Humbrol

Humbrol
FormerlyHumber Oil Company
IndustryPaints
Toys
Model kits
Founded1919; 105 years ago (1919)
FateCompany defunct in 2006, brand relaunched by Hornby
Headquarters,
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 accessories 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.