Enamel paint Humbrol 14 French Blue Gloss 14 ml - liquid model paint

Humbrol 14 French Blue Gloss is a 14 ml enamel model paint formulated for scale modelling and small hobby projects. This solvent-based gloss blue provides smooth, durable coverage on plastic, metal and resin surfaces and is suitable for both brush application and airbrush use after appropriate thinning. The product is part of a range of finishes and is intended for detailing, touch-ups and finishing small parts where a hard, glossy surface is required.

Advantages

The enamel formulation offers good coverage and flow for an even glossy finish. The paint dries relatively quickly for a solvent-based system and can be applied directly from the tin with a brush or thinned for airbrushing. It bonds well to prepared plastics and other common modelling substrates and is suitable for layering and polishing when using metallic variants. A small 14 ml tin size is convenient for precise work and reduces waste when painting small components.

Suitable for

• Scale plastic model kits (aircraft, ships, vehicles)
• Detailing and touch-ups on resin and metal parts
• Small craft and hobby projects on wood, ceramics or sealed surfaces

Key specifications

• Volume: 14 ml
• Finish: Gloss
• Colour: French Blue
• Type: Solvent-based enamel
• Suitable application methods: Brush or airbrush (with thinning)
• Approximate coverage: 0.3 m² per tin depending on thickness of application
• Touch dry time (gloss): 1–2 hours; recoat after minimum 6 hours (preferably overnight)

How to use

Use on clean, dry, and dust-free surfaces. For brush application, the paint can be used straight from the tin; apply two thin coats rather than one thick coat for best results. For airbrushing, thin with a suitable enamel thinner such as Humbrol Enamel Thinners; a common starting ratio is 2 parts paint to 1 part thinner, then adjust as needed for your airbrush. Allow adequate drying time between coats; gloss finishes typically reach touch dry in 1–2 hours. Metallic colours may require polishing when fully dry to achieve the correct effect.

Usage recommendations

Always test on a small area or a spare part to confirm adhesion and colour match. Work in a well-ventilated area and use appropriate personal protection when spraying. Clean brushes and airbrushes with Humbrol Enamel Thinners immediately after use. Store tins tightly closed away from heat and open flames; follow local waste disposal regulations for leftover solvent-based paint.