Scale Model Tips - Testing Revell Enamels - How To Thin & Airbrush Them - Excellent Results !!

Here I test out Revell's enamel paints that are now for sale in the US. While the paints are great , the cans they come in are awful. But here I show you my solution to that problem.
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[@OldFlapper]

Those tinlets have been in use since the early 1950s. I've been using them since the late 1960s when I was a very young chap. I really like them as they seal up nicely after use and I've never chewed a lid up yet.

[@Russian-Konni_group]

So ur 60?

[@OldFlapper]

@@Russian-Konni_groupYep. Born in 1964.

[@vasili1207]

same year as my mother she be 60 in june@@OldFlapper

[@ernstl1310]

@barbatos rex: I use these Revell colors since 30 years here in Germany and I have a good workaround for you. Go with the flat screwdriver around the cover, not only try to open it at one side. Then it opens easily. When closing, I always use a hammer or the flat side of a spanner to make the cover even again. With this methode the cans last for years. Please try this. By the way, your videos are excellent. Thumbs up

[@sebalep]

Even though I havent used Revell enamels since my childhood and now just rediscovered scalemodelling, this video was still very helpful

[@gat-x105strikegundam5]

Thank you so much for posting the link to these paints in the description!!!! I’ve been wanting to try them out sooo badly, but I couldn’t find them anywhere!! They look like awesome paints, thanks for making this video, Rex!!!

[@bigchef2112]

I love those! I haven’t sprayed them but they are phenomenal to brush. Self levels amazingly. Love the nail polish rack. Just bought 3. Need about 8 more. Awesome work once again buddy! I just bought a 36 pack of 1/2 oz. jars of eBay too. And Wow! I’m impressed with how those spray. These may be my new go to enamels.

[@GBooth]

Humbrol DOES NOT produce paint for Revell. Hell, Humbrol doesn't produce their own paint any longer, as they closed their Humberside factory more than twenty years ago and outsourced production (disastrously) to a manufacturer in the PRC. Parent company Hornby Hobbies repatriated Humbrol enamel production to the UK around 2013, and it's (reportedly) now made for them by Rustins - a major UK paint manufacturer. From some slight differences in detail I believe that Revell uses a different supplier for the tinlets as well. There are several European enamel paint brands that have used similar containers in the past (Gloy, Precision, Compucolour, Compucolor/DBI, Xtracolour, Molak, WEM/Sovereign Hobbies, Phoenix Precision, Airfix) or still do, but there are small variances in their shape and specs. The tinlets have been a long-running gripe with Humbrol, Revell and others, but to be fair they do a better-than-average job of sealing the paint can for long-term storage and use compared to most bottles. After more than forty years, I suppose I've just gotten used to them. I do find the Revell tinlets a little more tedious than Humbrol's, as the Revell lids are more deeply recessed in the mouth of the can making it a little more difficult to insert a screwdriver and gain a purchase under the edge of the lid. The Revell lids also seem to have some kind of white poly or plastic coating on their underside which scrapes or pulls off when resealing the lids. That aside, I do like the paints. The enamels brush out easily and cover well and smoothly if properly mixed. The acrylics vary wildly in consistency but can easily be thinned with water, alcohol or the "Aqua Color Mix" for brushing or airbrushing. Great review - please keep up the good work (but however do you find the time for modelling?).

[@ScottDodsonVideo]

This is the most serious reply I've seen on KZbin in a while ;) but a good one. Such in-depth knowledge on model paint manufacturing! But the more pressing issue...Rex needs to do some model painting!

[@statoilbensin2190]

Chill its just paint dude… A lot of people belive Vallejo produces paint for Italeri witch is not true but I dont care.

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

@@statoilbensin2190 Chill it's just paint dude? So is really shite paint, but some people like to know the details and quality behind the paints they use. Besides, why are you going on about it if you "really don't care "?

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

Very nicely detailed run-down of both brands there. I've grown up using Revell email color, and I have always loved that quality, (which has gotten better), but seriously, what Gobshite designed those tiny cans? If it's a "traditional" thing, I think it is high time they let practicality supercede that.

[@statoilbensin2190]

Actually in the 70s Humbrol produced paint for Revell and for Monogram so they have actually produced paint for Revell Germany and Revell monogram back in the days. I found this info on a blog about old Humbrol tins.

[@Guerrillakalle]

Sm is german for " Seidenmatt" it means satin finish thank you for your great work.

