I understand the principal regarding primers expecially with acrylics but do you need to prime with enamals? having never used enamals before im unsure about this and would be grateful for a pointer on this
many thanks

Scott #:-)

Normally if you are building an OOB model, all you need to do is wash it in soap and water and you can avoid using a primer. If you opt to use PE or do extensive filling or converting, a primer is a good idea to use. Enamel will cover PE better than Acrylic, but it never hurts to use a primer. My personal preference is to use laquer primer on every model.

Mike

Primers can help find Flaws in the surface too....

Read this b/c I had a similar question:

What about priming your new resin kit?
I want to eventually paint it with enamels (Testors Model Masters)

and as far as surface imperfections - its the standard resin garage kit fare :
bubbles in lots of places, but decent surface detail overall, but a LOT of bubbles.

Thanks for any advice!

Hi firemann816

I find priming a resin kit is a good idea (give the parts a really good wash first).

The primer will fill small surface imperfections and highlight area that need extra work.

A problem when where there are lots of tiny air bubbles is that as you fill and sand one lot, you open more. Try using Vallejo No. 400 acrylic filler; when it's dry, you can remove the excess with a cotton bud dipped in nail varnish remover. No sanding - and it doesn't attack resin or plastic. :-) (It will remove paint though...)

Hope this helps

Rowan

Many Thanks Merlin!!!

I know youre an accomplished builder, but if you keep an eye on YodaMan's upcoming SciFi campaign (starts about Monday) you'll get to see my resin kit - and youre suggestions implemented over it.
BTW : this TIE Bomber was purchase by someone in England 10 years ago who put it on Ebay, and I bid for it, and snagged it, and an Interceptor.
I'm using my love of SciFi to help me rebuild the fundamental skills to do aircraft and armor.

Thanks for the advice, nice kit, but LOTS of bubbles.

Hi again firemann816 :-)

I'd love to join the campaign myself, but I've already signed up for too many!!

I'll keep an eye open for the next sci-fi build though, 'cause it'd make a great change from my usual 1/48 aircraft stuff.

All the best and may the Force be with you :-)

Rowan

to paraphrase Vader, from ESB - Episode 5 :

"We would be honored if you would join us..."
"Surrender to the Dark side"