Do you need to undercoat Warhammer?

Do you need to undercoat Warhammer?

The undercoat (or primer) is necessary because it will make your paint stick much better to the plastic and it will create a more even surface for you when you paint. I strongly recommend only painting on a miniature with undercoat.

Is undercoating the same as priming?

Decorators often use the terms interchangeably but in simple terms, an undercoat is always a primer, but a primer is not always an undercoat. Although similar, both serve quite different functions. Primers act as a foundation for your paint to stick to while undercoats create a flat and level base for topcoats.

Can I use automotive primer on miniatures?

For larger miniatures, you can use almost any kind of primer, even automotive primers, as you’ll see why below. Ultimately, the purpose of a primer is to provide a thin even surface in preparation for paint. You want to avoid obscuring details with your primer application.

Can you paint without primer Warhammer?

Priming a model helps paint stick and gives any paint job long-term durability. Certainly, you’ll need to prime miniatures for tabletop games like Warhammer 40k, or any other army tabletop wargame, as I expect these painted models will undergo quite a bit of abuse.

What is the easiest Warhammer 40k army to paint?

The Necrons are another great army to pick-up as your first army. Why? Well, not only did they recently get a refresh and a boat-load of new options, they are ALSO really tough and forgiving to play as well. Plus, they are super easy to collect, paint and play.

Do you need to use undercoat?

It’s essential to use the correct primers and undercoats to allow paint to do its job properly. Undercoat is often required to seal unpainted surfaces or prepare the surface for painting. If you are transitioning from a dark to a light colour, the undercoat will help to obliterate the colour beneath.

Can you use car primer on plastic models?

The short answer to this is that yes you can use some automotive spray paints on plastic scale models.

How do you prime a mini without primer?

Place the miniatures on a surface you can hold in your hand, but where you avoid spraying primer on you. Shake the spray can (a lot). Gently spray the miniatures from a distance (about 20-30 cm) in short bursts. Move the spraycan while spraying so you avoid spraying in the same area for long.

What is the best way to undercoat a car?

This undercoating is a bit softer, which allows some debris to bounce off instead of causing dents or nicks where rust can get a foothold. As a result, it’s one of the most popular ways to undercoat a car. Paraffin or wax-based: This is an inexpensive and easy way to get the job done.

What is the difference between a primer and an undercoat?

One basic rule of thumb to remember: An undercoat is always a primer, but a primer is not always an undercoat. Undercoats are a subset of the primer category and serve a special function an undercoat’s key purpose is to provide a smooth, uniform, even surface for topcoats.

Should I prime or undercoat my miniature?

Bottomline, always Prime or Undercoat your miniature if you want to achieve the best results.

What are the pros and cons of undercoating?

Polyurethane: The biggest upside to polyurethane undercoating is that it fills in cracks you might not even be able to see, pushing out salt and moisture in the process. This type of undercoating even inhibits corrosion on a pretty aggressive level. The downside is the extensive prep time required to do the job right.