[@Tallio100]

Wow, TIL these cans and paints are new in the USA. I painted my first matchbox models 30 years ago with these paints in Germany. But it's always interesting listening to your opinion on different paints :)

[@billatchisonsholidayvideos6306]

I use a small watchmaker's screwdriver to EASE the lids off gradually, that way they don't get bent. I never pour out of the can either, I use polypropylene pipettes to measure out the paint to thinner ratio and the lip of the tin stays clean.

[@markjonkers2853]

I agree with this. If you know how to open these cans, they're perfect. I've been painting with Revell for well over 25 years now. Every single can I bought as a kid is still good to paint with, these cans are perfect for storing paint. What I usually do is use a some tweezers and gently try and lift the lid, then go around the lid, trying to lift it every few milimeters. Usually cans open before you've done a complete round. Cans that are brand new or haven't been opened for 10 years may take you like 30 seconds. And because you've opened them with tweezers, you have a handle for the lid = no mess. So, DO NOT replace the cans with cheap bottles please :)

[@mrb2917]

@@markjonkers2853 Nah, the glass jars are better

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Yeah pouring is inept and clumsy, a pipette or disposable dropper (even a straw) is supreme. And by the same token, if he poured from a jar he’d have a mess on the jar threads and cleanup afterwards.

[@JoseRivera-lw4hr]

I also got the same paint, which I like, but yes they are hard to open. This video showed me the diference between mate, semi and glossy. I always liked your videos, good job.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@lesliezahra5506]

I've been using both Humbrol & Revell paint tinlets ever since my first Airfix kit in 1968 and I've never had any problems getting the lids off. Try using a small flat ended screwdriver and work your way around the lid gently and you won't have any problems with them. Don't pour the paint out use a pippet and clean around the inside of the jar when you put the lid back on and you get a nice seal every time. I've had some of my tins for over 20 years and they haven't gone dry.

[@jimhantsch]

To remove the lids, use a paint can key you get for free when you but a can of house paint. Should be able to put under the lid and flick it off without bending the lid out of shape. If key is too thick, just file down to a size that works. Give it a try.

[@davidv.8765]

I have been using these colors for years, I open them with a thin screwdriver always but lightly all around and I never damage the lid like this and everything looks like new. It only needs to be lightly lifted in a couple of places with a screwdriver, not just in one place as in the video.

[@poppafiveone]

Great idea for labels.

[@errol8000]

30 years ago I sprayed a model Humbrol enamel white. It still looks as good as good as the day I sprayed no fade or yellowing. perfect. As to the tins just work the screw driver around the tin to open it.

[@statoilbensin2190]

I have started buying a lot of the Humbrol enamel paints and they are wery amazing. Now that Humbrol went back to their production facility in England the quality is weey good.

[@garymurphy5133]

Another great vid,thanks. I would decanter like you have done,after a while te lid and lip gets really crudy anyway. I would get as much paint out the tin then rince out with prefered thinner to avoid to much waste, thinneing will be needed anyway.

[@cobusprinsloo]

I found that the rounded end of a small steel ruler works well to open these cans without bending the lids. Thanks for the review - I didn’t know that one can use Mr color levelling thinner for these.

[@stevelyons1962]

I've used the Revell/Humbrol paint off and on for 30 years and have never had that issue. I've had paint make the lids hard to close and have spilt paint due to the lid and pot coming away in a rush but never the issue with bending the lid. Try a thin paint stirrer of a paint opener rather than the screwdriver. Problem I always had was getting the paint out and the smell the latter being the reason why I finally ditched them in favour of acrylics. I bought some recently when Tamiya paint was hard to find and I'm going to decant what I have into old Tamiya/Gunze jars. Another great video, thanks again.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'll be testing the Revell Acrylics soon too

[@earlygrayce3200]

My 25 year old Humbrol cans have painted lids like the Revell ones and the embossing on the top appears to be in the same font. The old paints needed a stir and a shake then they were like new again.

[@GuitarTherapy144]

Hey there, i used these cups before and i always hated them for the same reason as you. Now after a 20 year pause into this hobby i love these cans. I found some cans at home and i remember buying them over 20 years ago. The yello 15, that red 300 something u had there, abunch of colors....and they were still intact. Id suggest u listen to my advice...use those cans.....open them from each side until they pop up...its CRAZY, 20 YEARS from now i bought these revells and some humbrols and i managed to use them and even airbrush them.

