<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Question on brush-on white primer"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Question on brush-on white primer after reading about and looking at so many awesome miniatures, the time has come to show the world that i can be good at this too! And damn am i going to become the best pokemon trainer around!!! Oh wait...

Anyway, I'm starting with the mantic starter pack and hit my first wall. I previously primed with a spray can and that worked fine on 1/72 minis, but as of right now ( weather isn't on my side + apartment )i only have a tub of Lifecolor white acrylic Primer on hand, the brush on type. Tomorrow i may be able to snag a bottle of Vallejo black surface primer, but one thing after the other.

I tried to apply the primer in thin coats because i'm afraid to lose details, but the results are still kinda odd. My minins all look dipped in a white wash, not primed. i can't seem to get a decent coat, even on flat surfaces.

So, what's my play here? More coats? Different primer? Different brush? Different hobby? Or is this actually acceptable to start painting?

I'm sorry for the terrible pictures with glare, if these are too bad, i'll see to build a light box and maybe even take a picture during the day

I hope someone has some tips for me... Thanks in advance



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Is this effect common or is it just my applying skills that need practice?

I always have this feeling that I'm going to ruin the mini any moment now, so I try to read up on all possible topics, but didn't find any pics of my problem. And I haven't even started painting yet ( paints get here tomorrow anyway ).......

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Some give better coverage, and some are even colored...but beyond what you have shown...that is all you need to apply a colored basecoat.

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Onto the next problem i surely go ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6019830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6019830.page GMT Question on brush-on white primer
Also most models look like crap right up till they point they are done. Its weird but it just works that way. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6020236.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6020236.page GMT Question on brush-on white primer
doesn't work as well on a larger mini / ship though as brush strokes will show through.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6020599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6020599.page GMT Question on brush-on white primer http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Priming_With_Acrylic_Gesso]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6021384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6021384.page GMT Re:Question on brush-on white primer http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6021857.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6021857.page GMT Re:Question on brush-on white primer
Thanks.

So long for being on a budget... Buying spreeeeeeee ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6022058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6022058.page GMT Question on brush-on white primer
I finally went and got Liquitex black gesso (since everyone that has success seems to use Liquitex or Golden). Wow, what a difference! I only did a quick test prior to stripping some old minis down to do it for real, but even in that short time I was able to see it gave a MUCH smoother finish, and was shrink-wrapping the model just as promised. Just beware that you can still goop it on too thick - they mean 'goop' in relation to the hyper-thin layers you use when painting. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6025753.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/550318/6025753.page GMT Question on brush-on white primer
daagar wrote:
Be sure to get a _good_ brand of gesso! I originally bought a tub of Blick's white gesso (store brand), since it was cheaper than Golden or Liquitex. It is likely a 'student'-grade. I wasn't super thrilled with it. It would go on okay, but it left a very rough finish and it didn't shrinkwrap itself while drying the way the articles claim.

I finally went and got Liquitex black gesso (since everyone that has success seems to use Liquitex or Golden). Wow, what a difference! I only did a quick test prior to stripping some old minis down to do it for real, but even in that short time I was able to see it gave a MUCH smoother finish, and was shrink-wrapping the model just as promised. Just beware that you can still goop it on too thick - they mean 'goop' in relation to the hyper-thin layers you use when painting.


While I have only used gesso for sealing/priming terrain, I can say that I have been exceptionally happy with both the Liquitex and Golden brands - so as daagar suggests the brand can matter quite a bit.

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