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Primer first?
NERVRECK
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:21 PM UTC
Do you guys primer before you paint your models?
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:39 PM UTC
Yup, it makes the paint adhere better to the surface
also, it hides the putty makeing it not show.

Frank
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2005 - 02:40 PM UTC
I don't put primer any of my models except for 1/25 car models.
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2005 - 03:11 PM UTC
I always do, use auto low cost primer, high “bite” for the finish paint to stick to.

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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2005 - 03:17 PM UTC
Always.Just removes all doubt about adhesion.Makes any mold seams or surface defects easier to see.
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