Alternate Primer

[Graeme H]

Unfortunately mate I can't get that here in TSV either

No supplies of that and even most paints is non existant, but you are managing to put up with the weather I hope

[wombatair]

My method:

I wash model/part with dishwash detergent, Brush with toothpaste (Not the "new" "Jelly" type, but old formula - eg Amway* or Grants), Wash, WOD Inspection and Blow Dry.

Prime with Fiddly Bits (rattle-can) grey primer.
(Available from Bunnings - should be one in FNQ.)

Sand with finest paper -eg K and S Flex-I-Grit sanding film, or Bunnings. ) Wet and Dry if appropriate.
(For smaller parts, Sanding/buffing stick from chemist - "Manicare Maxi Buff" is thick padded with three grades).

Blow clean, and paint with enamels.

Lindsay L

*Amway tube is large and lasts a life time (Although our fearless leader could go through one a month).
I can arrange supply if need be….. (Don't have to go to one of those h…… parties. )

Grants from chemist or health shop.

[hrtpaul]

Unfortunately mate I can't get that here in TSV either

No supplies of that and even most paints is non existant, but you are managing to put up with the weather I hope

I'm only just handling the weather mate but it's tough Toyworld has got an ok range as long as you don't want Vallejo, life colour etc so I've managed to get a few colours I needed

[hrtpaul]

Great ideas there Lindsay. Ta for that. I bought a HUGE can of Septone enamel primer from Supercheap today for the same price I pay for a tin of Tamiya. Hopefully it'll be ok

[hrtpaul]

I just sprayed a P-51 wing with the Septone primer I got from SCA and so far so good. It's a fair bit darker than the Tamiya stuff but it covers nicely so I think I might be on a winner. I'll keep ya's posted