Undercoat or not?

[Mike6t3]

It' interesting to read all the different methods people use, I wonder how many are out there ?
I use Humbrol enamels to prime the figures, usually Black but occasionally White depending on the miniature. I apply it using a brush as I find sprays messy and I end up missing bits.

Mike

[Smoking gun]

Like Mike I use enamels, previously Humbrol unti! a recent change to Wi!ko own brand.

Best wishes,
Martin Buck

[Smiley Miley 66]

Stynylrez Grey and White primer colours. I don't normally use black. But that's an interesting idea using black then highlighting white on after ?
These are a "plastic" based paint so they do tend to "find their own level" across a model not get too thick in the corners. Especially if you brush them on, I will after a few minutes quickly highlight the colour back on the remove any excess and cover up any lacking areas ?
As it has been said on here before, if you don't prime you models the paint does rub off a lot more, as I ve found to my cost over-the years.
Miles

[pbeccas (Paul)]

I use Vallejo black primer.  I love it.

[Moggy]

Hate to admit it but basic grey metal primer spray from diy shop or Halfords. Never had a need to worry too much about it. Always smooth with good coverage.

As for normal paints yet again its the largish bottles for £1 from the Works, Think its called Crafter choice. Occasionally I may spend a little more for a specific colour.

Derek

[Sean Clark]

I've never washed any figures before priming/undercoating.

I've used white, black, grey, plus coloured sprays from Army Painter.

I've used the Army Painter Dips painted on and washes.

I fluctuate between which undercoat to use, normally settling on one style for a while before moving onto another. Usually when I see or read about someone trying something different.

I'm tempted at the moment to try a minimalist painting style. Black undercoat. Block in the colours in a shade brighter than normal. Leave a lot of black as shade/Black lining.

May do this on my MEXREV.

Or I may not.

So it goes.

[mellis1644]

If you can't/don't like to spray then at least prime with paint on Gesso. I line in a climate where for a few months sprays really don't work well...I find this works nearly as well as spray primer and give a lot better result than not priming at all.

You can get it in art shops and it comes in white, black and grey. I even use this to touch up spray prime jobs where I missed bits. IUt tends to shrink tight to create a good bond when drying, but still don't put it on too thickly or you will lose details.