"Viet-Nam era Helicopters 1/72" Topic
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| HammerHead | 25 Feb 2016 12:10 p.m. PST |
I`m started a small collection of 1/72 Helios. Haven`t done a lot of aircraft recently, do acrylics paint well on models? Are acrylics ok to paint or do I have to prime them? I haven`t an airbrush. What colour green would you recommend.Cheers!!!!!! |
| MajorB | 25 Feb 2016 12:21 p.m. PST |
Haven`t done a lot of aircraft recently, do acrylics paint well on models? Yes. Are acrylics ok to paint or do I have to prime them? I always prime with Humbrol matt white enamel. |
| Cosmic Reset | 25 Feb 2016 4:02 p.m. PST |
Yes, with acrylics you should definitely prime first. I use a medium gray primer, and have used Vallejo and Polly-scale acrylics with a flat spray coat when done. Worked fine on my modern and African stuff. Can't really offer any help on Vietnam colors, as I painted my Nam stuff so long ago that I don't remember what I used. Probably Modelmaster back then. |
| Fish | 26 Feb 2016 4:18 a.m. PST |
I go with matt black primer… |
peterx  | 26 Feb 2016 6:13 a.m. PST |
Another vote for matt black primer from a spray can. With vehicles (particularly US WWII or post WW II periods), I use flat olive green spray paint overall then I go in with lighter olive green acrylics for highlights and fading as well as other acrylics for all details. |
| HammerHead | 27 Feb 2016 2:36 a.m. PST |
Thanks for feedback guys, I understand its wise to wash the kit as well. |
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