Hi all,
A returner to modelling after 25 years - in other words, the last models I made looked like the one Calvin made in Calvin and Hobbes - I'm trying to avoid that now!
My first model was an Airfix Hurricane, which I was very pleased with - a basic kit coming with it's own acrylics.
However the second set I bought was the Airfix Falklands War set (a step up from 1 to 2 in skill - ambition!). I started with what looked like the 'easiest' model - a Super Etendard - however a lot of it is white (humbrol acrylic no 22). I am having serious problems with this - dark colours on this and the Hurricane go on well, but the white paint is like water, and all I am getting is runs and patches of the original grey base colour of the plastic kit.
What do I do? I toyed with buying white auto primer and using that instead, but not sure if it will melt the plastic. Could I paint on a grey primer acrylic and cover it with no. 22? Any clues? I tried sanding, but all it did was remove the previous coat. Any guides to using acrylic?
Sorry, I realise this is a blindingly obvious question, but if the answer exists here (have searched a lot before joining) I've missed it!
I'd also really appreciate a link to a guide to how to fill gaps, what sanders to use, and also how to stick on canopies without getting my fingerprints etched into them - PVA glue?!
Many thanks
Chris