I’m currenty working on the RM B-17G and using the Eduards PE set for the interior, etc. A lot of removal of kit details and filling and sanding is needed to place the PE parts. I’m using Squadron white putty and my paints(acrylics) don’t seem to be covering the areas where i puttied. I thought that a primer would help solve this but not a primer that needs sanding since there are so many small details that sanding would destroy. I guess my question is, is there a good non-sandable primer out there that will help solve my problem?
I`m no expert by any means, but you might try a light coat of TAMIYA FINE SURFACE PRIMER. Its a VERY fine primer and i dont believe you could get away with no sanding.Am I right guys?
I’ve never used the Tamiya fine white, but I’ve read in a magazine article or two that it is a VERY fine finish. Mr. Surfacer 1200 also has a fine finish, but does need a little sanding for an ultra smooth layer. What about MM enamel grey primer? As I recall, it left a pretty smooth finish.
I use any light colored flat acrylic paint I have the most of. Once the paint has dried, I wipe it down with a paper towel to smooth it. Paper towel is quit abrasive and will leave a flat painted surface nearly smooth. In tight areas I hold a wad of it with a strong tweezers or pliers to run the area. This technique works well for covering puttied areas so they will accept paint without bleed through. Your other option is to cover the surface with a clear sealer before applying your paint.
Thanks for the advice guys. It’s been so frustrating getting all the puttying done and sanding perfect just to have the putty bleed through and leave a horrible paint job!
This used to work for me in the ‘old’ days…I would hit the effected area with a spritz of good old auto grey primer(rattle can)…let it cure a day…wet sand and feather it in…filled gaps and sealed putty…and it took any paint I applied.
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