Hadier Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 ok i know that the title does not help much but i was wondering what paints are in them i have read several posts and been confused by the answers. i am slowly working my way from GW paints to master series i mean ill say i have had good practice with my GW paints but i have just been cranking out models but i bought a bunch of models at this years indy gencon and tryed the master paints and well i don't want to use my GW paints on them. And on a second note how do you guys prime? i was thinking about going to my GW store and buying some spray white or black primer but am not sure if thats such a how idea. thanks for any answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 And on a second note how do you guys prime? i was thinking about going to my GW store and buying some spray white or black primer but am not sure if thats such a how idea. If you are in the US, there are better choices than GW primers. Some of the competition level painters like either Floquil or Tamiya spray primers (created for plastic models, I believe). I've heard both are very good with a very fine smooth finish that doesn't obscure details. A bit expensive though. I (the Brushthralls, and much of the Warmachine crowd) like Duplicolor Sandable Primer. Duplicolor is ostensibly for automobiles and can be found in auto parts stores (Autozone, O'Reilly's, Napa). Duplicolor comes in a several colors (including white, grays, and black) and goes on with a smooth finish that doesn't obscure detail. About $5 with tax locally for a GW sized can. If you go with a spray primer, make sure that you only prime in a well ventilated area and when the humidity is low (if possible). From about 6-10 inches away, spray from one side of the mini to the other, starting spraying an inch or so away from the mini and stopping spraying an inch or more on the other side. I usually make several passes on each (90 deg) side of the mini spraying straight on, somewhat from above, and somewhat from below You also might want to pick up a bottle of MSP Brush On Primer to touch up spots where the spray primer doesn't reach and also to prime on days where it is too humid to spray prime. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axegrrl Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Primer preference varies widely, depending in part on what you're used to and how the primer in question reacts with your typical weather conditions when you prime. I know competition-level painters who won't touch Duplicolor and swear by GW white primer. Stay away from Armory primer, though. We've had to strip some minis we'd primed with that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted September 4, 2006 Reaper User Share Posted September 4, 2006 If you're considering one of the older learn to paint kits, what will matter is whether you are able to see it before you buy it. If it has a sticker saying "Now with Master Series Paints!" it will have MSP's in it. Formerly, Paint Kits 1 through 3 contained Pro Paints instead, and kits with Pro Paints are still out on the market. Ordering directly from Reaper will guarantee that you receive a kit with Master Series Paints in it instead of Pro Paints. As for colors...they are pictured on the back of the box in the case of kits 1-3 and are visible through the plastic on the brand new Learn to Paint Kit 4: Skintones. Where Pro Paints are pictured, the MSP's which have been substituted are of comparable colors. If you are asking for a list of specific colors present in the LtPK's, I don't have that information in front of me; if you ask about a specific kit I may be able to help you better. Hope that helps! --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinton Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 If you're considering one of the older learn to paint kits, what will matter is whether you are able to see it before you buy it. If it has a sticker saying "Now with Master Series Paints!" it will have MSP's in it. Formerly, Paint Kits 1 through 3 contained Pro Paints instead, and kits with Pro Paints are still out on the market. Ordering directly from Reaper will guarantee that you receive a kit with Master Series Paints in it instead of Pro Paints. --Anne I've been wanting to order the Learning to Paint Kit 2 (#08902) online, but I haven't because it says Pro Paints. From what I've read, Master Series Paints seems to be the way to go for painting miniatures. I ordered a few minis from Reaper and got some samples with them (thank you!) and I've really liked using them; far better than the cheap craft acrylics that I bought. If I were to order LTPK2 from the Asylum Online, would it come with PP or MSP? Also, my first post here. So...hi all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingwreckage Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Buying direct from Reaper gets you MSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted September 27, 2006 Reaper User Share Posted September 27, 2006 Yep, buying direct from us online gets you MSP. --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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