AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Best primer on the market?
edmund
Joined: November 10, 2014
KitMaker: 668 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 08:51 AM UTC
As long as you can tolerate the smell , I would say Mr Surfacer 1200 or if you want a real smooth finish Mr Surfacer 1500 and it's available in black also . But as I said if you can put up with the aroma of the Finnish then you got it made .
BlasdeLezo
Joined: February 14, 2014
KitMaker: 3 posts
Armorama: 3 posts
Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 01:11 PM UTC
I am a builder of the smaller models, 1/700 and 1/350 scale ships, figures, dioramas and staff for, I used all the market first and I definitely think that the best is AK Interactive.
There is no problem of orange peel, grains of sand ...... adheres well to metal and plastic although not perfectly clean, and most important to me is that it respects even the smallest details.
There is no problem of orange peel, grains of sand ...... adheres well to metal and plastic although not perfectly clean, and most important to me is that it respects even the smallest details.
fdxsks
Joined: August 06, 2015
KitMaker: 1 posts
Armorama: 1 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 11:58 AM UTC
I read numerous people prefer the Tamiya surface primers. I too like the results. However, the rattle cans are rather expensive (at least here in the States) and seem to run out rather quickly as they spray at a rather large volume. I recently purchased a 40 ml bottle of Tamiya gray liquid surface primer. I thin it with lacquer thinner (as I do all my Tamiya paints) and spray it through my airbrush. It sprays great, adheres nicely, dries quickly, and is easily sand-able. I've used the same bottle on about 6 models and have hardly used 1/4 of the bottle.
I've always wanted to try Mr. Surfacer. Can anyone comment on their line...500 vs. 1000 vs. 1200?
I've always wanted to try Mr. Surfacer. Can anyone comment on their line...500 vs. 1000 vs. 1200?
jomark
Joined: April 13, 2015
KitMaker: 117 posts
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 01:25 PM UTC
I tend to use mainly Mr. Surfacer 1000. 500 seems to gritty for me so I only use it for gap filling and texturing. 1200 is pretty smooth when it dries which is not so bad. I just prefer the 1000 to get more bite. If you're used to the tamiya spray can primer I think it would be near 500. I can't quite remember the final texture since last I used the canned tamiya was 8 years ago but i recall it was pretty gritty
Gluefumes
Joined: March 18, 2007
KitMaker: 14 posts
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KitMaker: 14 posts
Armorama: 13 posts
Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 04:25 PM UTC
STYNLREZ, anybody use it?
Vallejo does not sand well, but heard good things about Badgers Primer.
G.
Vallejo does not sand well, but heard good things about Badgers Primer.
G.
plasticman17
Joined: January 12, 2013
KitMaker: 78 posts
Armorama: 52 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 06:07 AM UTC
I like the model master acryl grey primer, covers well. Slight odor, I dont like the tamiya surface liquid primer. Never had any luck with it. I did try the tamiya primer in the spray can,worked well but a little too pricey
barrowb98
Joined: April 20, 2015
KitMaker: 119 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 05:49 PM UTC
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STYNLREZ, anybody use it?
Vallejo does not sand well, but heard good things about Badgers Primer.
G.
Yes, I've recently started using it. Haven't tried to sand it, though. Never was able to get used to the Vallejo or other (AK, Ammo) urethane primers, but I like the Stynylrez much better. Goes on smoother and seems to have better adhesion on metal than the others.
TDZepp
Joined: April 15, 2015
KitMaker: 48 posts
Armorama: 47 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 08:47 PM UTC
Decanted automotive primers are great
johnsmith1966
Joined: May 15, 2016
KitMaker: 4 posts
Armorama: 3 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 11:22 AM UTC
I use Vallejo primer and their airbrush thinner but only a couple drops and only Vallejo thinner.
Barrikadyzavod
Joined: May 15, 2015
KitMaker: 21 posts
Armorama: 21 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 04:56 PM UTC
For me, Vallejo primer range is the best option with water based acrylic poliurethane resin, perfect ofr all surfaces like resin,plastic, brass or white metal...
https://www.facebook.com/267763626586040/photos/?tab=album&album_id=681613661867699
https://www.facebook.com/267763626586040/photos/?tab=album&album_id=681613661867699
Blucop
Joined: January 03, 2005
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 262 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 04:04 AM UTC
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For me, Vallejo primer range is the best option with water based acrylic poliurethane resin, perfect ofr all surfaces like resin,plastic, brass or white metal...
https://www.facebook.com/267763626586040/photos/?tab=album&album_id=681613661867699
I have had very poor luck with any of the polyurethane water based primers...terrible luck. A cellulose base lacquer primer will do a much better job especially with any sanding or adhesion issues.
Vicious
Joined: September 04, 2015
KitMaker: 1,517 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 04:43 AM UTC
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I have had very poor luck with any of the polyurethane water based primers...terrible luck. A cellulose base lacquer primer will do a much better job especially with any sanding or adhesion issues.
STYNLREZ from Badger is my new favourite,also rebranded from Ammo under the name "ONE SHOT PRIMER" or from UMP "Utimate primer" is Acrylic,not smelly but work like a laquer/Elamel,self levelling,strong,you can sand,is awesome.
on youtube is planty of super positive review.
PorkChopper
Joined: November 16, 2009
KitMaker: 34 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 - 07:28 AM UTC
Badger's Stynylrez is the best primer I've ever used. I've figuratively thrown my stinky Mr Surfacer on the trash heap since discovering it.
Grindcore
Joined: September 23, 2006
KitMaker: 389 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 - 10:02 AM UTC
The STYNLREZ sounds good, just ordered some off of Amazon.
