Base Coat

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Base Coat

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 2, 2005 2:04 AM

Hey guys, just out of curiosity.

Do you guys Spray your basecoats on or do you guys Paint them on.

What colors do you guys usually use?

Thanks Big Smile [:D]

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Borg R3-MC0

Member since
September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Monday, May 2, 2005 9:34 AM

I use a light grey acrillic primer, it's a spray can originally intended for priming car parts.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Monday, May 2, 2005 10:03 AM

I use Testors spray can light gray enamel. It makes a fine base coat for the acrylics I use -- after the enamel has cured for a few days.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 2, 2005 7:26 PM

Thanks guys.

One more thing, do you guys usually coat the whole kit with primer?

Big Smile [:D]

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Monday, May 2, 2005 10:20 PM

Yup!

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 6:54 AM

I definitely do when I am using acrylics.. and sometimes with enamels, depends on the model...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:14 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Lufbery

I use Testors spray can light gray enamel. It makes a fine base coat for the acrylics I use -- after the enamel has cured for a few days.

Regards,

This works well for handbrushing acrylics as well? I've had nothing but nightmares trying to brush on acrylics. I wash my model with soapy water and even give an extra scrub down with rubbing alc. I've also experimented with acrylic retardants but invariably I need a second coat and it seems that the first coat always lifts when trying to apply the second coat. Can't wait to get an airbrush!!!!
Thanks for the info....
Victor

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Borg R3-MC0

Member since
September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 7:59 AM

QUOTE:
This works well for handbrushing acrylics as well?

Yes, that works.

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plasticmod992

Member since
January 2003
From: The Hoosier State

Posted by plasticmod992 on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 4:07 PM

I normally airbrush a thin coat of MM primer with my Paasche H. I thin the primer down 1:1 with T.R.P.S. (Terpentine Replacement Paint Solvent) and set the compressor to about 15 psi. Ever since I've been using primers, my color coats have finished superbly; especially usefully after heavy putty work and/ or conversions.

Greg Williams Owner/ Manager Modern Hobbies LLC Indianapolis, IN. IPMS #44084

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 4:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lvbehar

This works well for handbrushing acrylics as well? I've had nothing but nightmares trying to brush on acrylics. I wash my model with soapy water and even give an extra scrub down with rubbing alc. I've also experimented with acrylic retardants but invariably I need a second coat and it seems that the first coat always lifts when trying to apply the second coat. Can't wait to get an airbrush!!!!
Thanks for the info....
Victor

Victor,

There was a great article on hand brushing acrylics last year (or so) in Fine Scale Modeler. If I remember, one of the keys is to not load the brush too much, and to use short strokes. Having a good base coat can really help too.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 9, 2005 8:18 PM

Cool.. Guys.

Oh, is Spraying Primer done onto a completed kit (after fixing) or spraying on the parts (on the runners) washing it down with soap?

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Monday, May 9, 2005 9:13 PM

I wait till I can go no further with the kit before priming, the step before painting.... after all the filling, sanding etc are done. As for the small bits like drop tanks and such I wait till they are assembled but not on the plane to spray them. Otherwise with sanding I would have to reprime.

Small parts that do not need sanding after assembly (bomb trapezes on dive bombers, ordnance mounting points, lainding gear bay doors etc) get sprayed when the body does....

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 11:11 PM

I see... thanks Tom...

That means even small parts are primed too ya. Big Smile [:D]

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knight667

Member since
January 2004
From: Philomath, OR, USA

Posted by knight667 on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 12:52 PM

I build the kit up as much as possible (like 99% complete) and then spray with a rattlecan of MM Gray Primer. It's a semi-gloss enamel and gives a great finish...my Super Stallion's camo went on perfectly without a flaw. A good primer coat is essential, I've found, if you want to get a good overall finish. Big Smile [:D]

John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:30 PM

Thanks John... Suggestion noted

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