Model Master Paint Questions

I typically add a few drops of alcohol as a thinner. 15psi is good but no more than 18, otherwise it crystalizes before it hits the surface. Priming? Depends on the plastic it is being applied to. If the plastic has a waxy feel I would prime.

HawkeyeHobbies wrote:

I typically add a few drops of alcohol as a thinner. 15psi is good but no more than 18, otherwise it crystalizes before it hits the surface. Priming? Depends on the plastic it is being applied to. If the plastic has a waxy feel I would prime.

What namebrand of primer would you use? Would Tamiya surface primer fine be ok with the MM acrylics? When you waxy do you mean sort of a soft plastic? It is a very crappy ship model from Lindberg but I promised someone I would complete the kit for him.

Thanks,George

I primarily use cheap flat white or light gray paint. Tamiya is okay. Straight from the bottle thinned a tad with rubbing alcohol.

I use MM Acrylic Thinner-and add according to the viscosity of the paint.  I always add a few drops as I would hope that the thinner has a retardant in it.  I have tried mixing some alcohol w/retardant and using that, but haven't gotten the mixture correct....yet.

As far as primer, if it is an interior part with no masking, no primer.  Exposed surface for aircraft, I use Tamiya spray can primer...keeps the paint from lifting up.  For an armor project where surface texture isn't as critical, I use Krylon primer.