Barrikadyzavod
Joined: May 15, 2015
KitMaker: 21 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 - 01:25 PM UTC
The Acrylicos Vallejo Primers, with 17 references, can be a good option over all surfaces like plastic, resin, metal or brass.
Best regards
Best regards
Vicious
Joined: September 04, 2015
KitMaker: 1,517 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 02:08 AM UTC
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The Acrylicos Vallejo Primers, with 17 references, can be a good option over all surfaces like plastic, resin, metal or brass.
Best regards
Vallejo is a good primer with a huge choice of colors but then the "love story" ends the day you have to sand it ... unsandable, rolls on itself...
TotemWolf
Joined: February 11, 2013
KitMaker: 294 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 03:08 AM UTC
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Because it's a primer not a surfacer.Quoted TextThe Acrylicos Vallejo Primers, with 17 references, can be a good option over all surfaces like plastic, resin, metal or brass.
Best regards
Vallejo is a good primer with a huge choice of colors but then the "love story" ends the day you have to sand it ... unsandable, rolls on itself...
Removed by original poster on 10/04/17 - 22:14:25 (GMT).
Vicious
Joined: September 04, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 03:15 AM UTC
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Because it's a primer not a surfacer.
Badger STYNLREZ is a Acrilyc primer not a surfacer but i can sand it easily whitout any problem
TotemWolf
Joined: February 11, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 04:52 AM UTC
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Badger STYNLREZ is a Acrilyc primer not a surfacer but i can sand it easily whitout any problem
Is it a true acrylic? That is, does it contain any solvents at all?
If so I may have to try it.
But my point was that so many people try to use Vallejo primer to fill seams and gaps, not as a prep for painting and then complain when it doesn't work.
Vicious
Joined: September 04, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 05:18 AM UTC
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Badger STYNLREZ is a Acrilyc primer not a surfacer but i can sand it easily whitout any problem
Is it a true acrylic? That is, does it contain any solvents at all?
If so I may have to try it.
But my point was that so many people try to use Vallejo primer to fill seams and gaps, not as a prep for painting and then complain when it doesn't work.
Yep...is a true acrilyc no solvent,nearly 0 smell,is thick but you can spry out of the bottle at 25-30psi whit a 3.0, nozzle,I often use the gray primer because it makes small defects stand out, especially when I do figure, and with the STYNLREZ I can sand and fix the problem,is nearly good as a laquer or enamel primer...the only real problem is the name "STYNLREZ" !?!?!...unpronounceable
the video speak better than tousand words
https://youtu.be/IpUAqZAspCk
you have a lot of reviews and all the more than positive about it...and is made in U.S.A
Ammo of Mig rebrand as "One shot primer" but from badger is cheaper,and also UMP sell under is brand.
PatriotaModels
Joined: October 25, 2011
KitMaker: 126 posts
Armorama: 116 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - 11:26 PM UTC
Hi Joe,
buy only Alclad II grey primer. This primer is the only one out on the market, that does the job it is developed for. Water based primers are good for your health and environment, but useless for serious modelling. Use Alclad II grey primer and you will never have any problems with the primer being detached from the plastic.
Vallejo, Revell and other water based primers are for the trashcan. I´ve spent more than 50 Euro on different primers, from automotive up to enamel and new water based primers that received "very good" reviews.
I usually spray the Alclad II primer with 0.8 bar and a 0.5mm airbrush. No further thinning is needed.
Take my advice and you will never regret it.
buy only Alclad II grey primer. This primer is the only one out on the market, that does the job it is developed for. Water based primers are good for your health and environment, but useless for serious modelling. Use Alclad II grey primer and you will never have any problems with the primer being detached from the plastic.
Vallejo, Revell and other water based primers are for the trashcan. I´ve spent more than 50 Euro on different primers, from automotive up to enamel and new water based primers that received "very good" reviews.
I usually spray the Alclad II primer with 0.8 bar and a 0.5mm airbrush. No further thinning is needed.
Take my advice and you will never regret it.
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts
Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 03:41 AM UTC
Stylynrez hands down. Good coverage, sprayed directly from bottle, cures quickly (10 minutes), does not lift off.
PliciPlici
Joined: February 20, 2018
KitMaker: 11 posts
Armorama: 7 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 08:50 AM UTC
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Hi Joe,
buy only Alclad II grey primer. This primer is the only one out on the market, that does the job it is developed for. Water based primers are good for your health and environment, but useless for serious modelling. Use Alclad II grey primer and you will never have any problems with the primer being detached from the plastic.
Vallejo, Revell and other water based primers are for the trashcan. I´ve spent more than 50 Euro on different primers, from automotive up to enamel and new water based primers that received "very good" reviews.
I usually spray the Alclad II primer with 0.8 bar and a 0.5mm airbrush. No further thinning is needed.
Take my advice and you will never regret it.
I I’d only knew how to open my tins...
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 11:10 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Joe,
buy only Alclad II grey primer. This primer is the only one out on the market, that does the job it is developed for. Water based primers are good for your health and environment, but useless for serious modelling. Use Alclad II grey primer and you will never have any problems with the primer being detached from the plastic.
Vallejo, Revell and other water based primers are for the trashcan. I´ve spent more than 50 Euro on different primers, from automotive up to enamel and new water based primers that received "very good" reviews.
I usually spray the Alclad II primer with 0.8 bar and a 0.5mm airbrush. No further thinning is needed.
Take my advice and you will never regret it.
I have experienced the opposite, when compared to Stylenrez. Stylenrez sticks to metal and only requires one coat. Alclad will flake off and requires three or more coats.
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