[@ZeroSixGunpla]

Great video! I just got a bunch of Humbrol paints for detail work for my gundams and wondered what ratio i needed to put them in my airbrush if needed!

[@lesgl]

To open metal paint tins you need a flat piece of metal to fit in the groove and then lift up..i use a old metal fabric thread picker..or angled metal tweezers do the trick too..you lift up the lid a bit at a time around the lid..to bend the metal tops back to shape put the top bottom down on a flat surface...place a piece of wood on top and gently use a hammer to bend it back to shape..don't use a wooden stirrer with them as the metal side of the tin will cut into it and yuu will end up with bits of wood in your paint..use a plastic one or a metal paint stirrer like the Tamiya one

[@coolcycles]

I use used scalpel blades to open these tin cans. I use the rectangular end of the blades, that usually disappears in the handle. It's like a very wide und thin flat screwdriver blade. That way you can lift the lids without damaging them. If they are bent, they won't close airtight again and shelf life goes down to months, instead of years. A ball bearing (about 5mm - like those that come in Tipp-Ex flasks or rattle cans) can be used to shake up the thick Revell paints.

[@thejamesieboy]

That's a similar way as too how I open them, never use a normal blade screwdriver.

[@gravel86]

I have used Revell enamels for a long time and I agree about the lids. But if you carefully work your way around the lid it will open up without getting deformed (or barely). I look forward to watching you test Revell's aqua paint.

[@sidnzrael2433]

Yes, of course a small screw driver carefully around under the lid and the lid will not bend like above. May take a slight wave deform. Replacing lid by carefully placing a small square of timber ( just larger than the tin diameter) on top and pushing home, no probs. As an apprentice signwriter...open a can lid of paint like above...would have had my ass kicked! Before opening, Do NOT Shake them (places paint all over underside of lid and then runs down into lip as it's opened) before opening. Lid underside can be wiped clean anyway before replacing...

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

@@sidnzrael2433 Also i tap it down with a hammer on a solid surface no problems

[@briansrcadventures1316]

I'm a big fan of Revel Aquacolor acrylics. Very thick in the pot, but once thinned down they brush paint very nicely, and thinned down a little more, they airbrush very well. They smell nice as well :-) I agree with you about the Revel / Humbrol paint cans!

[@rbr8931]

Do you use their aqua color thinner? I read that it contains some kind of flamable solvent so Iwonder if they can be airbrushed with Tamiya x20a and retarder. Have you ever tried?

[@adambrachtl]

I would not use the Tamiya X20. Their colors aren't exactly acrylic so it would clog up the paint instead of thinning it.

[@DobbsyLondon]

I'm 41 and these have always been around at least as long as I have in the UK. You can get a thinner flat head and work your way around, or a thin coin, just work your way around and keep the opening even to pop the lid. Just use an eye dropper/pippette tonlpad your airbrush cup, saves the mess.

[@od1452]

Thanks. I haven't airbrushed my Revell paints yet so this is helpful. I'm guessing the cans are used because they are cheap and Revell was worried about shipment damage. . Will Tamiya's plastic caps hold up to enamels ? I always loved Testor's 1/4 OZ bottles for brush painting.. but they are a little small for airbrush .

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice vid, thanks for sharing!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@Allessio777]

I wonder if the paint opener that they give u when u buy regular house paint would work better...it has a hooked end. Great Vid.

[@amkgaming821]

best airbrush kit review and unboxing under 90 dollar🤔🤔

[@kazenolupin]

I love your various paint bench test. I learned a lot! Thanks. But what about doing a clear gloss/matt paint comparison? From tamiya rattlecan to future.. How to use and how they react to weathering?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's in the planning stages 👍😀

[@jimbe01]

Suggestion - use your Lateran pliers to straighten the bent lips on the lids.you (hopefully) may be able to open the tins more easily after the initial opening/prying as a result of frictional sizing attenuation and/or smoothing?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Good idea but I have already transferred them into the Tamiya jars and labeled them. I'll post a Pic

[@rossgo]

Your reviews are amazing, best out on KZbin in my opinion. I realise this must cost you a fortune for buying the kit to review and your set up, I hope you are getting back what you put in, because you put in a lot (financially and time wise). I am really enjoying your reviews, keep up the good work. From Great Britain

[@barbatosrex9473]

Wow such kind words. Thank you and thanks for watching. I'm doing my best paying for this stuff and I'm starting to get revenue back in return.

