Paint or clear coat?

I never knew this product existed. Now to find it locally

Thanks for the help.

Tug

You could use a clear (colorless) plastic primer from a rattle can for the bodywork. I tend to use a standard plastic primer from Halfords.

I paint everything as well. Another reason, on top of all the good ones given, is you can't do touch-ups when you clearcoat only - for marks left when removing from sprue, sanding, etc.

A tip to make your colors more uniform, prime everything with white primer first, unless your using a very dark paint (black) then just use gray, but it will help the paint all stay the same shade.

I'm sure you'll do just fine! Good luck!

It is going to be a display model. I would like it as realistic as possible. I only hope I am up to the task at hand.

 

Tug Guy

Depending on how realistic you want it to look. Me, I paint everything. Plastic has a lot of flaws in it. Paint also gives you many options. Clearcoating colored plastic makes it look like a toy. Painting makes it look like a replica. So, you have to ask yourself, what will i be using this kit for? A toy for my son or display model.