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{{Infobox company {{Infobox company
| name = Humbrol | name = Humbrol
| former_names = Humber Oil Company
| logo = Humbrol logo.png | logo = Humbrol logo.png
| logo_size =
| type =
| fate = Company defunct in 2006, brand relaunched by ]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1919}} | foundation = {{Start date and age|1919}}
| defunct = | defunct =
| location_city = ], ] | location_city = ]
| location_country = England | location_country = ]
| industry = ]s<br>Toys<br>Model kits | industry = ]s<br>Toys<br>Model kits
| products = ], ], ] paints, ], ], ], fillers, ], ]es
| products = Enamel Paints, Acrylic Paints, Decal Solutions, Varnishes, Airbrushes, Weathering Powders, Fillers, Thinners, Scale Scenics, Tools, Cutting Matts, Masking Tape, Work Stations, , Brushes, Glue, Cement, Liquid Masks, Enamel Washes and Aerosol Spray Paints
| parent = ] | owner = ]
| parent = {{plainlist|
⚫ | website = {{URL|https://www.humbrol.com}}
* Allen & McGuire (1994–2006)
* Borden, Inc. (1976–94)
}} }}
| subsid = {{plainlist|
* ] (1986–?)
* ] (1981–2006)
}}
| brands =
⚫ | website = {{URL|https://uk.humbrol.com/|humbrol.com}}
}}
'''Humbrol Limited''' is a ] ] and former manufacturer of ]s, ]s, and other accesories for ] kits and ]s. In the past, Humbrol produced under its own brand and the ], Sky Marks, Young Scientist, 1st Gear, High Speed and ] brands.


'''Humbrol Limited''' is a ] manufacturer of model kits, toys and paints, producing under its own brand and the ], Sky Marks, Young Scientist, 1st Gear, High Speed and ] brands. In 2006, the company entered administration, but later the same year was acquired by ], who has since re-launched the brand. In 2006, the company entered administration, but later the same year was acquired by ], who has since re-launched the brand.


== History == == History ==
⚫ Humbrol was founded in ] as the "Humber Oil Company" in 1919. During the 1950s and 60s, Gerald Barton turned Humber Oil Company into "Humbrol" which developed a range of model paints and other modelmaking paraphernalia. In 1976, Humbrol became part of the Hobby Products Group of the international Borden, Inc. group. Five years later, Borden also acquired the French kit manufacturer ].
] in 2008.]]
⚫ Humbrol was founded in ] as the Humber Oil Company in 1919. During the 1950s and 60s, Gerald Barton turned Humber Oil Company into Humbrol which developed a range of model paints and other modelmaking paraphernalia. In 1976, Humbrol became part of the Hobby Products Group of the international ] group. Five years later, Borden also acquired the French kit manufacturer ].


The ] model company joined the group in 1986, transferring its kit production to the Heller factory in ], ]. In 1994, the group was acquired by an Irish investment company, Allen & McGuire, and the business was restructured under the Humbrol name. Heller was sold off in 2005 but continued to manufacture kits for Humbrol. The ] model company joined the group in 1986, transferring its kit production to the ] factory in ], ]. In 1994, the group was acquired by an Irish investment company, Allen & McGuire, and the business was restructured under the Humbrol name. Heller was sold off in 2005 but continued to manufacture kits for Humbrol.


⚫ ]
On 31 August 2006, following the collapse of Heller SA, Humbrol ]. It was announced on 10 November 2006 that ] would acquire certain assets of Humbrol, comprising Airfix, Humbrol paints and model accessories and the Young Scientist brand for £2.6 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hornby.com/pages/nws_det_press.aspx?NewsItemID=581 |title=Home |publisher=Hornby |accessdate=5 November 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712220151/http://www.hornby.com/pages/nws_det_press.aspx?NewsItemID=581 |archivedate=12 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> On 31 August 2006, following the collapse of Heller SA, Humbrol ]. It was announced on 10 November 2006 that ] would acquire certain assets of Humbrol, comprising Airfix, Humbrol paints and model accessories and the Young Scientist brand for £2.6 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hornby.com/pages/nws_det_press.aspx?NewsItemID=581 |title=Home |publisher=Hornby |accessdate=5 November 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712220151/http://www.hornby.com/pages/nws_det_press.aspx?NewsItemID=581 |archivedate=12 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


