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Author:  SidTheSloth [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Primers

Hey all
ive only just got through my last batch of stuff to prime and my primer has run out
i dont really fancy paying a tenner for another citadel can. Are there any cheaper alternatives out there that do the same job?
also do you think white or black primer is better?

thanks

Author:  thewhitehand [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Primers

Cheaper alternatives, yes. But you just have to be careful they are not too thick, or else you'll obscure detail. Of course you could just spray it on thin :) As for the colour, personally I prefer to undercoat models that will have a bright colour scheme in white, whereas ones with a dark colour scheme in black. White primer tends to give almost natural highlights, and it is the opposite with black, which gives natural shading :)

Author:  Jobu [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Primers

Yes, any auto primer will work fine, just experiment on a couple mini's first as the application may be different. You may be able to find some colors besides grey. I use army painter colored primers when I am batch painting, I have also used P3 primer and have been happy with it. I use a brush on primer when doing individuals.

Author:  VoiceofSauron [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Primers

If I were you I would probably go for hobby paints, as general hardware paints i find dont stick to metal models and can obscure detail.

Author:  SouthernDunedain [ Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Primers

I use this stuff on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130615001809? ... _534wt_813

Covers well, doesnt obscure detail, cheaper and more in the can. They do it in white aswell if you want that color.

Author:  londoncalling [ Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Primers

I've probably mentioned it before, but if you are Uk based, then I can recommend Halfords matt black primer. It can put down a very fine coat. Picked up the large can the other day seven pounds something, can't recall exact figure.

Must have been through at least 20 cans :)

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