Hello,
How and what would be the best procedure to prime a model that has PE parts before the painting begins?
Thank you.
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.
Hosted by Darren Baker, Matthew Toms
Help on priming
panzer_fan
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2003
KitMaker: 427 posts
Armorama: 348 posts
Joined: March 25, 2003
KitMaker: 427 posts
Armorama: 348 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 12:13 AM UTC
Grumpyoldman
Consigliere
Florida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
KitMaker: 15,338 posts
Armorama: 7,297 posts
Joined: October 17, 2003
KitMaker: 15,338 posts
Armorama: 7,297 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 12:17 PM UTC
I've been using good old fashion Floquil Primer for years.
Some love it, some hate it. For me it works on everything, metal, plastic, resin, without any problems.
I thin with plain old lacquer thinner, and airbrush it on.
Some love it, some hate it. For me it works on everything, metal, plastic, resin, without any problems.
I thin with plain old lacquer thinner, and airbrush it on.
nzgunnie
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: October 15, 2004
KitMaker: 371 posts
Armorama: 174 posts
Joined: October 15, 2004
KitMaker: 371 posts
Armorama: 174 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 01:43 PM UTC
I have used the Tamiya spray primer, nice smooth finish that doesn't hide details.
But if you're painting with enamels I wouldn't bother priming, you will only really need to if you use acrylic as it sometimes doesn't stick so well to the brass.
But if you're painting with enamels I wouldn't bother priming, you will only really need to if you use acrylic as it sometimes doesn't stick so well to the brass.
Logan
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 30, 2004
KitMaker: 523 posts
Armorama: 400 posts
Joined: September 30, 2004
KitMaker: 523 posts
Armorama: 400 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 02:04 PM UTC
HI
I use good old Canadian Tire automotive primer. The rust colour is a good thicker primer and the grey makes for a great final check primer.
HTH
Tom
I use good old Canadian Tire automotive primer. The rust colour is a good thicker primer and the grey makes for a great final check primer.
HTH
Tom
3442
Quebec, Canada
Joined: March 23, 2004
KitMaker: 2,412 posts
Armorama: 1,174 posts
Joined: March 23, 2004
KitMaker: 2,412 posts
Armorama: 1,174 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 02:58 PM UTC
i use some uls laquer primer from work. i get for free, doesnt damage the plastic, and does a very nice job i like it better than testor and model master.
Frank
Frank
panzer_fan
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2003
KitMaker: 427 posts
Armorama: 348 posts
Joined: March 25, 2003
KitMaker: 427 posts
Armorama: 348 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 09:50 AM UTC
Thanks guys for all your help. I got the new...well at least new for me, liquid primer from Tamiya along with its laquer thinner. The guy at the store told me that a 60/40 primer to thinner ration should be ok and that this is a very fine primer that doesn't hide details etc. I am anxious to try it on and see what is the end result. Again, thank you for your advice. Like always, priceless.
Silantra
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Joined: March 04, 2004
KitMaker: 2,511 posts
Armorama: 913 posts
Joined: March 04, 2004
KitMaker: 2,511 posts
Armorama: 913 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 02:00 PM UTC
My method which i learn from some internet forum is to use Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black X-18. It works great for my AFV and work as pre-shade also.