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    Henamel Humbrol colors are back on the market.
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    AlessandroSPQR
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    Thanks for the info Chris, I didn't know that.
    Based on this information, anyone who wants can learn more.
    The last tins I had didn't have any costituents on them.
    Correct final observation (intended as a comment).
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    The ingredient that caused the ban was an anti-skinning agent and is called Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime or 'MEKO'. The amount in tinlets would be very small but obviously once it's identified as a problem action has to be taken.

    Chris
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    Hi Alessandro,
    No offence meant. I've just been curious for some time๐Ÿค”
    I've been to Rome a few times, both on business and privately.
    Now you mention it I dimly remember seeing SPQR on manhole covers. Had to smile.๐Ÿ˜Š
    But for most of us 'Stranieri' we are only used to seeing SPQR on the banners that the Centurions and Legionnaires carry in epic films and documentaries.

    As for RNinMunich; Pure 'happenstance'. When I registered for this site it was the first time I had been asked to enter a user name.
    As I had just got got back from sailing my WW2 RN destroyer HMS Hotspur on the Ostpark Lake here in Munich I spontaneously created the RN detachment in Bavaria!๐Ÿ˜
    Which later featured prominently in my 'Night Watch' thread, which unfortunately died off during the Covid lockdowns๐Ÿ˜ญWas fun while it lasted๐Ÿ˜

    Apropos the Humbrol paints; the photos from Duncan show the list of ingredients (or constituents if you prefer). I assume that the EU rules require the same on the new cans/tins. (Cans is the US English version.)
    I have a good stock of Revell paints, and a few old Humbrol tins, but for accurate naval ship paints I use, Colour Coat enamel for detailing and Lifecolor acrylic for the big jobs, hulls and such. For non naval boats, such as my Sea Scout and Gina 2 cutter, I use acrylic spray cans from the local DIY store.
    Cheers, Doug๐Ÿ˜Ž
    Young at heart ๐Ÿ˜‰ Slightly older in other places.๐Ÿ˜Š Cheers Doug
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    Hi Duncan, I was just curious to know how much these colours cost in the UK.
    Thanks for satisfying my curiosity.
    If I didn't do a bad job (as I was in a hurry) 50ml at a price of ยฃ7.50, the price per litre is ยฃ150.
    In my case, 14ml at a cost of 3 euros, means a cost of 214 euros per litre.
    With today's exchange rate of 1.18 (one pound equals 1.18 euros) 150 pounds is equal to 177 euros. Last week the exchange rate was 1.20 so 150 pounds is equal to 180 euros.
    I gather you pay a lot less.

    Yes the Humbrol enamel has a good finish and I use a brush. I never actually use an airbrush, but I'm a terrible painter.

    Duncan, maybe I underestimate the EU directives a little (and I am critical of many of them), but I continued to buy the old enamels that were still on sale. I use the new ones and the old ones without distinction.
    I had bought a thinner that gave off a very strong smell and the instructions were terrible (warnings of all kinds and on the danger of cancer) and yet it was not forbidden to sell. I used it with a mask and got rid of it as soon as possible.
    For short paint jobs with Humbrol colors I do not even use a mask. But I am wrong and you are right, the mask should always be used. I do not want to give bad advice so I say always use it.

    Some matt varnishes are necessary for realism; a glossy finish may not be the best. However, it is above all a question of taste.

    I am not able to tell you what the offending element could be. I have not done any research in this regard. I knew that the products had been removed from the EU market and then reintroduced because all the model shops I went to told me so. I therefore believed that this was true information.
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    Hello Doug, I answer your upcoming curiosity.

    About the name, I think we had already talked about it, anyway as the Latins said "repetita juvant".
    I donโ€™t know that there is a rule for nicknames, everyone chooses what they want, how they want.
    There are those who choose them completely at random, without any apparent logic, who even enters name and surname, who puts the first name and only the initial of their own surname, who puts the first name and year of birth, etc. Etc.
    There are many who put their country (like UK for example) or their city behind the name (as in my case).
    In fact SPQR is to indicate Rome.
    This acronym that everyone knows (Senatvs PopvlvsQve Romanvs) identifies my city.
    In Rome the acronym SPQR appears everywhere, on manholes, fountains, on the website, on buses, on heraldic coats of arms, in the football team, in short everywhere.
    I chose the nickname AlessandroSPQR, as I could have chosen AlessandroROMA, simply in honor of my city, its history (I am passionate and interested in history in general) and its civilization.
    You too, (I think) wanted to honor your city in some way: Munich. The difference is that you chose the city where you lived and worked and not the city of origin. I didnโ€™t.
    By now you have understood that it is not about politics and I have no political ambitions (I do not know how you came to this idea). I hope I have been clear and comprehensive.
    The term "pompous" I honestly did not understand; I translated it but I did not understand what you meant.
    I think Iโ€™m the only one on this site who has to explain his nickname, but itโ€™s fun.
    I'm not at all upset, in fact I have Doug to thank for that.
    What is certain is that I am not Caius but Alessandro.

    Thank you for the clarification between tins and jars. As I have already said many times I insert the Italian text in the translator but I like these clarifications and lessons, as that on motor and engine. Actually, I am much more interested in nautical terms; in this field I would like many more corrections and lessons.

    I send you more photos, but I donโ€™t think they will be very useful, because I donโ€™t believe there are ingredients like in food products.
    If these photos also do not satisfy you ask, I will try to make others.
    I picked up the box of colors looking for the most recent (the last purchased), I hope I have fished well. The old ones I certainly did not throw away.

    Available for any further clarification.
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    Hi Mike, next time I go to a hobby shop I want to ask if they have the Renovo brand, to try it.
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    That matches what I remember Roy.

    I seem to remember an article in Model Boats Magazine a few issues back where the "new" paint was reviewed and found to be favourable.

    I haven't used any for donkeys' years since building Airfix kits when I was young but will probably use some when I get to the detailing stage on my builds.

    Chris
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    I hope this is right as it is from memory.

    Some years ago Humbrol paint went to China and the colour pigment was not as finely ground as it was in the UK. There is a difference in the label during this time. I believe paint production was brought back to UK after complaints.

    A couple of years ago I was after some oil based paints in one of the big stores and was told it was discontinued awaiting the E.U. to approve a water based version.

    Not having bought any Humbrol recently, I would check the instructions for cleaning brushes. If it is a water based paint, then water can be used otherwise it is turpentine substitute or an equivalent cleaner.

    I do not imagine any of the available paints would need a mask except for spraying. So whatever the new constituents of the paint are, brushing on should be quite safe.

    Roy
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    Thank God for Brexit๐Ÿ˜‚
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    Hello you sky painters,
    Thank you for the good input . . Let's see if this is available here again.
    I paint with Renovo lacquer colours and acrylic lacquer, finally I apply either a clear or matt lacquer. .
    Some do it this way, others do it differently . . ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
    Your Michel-C.
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