bobspruster  | 01 Nov 2024 10:49 a.m. PST |
I don't paint all too many metal figs, so wondered what people reach for when they can't use a spray can and have some priming to do.
Thanks,
Bob |
| 79thPA | 01 Nov 2024 11:02 a.m. PST |
Buy a small jar of brush on primer from Army Painter, Vallejo, Reaper, Tamiya, Howard Hues, or craft brand primers from box stores. I am sure there are others that I don't know about. |
| JimDuncanUK | 01 Nov 2024 11:34 a.m. PST |
I've never used a 'proper' primer on any of my figures. I normally use a coat of white/grey/black acrylic paint and I'm good to go. Jim |
| nnascati | 01 Nov 2024 1:15 p.m. PST |
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| epturner | 01 Nov 2024 4:57 p.m. PST |
I use Liquitex Grey Gesso. I also have a giant bottle of white Gesso as well. Works for me. Eric |
| VonBlucher | 01 Nov 2024 5:17 p.m. PST |
I've always used Humbrol Matt Black enamel, probably for over 30 years. Make sure you stir it very well before using though. |
| PzGeneral | 01 Nov 2024 5:45 p.m. PST |
Americana White or Black or Gray from Hobby Lobby or the like… Dave |
| Desert Fox | 01 Nov 2024 6:10 p.m. PST |
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| HMS Exeter | 01 Nov 2024 8:56 p.m. PST |
White Gesso. A good quality art store will have it. It's a big bottle. Comparatively expensive, but it will last you for yeeeaaarrrsss. |
| ZULUPAUL | 02 Nov 2024 1:40 a.m. PST |
I too only use white acrylic paint for both metal & plastics & have for years without problem. |
| Son of MOOG | 03 Nov 2024 9:14 a.m. PST |
black or gray Gesso for me. |
| Steamingdave2 | 03 Nov 2024 10:10 a.m. PST |
Used white acrylic gesso for years. |
| robert piepenbrink | 05 Nov 2024 9:23 a.m. PST |
White gesso normally. Black for surfaces I'll paint in metallic colors like swords or armor. |
worries about not losing his rules stuff.
