Humbrol Acrylics Problem

[NARSES2]

I don't use Humbrol acrylics that often but I have noticed that they tend to dry out quickly ? Opened a jar of "leather" yesterday and the pigment was a thick paste. Appears most of the "thinning" agent had evaporated. Easy to fix with distilled water, but anyone else have this problem ?

[Mossie]

Never had that problem, although sometimes I've not snapped the lid on properly because I get a bit of paint in the lid & some drying occurs.  Otherwise, I'd suggest it's a dodgy pot.

[NARSES2]

I wondered that Mossie, but it is quite difficult to clean the lids after you've finished with them, or so I find. On the face of it the design is quite good, but I'm not sure if it is in reality ?

[Geoff]

The problem I have had is the Humbrol varnish not working well with Tamia paints.

[Mossie]

I wondered that Mossie, but it is quite difficult to clean the lids after you've finished with them, or so I find. On the face of it the design is quite good, but I'm not sure if it is in reality ?

I know what you mean Chris, if you shake them, there always seems to be a bit of paint that gets into the seal.  I try & let mine drain, but it still manages to get in there.  After a little while, it tends to build up & can prevent the lid shutting tight.  Ironically, once it's dry it's easier to clean as the paint in the lid tends to set in a solid lump, at least that stops it happening for a while!  I've not had them dry out excessively though, until I get to the bottom of the pot & I seem to have this problem with other paints too.

[Dodge]

I used to have that problem until somebody showed me that the top twists off. the base is the blue and the top is white.