[@rossgo]

@@barbatosrex9473 I'm glad you are, you defo deserve the return. To be fair you are doing these reviews so we don't have to and very in depth. Thoroughly enjoying watching these.

[@charlesbecker9617]

Yes, the cans are terrible. The flats go on very well. A gripe is this. The klar 731 is supposed to be transparent. I got it to do taillights on my cars. 1st it is Far too light for that use. 2nd,it is very opaque. I don't know it was a bad batch or what. Just a heads up on that.

[@michaelkeogh8454]

Before Revell brought these paints to America, I used to import Aqua Color from England until postage became ridiculous. It airbrushes well with their thinner or Testors Universal Acrylic Thinner. With the enamel paint pots, one can use those cheap, plastic pipettes and not pour the paint.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

awesome vid thanks again taking notes im sold just what the doc ordered😅

[@nathanfreund1227]

You should try g paint!! I think you'd like the quality and bottles!

[@spit1500fire]

The problem of those containers it's when you open it, you have to store the cap straight, not upside down otherwise you get dirty with the paint. However to open it you don't have to insist in a single place: push with a small flat screwdriver in one point, then carry on rotating the container and pushing on the screwdriver. The container will open up perfectly.

[@joeynuggetz]

Do those cups have any nubs or anything on the bottom that make stirring a pain? If they're smooth can you link to them please? Trying to find cups on amazon using this criteria is next to impossible. Oh and quick airbrush tip for everyone.. always keep the air flowing as this will minimize spraying anything stuck to the needle when pulling back for paint after stopping. Can't tell if you're doing that and it was a real eye opener for me when I first realized that I was getting splatters.

[@DavidRamirez-ww5kv]

Rex, the jars work. They are called tinlets. If you use a tamiya pAint stirrer then it’s works out just fine. As a teenager growing up in the 1970s I used humbrol enamels in these tinlets and never had a problem with the jars. I can’t believe you are having such trouble with all your expertise with painting.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'll chalk it up to cheaper materials in the modern age. I have a bunch of Humbrol and those seem fine

[@luisspinetta3198]

yep, I hate those containers, but revell enamel are easy to find on my country, i am going to try the enamel wash technique, c:

[@securityrobot]

I used to use a teaspoon to lever off the lids, or a small coin. I am wondering if the lids these days are made of thinner or softer metal.

[@erasmosanchezuser]

Fill the hard to open bottle crevise with laquer thinner, the tab will fasten easy in 2 minutes. That way you dont need to use the force to open it.

[@onnituzz2222]

This video is great because Revell paints is one of the only paints widely available in my country. Now I don't have to order paints online or import them!

[@jetpack5]

A US $.25 Quarter works on the humbrol lids nice.

[@lindsay5985]

Use a smaller screwdriver and twist or lever a tiny bit with finger tip strength, then move around the lid and repeat five or six times. Gradually the lid will come off without bending. You apply force to the corner, not the edge, and certainly don't tear upwards at the edge with pliers...

[@thejamesieboy]

Know video is from early last year, but can't believe America was only then getting Revell enamel paint. I am in Scotland and been using them since the 80's when started building kits with my dad as a kid, along with the Humbrol paints. Never had a big problem with the lids but I think the metal is thinner now. Like you I prefer solid colours rather than acrylics, one reason only started trying airbrushing. Most vids on youtube just showed using acrylic paints. A tip get something with a wide flat head to open the cans not a screwdriver, I use a small scraper.

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Great review. Agreed that the lids are a definite industrial design failure there!

[@ambitioustoad6604]

Thanks for this great vid. Looking at trying the Revell product soon. Soft spot in my heart for the mini cans as they remind me of modeling a kid, but they are indeed awkward. These enamels seem to cover great. I’m curious to see how the Acrylics fare. The square plastic box is inventive, but wonder what the shelf life will be after opening and how good the seal is on that angled lid - at sealing the air out. Have heard good stuff about their Contacta cement and the paint stripper. Hope these are reviewed by you in the near future.

