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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Help on priming
panzer_fan
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 12:13 AM UTC
Hello,
How and what would be the best procedure to prime a model that has PE parts before the painting begins?
Thank you.
Grumpyoldman
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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.
nzgunnie
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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.
Logan
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British Columbia, Canada
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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
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Quebec, Canada
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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
panzer_fan
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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
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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.
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