Humbrol Metal Cote.

[housecarl]

What is the best colour primer for Humbrol Metal Cote steel?
Thanks,
Carl.

 

[Einion]

Don't think it really matters Carl. White might not be ideal, but it would still get covered with maybe two thin coats.

Einion

 

[housecarl]

Thanks Einion.
Carl.

 

[Paul Kernan]

Carl
Einion's right but I generally use a grey or even black. Regardless, unless you're airbrushing, you'll still need 2-3 thin coats for coverage and a smooth finish.
Paul

 

[housecarl]

Cheers Paul.
I was going to try it on black.
Carl.

 

[JonP]

I usually use black.

 

[housecarl]

Cheers Jon.
Carl.

 

[valiant]

I always use matt black enamel, Carl - works OK for me!
Steve

 

[kansas kid]

OK Carl. . . I realize I am opening myself to ridicule here for
what I am about to suggest. And one of the main reasons is
that since I know you pretty well, I feel you're already aware
of the point I am going to make here. But I guess I'm thinking
about the newer Planeteers who do not have your experience.
So I will sheepishly make the following suggestion. When you
start to do something in model building/figure modeling
that you do NOT have prior experience with,
learn the lessons on some piece of plastic
or resin that does not count. That is NOT the project that
you're working on. In other words, a throw away piece. We do
learn by doing. So learn the lesson on that piece that doesn't
count. Then well armed with knowledge, you move on to the
main "course". I will tell you Carl, I am amazed that there are
so many model builders, figure painters who do NOT do this
simple proceedure. End of rant. Sorry mate,

The Miami Jayhawk

 

[housecarl]

Cheers Steve.
Carl.

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Carl,
When I used to paint steel with Metalcote steel I too primed with Black.
These days I paint with Payns Grey mixed with amounts of white depending on the brightness of the steel I am looking for then rub it over with a soft, HB, graphite pencil. I used this method on the MK1 SMLE rifle and bayonnet on my Gordon Highlander.
Hope this is of some use Mate.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[tiberius57]

I usually use black.

Me too.
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[ubbi]

black is also my choice

 

[fabrizio1969]

gloss black,but tha alclad is better for me

 

[housecarl]

Thanks Fabrizio. I've got some Alclad, thought I'd try the Metalcote.
Cheers,
Carl.

 

[Einion]

OK Carl. . . I realize I am opening myself to ridicule here for what I am about to suggest. ...When you start to do something in model building/figure modeling that you do NOT have prior experience with, learn the lessons on some piece of plastic or resin that does not count.

Why? The value of experimentation is undervalued these days!

Einion