What paints to use

[shdwtrpr13]

So I'm getting to that point where I need to paint my helmet. what primers and white paints would you guys recommend. Also I'm going to be painting my snout too. Testers or can I use stuff from gamesworkshop?

[Chex]

The primer I used was a rustoleum auto primer (light grey), recommended to me by Evo3. Then I used a rustoleum gloss white. The expensive can lol. Make sure you wet sand between coats with some fine grit paper. I tend to stay away from testors, but that's just a preference since I use Tamiya acrylics when I paint.

[shdwtrpr13]

I work with the warhammer models a lot. They have some good pigment paints. Also how does one wet sand?? And secondly what glues are best for abs ks kits?

[Southscout]

Wet sand, get wet sanding paper, get it wet, sand, dry ;-) .

 

It's mostly used for cars, so any place that has car stuff will probably have it. Get some different grits, down to the one that feels like a newspaper..

 

For abs you can't beat E-6000 glue. Some use CA-glue and kicker, but I have no experience with that.

[shdwtrpr13]

Ok big question. For the snout does the shade of grey really matter, just long as its not dark?

[Southscout]

It probably does, depending on the grey. Most primers seem to work, krylon, rustoleum, plasti-cote etc. If you're unsure then just post up a sample.

[Chunk]

E-6000 is the best glue for all armor kits. Sand the entire helmet/armor with regular extra fine sandpaper. Your ruffing up the plastic & giving the primer something to grip to. Primer, then spray paint gloss white. Use what ever you like. My favorite is Walmart brand, cant best .98 a can. Next wet sand the entire helmet/armor. Have a bowl with water & a few drops of dish soap. Dip the entire wet sandpaper in the bowl & gently sand & dry off. If you want a shine use any car wax.