A primer helps your paint stick basically, most use grey as it's a great neutral colour, black is ideal for Metal finishes and I use white for light aircraft.\ said:Not sure where to put this.I noticed when looking at the model aircraft they seemed to be primed in grey.
Do you need to prime them? If so why?
And why grey? And where can I buy this grey paint to airbrush?
Thanks guys.
Do you just wash them with hot soapy water?\ said:A primer helps your paint stick basically, most use grey as it's a great neutral colour, black is ideal for Metal finishes and I use white for light aircraft.I used to use tamiya primers but they are too expansive , now I use Halfords primers they are about £7 for a huge can, others I know use the Wilkos primers which are just as cheap if not cheaper.
Another thing to consider is to wash allyour sprues before you start, this will get rid of any mold degreasers that could react with your paint.
Adrian
Jesus it's like painting a real car.\ said:Yes, but not HOT just warm. Hot + plastic = warped plastic.Its also a good idea to wipe the surfaces of the built kit with rubbing alcohol after its built, but before you prime. Fingerprints can actually draw through the primer.
So wash the kit and your hands then handle the kit as little as possible. Or wear gloves...
Ian M
And smells! Vallejo primer is for all intents and purpose odour free. An other great primer is the one from Alclad, but that really pongs. Their white one is evil.\ said:Halfords Grey primer £7.49 for 500ml, it covers well and dries very smooth.Adrian
I spray in a 10x13 foot metal shed with all mod cons, so I spray and go Plus for the amounts and results I get I'll live with Halfords primers.\ said:And smells! Vallejo primer is for all intents and purpose odour free. An other great primer is the one from Alclad, but that really pongs. Their white one is evil.Ian M
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