[@barbatosrex9473]

In the process of testing their full line up. Thanks for watching 👍

[@martinturecky42]

Revel is awesome i preffer them over humbrol, tins used to be good i still have some 15yo less used and the cap problem really appeared some 10years ago

[@samurai_studio]

Another great test session. If you use a smaller/thinner screwdriver you probably won’t muller the lids as badly as with the thick/solid screwdriver you used in the test.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I used a smaller one and it bent the screwdriver 😬

[@samurai_studio]

The lids must have changed since I last used them! It’s like Goldie Locks and the three bears! The big one is too big and damages the lid, the small one is too small and damages the screwdriver, there must be a medium one that is just right lol 😉

[@crossbowhunter9118]

@barbatos Rex I am looking for some primer that comes pre thinned ready for air brush that is acrylic based paint. I was looking at the Vallejo surface primer but I am not to sure I want something that easy to apply that holds on to the model very well would you recommend the surface primer? If not what do you recommend?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I recommend Stynylrez Primers. You can spray them directly from the bottle as one of its features but you should have at least a 4mm needle. If not you can thin it slightly. It's without a doubt the best acrylic primer I've used and several here who I have recommended it also thanked me and praised it. Comes in like 20 colors too. Grab this 3 pack here you won't be disappointed amzn.to/3nLP1L5

[@unsuisseegare1291]

is it necessary to wear respiratory protections while using this thinner ? because it says on the bottle that it can be danerous if vapors enter the airways

[@HouseholdDog]

Dunno if humbrol makes it. Those cans were the default size when I was a kid iirc.

[@sunguar]

Good evaluation. BTW, what's up with the Titan III?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I love small desk statues and I just got the Titan this week. I guess I'm just showing it off

[@tefras14]

These paints are the easiest to get where i live and i couldn't agree more with the stuff you said. Great paint that gives great results. But the container it comes in is garbage.

[@johncater7861]

To open a lid I use my Swiss army knife bottle top attachment. I twist rather than lever it. Occasionally I get a bad lid. My problem is this: in a plastic paint pallet, using a small paint brush (eg size 8 and below) I mix a small amount of enamel with a small amount of enamel thinner. I mix it slowly but in so doing I somehow generate bubbles in the mix. These bubbles are near impossible to eliminate and are often transferred to the model. Suggestions? What am I doing wrong? Is it just simply because I am mixing with my paint brush rather than a stirrer? Also, in my climate, the enamel paint becomes tacky in a matter of seconds. When brushing, I didn't think a lacquer thinner mixed well with enamel solvent based paints?

[@mylesjohnson7351]

They make a special hook like tool for opening paint cans like the big gallon ones for house paint you can use that same tool to open these kind of pots

[@mylesjohnson7351]

It’s called a paint can opener if interested

[@jozuavanlangenhove6586]

How long is the drying time for enamel paints? Can speed up the drying time? Grtz Jozua

[@foabmoab]

I used to use the Revell enamel tins years ago (early 2000s). I don't remember them bending as much as that :O I used to use a small screwdriver, get it under the lip, and then push up and twist. Would pop it off fairly easy. Wonder if they've changed them since then.

[@B3rrymon]

Painted my very first gunpla with those- def recommend primer/sanded surface for adherence and not to overuse their brand thinner as it can cause quite the cracks in the plastic! Great to see you test out Revell man💪💪

[@Josh.J.W4439]

Useful video. thank you, dont know how anyone manages to absolutely destroy a paint lid so much as yourself though. Should have tried driving over it first itll have done less damage.

[@johnlanger7852]

use a pipette to get paint out of the can then no paint on lip, and you can use the dropper bottles that the miniature painters use for there paints

[@bigdave0311]

Use a paint can opener works every time

[@TheBlueberry606]

Could be Rustins who is now manufacturing the Humbrol line for Hornby Hobbies

[@RaNmA5886]

Hi is that right? Needle: 0,3mm Pressure: 20 psi / 1,5 BAR Mixing: 50/50 I have a little trouble with the Revell Enamel´s paints. I use this set up: Harder and Steenbeck Infinity 2in1 Needle: 0,4mm Pressure: 28 psi / 2 BAR Mixing: 50/50 If i use under 2 BAR the airbrush immediately clogged or just sprinkling. Mr Hobby Aqueous Hobby Color can i used with 26 psi /1,8 Bar... What am I doing wrong ? Many greetings from Germany.

[@PhuVet]

The acrylic is great for brush painting. It's actually better than even citadel.

