talentless noob Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Forgive me if this question is unbelievably stupid, but this is the first time I'm making a model 'properly' (ie without slapping the pieces together within a few hours). After applying a layer of primer, I applied my first layer of white paint. It looked as if nothing had changed, the primer became slightly lighter in colour but nothing else. Am I doing something wrong or do I keep applying additional layers of paint. Also, if I were to continue adding layers of paint, approximately how many layers would hide the primer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toniosky Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Can you give more details ? What kind of primer are you using ? Are you peinting white with an airbrush ? BTW, there is no "talentless noob" only "future kickass modellers" LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talentless noob Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Mr. Hobby's Mr. Surfacer 1000. Painted with Tamiya Pearl White Paint. Both were sprayed on from the original spray can they came in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 That's just white for you. Takes a while to cover darker colors. Just keep spraying light coats like the first one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm not familiar with the Tamiya pearl white, but I'm wondering if it was meant for a white primer underneath? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm not familiar with the Tamiya pearl white, but I'm wondering if it was meant for a white primer underneath? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 The Tamiya Pearl White is notoriously thin, and needs to be "built-up" over several lightly "ghosted" coats to cover fully. Assuming your primer coat covered thoroughly, and there were no visible surface flaws, you're on the right track. Simply continue to apply very light coats, and don't worry about getting everything completely covered in one go. Be patient and you'll get there. (And I agree with the above poster; there's no such thing as a "talentless noob;" only somewhat less experienced modelers with lots of potential! Being "new" means that you get to experience the sheer joy of discovery--a feeling unlike any other. cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randypandy831 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 thin light coats. thats white for you. don't get frustrated. i got stumped on this also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talentless noob Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 In future, which Tamiya White should I spray on after priming as the base colour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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