Humbrol Authenticard

In 1975 Humbrol Limited, then a divison of Borden (UK) Limited, released the first in a series of modellers reference library card entitled Authenticard. These were “a selection of authentic painting and information sheets covering Aircraft, Aircraft Insignia and Armoured Fighting Vehicles”.

To the best of my knowledge only one set was ever produced. Series 1 contained 20 sheets with “Authentic painting and camouflage details for military aircraft and tanks, giving also historical data, performance details, alternative colour notes and Humbrol paint reference numbers”.

Series 1: (Click to enlarge)

Humbrol Authenticard No 1 - Spitfire  Humbrol Authenticard No 1 - Spitfire
No 1 – Spitfire

Humbrol Authenticard No 2 - Hurricane  Humbrol Authenticard No 2 - Hurricane
No 2 – Hurricane

Humbrol Authenticard No 3 - Mosquito  Humbrol Authenticard No 3 - Mosquito
No 3 – Mosquito

Humbrol Authenticard No 4 - Beaufighter  Humbrol Authenticard No 4 - Beaufighter
No 4 – Beaufighter

Humbrol Authenticard No 5 - Sopwith Pup  Humbrol Authenticard No 5 - Sopwith Pup
No 5 – Sopwith Pup

Humbrol Authenticard No 6 - SE5 / SE5A  Humbrol Authenticard No 6 - SE5 / SE5A
No 6 – SE5 / SE5A

Humbrol Authenticard No 7 - ME109  Humbrol Authenticard No 7 - ME109
No 7 – ME109

Humbrol Authenticard No 8 - Focke Wulf 190  Humbrol Authenticard No 8 - Focke Wulf 190
No 8 – Focke Wulf 190

Humbrol Authenticard No 9 - Ju 87  Humbrol Authenticard No 9 - Ju 87
No 9 – Ju 87

Humbrol Authenticard No 10 - Mustang  Humbrol Authenticard No 10 - Mustang
No 10 – Mustang

Humbrol Authenticard No 11 - Thunderbolt  Humbrol Authenticard No 11 - Thunderbolt
No 11 – Thunderbolt

Humbrol Authenticard No 12 - Flying Fortress  Humbrol Authenticard No 12 - Flying Fortress
No 12 – Flying Fortress

Humbrol Authenticard No 13 - Halifax  Humbrol Authenticard No 13 - Halifax
No 13 – Halifax

Humbrol Authenticard No 14 - Wellington  Humbrol Authenticard No 14 - Wellington
No 14 – Wellington

Humbrol Authenticard No 16 -; RAF Insignia  Humbrol Authenticard No 16 -; RAF Insignia
No 15 – German Insignia

Humbrol Authenticard No 16 -; RAF Insignia  Humbrol Authenticard No 16 -; RAF Insignia
No 16 -; RAF Insignia

Humbrol Authenticard No 17 - USA Insignia  Humbrol Authenticard No 17 - USA Insignia
No 17 – USA Insignia

Humbrol Authenticard No 19 - Sherman Tank  Humbrol Authenticard No 19 - Sherman Tank
No 18 – Churchill Tank

Humbrol Authenticard  Humbrol Authenticard
No 19 – Sherman Tank

Humbrol Authenticard No 20 - Panzer IV Tank  Humbrol Authenticard No 20 - Panzer IV Tank
No 20 – Panzer IV Tank