discussion build/painting order

[Guest]

My vote would always go for Tamiya Fine Surface Primer or Mr Surfacer 1200, thinned with lacquer / cellulose.

The reason is that water based acrylic 'sits' atop the plastic. The 'hotter' chemical formulation of the lacquer / cellulose option bonds to the plastic.

In addition, I've always found the latter goes on much smoother than anything else I've tried.

The big downside is the smell!

 

[monica]

i tend to do alot of painting before the build starts then touch-up painting as i go along,

and what i can leave till last paint before hand and place on ,then once ,all done

do the weathering ,and dirtyong up,

 

[BBdave]

It seems everyone has their little ways so no hard and fast rule which means i can't break any.

Dave

 

[Gern]

It seems everyone has their little ways so no hard and fast rule which means i can't break any.Dave

"Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules!"

If you gave the same kit to a dozen modellers they'd come up with fifteen different ways to build and paint it. It's what you feel most comfortable doing.

Gern