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  • Guest

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    Holfords primer

    Hi iv been told that you can use holfords primer on models can any one tell me if this is true and will it be ok with tamiya sprays
  • stona
    SMF Supporters
    • Jul 2008
    • 9889

    #2
    Yes and yes. I use the plastic primer but I know other use the regular primer.

    Cheers

    Steve

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    • John
      Administrator
      • Mar 2004
      • 4634
      • John
      • Halifax

      #3
      Halfords plastic primer is fine but I've found it doesn't last a long as using an airbrush with for example Vallejo primer, I've been using a little 17ml pot for a while and done quite a bit of priming with it, I find I get a finer and more even coating with an airbrush
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      • Guest

        #4
        Cheers john but i dont have a airbrush at moment but im saving for one. are they hard to work with

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        • Guest

          #5
          The Halfords acrylic primers are good but possibly a bit limited for detail work. The spray is quite heavy and I think on 1/35th or less you could loose detail. I use them a lot but for big stuff such as boat hulls etc. You can get a very good finish though and they are extreemly convenient, what are you thinking of spraying?

          Do Tamiya or Humbrol have a primer in thier mini rattle can ranges? Just a thought.

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          • Guest

            #6
            yer im useing Humbrol grey primer at the moment with no fault at all. im doing a tamiya bike 1:12 scale

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            • Guest

              #7
              Tamiya do a very fine primer, it was pointed out to me by Graham, i used it on my Tank Crew Figures, did a fantastic job.

              Andy

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