"Miniature Primer – What to Use and Tips for Spraying" Topic
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| Tango01 | 20 Feb 2018 12:13 p.m. PST |
"It still amazes me how many hobbyists forgo primer and will instead either paint directly on the surface, or will use a matte spray paint as their base coat. I'm no expert. I can't tell you the exact science of what makes a primer effective at what it does, but I can tell you that it does make a difference. The short of it is that it adheres better to your models than normal paint, and it also gives you a better surface to paint on. Primers are created to stick to the surface you're spraying and to receive paint. It is its job. By not using a primer you are only hurting yourself. Your paint is less likely to stick to the model, and in turn more likely to come off either through handling, or by dropping the model. This is especially true on metal models. Oh god, if you don't prime a metal model first then your paint is not staying on there at all. Trust me…."
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| Zephyr1 | 20 Feb 2018 3:34 p.m. PST |
Gesso. Brush. Works for me… |
| rorymac | 20 Feb 2018 8:14 p.m. PST |
White automotive spray primer. I started using it early on and have never had a problem. |
ZULUPAUL  | 21 Feb 2018 4:04 a.m. PST |
I use white craft paint brushed on. |
| Durban Gamer | 21 Feb 2018 5:00 a.m. PST |
Agree best to use a primer. But if you didn't, a good gloss varnish then matt varnish over the fig will probably give enough protection to the paint job. |
| Nick Bowler | 21 Feb 2018 5:30 a.m. PST |
Varnish is not nearly as effective as a good primer. I use a black etch primer. It is fantastic |
| IronDuke596 | 21 Feb 2018 10:07 a.m. PST |
@Nick Bowler; "black etch primer", do you have a brand name and or a source?
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| Col Durnford | 21 Feb 2018 2:09 p.m. PST |
Gray automotive spray primer from Walmart. The last few cans have given out while there is still paint in the can. You know press for spray and nothing happens. I take it back to Walmart for a return without receipt and get a new can. |
| CoffeeCooler | 24 Feb 2018 6:36 a.m. PST |
I've always primed my figures before applying my paint. Before I say more my painting skills suck…but I get them done. I've used gray, black and white primer with various levels of success. The current troops (Great War WWI 1914 French) I used a glossy gray by mistake and had great difficulties with my paints adhering to the figures. I for one will always prime first. |
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