Showlen
Well-Known Member
Hello,
I am easing back into the hobby of painting miniatures which I absolutely love with a passion. The last time I painted miniatures was back in the late 80's as a youngster. I am discovering that the hobby has changed quite a bit and for the extreme better.
I have taken great interest in the Andrea Miniatures line and recently completed a 1/10 - 90 mm figure and was pleased with the result considering my long absence.
My preference is with painting 54mm metal figures and I'm trying to find a good primer that will work well with acrylics and won't cover up detail. I recently used Gunze / White Mr. Surfacer 1000 on a 54mm figure, however, the acrylic paint was too blotchy when painted on and looked too chalky. I do thin my paints considerably versus painting on too thick. I have also used Floquil, which is good, but produces almost a plastic like finish and is thick on such small detail.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on what other hobbyists have used when it comes to applying primer to metal 54mm with heavy detail - any brands, spray or brushed, techniques etc.
Thank you very much!
I have attached a pic of the figure I'm doing now. This one was painted by Dmitri Baev and the result is a perfect 10/10 - very inspiring and I hope to one day reach this level of quality.
Ronnie
I am easing back into the hobby of painting miniatures which I absolutely love with a passion. The last time I painted miniatures was back in the late 80's as a youngster. I am discovering that the hobby has changed quite a bit and for the extreme better.
I have taken great interest in the Andrea Miniatures line and recently completed a 1/10 - 90 mm figure and was pleased with the result considering my long absence.
My preference is with painting 54mm metal figures and I'm trying to find a good primer that will work well with acrylics and won't cover up detail. I recently used Gunze / White Mr. Surfacer 1000 on a 54mm figure, however, the acrylic paint was too blotchy when painted on and looked too chalky. I do thin my paints considerably versus painting on too thick. I have also used Floquil, which is good, but produces almost a plastic like finish and is thick on such small detail.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on what other hobbyists have used when it comes to applying primer to metal 54mm with heavy detail - any brands, spray or brushed, techniques etc.
Thank you very much!
I have attached a pic of the figure I'm doing now. This one was painted by Dmitri Baev and the result is a perfect 10/10 - very inspiring and I hope to one day reach this level of quality.
Ronnie
