First real plane for 40 yrs, a Revell 1/32 Bf 109 G 10

[Wouter]

Hi bob when it sits in spots like that it will be probably some residue of agent which is in the plastic moulds to help seperate the plastic from the moulds more easily. Properties of the paint can enhance this. Which primer did you use? In my experience Vallejo paints and primers, Lifecolors and all need a rather clean surface to cover well indeed.

[BattleshipBob]

Interesting, used vallejo surface primer, used it for ages. Sometimes use halfords plastic primer (for cars) again never had a problem. Perhaps i should wash the kit for longer

Thanks Wouter

[prichrd1]

Sometimes use halfords plastic primer (for cars) again never had a problem. Perhaps i should wash the kit for longer

Almost always use a primer from a rattle can - and - usually Halfords (red or grey).
Very rarely have to wash the plastic tho !!

This is looking better Bob, don't think that all the little "blemishes" will be apparent when you finish.

Paul.
:smiling2:

[Wouter]

Interesting, used vallejo surface primer, used it for ages. Sometimes use halfords plastic primer (for cars) again never had a problem. Perhaps i should wash the kit for longer

Thanks Wouter

Try brushing lighter fluid on the model (the one you use for the Zippo lighters)if you want. It's something I learned from a modeller couple of years ago on the old place. Works very good and it scares me a lot less than washing the sometimes fragile models in a bath of soapy water

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Paul, many thanks

Wouter, good advice, i think i did not clean up enough after filling, sanding etc. Like you when washing usually find either parts in the bowl or hanging on!

[BattleshipBob]

Wouter, sorry. How much and would you use paper towel??

Thanks bob

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Like Wouter I clean with lighter fluid. I put a little in a container and then brush it over the model with a wide, soft brush. It doesn't harm any glue or filler I have used. It evaporates very quickly and so you can paint/prime straight away.
Jim

[BattleshipBob]

Excellent, many thanks Jim

[Wouter]

Morning Bob, exactly what Jim says. You don't need paper towel, that's the great part

Cheers

[RM6239]

Bob

Missed the start of this and I've almost missed the build. Nice work.

cheers
Ross