GLUE FIRST OR PRIMER AND PAINT FIRST

I always complete a figure before any painting.  Then I prime to check for flaws, gaps, mold lines, etc...  The exception is any headgear.  I leave it off until I've finished the face and hair.

Well, when I build a figure I glue segments at a time, do the torso and arms, and the legs seperatly, and work on them till I think there good to go, then prime, all before gluing it together.  The head I paint seperatly and glue on last (easier to avoid problems)

Glue first...

rugbyprop87 wrote:

...Glue first or primer and paint first?...

Whatever floats your boat.  I sometimes do a little assembly, then prime.  Sometimes prime, then do assembly.  Sometimes complete assembly, then prime.  Six of one, half a dozen of the other. 

I'm with EasyMike, it's not always the same.  It depends on how complicated the figure is, especially as far as undercuts go.   I guess generally I clean and prime the parts first, but I have assembled some, then primed.  Cleaning is always first.

Regards,

Brad