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Alclad over Tamiya primer? Can it be done?

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 12, 2013 8:39 AM

Yeah, I've done it before without any problems. The Tamiya primer I've used dried to a semi-gloss, didn't sand at all, and got good results.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Posted by echolmberg on Monday, August 12, 2013 8:21 AM

Thanks Fly!

I think my biggest concern was the compatibility between the Tamiya primer and the Alclad.  I've only done one model using Alclad and I used Krylon gloss black.  I was thinking of doing my F-101 in Alclad but I wasn't sure how the Alclad would look with a grey undercoat as opposed to the gloss black.

I actually don't think I need to sand the Tamiya primer.  I am absolutely amazed at how smoothly it goes on.  I tried the product on a whim once and have been sold on it ever since.  I've always had problems with tiny gaps at the wing/fuselage joint and the Tamiya primer seems to take care of it for me.

Eric

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: Phoenix, AZ
Posted by Fly-n-hi on Monday, August 12, 2013 12:54 AM

Yes, Alclad II will show up very well over Tamiya Primer.  Just make sure you sand over the primer with fine grits of sandpaper to remove and flaws and make it nice and smooth.

You only need the gloss black undercoat for the "High Shine" colors like Chrome, Polished Aluminum, Airframe Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Brass.  And even then it doesn't have to be gloss black.  It can be other colors to give various tones.  But gloss black makes it the shiniest.

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Alclad over Tamiya primer? Can it be done?
Posted by echolmberg on Sunday, August 11, 2013 5:12 PM

Hi guys!

Can I use Alclad paints over Tamiya fine primer?  The primer is sort of a white/extremely light grey color.  I guess I was wondering if Alclad would eat the Tamiya primer.  I was also wondering how the Alclad would look over the color especially since black is typically the prefered base color.

Thanks!

Eric 

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