hubert

Henry WOW!

Clifford Keesler Amazing job Sir.

bobinspokaloo Just amazing....the work folks display here!

Christian Friedenberger I would think you would be a neurosurgeon, my greatest respect!!! That's something interesting

Norbert Steffens Did I sy simple??? Your scratch built parts are top performance

Bernhard Schrock Thank you Mates, I'm glad that you like such an unique object. By the way: I'm very happy that I can solder. This is sometimes the only option to "put the parts together" durable.

Spanjaard excellent job

Peter Hardy Clean and crisp! Love it!!

Michael Hickey Awesome, that is something out of this world.

Peter Hardy You should apologise for that Mick!

Michael Hickey HAHAHAHA!!!

Choppa Nutta Was this a commission Bernhard ?
And is that a "Doctor Evil Death Ray" turret on top ?

Felix Troschier wonderfully built - BSH Models at his best!

Steve Desarzens Amazing work Bernhard ! Respect

Sebastijan Videc just perfect!

Christian Meyerhoff Perfect work! Love every bit of it.

Shahriar Khalvati excellent job!

Pierre-Christian Baudru Great job ! Cheers, Pierre.

bobinspokaloo A great example of pure modeling art. Very nice.

Norbert Steffens Fantastic. Looks like real.