Primer and top coat

[lunch box]

Hey,

I am searching for a good primer and tips how to do this in the best looking way. I heared from some people, that using the primer wasn´t that efficient, is that true? I would be very glad, if you visit my other topic. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235003411-xtracolor-alternatives/

It is very urgently .

For the glossy top coat, I have no idea, because of the many other opinions in forums. I searched a lot on the internet today and saw the Alcad II Primer and Microfiler.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/GP-7-46-100ml-Alclad-2-Grundierung-schwarz-grau-weis-zur-Auswahl-/351115725361?var=&hash=item51c020ca31:m:mR_gNQS_JC7RmagWcugvbsw

Is this a good choice?

Is it airbrush ready?

- L.B.

I apologize for beeing so dumb.

I started this topic in the wrong section. Thank you for moving my topic

Edited June 19, 2016 by lunch box

[lunch box]

Hey,

Only one question what is the best topcoat for airliner?

-L.B.

[Greenshirt]

Typically the "topcoat" is either called a varnish or gloss/satin/flat coat. Generally a gloss coat is used to ensure a good smooth surface for decals. Gloss is too shiny and makes a model look toy-like if used as a final varnish. I personally like satin, but then again I don't weather my models nor try to replicate well worn subjects.

My personal favorite for gloss is Pledge Future / Kleer https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=pledge+future+floor+finish&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31038513050&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12814388710880467177&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_8qo9b1skph_b. It is thin enough to use straight with my airbrush and is also a useful thinner for Humbrol and Vallejo acrylics.

For my satin finish I'm currently using Microscale Satin, which is a water based formula but expensive. I'm almost out so plan to try something new.

I no longer use a flat coat, as that doesn't look right to me; a personal preference.

Primers: my experience was that if using an enamel I did not need a primer, but if I paint with acrylics, I do. I rarely use enamels anymore, but if I did, I likely would spray a thin coat of a silver color to check the seams, but otherwise would put my base color directly in the plastic. Some folks swear by priming even for enamels.

Tim

[lunch box]

Typically the "topcoat" is either called a varnish or gloss/satin/flat coat. Generally a gloss coat is used to ensure a good smooth surface for decals. Gloss is too shiny and makes a model look toy-like if used as a final varnish. I personally like satin, but then again I don't weather my models nor try to replicate well worn subjects.

My personal favorite for gloss is Pledge Future / Kleer https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=pledge+future+floor+finish&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31038513050&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12814388710880467177&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_8qo9b1skph_b. It is thin enough to use straight with my airbrush and is also a useful thinner for Humbrol and Vallejo acrylics.

For my satin finish I'm currently using Microscale Satin, which is a water based formula but expensive. I'm almost out so plan to try something new.

I no longer use a flat coat, as that doesn't look right to me; a personal preference.

Primers: my experience was that if using an enamel I did not need a primer, but if I paint with acrylics, I do. I rarely use enamels anymore, but if I did, I likely would spray a thin coat of a silver color to check the seams, but otherwise would put my base color directly in the plastic. Some folks swear by priming even for enamels.

Tim

Thank you much thanks, which is the right pledge?

If I use a the primer, showed in the topic, can I use it for both acrlics and enamel?

Edited June 22, 2016 by lunch box

[Greenshirt]

Thank you much thanks, which is the right pledge?

If I use a the primer, showed in the topic, can I use it for both acrlics and enamel?

This should be it, the label has changed (yet again) but says "same great product". https://www.amazon.com/SC-Johnson-Pledge-Multi-Surface-Finish/dp/B000ARPH4C/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466683861&sr=8-1&keywords=pledge+future+shine+floor+finish

I've never used alclad primers, I believe they are meant to be used with their metal paints. I do know a few in my club use it for all their priming needs, but don't know if that includes acrylics.

Tim

[Cheshiretaurus]

For me it's Tamiya fine grey primer. I mainly use enamels for the colours, can't get on with acrylic. Then humbrol clear Cotes, thsee are the ones in small glass bottles. Not the pledge attempts they make.

[lunch box]

Hey,

I am searching here in my local Walmart, but there are so many of them with other packagings. Is this the right one?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pledge-Floor-Care-27-fl-oz/15136693

Do you know a good trader for scale modelling?

-L.B.

[Greenshirt]

Hey,

I am searching here in my local Walmart, but there are so many of them with other packagings. Is this the right one?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pledge-Floor-Care-27-fl-oz/15136693

Do you know a good trader for scale modelling?

-L.B.

That one should work.

If in the US, there are a few online traders that are good, depending on your genre and scale, in no particular order:

• Scalehobbyist
• WestCoastHobbys
• SprueBrothers
• ScottsModelShop (ebay only)

I've shopped at all of them as well as buying direct from manufacturers, generally shipping costs in the US are pretty good.

If you mean a brick/morter shop you can walk into, it depends on your location. Not much near me in the Washington, DC area but then again Google is your friend and you'll just have to trek in and see.

Tim

[lunch box]

Hey,

Thank you very much, for your quick reply.

Here in my Homedepot, I found guy who told me that the pledge Klear is better than the you showed me.

Is that right?

This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-Klear-Multi-surface-750ml-floor/dp/B0033B9X1K