⚫ ]
Humbrol is possibly best known for the ]s manufactured for use with plastic model kits, such as Airfix, Tamiya and Revell kits. The paints come in a variety of finishes: matt, satin, gloss, metallic and metalcote.The archetypal container was a 14 ml tin with the lid coloured to illustrate the paint colour and an embossed reference number. Humbrol does, however, sell 50 and 120ml tins and spray cans in some colours. The 50ml enamel paint tins and spray paints are still available. The tins are called "Humbrol DIY". Humbrol is possibly best known for the ]s manufactured for use with plastic model kits, such as Airfix, Tamiya and Revell kits. The paints come in a variety of finishes: matt, satin, gloss, metallic and metalcote.The archetypal container was a 14 ml tin with the lid coloured to illustrate the paint colour and an embossed reference number. Humbrol does, however, sell 50 and 120ml tins and spray cans in some colours. The 50ml enamel paint tins and spray paints are still available. The tins are called "Humbrol DIY".


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] uses Humbrol enamel paints to create highly realistic paintings on ]. ] uses Humbrol enamel paints to create highly realistic paintings on ].


Penny Taylor-Beardow, Chairman of the Guild of Waterway Artists uses Humbrol enamels on prepared Birch ply to create her waterways inspired paintings Penny Taylor-Beardow, Chairman of the Guild of Waterway Artists uses Humbrol enamels on prepared Birch ply to create her waterways inspired paintings.

==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.humbrol.com/}} * {{official website}}
* including origin of name * including origin of name
* *

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Humbrol
FormerlyHumber Oil Company
IndustryPaints
Toys
Model kits
Founded1919; 106 years ago (1919)
FateCompany defunct in 2006, brand relaunched by Hornby
HeadquartersKingston upon Hull, England
ProductsEnamel, acrylic, airbrush paints, aerosol spray, varnish, adhesive, fillers, paint thinner, brushes
OwnerHornby
Parent
  • Allen & McGuire (1994–2006)
  • Borden, Inc. (1976–94)
Subsidiaries
Websitehumbrol.com

Humbrol Limited is a British brand and former manufacturer of paints, solvents, and other accesories for scale model kits and toys. In the past, Humbrol produced under its own brand and the Airfix, Sky Marks, Young Scientist, 1st Gear, High Speed and W. Britain brands.

In 2006, the company entered administration, but later the same year was acquired by Hornby plc, who has since re-launched the brand.

History

Humbrol was founded in Kingston upon Hull as the "Humber Oil Company" in 1919. During the 1950s and 60s, Gerald Barton turned Humber Oil Company into "Humbrol" which developed a range of model paints and other modelmaking paraphernalia. In 1976, Humbrol became part of the Hobby Products Group of the international Borden, Inc. group. Five years later, Borden also acquired the French kit manufacturer Heller.

The Airfix model company joined the group in 1986, transferring its kit production to the Heller factory in Trun, Orne, France. In 1994, the group was acquired by an Irish investment company, Allen & McGuire, and the business was restructured under the Humbrol name. Heller was sold off in 2005 but continued to manufacture kits for Humbrol.

14ml can

On 31 August 2006, following the collapse of Heller SA, Humbrol went into administration. It was announced on 10 November 2006 that Hornby Railways would acquire certain assets of Humbrol, comprising Airfix, Humbrol paints and model accessories and the Young Scientist brand for £2.6 million.

Humbrol is possibly best known for the enamel paints manufactured for use with plastic model kits, such as Airfix, Tamiya and Revell kits. The paints come in a variety of finishes: matt, satin, gloss, metallic and metalcote.The archetypal container was a 14 ml tin with the lid coloured to illustrate the paint colour and an embossed reference number. Humbrol does, however, sell 50 and 120ml tins and spray cans in some colours. The 50ml enamel paint tins and spray paints are still available. The tins are called "Humbrol DIY".

Humbrol's main factory was located on Hedon Road, Marfleet in Hull. In 1988 an acetone spill at the factory caused a fire resulting in the death of an employee. It closed c.2006 and the site was completely redeveloped by 2014.

Notable people

George Shaw uses Humbrol enamel paints to create highly realistic paintings on MDF board.

Penny Taylor-Beardow, Chairman of the Guild of Waterway Artists uses Humbrol enamels on prepared Birch ply to create her waterways inspired paintings.

References

  1. "Home". Hornby. Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
  2. "Humbrol development complete eight years after factory closed". BBC News Humberside. 20 August 2014.

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