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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Primer versus paint

propboy44256

Joined: November 20, 2002
KitMaker: 1,038 posts
Armorama: 454 posts

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 03:36 AM UTC
What is the differnece between MM acrylic white primer and just plain old MM acrylic white paint?

3442

Joined: March 23, 2004
KitMaker: 2,412 posts
Armorama: 1,174 posts

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:43 AM UTC
i might not be right, but primer makes hte paint stick better to the model and clears some imperfections... and paint well... jsut paints the model.
correct me if iam wrong
Frank
correct me if iam wrong

Frank

scoccia

Joined: September 02, 2002
KitMaker: 2,606 posts
Armorama: 1,721 posts

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:46 AM UTC
Usually the primer has particular characteristics like to fill small seams/holes and create a better grip (especially on resin or metal parts)...
Ciao
Ciao




3442

Joined: March 23, 2004
KitMaker: 2,412 posts
Armorama: 1,174 posts

Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 07:58 AM UTC
so i guess i was right
means ive been reading your posts well 
Frank


Frank
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