[@SonShani]

Hello ! I'm still trying to figure out what paint to use for my 20-years-old first model kit of a BMW Z3 lol. I have a question about enamels : don't they stink a LOT, so much that you should use a mask ? I've been trying to find acrylics that seem to be very easy to use, but where i live I could get Humbrol/Revell really easily, whereas Vallejo Model Air are hard to find and things like ZeroPaint is simply unavailable. So, should one worry about using those paints in a 1-bedroom appartment with only a modest paint booth ? Thanks for your quality content !

[@barbatosrex9473]

Love that Z3 kit. I built mine to look like my actual Z3, white with a tan leather interior. Paint smell is a tough one because it doesn't affect me as much as others as I was brought up in the family business which was spray painting jewelry and other objects. Plus a good spray booth helps. Tamiya paints have what hobbyist call the "Sweet smell" which is unique to Tamiya. While still a strong smell, it's different from other solvent based paints. I don't think Mr Color smells that bad at all. But Humbrol Acrylics actually spray really well. I feel they're one of the better pure acrylic paints out there. You could also get a jar of each type of paint and try it on a spoon and see if it bothers you. It won't be a waist because you can use it for brush painting too.

[@devinrussell2372]

I wonder how well the cheap airbrushes that you tested a few months ago sprays Revell Aquacolor acrylics and Revell Enamel paints.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It should spray them fine. I don't see it having a problem with them. You just won't have to the control or higher quality of a high end airbrush but it should spray them no problem

[@annabanana7508]

Hope i m not milking it but i would love to get your opinion on another Revell issue. Tried a bigger surface area on a gundam (Sinanju mg wrist parts) with the reverse wash technique in gold and Black. The Base in Mr Color lacquer paint gold. Then the layer to wipe later, in Revell Enamel black gloss. A couple of hours drying time and started wiping with lighter fluid (and or enamel thinner) , but then again the Enamel came off totally chippy and brittle no fine lines possible between the gold and black. What did i do wrong?

[@annabanana7508]

If i may be so bold and answer my own question. I ordered the tamiya enamel (from the polish shop) paints and the reverse wash technique works great with those (like shown in all the KZbin videos) Conclusion, revell is still an amazing resilient paint and in my opinion very easy to work with (filled in really silly unfunctional tin cans unfortunately) but are absolute useless when it comes to the washing techniques.

[@kimijonghighball9626]

Why use the 270 instead of the 289 with the .3 needle already in it? Is the Procon 270 a better gun?

[@barbatosrex9473]

When I got my Procon 270 it came with an extra 0.3mm needle that's why I have it. I believe the 270 has the Mac valve too which is an added feature if in not mistaken. That said, both are great

[@annabanana7508]

Hello from germany. Have you ever tried to revers wash revell enamels? Having a hard time to get good results. Its not washing off, it's chipping and flaking as hell. I used black gloss as base and to clean it i took the revell thinner and or lighter fluid .

[@barbatosrex9473]

I find enamels as a wash tricky to work with. Have you seen my video on acrylic washes and panel lines? I just posted it recently and includes making your own for cheap

[@annabanana7508]

@@barbatosrex9473 thanks for the advise, will try that and hopefully comment the good results in the other video. Really like your videos and style. Awesome source of tips and inspiration.

[@indistinctchatter3501]

What is the name of the retailer that sells the Humbrol enamels at that low price?

[@jaromir1942]

Why Revell O4 white gloss so very bad cover especialy on resin model ? Which use? Thanks.J.H.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Go check out my video where I test every white paint on the market to find the best one

[@botarzoltan3206]

Yeah, that yellow does not reflect any light at all, it's almost black 🤪 They are fantastic paints, either with brush or airbrush, great covering, small pigments, self levelling. The acrilic line is also great. The tin lids almost always bend, on the first opening, but they are ok after.A wide screwdriver does the trick. I got some paints for over a decade an they are still ok. Just dropped 2 bearing balls in each container to help with the stirring, but I kept them in their own cups to avoid confusion. Great paints all round, not the best, but great, and cheap. 👍

[@goodguysgunsllc9369]

I can't find this paint anywhere except online. What I miss is hobby stores. I'm looking at 100 miles each way to go to one. And they are not only $10 more per model kit, the pain is absolutely ridiculously priced.

[@DavidRamirez-ww5kv]

Rex, Where can I get labels for Revell like the ones you made? Thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I just bought sheets of sticker paper for an ink jet printer. You can use any print program. I searched Revell logo and downloaded that as a jpeg. It's really easy

[@DavidRamirez-ww5kv]

@@barbatosrex9473 okay. I’ll try it. Thanks.

