I have seen Humbrol's Enamel primer (HM 1) in my hobby store and since I wanted to find a substitute for Tamiya's primer (because it is too expensive) I thought maybe this was a good product.
1) What do you think of it? Is it any good for 1/48 planes?
2) With one can, how many 1/48 can I prime? I usually use about 4/5 to 1 entire can of Tamiya's primer to prime a 1/48, and since its about $7 ... well, it isnt such a great deal.

Thanks
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Hi BH

I build mostly 1/48 scale aircraft and I use Humbol primer:-)

I'm a bit confused, because you seem to be describing an aerosol, where I've only seen it in tinlets...

I thin it with cellulose (laquer) thinners for extra "bite" and airbrush it... it gives a really fine, robust undercoat that dries quickly and sand well. I haven't tried Tamiya, so I can't compare... but if I used a whole pot of Humbol on a single model, it would have to be a 1/48 scale USS Nimitz...

Hope this helps

Rowan

Shouldnt you be thinning it with enamel thinners?

Hi BH

You certainly can use enamel thinners, but cellulose is a bit "hotter".

This is only sutable for airbrushing, but it means the paint etches into the plastic very slighty and is more durable (it also dries quicker). I thin Tamiya acrylics this way too - it stops them lifting (seems to work for Vallejo but still testing....)

Never use cellulose for brush painting on plastic - you'll ruin the surface of the model!!

All the best

Rowan