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  • Member since
    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Monday, March 25, 2013 11:46 AM

I second HeavyArty's comment.  May I also add if they are by Airfix, or Armies in Plastic, Barzo, Conte, Zvezda, or other contemporary plastic makers, his observation is appropriate, too.

Have you cleaned them, before painting?  I would wash them in warm water with a couple drops of dish detergent, or a de-greaser--I use SuperClean.  I use an old toothbrush to scrub them very gently, and then I rinse them well and let them dry on paper toweling.  When dry, I prime using an automotive primer--I use it for everything, soft plastic, styrene, resin or metal.  Then I paint.  I use enamels, acrylics and oils, and I have no problems with paint adhereing.

Hope that helps!

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:27 AM

We need more info.  What kind of figures are they?  If they are the soft-plastic/rubbery green army men-type, paint will not stick to them.  If they are standard styrene plastic like other models, you should have no issue with the paint staying put.

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    November 2012
help painting
Posted by toyotamr2 on Sunday, March 17, 2013 10:29 PM

ok i am 19 and been doing model cars good painting and stuff. but i tryed to paint 1/35 scale figers and the paint dose not stick  i tried regular/ with black primer/ and the paint i use model master paints. any help would be appreciated i tried and tried    

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