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Author: | Deldagnir [ Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:36 am ] |
Post subject: | base painting |
I've got about 1000 models to paint. I need to base paint/spray them first. Can anyone suggest an alternative method instead of the paint spray from games workshop as I would need about 30 bottles (too expensive). Do B&Q or anythjing offer alternatives? Many Thanks |
Author: | londoncalling [ Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: base painting |
hiya, if you mean undercoat, then I always use Halfords matt black spray (they also do grey plastic primers and whites). Designed for car bodywork so the stuff is fine, large cans I think are £7.99. Bottom line is 1000 models will need quite a few cans, and it will have to be some form of spray, never seen anything of quality less that £7/8 quid a can. Using your own paint gun is still laborious and a decent set up expensive. For other base coats, army painter have started increasing their range of colours, not yet tried but I intend to! |
Author: | theavenger001 [ Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: base painting |
I can normally get about 100 figures out of a can of GW spray undercoat, so that would only be 10 cans. Wait, 10 cans costs $200! I can see why you're looking for something cheaper. I have heard Halfords recommended before as well. For this many figures anything is going to be expensive, no matter what you do. |
Author: | theOneRider [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: base painting |
That many models, I'd say go to your local hardware store. You should be able to get a small can (brush can, not spray can) of a suitable primer. Combine that with a paint sprayer & you should be able to get decent results in short order. That'll put you at risk of a gloppy covering, so you'll have to be careful in the application. Bottom line, with 1000 minis, you've got your work cut out for you no matter what. Sorry. |
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