Hello
I have never painted metal when modelling before. Do you have to prime metal bits (sprockets,idlers etc) before topcoat.
If you do, what do you use. Many thanks.
Tanksparky
Painting Metal Parts
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Tanksparky
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Re: Painting Metal Parts
Hi,
I always prime metal parts before painting, I usually use Tamiya fine surface primer spray but any good primer will do.
sparks
I always prime metal parts before painting, I usually use Tamiya fine surface primer spray but any good primer will do.
sparks
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jackeb
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Re: Painting Metal Parts
Hi,
I would prime metal parts where I'd want the paint to last, but, for instance, I haven't primed the metal sprockets and idlers on my Tiger because I want the paint to wear off, where it meets the metal tracks, quite quickly. To give me that 'couple of hard years on a battle field' look.
Regards.
I would prime metal parts where I'd want the paint to last, but, for instance, I haven't primed the metal sprockets and idlers on my Tiger because I want the paint to wear off, where it meets the metal tracks, quite quickly. To give me that 'couple of hard years on a battle field' look.
Regards.
