basic color revell

[rose]

Hello, has anyone used Revell basic color 39804 yet? Is it good for figures?
And some link http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/product_info.php?products_id=7585

 

[housecarl]

Probably OK apart from the cost. I'll stick with my car primer at 1/2 that price.
Carl.

 

[Einion]

Yep, car primer - half that cost or less.

Einion

 

[Hans]

I did, but would not use it for 54mm. The paint is good, but the nozzle could be finer. I prefer Tamiya or Citadel just for the nozzles. Costs? Buying figures for 50 bucks or more and saving for the primer

 

[gothicgeek]

Car primer ... 40mm figs no problem

 

[Einion]

Costs? Buying figures for 50 bucks or more and saving for the primer

Fair point, but similar primers are used by people doing 1/48 scale armour, 1/72 scale aircraft and many mini painters use them for 28mm work...

I did, but would not use it for 54mm. The paint is good, but the nozzle could be finer. I prefer Tamiya or Citadel just for the nozzles.

Save the nozzles from empty cans then, clean them and re-use

One good tip is to warm primer in hand-hot water before spraying. This reduces the viscosity and raises the pressure in the can slightly, which both improve the atomisation; if you can find something locally that's the equivalent of Hycote or Halfords you should be able to achieve an acceptable primer coat.

Einion

 

[Hans]

Revell's nozzle is as fine as any standard rattle can. Tamiya and Citadel are definitely finer and they also offer higher and more constant pressure. What I did was purchasing fine nozzles at artist's stores which improved the non-Tamiya-Sprays a lot. And, of course, saving Tamiya nozzles, but they are hard to clean.

H