"Painting blood red skies planes" Topic
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| barcah2001 | 18 Apr 2018 1:03 p.m. PST |
I just received my game and realized I've never painted plastic figures. Anything different than metal figures starting with the undercoat? |
| Onomarchos | 18 Apr 2018 2:00 p.m. PST |
Just make sure you wash them in a solution of warm water and dish soap. This does away with the mold release agent. I then just treat my plastics like metal figs. Mark |
| barcah2001 | 18 Apr 2018 2:49 p.m. PST |
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| wrgmr1 | 18 Apr 2018 3:18 p.m. PST |
There are also undercoat paints that will bend with the plastic if necessary.
Most hobby shops carry these now.
Or Rust-Oleum Specialty Plastic Primer Spray or Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Plastic Primer. |
| barcah2001 | 18 Apr 2018 3:36 p.m. PST |
That's a great tip— thank you |
| Jeff Ewing | 18 Apr 2018 4:13 p.m. PST |
Rust-Oleum Specialty Plastic Primer Spray or Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Plastic Primer I've used both of these products for hobby and home use and they work. |
| Timmo uk | 19 Apr 2018 11:30 a.m. PST |
If you wash them in soapy water, which is highly recommended, make sure you rinse them well in warm water as soap can leave a film residue. Be careful not to use hot water as it may distort the planes. Having washed them don't handle – you'll be putting natural skin oils back on the model. Instead wear non-powdered latex gloves – plastic primers need all the help they can get to ensure they really stick. |
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