White ........
Mike,
I like to stick with the 'white" of the plastic figure
instead of painting,that is when I can.No painting a white
jersey or pants unless I'm "fixing" someone elses mistakes,such as
where they send a figure already painted to various degrees.
I call it saving their figures.It costs extra too......LOL
When I have to do this I use Model Master -White Primer
It works real well in my opinion.All the suggestions are good
so you can't go wrong.As for using a sealer or clear-coat I
recommend several :
Brush-On Clear Coat/ Sealer- Delta Ceram Coat-Gloss or Flat
Model Master -gloss/flat
Both work well.
Now for a very " cool" look,I Highly recommend Testors Dull-Cote
spray.It is a flat.You can get it in gloss too.
the Dull Cote will give you a sheen that you'll love.It looks great.
especially when you go back and "gloss" the helmets.Great stuff.
Available at most Hobby Shops/ Arts & Craft Stores.
Jimbo,
I've been painting along time in this hobby and I have to admit
that your idea of using a different paint brush for certain colors
is great.Bam! It never crossed my mind.It just makes sense.Say you
finish painting red and go to white.Your brush isn't totally clean and
BAM ! next thing you know you're painting something Pink.I've done
it too many times.Never even thought about seperate brushes for
the paints.I'll have to give it a try.Thanks for the tip.Seriously.
SEMPER FI,
Chris Stacey
Hampton,Va.
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