Sometimes it's nice to have a simple paint job without camo...
Of course, with a simpler paint job came a much more challenging decal situation. I had the hardest time with this decal wanting to have little flaps fold underneath. Ugh! Maybe I need to ask Dan to actually make some videos of sliding the paper out from under the decal because it never seems simple.
Anyway, without further complaint, here's Ark Royal...my newest fleet addition from the Ghukek/XPForge/Carrier Deck Decal alliance!
Did you prime before painting? What kind of primer do you use? I used tamiya spray primer on one of these XPForge models, but it didn't seem to stick very well. I try not to over do the primer since it can gum up some of the details.
Did you prime before painting? What kind of primer do you use? I used tamiya spray primer on one of these XPForge models, but it didn't seem to stick very well. I try not to over do the primer since it can gum up some of the details.
I always prime before painting. In this case, I used a Vallejo colored primer: USN Ghost Grey: link
Did you wash the XPForge models? I find there is still a layer of powder on them and I usually pick as much off as I can with modeling tool and then give them a warm-water and dish soap wash with a toothbrush.
It's a good practice to not go too heavy on the primer, but you really should make sure it's got 100% primer coverage...
I've not had trouble with the Vallejo primer and I've not used Tamiya before...sorry I can't help with comments about that.
Did you prime before painting? What kind of primer do you use? I used tamiya spray primer on one of these XPForge models, but it didn't seem to stick very well. I try not to over do the primer since it can gum up some of the details.
I am surprised. Tamiya primer is generally the gold standard in the modeling world. If you think you really need a primer that will "bite" into the resin then a lacquer based primer like Mr. Surfacer 1500 is your ticket. Just have a well ventilated room when you use it!
Also with primer try just spraying on a light mist coat first. Let that dry and then apply another light coat. Then another if needed until you have full coverage. This has a couple of advantages. One, you have better control over how much total primer you apply. And two, the first light coat attaches to the surface and then provides more adhesion for the follow on coats.
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Thanks guys. Very helpful tips. I have more experience painting metal miniatures than these plastic ones. I’ve found that cleaning and priming is pretty straightforward on metal. I may need to do a bit more prep on the plastics.
Thanks guys. Very helpful tips. I have more experience painting metal miniatures than these plastic ones. I’ve found that cleaning and priming is pretty straightforward on metal. I may need to do a bit more prep on the plastics.
I get the XPForge minis in grey just so I can see the white powder that's left on the resin minis. I was getting white and then I'd miss the powder. That's a problem...
Literally for the resin minis, just get the powder off and wash with dish soap and you're done.