Going to the Model Shop

[Twist]

I'm heading to the model shop today or tomorrow and there are a few things I'd like to know.

1) Is primer really necessary on a red/black model? What about the interior with the white roll cage. I'm planning on spraying, but is primer necessary?

2) What grit of sandpaper do I need? 800, 1000, 1200?

Thanks in advance!

[Guiddy]

1. Yes! Any more questions about needing primer and I will be forced to bang heads!
You could of course make a crap model, in which case you won't need primer!

2. 800 and 1200. No 1000!

[Twist]

Thanks for the swift response, Guid. I built my ITR without primer, but I want my Lancer to be so excellent that it rivals one of your models (not that that will happen any time soon). That's why I ask.

[Guiddy]

EVERYTHING on my models gets primered, as each part is filed with needle files to get rid of the mold lines, and primering is the last step of that.
That's what I am doing on the Subaru today!

[Twist]

So it's:

1) Rinse
2) Sand (mold lines, abnormalities, etc)
3) Prime
4) Spray
5) Repeat as tragedy dictates

That right?
How many coats of primer?

[Guiddy]

Yep!
1-2 coats on parts
3 coats on body. Check for irregularities after 1st coat!

[awaken1973]

1-2 coats on parts

Can parts grow so thick so they won't fit to mounting holes?
That's why I never prime small parts

[Guiddy]

Yeah, but you clean the holes out as you build!

[S Brake]

Originally posted by Twist
Thanks for the swift response, Guid. I built my ITR without primer, but I want my Lancer to be so excellent that it rivals one of your models (not that that will happen any time soon). That's why I ask.

stop copying me! i built my ITR (but i used primer) and when i was done with that i went onto my Lancer. whats next you gonna get a WRX STi too?






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[Guiddy]

Originally posted by snowboarder927
stop copying me! i built my ITR (but i used primer) and when i was done with that i went onto my Lancer. whats next you gonna get a WRX STi too!

I wouldn't complain! Copying is the highest form of flattery!

I find if someone builds a kit I have done I scrutinise it to see how they dealt with the problems I over came on it!