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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Painting Advice Needed
7505
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New Hampshire, United States
Joined: February 03, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 04:51 AM UTC
I recently found a perfect match for old Cat Yellow, but it's Rust-oleum so I assume its not styrene friendly. If I decant some for airbrushing what is the proper primer to use for this situation. I will be priming a white styrene plastic model of a Korovetz Farm tractor in 1/25th scale. I do not want to take any chances on this so make and model of primer would be great. Thanks guys please comment
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Connecticut, United States
Joined: April 02, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 07:26 AM UTC
Since you have an airbrush, I suggest Vallejo grey acrylic primer. Best stuff out there made for plastic.
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 09:18 AM UTC
I offer no garrauntees, but I have never had a problem with Rust-o-Leum attacking styrene. Upon getting back into the hobby(about five years ago), I have regularly used Rust-o-Leum as a primer. I have continued this trend up until they stopped producing a match for red oxide.
7505
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New Hampshire, United States
Joined: February 03, 2002
KitMaker: 176 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 09:32 AM UTC
Kool. Thanks again I can now feel confident.
vonHengest
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Texas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 03:12 PM UTC
I have used Rust-oleum for many years on all types of plastics including model kit styrene and have never had a problem.
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