I\'m looking for advice on priming a 54mm display piece. The detail on this piece is exquisite, and I don\'t want to lose any of the detail to a thick/bad priming job. Any suggestions? I\'m pretty sure I am going to have to prime via paint on primer, as spray is too hard to control, yes? And I don\'t have an airbrush so that\'s out... if I were to buy one (tempted!) I\'d still have to learn to use it! Any thoughts?
Primer advice
- Thread starter KatieG
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what kind of mini is it? plastic? resin? metal?
i personaly just use what ever spray primer i can find at the store (isnt easy getting hobby stuff around here)... if its metal you can try self etching primer... i had some of that once and LOVED it on metals.... it will eat plastics tho
i personaly just use what ever spray primer i can find at the store (isnt easy getting hobby stuff around here)... if its metal you can try self etching primer... i had some of that once and LOVED it on metals.... it will eat plastics tho
Overspraying is easily fixed... don\'t do it!! 
Seriously, if you spray in short bursts you won\'t overspray, and it takes quite a bit of overspraying to lose detail.
The powdering is more tricky, but if you test spray the can on something else first, and then mind your spraying distance while you\'re at it you should be fine. Just make sure you\'re in a fairly dry space and if the can is too cold warm it up so it\'s room temperature.
Seriously, if you spray in short bursts you won\'t overspray, and it takes quite a bit of overspraying to lose detail.The powdering is more tricky, but if you test spray the can on something else first, and then mind your spraying distance while you\'re at it you should be fine. Just make sure you\'re in a fairly dry space and if the can is too cold warm it up so it\'s room temperature.
Einion
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Nope. Lots of people use spraycan primers for models of all types, regardless of how fine the detail is.
Since you\'re in the US I\'ve seen more than one recommendation for Painter\'s Touch from Rustoleum (white, #1981, grey, #1980) which is used by at least one top miniaturist.
There are a few prior threads with tips on spray priming - including warming the can and shaking well - follow this kind of advice and you should have few problems.
Einion
RuneBrush
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One thing that I use (and not everybody gets on with), is a \'gun handle\' that clips onto a spary gun.
Heres the link to amazon in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Plastikote-Spray-Can-Gun/dp/B0002KQ0ES
I find that I get more control over the pressure of the spray using it, than without.
Heres the link to amazon in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Plastikote-Spray-Can-Gun/dp/B0002KQ0ES
I find that I get more control over the pressure of the spray using it, than without.
