Primer or none

[Ted Robinson]

The hull is sanded, ready for paint and masking tape placed.

When watching online builds some of the builders use primer. Most don't.

I will be using Mission Models Ochre and Tamiya Flat Black. Should I primer first

 

[Y.T.]

I use acrylic paints for painting ships hull. I do not use primers. Primer would mar the wood texture I want to show on the model. I use diluted paint and apply many layers till I am satisfied with looks. This is how I do it. You should do what ever you like.

 

[Corsair]

it depends on what you want.

 

[Smithy]

I concur with the previous replies. I sometimes prime, sometimes not. It depends on the colour and absorbency of the wood, the colour of the paint, the opacity of the particular type of paint, am I spraying or brushing, how good was my finishing of the model...

I suggest experimenting, ideally on a test piece finished in the same way as the model, or on a small area down by the keel, and seeing what works best for you.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I use acrylic paints for painting ships hull. I do not use primers. Primer would mar the wood texture I want to show on the model. I use diluted paint and apply many layers till I am satisfied with looks. This is how I do it. You should do what ever you like.

Thanks, I want the wood grain to show. I did a test without the primer and it looks good. I was concerned about durability but no one mentioned that.

 

[Rob444]

I have been using sanding sealer first. I find that paint can "raise the grain" of the wood and, at least in my hands, a coat of sanding sealer makes the finished product look better. The wood grain still shows with using it.

Rob

 

[Ted Robinson]

I have been using sanding sealer first. I find that paint can "raise the grain" of the wood and, at least in my hands, a coat of sanding sealer makes the finished product look better. The wood grain still shows with using it.

Rob

Thanks

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here's the results after using a second coat of Model Expo Yellow ochre hull paint. I'm happy with it.

 

[Corsair]

I'm happy with it.

That is exactly what counts.

 

[Ted Robinson]

That is exactly what counts.

This is exactly what I needed. I have previously said that I am not that connected to this model but once I removed the masking tape I got excited and am now totally immersed in this build.