Discussion on Primers
Primer may or may not be a big thing on figures.
I have just been using what ever generic primer I find at DW or other store. Normally they work out fine, sometimes the primer will not go on smooth and I end up with a "dusty" figure.
I will normally try and do just one pass, not very heavy but probably heavier than I should. And this means flipping the figure several times to get all the angels.
I have read a few articles on how to prime figures with everything from one coat, let dry, next coat, etc etc to using a hair dryer to help harden the coating.
Has anyone played around with different priming methods?
I have just been using what ever generic primer I find at DW or other store. Normally they work out fine, sometimes the primer will not go on smooth and I end up with a "dusty" figure.
I will normally try and do just one pass, not very heavy but probably heavier than I should. And this means flipping the figure several times to get all the angels.
I have read a few articles on how to prime figures with everything from one coat, let dry, next coat, etc etc to using a hair dryer to help harden the coating.
Has anyone played around with different priming methods?
posted by Karavak at
11:37 AM
2 Comments:
I tend to use just one pass, but keep it light. Then, I go back over the mini with a brush to fill in any of the missed areas.
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Aaron, at 12:46 PM, April 06, 2006
In my opinion Primer is CRTICIAL on figures. Everything from the type or primer and the environmental conditions you are doing it under. Otherwise you end up with those "Dusty" figures and those really aggravate me.
Currently I prime in my garage. Typically in the winter it's not too cold (if you close the door after the spraying is over) and in the summer it is cool and shaded enough to handle the priming. The only white primer I want to use has been discontinued. Krylon white sandable primer. I have a few left over bottles I'm still working on but they are almost gone. There was a re-formulation 3 or so years ago and it does not work the same.
I have found the Munchkin white primer (available from Game Parlor) is pretty workable, but not as good. GW White primer is bad, way bad, I will never use it again bad. Even under the best conditions I get dusty figs. However GW Black primer is the best black primer I’ve used. Right now I'm strongly thinking of switching to Reaper Pro Series White Brush on Primer sprayed through my air-brush, I’ll let you guys know how that works.
Priming technique: Of course your mileage may vary, but this works best for me.
• Separate the figures a good distance from each other, over spray is your enemy will get you fuzzy figures every time!
• What ever you use to prime on (cardboard, newspaper, whatever) make sure it is clean of dust and debris, especially old fuzzy primer
• Lay figures flat, as possible.
• Prime in the shade. If it’s the summer do it early in the morning or late evening. Wait for the temperatures and humidity to become bearable.
• Keep the spray can about 8-14” away from the miniatures at all times.
• I spray from each of the four directions around the miniature. (From the bottom, top, left, and right) with a medium-light coating. Preferably enough for one coat on each side.
• Let miniatures dry for 30min-1 hour (depending on the brand)
• Examine miniatures, re-spray with a lighter coat if necessary, otherwise flip them and repeat.
• Let the miniatures cure over night. I violated this on the “Chaos Spawn” I did last night but it was necessary due to personal time constraints
Most of time I get solid hard primer coats with this methodology
By
Stahler77, at 12:52 PM, April 06, 2006
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