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Have I screwed my models up by painting straight on to the plastic?



EDIT: CRAP! Throught I was in the modelling section, sorry! Wrong section, will one of the mod please move it?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654169.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654169.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it? Dont think so.

If they stay on , then its not a problem.

If they flake off, then just take a tooth brush and flake the rest off , and then prime it.

Or use simple green and follow the usual paint stripping method.

No worries!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654171.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654171.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654173.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654173.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654185.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
My advice is to remove what you can, find some primer (from the internet if needs be), prime them, and paint again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654186.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654186.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
My opinion - prime in the future, but leave the first few as-is. Better to repaint later (maybe you won't have to) than to waste time redoing them right now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654203.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654203.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
(What's up with people being so nice on this site? Not once have I seen the words "LOL N00B!!!1!")]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654230.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654230.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it? LOL NOOB! there you go! just kidding by the way. But anyway like the others said try to prime/basecoat in the future, as long as the paint doesnt come off then you should be ok, sealing them will deffinitly help the paint from flaking off too. Good luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654235.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654235.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Phloop wrote:Thanks guys, gonna look for varnish in the morning.

(What's up with people being so nice on this site? Not once have I seen the words "LOL N00B!!!1!")
Perish the thought! This is a modern-day, sophisticated forum! We don't look kindly on that sort of ruffian here! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654244.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654278.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654278.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654295.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654295.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Balance wrote:DakkaDakka is relatively nice until people start posting ancient new Dark Eldar sculpts or arguing Mathhammer.


???]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654675.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654675.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
On the no priming thing- i didn't prime a few of my first models, but i did seal them, and they held up nearly as well as models i did prime]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654687.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654687.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it?

OT I agree with just plain flat black/white spray paint works very well. Thats what I use. Infact I use cheap dollar store flat black on mine, its thinner and seems to fill as well as leaves detail alone. Ive never found a paint that shows as much detail on minis as cheap paint does
But since you forgot to do an undercoat... just varnish will work for you. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654693.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654693.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Phloop wrote:Thanks guys, gonna look for varnish in the morning.

(What's up with people being so nice on this site? Not once have I seen the words "LOL N00B!!!1!")

Dakka waits until you actually have your legs under you and subsequently feth up before Dakka punishes you. NOOBS get a break unless they come off as all-knowing and screw THAT up. We don't snipe new people, there's no sport in it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654829.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654829.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Voodoo sacrifice. Worked for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654838.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654838.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654882.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654882.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
It's a brush on alternative, but may be easier to find if your town is all out of spray paint. Good luck ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654952.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/654952.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655419.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655419.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Zip Napalm wrote:
Balance wrote:DakkaDakka is relatively nice until people start posting ancient new Dark Eldar sculpts or arguing Mathhammer.


???


Check the IG codex pre-analysis threads or the weekly thread where someone posts a picture of some trial Dark Eldar sculpts from a couple years ago as new.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655455.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655455.page GMT Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
Phloop wrote:Okay, I haven't primed my models before I started painting them (no one had any primer, I've checked all the hobbyshops in town)

Have I screwed my models up by painting straight on to the plastic?


here is the possible good news:

It all depends on what paint you use. If you use Foundation paints then not only can you paint straight over plastic but its actually recommended to do so. Dont try this with metal though.

If you paint with a latyer of foundation paint ansd no undercoat yopu preserve detail by having one fewer layer, move straight on to a thin layer of highlight and an ink wash for a good minimum thickness paintjob. Varnish is still essential though. This really helps when painting heads as detail is so easily buried by paint layers. When paimnting my plastic minis I paint the heads seperate without undercoat as standard.

Now admittedly I undercoat everything else, and recommend strongly you do so, but at the very least you could have a backhand advantage from painting as you did. If your first layer was not foundation paint I cant help you.


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The Power Cosmic wrote:If you can't find actual primer, plain ol' spray paint has worked for me for years.


Quoted For Truth]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655570.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655570.page GMT Re:Priming... Is there a way to fix it?
KingCracker wrote:I never understood how a whole town could run out of spray paint. It just boggles the mind


Maybe they have a tagger epidemic? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655684.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/235736/655684.page GMT