Newbie Question

[JohnB@SC]

Hi all,

I'm not really that new to figures, but I would love some tips on the best way to prime resin and metal figures in 30mm to 54mm. I've used citadel primer before and the surface comes out a little to flat and textured for my tatses. Are there any other recommended techniques? I paint in vallejo acrylics.

 

[MattS]

Hi, John. I've never painted anything smaller than 54mm. I've used a spray can of Rust-oleum's white, clean metal primer on metal and resin figs for years. I also use Vallejo's. I've always been happy with the results though it doesn't sound very "artsy".

 

[garyjd]

I think the Citadel/Games workshop primer is the best figure primer around. I've heard some folks use automotive primer or you could check out what spray primers are to be had at a hardware store.~Gary

 

[Hank57]

I prime my figures with Tamiya Grey Spray Primer. Tamiya also makes a fine White Primer. It's a matter of preference.
Good luck
Henry

 

[JohnB@SC]

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll give those a try.

-John

 

[itifonhom]

Hi John,
I also use the GW Skull White primer for my figures lately. I used to use the Model Master grey primer before but it´s not that good as Skull White, plus you got to have an airbrush to spray it. What I found helpful with the GW primer, as with any spray can color as well, is to warm it up a little bit before spraying. As far as I know these colors work better at a temperature of 40+- C° so before painting I warm up some water, not boiling but warm, and I put the can inside the water for a minute or so. The color then comes out finer with a better flow and I get really good primed surfaces this way.

Anastasios.

 

[Christos]

GW Skull White primer is what I use,Tamiya's primer is also good.I use the same tip as Anastasios,
keep up
christos

 

[megroot]

I'm with Gary. Using Citadel primer. It is untill now the best that i found.

marc

 

[vergilius]

I also use the skull white one. Never had any problem

 

[Kyle]

John,

Any of the gents' recommendations are good, in my opinion.

Even more important, though for me is spraying with a light touch at a distance of at least12-18 inches, and to just make a couple of even, but quick passes. I usually apply two thin coates rather than one heavy coat. For me, it has made a lot of difference and cut down on problems of over-texturing or even distorting the features of a figure.

Happy priming! :lol:

Kyle

P.S. I use both Rust-oleum White and Grey, as well as Tamiya. All seem to perform equally for me.

 

[JohnB@SC]

last post was me btw

 

[Guy]

For the 30 plus years I have used Floquil Model Railroad R9 primer. As it dries it shrinks. Best I've ever seen. I use it on metal and resin.

 

[Einion]

There are lots of reported problems with GW's primers among the mini painters; definitely appears to be a problem with consistency. Plus it works out pretty expensive.

Automotive primers can be exactly the same thing, just in a larger can and for less money (something like half the price for double the amount, if you're lucky). That's what I use and it won't obscure detail on a Hornet 1/35 scale figure, if you apply it right, so that's good enough.

Another option in the US is the Rustoleum primers - white, #1981, grey, #1980.

Einion

 

[frank h]

Hi
Just a word on how I apply aerosol primer

First I mask off the face with a piece of "Blu-Tac"
To prevent build up from successive sraying

I first try to hit the almost inaccessable areas
often turning the figure upside down

After drying time then its the overall of of the figure

finally removing the masking for the facial area

find this together with first warming the can in warm water
and a good shake before and inbetween coats ... gives a good
even coverage

I use Citadel Skull white

hope this helps

Frank