LupoLoopy Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hi everyone! I thought it might be interesting to see what primers we use for our models, and why we make that choice. I suggest the following format- Colour : Type : Spray/Hand/Air brush Brand: Reasons: I'm hoping that we get an idea of what the best method of priming/brand of primer is, and hopefully some money saving ideas. This isn't meant to be a 'is black or white primer better' thread, as that's been done ad nauseum. Anyway, some people use grey or even clear primers :D I'll start the thread... LupoLoopy Colour: Grey Primer, followed by a Black Base Type: Spray (aerosol) Brand: Halford Automobile Grey Primer, Citadel Colour Chaos Black Base spray Reason d'etre: I use the Halfords Primer for the first coat because being a true primer, it binds to the surface a lot better than the GW paint spray, thus I get more bang for my buck (more coverage of less spray - also it's cheaper by volume). Unfortunately GW acrylics dont take to this primer fantastically well (they go on, but rub off quite easy), plus I can't work off a grey primer! This leads to me using the GW Chaos Black spray, which I need much less of when used on top of my grey primer, giving me a decent, tough base to work off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmato Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : Black / White Baby Type : Spraycan Brand: GW Reasons: Because it works and is easy to come by. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Trask Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 C.Trask Colour: Black Primer / White Primer Type: Spray (aerosol) Brand: Citadel Colour. Currently using both types of primer because it depoends on what colours im wishing to paint. Tho i am leaning towards the metallic primer. sounds like a good investment. Tho how does it fare on plastics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luku Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 GW Black Spray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : I use White butI don't mind to paint over miniatures that other people have primed in anyother colour Type : Spray; and I would like to try air brush primer (no spra cans =less waste and I don'thave to shake that damn thing for two minutes) Brand: GW but I would use other companies products if I could (better quality or price, sometimes both) Reasons: Three light layers (letting the previous layer dry completely) give a very good result and no details get lost and I don't have regular access to other types of primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai650 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : Flat Black Type : Spray Brand: Wal-Mart Brand :D Reasons: Cheap, consistant, readily available. Has yet to clump-up or get little fuzzies all over the figures. Works in any temp or humidity level (i'm in the south east US). Also, doesn't bond to the bare plastic, so stripping the models is easy, but it doesn't rub off when painting. They also make a brown color I'm going to try when I start painting my all classic termie deathwing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy40k Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : Black / White Type : Spray Company: GW/Citadel Reasons: Never had a problem with it and its easy to get. Normally use black to prime, but I use white on models that are bone or white. GWs Black Primer seems to be a bit better than their white (or maybe just the can I have isnt 100%) -Legacy40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronophague Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Vallejo Black Primer. Best stuff I've tried this far. Dries fast, smells less than GW, all good. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Type: brush-on acrylic based primer Color: black (thinned 1:1 with water) Brand: Ral Partha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neat Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : Black Thined down and 2 coats Type : Hand Brand: GW Reasons: Gives you a smoother finish than a spray can, but not as good as an air brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger762 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : White w/ Black overcoat (depends on the model) Type : Spraycan Brand: GW Reasons: White everytime because it is what i like and sometimes black over it. white always it helps the black stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodthirster90 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour: Black Type: Hand (but i'm reverting to spray now!) Make: *cringe* Symoniz car spray paint Reason: It's all I have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayden Kayne Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour: Chaos Black Type: Spray Make: Citadel Reason: I'm far too talentless to need to bother with anything else :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night-Stalker Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Colour : Chaos Black Type : Spray Brand: Citadel Reasons: Its working so I havent thought about trying something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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