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Zeph · September 29th, 2003, 21:33

well, the question is basically the title, do mini's need primer? i think no, but im not sure..i dnt watn to waste primer if they dont...

ArchonAstaroth · September 29th, 2003, 22:05

Yes. Definitely.

Primer is essential for good painting results, regardless if it is made of plastic, resin or metal.

jwu

hakbash · September 29th, 2003, 22:22

Yes, the primer will adhear to the plastic...making your finished paint work stay there...WAAAGH! does a body good.

TzeentchPlayer · September 29th, 2003, 23:21

be careful tho with some types of primer... Krylon tends to give LARGE plastic areas a bumpy look. But usually it goes away when you paint it.

hook26 · October 3rd, 2003, 23:28

They didnt have any citadel primer when I bought my models. I used a watered down Chaos Black spread with a cheap Estes modelling brush ($0.99). It has stiffer bristles than a normal paint brush and got it over in the model car department in walmart. I think it turned out pretty well. You just have to be careful no to get too much paint because it will cover the details.

GarlGiantWulf · October 4th, 2003, 01:30

I find that it can work either way. But if you do not use primer, you have to use several coats of varnish. And don't be angry if it doesna work for you, cause it does for me.

FOR THE EMPEROR AND FOR RUSS!!!

Inquisitor Lord Saber · October 18th, 2003, 06:09

I find a primer much easier cause it makes it easier to paint and I can get it done faster.

XV-88 · October 19th, 2003, 14:42

For all you who care, primer works by adhereing to the plastic/resin/metal and providing a base for the paint to stick to. So yes, it is very important.

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TzeentchPlayer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas, USA, North America, Earth, Segmentum Solaris Posts: 973 Rep Power: 66	be careful tho with some types of primer... Krylon tends to give LARGE plastic areas a bumpy look. But usually it goes away when you paint it. __________________ It's not Raymond Luxury Yacht, It's pronounced throat wobbler mangrove. <img src='http://arago4.tn.utwente.nl/stonedead/tv-series/pictures/fc-22/thumbnails/raymond-luxury-yacht.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> My elvish name is Maeglin Meneldur.

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XV-88 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In a fool's corner. Posts: 880 Rep Power: 65	For all you who care, primer works by adhereing to the plastic/resin/metal and providing a base for the paint to stick to. So yes, it is very important. __________________ Henceforth no man shall set foot upon the world, and all around shall be set sentinals to ward away unwary spacecraft. We must accept that this place is lost to us forever, and is now the eternal habitation of abomination. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>another annoying thing i hate: 47,000 similies in one post. just thoght id throw that in there and see if anybody else hates it as much as i do.</div>

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September 29th, 2003, 21:33	#1 (permalink)
Zeph Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ..... Posts: 131 Rep Power: 64	well, the question is basically the title, do mini's need primer? i think no, but im not sure..i dnt watn to waste primer if they dont...

September 29th, 2003, 22:05	#2 (permalink)
ArchonAstaroth LO Zealot Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,961 Rep Power: 76	Yes. Definitely. Primer is essential for good painting results, regardless if it is made of plastic, resin or metal. jwu

October 3rd, 2003, 23:28	#5 (permalink)
hook26 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	They didnt have any citadel primer when I bought my models. I used a watered down Chaos Black spread with a cheap Estes modelling brush ($0.99). It has stiffer bristles than a normal paint brush and got it over in the model car department in walmart. I think it turned out pretty well. You just have to be careful no to get too much paint because it will cover the details.

October 4th, 2003, 01:30	#6 (permalink)
GarlGiantWulf Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 63	I find that it can work either way. But if you do not use primer, you have to use several coats of varnish. And don't be angry if it doesna work for you, cause it does for me. FOR THE EMPEROR AND FOR RUSS!!!

October 18th, 2003, 06:09	#7 (permalink)
Inquisitor Lord Saber Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 117 Rep Power: 63	I find a primer much easier cause it makes it easier to paint and I can get it done faster.