[@nkartakis]

Drying time for the colors using ms color thinner? I stopped using enamels due to the long drying time with white spirit.

[@barbatosrex9473]

With the Lacquer thinner they fully cured in 24 hours. I also speed up the drying with my dehydrator

[@dejfcold]

I'm using a can opener from a survival card. Not the way it's supposed to be used, but it's wide and flat enough to destroy the caps like your screwdriver does and you barely have to even try and it'll open.

[@paulkelly8596]

I use a thick set of tweezers to get my lids off with NO damage.

[@Kale.idoskop]

When i mix the enamels with aqua colour mix (thinner) it just floats on top of the paint but when i mix iz with aqua colour clean then it works. Am i doping something wrong

[@barbatosrex9473]

Never mix enamels with Aqua. Only thinner shown here or spirits

[@etarepsedllits48]

There's a technique to opening caps on cans that you don't seem to know, and it would cure your opening issues. Use a flat blade screwdriver with a slim shank. put the blade under as you have been doing, and lift a tiny amount, turn the screwdriver nearly 90 degrees, and push the blade forward, still under the cap, in a radial movement. Apply a little downward pressure. Repeat until the lid is loose. (A video would make the description easier, but hey-ho....)

[@sousasemze8088]

Do you clean the pipettes you use? And if so, what do you use? I have Revvell's Painta clean, should I bother to save plastic? And ofc, this video was so helpfull, thank you I am leaving the like

[@barbatosrex9473]

I sometimes clean them and sometimes I toss them. I buy them by the 1000's. When I clean them input them in a Tupperware with acetone. A long shaped container so you lay them flat, that way you don't need a lot of Acetone

[@sousasemze8088]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you so much!

[@DailyStreamerCutss]

I used a small box cutter knife and it easily opened my enamel paints

[@lesgl]

The design of the tins has been the same since they came on the market in the late '70's maybe there were some sort of tie up with Humbrol at the time but they have always seemed to have a different consistency to Humbrol enamel and smell different

[@patrickhagelstein1810]

Was about to say the same. Grew up with both brands as a kid back in Europe and they have always been slightly different with the Revell ones having a sturdier lid than the Humbrol ones. I always used a thick pin to pop the lids and the Revell one would come right off where the pin would only disform the Humbrol lid. Also, the (older) Humbrol paint would settle into a grainy substance in the pot with the oily liquid topping it off where the Revell paint stayed more consistent throughout. Loved to brush paint with them, but once I got into airbrushing I started off with Vallejo, through Tamiya to finally stay with Mr. Color and Mr. Paint (MRP) lacquers. The brushability of those Revell enamels (emails) is unbeatable though and I love them becoming available in the US!

[@BrodieD]

Have you by chance got a comparison for Revell 51 (ultramarine blue) and Tamiya X14 (sky blue) I've seen a couple comparison charts saying they are a match but from images on google the revell looks a bit darker. Just after your opinion

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'll look into it for you today

[@BrodieD]

@@barbatosrex9473 thank you

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@BrodieD Tamiya X-14 looks nothing like Revell 51 Ultramarine. It's closer to Revell 50 Light Blue but that's not the same either.

[@BrodieD]

@@barbatosrex9473 ok thank you that is what I thought. I suppose that is the importance of not taking colour conversion charts on the internet as gospel. As a get more time in the hobby and my paint collection gets larger I will have to make a few colour cards to help

[@JFXBENGALS-The_P0NY-X]

Are the humble paints durable on metal?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes they are. Enamels are the most durable paints out there

[@brownie8235]

When you say mineral spirits do you mean Turpentine? Does this work the same with the Humbrol enamals?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Turpentine is spirits. Should work just fine. Can use it to clean out the airbrush too

[@brownie8235]

@@barbatosrex9473 yeah we have methylated spirits aswell as turnpentine. Thanks for the reply.

[@mbazani]

Can I paint Lexan ( polycarbonate) rc body shell with those paints? Thanks in advance

[@barbatosrex9473]

I haven't tested that. I did a flexible test on my Patreon channel using my Mecha Empire paint line, which is an enamel like these, and that was super flexible. I do recommend Vallejo Premium Airbrush Paints, they're made for laxan car bodies. Those paints are mega flexible

[@mbazani]

@@barbatosrex9473 thanks a lot for answering!

[@MF-kv8cn]

are the reveal aqua color's comparable to tamiya acrylics alcohol based? which is better in your opinion tamiya, revell, or mr. hobby aqueous?

