Painting Zinc Alloy

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Hi There!

New to the forums and new to modelling. I have a question I am struggling to get a response to by searching the internet.

Basically I have some little zinc models of cyclists (Fonderie Roger type) that I want to paint myself in my own designs, different jersey colours etc. What process should I follow? Do I need to use primer first or is there a specific type of paint I need that can go straight on? I'm assuming I am best of clear varnishing it afterwards too?

Below is a picture of the models and then finish I intend to achieve. Apologies for my basic question but just starting to get into this hobby. Thanks in advance!





Rob

[Guest]

Hi There!

New to the forums and new to modelling. I have a question I am struggling to get a response to by searching the internet.

Basically I have some little zinc models of cyclists (Fonderie Roger type) that I want to paint myself in my own designs, different jersey colours etc. What process should I follow? Do I need to use primer first or is there a specific type of paint I need that can go straight on? I'm assuming I am best of clear varnishing it afterwards too?

Below is a picture of the models and then finish I intend to achieve. Apologies for my basic question but just starting to get into this hobby. Thanks in advance!





Rob

Welcome to the forum. You cant go wrong priming it provides a good stable key for the finishing coat.
Acrylics are very good products and cover well but in my opinion I think I would use enamel paints.
Many many years back I would often paint my Corgi and Dinky diecast models with Humbrol enamel and from memory had no issues.
Regards Alan