tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post1823092534550210122..comments2024-03-28T09:23:38.031+02:00Comments on Scale Model Building with Metodi Metodiev: AK Interactive White Primer review - or why I will not use it againmmscalemodelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-6998758541130945812020-02-24T09:10:47.385+02:002020-02-24T09:10:47.385+02:00I think this is an informative post and it is very...I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. <a href="https://awhitetiger.com/" rel="nofollow">white tiger</a>I am blogger 14https://www.blogger.com/profile/14171395171042255476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-33387398258536514522019-07-10T10:26:00.100+03:002019-07-10T10:26:00.100+03:00I have Mr sufacer on order, in 500 and 1000. I am ...I have Mr sufacer on order, in 500 and 1000. I am still trying to figure out exactly what it's used for. I thought it was just for small gap filling, but it appears that it is also a primer? I would guess that the higher number is more suitable as a primer, and the lower numbers are for filling gaps. Would that be an accurate statement?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br /><br />Anthony Stalker6reconnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-29512792573967005632019-07-10T10:20:30.429+03:002019-07-10T10:20:30.429+03:00Since I had this "accident" I use mr.sur...Since I had this "accident" I use mr.surfacer. It looks expensive but the dilution ratios are such that one bottle goes long way.mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-80007367797895954832019-07-05T10:46:56.131+03:002019-07-05T10:46:56.131+03:00In all my years as a commercial painter, the prime...In all my years as a commercial painter, the primer was never fragile, that is why it was a primer. They are supposed to be tough as nails, while giving an equally good surface for the actual paint, which is made stronger because of the primer beneath it.<br /><br />Any coat that is called a "primer" should have those qualities, otherwise it is just paint. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948137664589861429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-26611595036156594182019-07-05T10:43:15.983+03:002019-07-05T10:43:15.983+03:00You missed the point. What was said is that buildi...You missed the point. What was said is that building a Sherman tank of one color and very little tape required for masking, may result in better finished products and the flaws that may exist, could remain unfounded. Doing aircraft with lots of painting and masking, clear coating and decaling is a totally different animal. Sure doing the woodland camo on the modern M1 or even a tiger, may result Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948137664589861429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-10041166413280591772017-02-22T20:27:18.862+02:002017-02-22T20:27:18.862+02:00That primer suck!That primer suck!Telamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782588446220578487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-88484782983832349622016-12-03T09:07:18.067+02:002016-12-03T09:07:18.067+02:00I have experienced the same problem with Valejo pr...I have experienced the same problem with Valejo primer. The primer show up any imperfections on the surface which is good, but you just cannot sand the area down because the primer just flakes off. I have found Humbrol rattle can primer to be excellent, it forms a super smooth coat, is very tolerant of applying to much paint to one area (just dries down to a nice even coat) and sticks perfectly. Wilfy100https://www.blogger.com/profile/16629246138763290648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-9734380693002779632016-09-27T13:33:24.110+03:002016-09-27T13:33:24.110+03:00You can buy surface primer from tamiya which is th...You can buy surface primer from tamiya which is the same stuff as the spray can. Just thin 1:1 with tamiya lacquer thinners and your good to go.Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089932362657992357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-37298131261885163512016-05-24T01:28:10.648+03:002016-05-24T01:28:10.648+03:00I have been using this primer with relative succes...I have been using this primer with relative success, yes, it is fragile but if you handle it with care it should work well, but as I also had to overcome some problems of pealing off paint with prime into the bare plastic, I am avoiding using them for exterior, I use mostly the black one for interior and figures, just because I spent my money and I have to use it somehow, but for exterior, i Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083115866141318075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-36371712799229824452016-04-07T15:25:48.116+03:002016-04-07T15:25:48.116+03:00If you like the Tamyia spraycan primer the best, w...If you like the Tamyia spraycan primer the best, why don't you decant a batch and spray it through your airbrush? And more on topic: i personally have yet to use the first acrylic primer that does everything a good primer shouldKermithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926322987369980027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-72815959365471418472016-03-30T12:14:10.019+03:002016-03-30T12:14:10.019+03:00That's true.That's true. mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-68744945315191775812016-03-30T12:09:59.301+03:002016-03-30T12:09:59.301+03:00You are right. But, if you have noticed, at their ...You are right. But, if you have noticed, at their website 95% of the model sample pictures for their products are armor and figures ;) Avmodellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869557336319599247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-141614992143379932016-03-30T01:13:57.955+03:002016-03-30T01:13:57.955+03:00I use and sell Vallejo. Never had an issue with th...I use and sell Vallejo. Never had an issue with their primers. Yes, you have to clean the surface. But once you do that, spray their primer. Bob's your uncle good to go. <br /><br />Doesn't matter what type of kit it is, it will work just as well on an aircraft model as it will a tank or car or figure. Saying that it is not well for an aircraft kit is asinine!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359169979936458460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-30903645230381879972016-03-29T13:11:58.565+03:002016-03-29T13:11:58.565+03:00Unfortunately the bin is where your money and time...Unfortunately the bin is where your money and time are going aswell.mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-29066006482238800232016-03-29T13:10:14.450+03:002016-03-29T13:10:14.450+03:00Well if that is the case they (AK) should advertis...Well if that is the case they (AK) should advertise their products properly. Quote from their site: "Its superb adhesion qualities combined with a matt-satin finish make our primer the perfect choice for preparing models for painting." That is misleading in my view.mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-4487226946240780032016-03-29T01:22:30.206+03:002016-03-29T01:22:30.206+03:00I've used these types of primers on different ...I've used these types of primers on different projects including figures armor and buildings. I can't say I've ever tried them on aircarftresour but what I experienced with them makes me agree that the bin is the best place for them.Matt Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733837617404787875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-20315354405346090282016-03-29T00:54:53.236+03:002016-03-29T00:54:53.236+03:00All non laquer based acrylics (primers and paint) ...All non laquer based acrylics (primers and paint) like AK, Vallejo, etc are not well suitable for aircraft models. They have very low surface adhesion to plastic, are very sensitive to masking, got damaged from decal softeners, and they cannot withstand much handling. <br />They are very good for figures, armor etc where there is no masking, minimal decals, and no need to touch the model several Avmodellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869557336319599247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-22847142960257206652016-03-28T22:43:22.266+03:002016-03-28T22:43:22.266+03:00I did wash the surface and then sanded it and degr...I did wash the surface and then sanded it and degreased it with degreaser... I would't be surprised if just water would stuck better :)mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-42198098970034267642016-03-28T22:40:26.018+03:002016-03-28T22:40:26.018+03:00I agree with you but what made me look for somethi...I agree with you but what made me look for something different than my Tamiya spray primer was the lack of control. Fortunately there is a nice selection of solvent based airbrush friendly primers.mmscalemodelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331731639528924531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-15982854098641236302016-03-28T21:00:13.156+03:002016-03-28T21:00:13.156+03:00Yes nice to see Arthur's comment. I use plasti...Yes nice to see Arthur's comment. I use plasti-kote primer and it works a charm, halfords primer will also work well from what I have read. There is one more reason a primer won't adhere and that is the presence of release agent from the mould, so for a real excellent adhesion wash your model in water with a bit of soap.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890169999099942622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538593805179285478.post-71009600568440984852016-03-28T20:15:41.062+03:002016-03-28T20:15:41.062+03:00This is one of the reasons modelers have frequentl...This is one of the reasons modelers have frequently used lacquer based automotive primers that adhere to plastic quite well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759208718529109756noreply@blogger.com