Primer Problem

[Funky50]

Got to be Halford primer for me too....I use it on all surfaces ie resin plastic and white metal and have found nothing comes near it for me....Kevin

 

[Eludia]

Another vote for Halfords o/

I use the standard grey primer straight from the tin although I have recently acquired an airbrush so will try decanting it from the can for the next figure. I tried Vallejo primers (grey and white) and was mightily unimpressed so I've gone back to my trusty Halfords can again (if it ain't broke....).

Cheers,
Billy

P.s. Anyone wanna buy some vallejo primer (hardly used), 2 x 200ml bottles.

 

[Blind Pew]

Is there any recommendation between spray primer or the one applied by brush?

 

[theBaron]

Army Painter matte black (http://www.thearmypainter.com/). I tried it, on recommendations from my Maschinen Krieger modeling buddies, because it dries absolutely flat and rock hard. This supports the weathering technique of applying color coats over the primer, using acrylics, and then using a ScotchBrite pad to weather the piece, with gentle scrubbing to reproduce scratches and scrapes. It works beautifully. I got mine through Hobby Bunker (thanks, Matt!) but you should be able to find it from your vendors of choice.

Hope that helps, prosit!
Brad

 

[montythefirst]

Thanks Brad what material have you sprayed on just a bit worried with rock hard effect on paper or foil

 

[montythefirst]

Ok so I may be a little thick but what is the difference between halfords grey, plastic and filler primers?

 

[sippog]

has anyone tried the army painter spray primers

Yup, I've tried a couple of these without a problem. The black is slightly cheaper than Citadel Chaos Black and just as good.
I've also experimented with the Leather Brown and Fur Brown and the Skeleton Bone. They gave me a great start for a rusty look on a base.
After all, I don't see why primers need to be black, white and grey.

 

[theBaron]

Thanks Brad what material have you sprayed on just a bit worried with rock hard effect on paper or foil

Hi, Monty, I've used it on styrene, resin and metal, but haven't used it on subjects where I've also got foil used. That's more out of habit, though. I bought the Army Painter matte black specifically for the weathering technique on my Maschinen Krieger kits. On other scale model subjects, primarily aircraft, I use different techniques for weathering, and I prime those kits with Tamiya primer or generic automotive primers. Same goes for my 54mm figures--I use grays. I use foil for flags, but I don't currently have any in the pipeline. My foil flags are a little more robust, though, because I use CA glue to laminate a couple of layers together for strength.

The primer's hardness is an advantage in this use, because the techniques used to scuff the top coats won't remove the primer and expose the plastic underneath. Sandpaper will, though, of course.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Gra30]

Halfords filler primer is for filling small imperfections, from my experience it is not as fine.
The plastic I think lacks the cellulose but I have used the normal standard Halfords on plastic kits with no problems as long as the coats are built up gradually.

 

[montythefirst]

Cheers Guys for all the help

 

[Helm]

I'm another Halfords primer fan, I don't even bother warming it as long as you really shake it 4-5 minutes and use a bit of distance two maybe 3 passes lays a great surface down onto a figure metal or plastic
Steve