Paul mentioned it again recently when I posted up my master class WIP. And at that time I took careful note to ensure I was doing the priming in colder conditions (easy to do in winter...).
I have primed using other AP colours before and the result is smooth. Heck I have done fifty Skaven now and not had this issue on them.
Given the problems you have seen and the example shots below of some tester models, should I assume that it is not actually my technique but that either this can of AP White Primer is borked, or the White in that complete range is knackered.
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| Grainy effect from AP White Primer - spray application |
So if I am correct in my assumptions as to the sub-par quality of my existing white and my upcoming DG units, can you recommend any particular brands of white primer that you know first hand to have done a good job. I am leaning towards Tamiya, which would be handy as there is a model shop 500 metres away.
I picked up a Tamiya light grey, not really all that cost effective for big job lots, but amazingly smooth finish. Especially noticeable on my Wave serpen and Wraithguard. There are 2 other issues when spray undercoating:
ReplyDelete1, Humidity. Moisture in the air can affect how the spray 'behaves.' I noticed this when undercoating some guardians
2, Oil on the models. I never wash my models in soapy water before undercoating them, but I have read on a few sites, that some pro's do this and swear by the results.
This guy:
http://fromthewarp.blogspot.co.nz/p/archives-and-tutorials.html
Has some great how-to's and covers some really awesome basic tips including undercoating.
Thanks Josh. I am very anal when it comes to the cleaning of the models (shame that has not carried over to removal of mould lines yet), but I do wash them thoroughly. The frustrating part is the brown and black I have from the same range has worked very well, and they are all done in the same conditions and place.
ReplyDeleteThank for you for the information about Tamiya as well.