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97024
To All, When priming GW miniatures what is the best primer to use? I was in search of a gray primer but it seems all I can find is white or black primer from...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
2:45 pm
97025
I have recently purchased a GW Chaos Army for use in better outfitting the 13th Company Space Wolves army I am making, but I am having a rough time taking...
crzy_drmmr
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Jan 8, 2008
2:45 pm
97026
Hi this is my first message to the group. I have just got re-interesting in paint again and wanted feedback I just posted photos (not great need better...
luculluslegio
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Jan 8, 2008
2:46 pm
97027
What about putting in the freezer and then trying to break them off... Just a thought off the top of my head but maybe someone else might have a better way of...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
2:51 pm
97028
For plastics that are cemented with polystyrene cement, you'll want to try an exacto knife of a small, fine jeweler's screwdriver. You'll need to carefully...
d m
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Jan 8, 2008
3:00 pm
97029
I found the freezer trick good for metals and superglue. The freezer will make plastics brittle. Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> wrote: What about...
d m
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Jan 8, 2008
3:02 pm
97030
You might want to try a can of Duplicolor Sandable Primer from an auto parts store. Duplicolor run about $4.86 for a large can locally and comes in white,...
Ron Vutpakdi
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Jan 8, 2008
3:48 pm
97031
a) depends where you live - in North America the Rustoleum brand of grey primer is very nice, my current favourite. b) GW black is NOT a primer. c) the white...
Jason Dyer
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Jan 8, 2008
4:16 pm
97032
Hi Jason, I live in Maryland... So, have you used the Rustoleum brand primer on GW plastic and metal miniatures before? If so what were the results and did you...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
4:31 pm
97033
... From: Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 8:31 am Subject: Re: [mini-painter] Primer To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com ... ...
Jason Dyer
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Jan 8, 2008
4:35 pm
97034
Okay, so I assume I can purchase the Rustoleum brand primer from Home Depot or Lowes? How long does it take for it to dry because the GW primers dry rather...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
4:41 pm
97035
Rustoleum and Krylon are awesome! Plus half the price, if not less, than the crap GW puts out. I can't tell you how many times I've had a jacked up paint can...
d m
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Jan 8, 2008
4:43 pm
97036
Or better, Wal-Mart and K-Mart. Make sure you "dust" the model, not go for complete coverage. I have a few boxes I spray on. I put my models on them and...
d m
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Jan 8, 2008
4:47 pm
97037
... From: Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 8:41 am Subject: Re: [mini-painter] Primer To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com ... I'm...
Jason Dyer
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Jan 8, 2008
4:51 pm
97038
I usually spray the entire model with primer before painting (though most of my models if not all are still just primed lol)... I was under the impression that...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
4:56 pm
97039
So, Jason & Dean do either of you have any of your work online for someone like myself to see? Vancouver, BC hey... LOL I've never been there or for Canada...
Thomas Strother
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Jan 8, 2008
5:10 pm
97040
I am going to agree with Krylon as my primer of choice... ... From: d m <nato_potato_2006@...> To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 8,...
Russell Higgins
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Jan 8, 2008
5:11 pm
97041
... From: Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:11 am Subject: Re: [mini-painter] Primer To: mini-painter@yahoogroups.com ... Oh...
Jason Dyer
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Jan 8, 2008
5:23 pm
97042
Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> wrote: I was under the impression that was the way ones is supposed to do it? So, the Golden Daemon award winner painters...
Ron Vutpakdi
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Jan 8, 2008
5:25 pm
97043
Heya Larry, Welcome Aboard. I, like you, have recently started painting again. I really missed it. Nice looking seraphim you've painted up. Looks nice and...
Nathan Doyle
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Jan 8, 2008
6:43 pm
97044
Yeah, this is not the best time of year to be spraying...I live in Virginia Beach and go out back on the deck when we get our warm spells....that is, until...
d m
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Jan 8, 2008
11:20 pm
97045
... Were the glued with CA glue of Plastic glue first off? Zap make a debonder that doesn't hurt plastics. I'm giving mircomark as an example but you should be...
NightLife
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Jan 9, 2008
6:21 am
97046
... Any automotive store should carry an etching primer that should suit your needs. Armory and Floquil (Testors) both make a very good primer as well. If I...
NightLife
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Jan 9, 2008
6:25 am
97047
... I wish it came in black though. :(...
NightLife
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Jan 9, 2008
6:31 am
97048
I got a better camera and retook the photos It is amazing how much more detail I can see in the photos then just looking at the miniature normally. ...
Larry Offley
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Jan 9, 2008
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97049
If I remember correctly, cyanoacrylate adhesives are super glue, not polystyrene cements. So carefully prying and/or chilling should work and be a cheaper...
d m
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Jan 9, 2008
12:21 pm
97050
Nice job. I like the way you got around the basing of the figure. The GW standard is a bit ugly. You doing that wing conversion on the whole squad? Only thing...
Jimmy Murphy
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Jan 9, 2008
12:27 pm
97051
Concurring with Ron, I use duplicolor sandable black from the auto parts store. It's not quite as black as GW chaos, but in most cases it's close enough. If...
Tom
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Jan 9, 2008
2:14 pm
97052
I'll be honest, I can paint, it just takes a butt-load of motivation for me to do it. A lot of my figs are mostly base coated and inked, I just need to dry...
d m
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Jan 9, 2008
4:42 pm
97053
nope, a dusting is all you really need to do to prime. Thomas Strother <z1bird@...> wrote: I usually spray the entire model with primer before...
d m
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