One of the problems with the last batch of bases is the Tamiya Desert Sand textured paint doesn't stick that well to the coins, and the PVA/sand doesn't either to the 'glossy' MDF surface of the movement trays/sabots.
I've just done a batch of bases and trays for the Spanish guerillas Tom painted for me a while ago, so this time, to see if it improves matters, I've started with a coat of Halfords matt black universal spray primer. (Note to self: I am now running out of said primer, so if it works I need to buy some more.)
More when I find time to do the next stages!
I've just done a batch of bases and trays for the Spanish guerillas Tom painted for me a while ago, so this time, to see if it improves matters, I've started with a coat of Halfords matt black universal spray primer. (Note to self: I am now running out of said primer, so if it works I need to buy some more.)
More when I find time to do the next stages!
Like quite a few other gamers/painters I now complete the basing (PVA & sand) for individual before priming the figure as this helps bond the sand to the base. BUT make sure you use 3 or 4 applications of thinned pva on the sand to make sure you don't get the odd granule of sand ending up on the figure as you prime.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a problem fixing sand to mdf, but I would suggest 'priming' the mdf surface with a quick rub of some fine sandpaper, and I always add a drop of washing up liquid to my PVA-water mix to improve the flow.
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