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 Marmatag wrote:
I can honestly see how it would be annoying to folks applying their base coats by hand. I use an airbrush, so it's not a big deal. Also, matte varnish will seal the paint pretty well and you won't get chips. Just a light dusting is enough on the areas that will scuff against your foam / box.

That was one consideration I had thought about, but I don't brush prime my models so I don't know how thick that kind of primer goes on to know if you could just apply several thin coats to make sure you get full coverage while not filling in detail. Even in western Washington, I rattle can prime my stuff. I just wait for not too wet day, warm the primer in water (but not too warm to expand the gas possibly bursting the can) and make sure to shake the gak out of the can. I then quickly spray and bring the models back inside to cure in a warmer, well ventilated area. I could easily see that not being an option in the winter in some parts of the world where it would just be too cold no matter what you did.

I like the coloured plastic, especially for games that come "out of the box". Things like Blackstone Fortress, the ETB models, the starter sets for Shadespire/Kill Team, these are perfect for it.

Sure, you're going to eventually paint them, but some people want to get straight into the game, and having coloured factions right off the bat is an aid in identifying who is who. Plus, as said before, certain colours show up more, helping you in knowing that you missed a spot.

Chipping can be an issue, but then, if you varnish them, or undercoat properly, you should be fine.

User error: Wash the release agent off before priming. The colour of the plastic underneath will have zero effect on coverage.