hof00 Posted May 5, 2023 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2023 Hi All, Just a question that came to mind after viewing "Channell's" Trumpeter Bismarck log. In that log there were a few comments regarding paint adhering, (Or not), to the plastic that Trumpeter kits are made of. Does anyone have experience of the above? Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted May 5, 2023 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2023 Generally speaking, I find acrylic paints peel more easily when masking over them than lacquers. With any plastic model, it's good practice to first wash the plastic in a mild dish detergent before assembling and then wipe it all down with alcohol before painting to remove any oils from handling it but no, I don't think there is anything inherent in Trumpeter plastic that resists paint. hof00, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavison Posted May 5, 2023 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2023 Always best to prime before applying top coat as it (a) shows any imperfections in surface finish which can be remedied and (b) gives a good foundation for your top coat. There are lots of surface primers out there mostly in spray rattle cans. hof00, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted May 5, 2023 6 hours ago, CDW said: Generally speaking, I find acrylic paints peel more easily when masking over them than lacquers. With any plastic model, it's good practice to first wash the plastic in a mild dish detergent before assembling and then wipe it all down with alcohol before painting to remove any oils from handling it but no, I don't think there is anything inherent in Trumpeter plastic that resists paint. 2 hours ago, AlanDavison said: Always best to prime before applying top coat as it (a) shows any imperfections in surface finish which can be remedied and (b) gives a good foundation for your top coat. There are lots of surface primers out there mostly in spray rattle cans. Many thanks Gentlemen, I have taken your advice very firmly on-board!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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