whole kit molded in orange

I prime the body so the paint has something to grab on to  and if the body is going to be painted in a lighter color 

Thank you for the fast reply! Do all the other little parts need to be primered also? Seems it would make them hard to fit/glue ......like i said i never ran across this back in the day.

Best to prime everything. Assemble things like basic engine assembly, seat halves, etc before priming. 

Thanks for the help! I'll give it a go :D

Hey ! Watch that Auld Phart ting !

 I is one of dem too ! I have seen many in some pretty weird colors or ideas in finishes from years back Like REVELL's metalflake semi-clear bodies . .Prime the whole thing ! .Use a 50-50 primer mix in your a/b and then enjoy . By the way , at 74 I guess I am an Auld Phart ya see ? T.B. 

Always prime.

I always prime larger parts.  I find for really small parts that I paint with a brush, I can get by without priming.  But lately I have been priming the whole sprues with parts still attached, and touch up sprue attachment areas by brush after cutting them loose.  The larger parts I prime by spray primer after removal.

If the top coat is going to be a light color then use a white primer. If the final color is dark then go with grey or black primer. It makes it easier to get a thinner and even color coat. Also remember that when spraying red or yellow, it's best to undercoat with white. You will get a richer color and use less paint.