It is not advisable to use 3-in-1 oil to lubricate your models, especially not the fine parts inside their...
Cart 0 Product Products (empty)
No products
Free shipping! Shipping
£ 0.00 Total
Product successfully added to your shopping cart
Quantity
Total
There are 0 items in your cart. There is 1 item in your cart.
Total products (tax incl.)
Total shipping (tax excl.) Free shipping!
Total (tax incl.)
Search Tips
Tips categories
Latest Tips
-
Can I use 3-in-1 oil to lubricate my models?Read more -
Is Peco track better than Hornby track?Read moreIt is difficult to say whether Peco or Hornby is better as it depends which criterion you are looking at. Peco...
-
What era should I model?Read moreIf you are just starting out on your model railway adventure and are wondering which era you should model, the answer...
-
Can I create my own decals?Read moreRegardless of the subject matter, many model kits are supplied with decals that can be applied to the finished model....
-
What are greeblies?Read moreIn the world of scale modelling, greeblies (or "greebles") refer to small, intricate details you add to your models...
Do I need to use a primer?
For best results it is advisable to use a primer as this will stick to the plastic and give a uniform coat of paint and cover up any imperfections that may have occurred during the gluing stage
It also allows your base colour a good foundation for building up the colours on the model and reduce the risk of paint flaking off.
Posted in: Painting
Click here to receive the tips weekly in your mailbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Related products
Related posts
-
What is weathering?Weathering is a painting technique used by modellers to create the appearance of dirt and grime and even damage to... - How do I clean brushes used with enamel paint?Enamel paint is solvent based, so trying to wash in water will not work, you need to use white spirit. It is...
- How do I fill holes in a model?There are many products on the market for filling holes: There are plastic putties straight out of the tube, there...
- What is the best size paintbrush?This would depend on what you are painting as paint brushes come in various shapes and sizes. I would say for...
- How long do I shake my paint for?Paint comes in many types of pots, cans and eye dropper bottles. You should shake paint for at least two minutes but...