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 Post subject: Alternative to Imperial Primer?
PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:50 pm 
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I don't have a garden or other sensible place to spray-prime my models, so I've been using the GW Imperial Primer pot. Frankly however, its rubbish. Has anyone had any experience of other paint-on primers that you'd recommend instead?

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:59 pm 
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I don't have a garden or other sensible place to spray-prime my models, so I've been using the GW Imperial Primer pot. Frankly however, its rubbish. Has anyone had any experience of other paint-on primers that you'd recommend instead?


I have the same issue. I just tried the new primer from greenstuffworld.com and I have to say I like it. The only thing I don't like about it is the bottle itself, but it doesn't dry up as quickly as the Imperial Primer and has the perfect thickness while keeping the detail.

Here's a link: http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/searc ... it_search=
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:51 am 
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Will take a look at that product, thanks :)

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I use Vallejo black surface primer (in 200ml bottles) can be brushed on or sprayed with an airbrush. I brush it on and it covers well and goes on thin. Been using it for years now

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I use Vallejo primer as well. I brush it on which has the advantage of been able to prime in front of the tv.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:04 am 
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I'm gonna try that one too! But right now I'm happy with the one from GSW and wait till the bottle is finished. :)
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:16 am 
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My bottle of the Vallejo primer arrived, and I'm happy to say that it appears to have gone on nice and thin, hasn't obscured any detail etc... and as its a 200ml bottle, I anticipate it should last me forever! :)

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