[@barbatosrex9473]

The Revell is a different formula than Tamiya. Tamiya is alcohol based, the Revell is water based. Tamiya a d Aqueous are superior to the Revell paints. Choose either of those over the Revell, both are great. Get whichever is easier for you to get or the better price.

[@MF-kv8cn]

@@barbatosrex9473 so acrylic revell is like Games Workshop Citadel paints which are water based or vallejo?

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@MF-kv8cn yes

[@tumama001]

Could you test the vic hobby paints?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I've never heard of them. Are they sold here in the US? Do you have a link to a site to purchase them

[@tumama001]

@@barbatosrex9473 It seems is not available in the US yet. Is available in hobby link japan www.hlj.com/search/?q=vichobby , they are water based and can be shipped internationally.

[@CamoflaugeBeats]

What about Revells clear? Gotta find a replacement for the Testors stuff

[@barbatosrex9473]

You looking for clear colors or just a clear gloss and matt??

[@CamoflaugeBeats]

Clear gloss

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@CamoflaugeBeats I just released a clear gloss & Matt enamel as part of my Mecha Empire paint line. It's a great clear and even comes Model Master style jars. I'm working with a manufacturer with hopes of replacing many of the Testors Model Master paints. Check out my Mecha Empire video

[@bofa83]

So are these only for use in an airbrush?

[@barbatosrex9473]

No, I just tested them in an airbrush. They paint on really well. In an upcoming test of white paint I will be doing both.

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

I put mine in glass little jars and they dry on top when I open them a few days later how can I stop this

[@barbatosrex9473]

I store mine upside down. That creates an air tight seal at the top of the jar

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

@@barbatosrex9473 thanks will do appreciate your input

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

I am told Revell enamel thinner will work on Model Master and Testors paints. I have been left holding the bag on a lot of product. But not enough airbrush thinner. Help! Desperate!

[@barbatosrex9473]

It will work on both of those and so will lacquer thinner on all 3. The Revell, Model Master & Testors thinner is basicly mineral spirits so you can use that too. I use Mr Leveling Thinner on 75% of all my paints so that works out great as far as saving money on thinner

[@owengrant9066]

The lid of the paint tin is a soft metal, your screw driver is solid steal by the looks of it. i use a soft metal, the end of my cheap butter knife that is flat. i can take the lid of easy with no problem over and over again without any bending.

[@JASHVEER22]

Can you prime with acrylic base and then paint with enamel paint?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I've had some trouble doing just that in the past with certain primers. Enamels I find are the trickiest paints to work with other styles. But I hadn't had a problem with Stynylrez acrylic primer. Once throughly dry it seems to take on any paint

[@catlkthief]

No, You can put acrylic over enamel and lacquer.

[@JASHVEER22]

@@catlkthief thxs

[@jasonmcdermott9891]

Did you allready try the Emanel clear gloss (001) and clear Matt (002)

[@barbatosrex9473]

Where those colors you wanted to see?

[@barbatosrex9473]

They were out of stock when I ordered these but I will be testing them in my clear coat video

[@mikewoodman7700]

great vid but can't understand the problem you have with the lids, I'm using a much smaller screwdriver head and they "pop up" no problem.

[@mikewoodman7700]

and straight after this video i got one of your gammy lids :)

[@orestesmayo-nc2hm]

You don’t find that lacquer thinner is too aggressive for these enamels? I see you using the MrHobby leveling thinner. I did use it to thin out Rustoleum decanted paint tho. Having trouble working my airbrush tho 🤣🤣🤣

[@barbatosrex9473]

I use Mr Leveling Thinner for everything. I did a whole video on it. It's not "Hot" like regular thinner

[@darkwood777]

Thanks for the review. I think I will pass. I have several brands of paints that I'm very happy with, and they already come in glass jars or squeeze bottles. What I would like to find are small empty squeeze bottles I can fill myself with thinned acrylic paint.

[@randallbourque1321]

I picked up some small squeeze bottles at my dollar general. I think it's 2 per pack and 2 packs for a buck.

[@darkwood777]

@@randallbourque1321 Do they come apart for filling or do you suck up liquids through the tip? I'm looking for ones that come apart. I've seen them in the clinic pharmacy, but I'm looking for something a lot cheaper.

[@randallbourque1321]

@@darkwood777 they unscrew at the cap.