Priming Thunderbolt Mountain Figs?

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spooktalker

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I\'ve got here my first Thunderbolt Mountain elf, and though I knew what was coming, I\'m still blown away by the technical precision. The detail is so fine, however, for the first time I\'m worried spray priming might obscure detail.

Does anyone have experience with these figures? Should I stay away from spray priming, or priming alltogether? Anyone with said experience, can you show me a pic with spray priming to alay my concerns?

Thanks!
 
Shawn R. L.

Shawn R. L.

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You might try getting a primer that is made for airbrushes. You could control how thin it is and do it in multiple coats. Some of the primer I use now (Rustoleum in a can) if your not careful can go on real thick and obscure details.
 
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DrEvilmonki

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I hand prime all my figures (not literally with my hand of course - with a brush;) ).
This way you control how thin your paint is.
But use proper priming paint you get from an art supply shop, it adheres better than normal paint.
 
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Ogrebane

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What do you use and where can you get it. Im having such bad luck with sparay that I just dont undercoat any more just paint the mini black and hope for the best.
 
SJB

SJB

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I\'ve painted a few Thunderbolt Mountain figs and just primed as normal with GW spray. Haven\'t experienced a problem.
 
cdukino

cdukino

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Same for me. Just spray primed with GW spray. Worked well. But do some short burst and various layers instead of trying to cover completely in one go.
 
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DrEvilmonki

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Originally posted by Ogrebane
What do you use and where can you get it. Im having such bad luck with sparay that I just dont undercoat any more just paint the mini black and hope for the best.
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I use Liqitex Acrylic gesso (surface preperation for acrylic and oil paints).
I get all my weird stuff from an art supply shop.
 
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