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A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:37 pm
by SteveS
Well, I've sold my stash (mainly to Mark G!) and am working on my last model, a 1/72 Hawk. Doing it straight out the box in Reds colours, but my question is this;
Given the plastic is moulded red, and it'll be painted red, is there any point priming it grey before the red coats?
Steve
Re: A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:47 pm
by tc2324
I would say yes. As you may already know, sometimes the oils that are used in the production of the mould can sometimes still be present on the plastic. A quick clean and a layer of primer would reduce the risk of any flaws showing up. Thats my 2 pence worth anyway.

Re: A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:55 pm
by SteveS
Would you recommend just the one coat of primer?
Re: A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:56 pm
by Flyingmonster
Agree totally with TC! I primed mine for the simple reason of the moulded plastic was marked

Re: A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:51 pm
by seven
Defo prime it, i usually give 3 light coats. Works fine for me!
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Re: A Spot of Priming Advice....
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:05 pm
by SteveS
Ok thanks for the input guys, will make that my next task.
Cheers
Steve