tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post791232678301667799..comments2023-10-25T10:14:37.798-07:00Comments on Santa Clarita Wargamer: Getting back to the basics: Primer and VarnishCastigatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10513201836577848475noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-24938651465193043202011-03-24T06:44:40.372-07:002011-03-24T06:44:40.372-07:00I have been looking for a brush on primer for a lo...I have been looking for a brush on primer for a long while. I just picked up some Liquitex Gesso from Michaels (40% off) the other day. I look forward to trying it out. Thanks for the tip!graymatterblueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586042022261936598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-18028734328054098602011-03-16T18:00:22.669-07:002011-03-16T18:00:22.669-07:00Good decision and way to cover your painting optio...Good decision and way to cover your painting options, Matt. I've read that Liquitex is the best brand for immediate application without any need to water it down.Castigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513201836577848475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-64186510910056692542011-03-16T10:16:49.335-07:002011-03-16T10:16:49.335-07:00I was naughty and ordered the Liquitex gesso in bo...I was naughty and ordered the Liquitex gesso in both white and black 8 oz each totaled something like $13 on Amazon - I'm looking forward to trying them out.Matt Dennyhttp://www.hmgspsw.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-47202998157867155542011-03-15T23:35:28.509-07:002011-03-15T23:35:28.509-07:00As far as GW sprays, I have quit them for Armory P...As far as GW sprays, I have quit them for Armory Primers and spray matt. The GW sprays have given me nothing but trouble.<br /><br />Have not tried Liquitex Gesso for priming but do use their Acrylic Effects Texture Gel for covering the bases of my figures, as it it water based and I just add my favorite earth brown to it "away we go!"Larry Stehlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382420301314415890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-21668621377375182262011-03-14T02:18:46.408-07:002011-03-14T02:18:46.408-07:00Ive got a different brand of Gesso which is in a l...Ive got a different brand of Gesso which is in a low wide mouthed bottle and the $%^&*@ lid is glued so hard I'm considering cutting it off and decanting into something else. I've also had success running it through an airbrush.Catweaselozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498698439582711855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-69119670094182429612011-03-13T22:06:51.421-07:002011-03-13T22:06:51.421-07:00Interesting that you've got such poor mileage ...Interesting that you've got such poor mileage from your "Purity Seal". I've been using it for a while (I'm not a GW fan in general, but as far as spray varnish is concerned its about the best I've come across). My current can has so far allowed me to cover my entire 15mm Sudan armies (about a thousand figures), dozens of 1/144 aircraft, 30 1/600 ACW ironclads and a dozen sizeable terrain pieces.David Manleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618853603602429096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-41100530018615553982011-03-13T15:44:40.650-07:002011-03-13T15:44:40.650-07:00Andy,
I think the efficiency varies with the type...Andy,<br /><br />I think the efficiency varies with the type of miniature. The spray primer rarely gets into the awkward areas of the humanoid-shaped miniatures and I found that it doesn't take much time to brush on the Gesso.Castigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513201836577848475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-58563314389918832382011-03-13T15:05:44.363-07:002011-03-13T15:05:44.363-07:00I just used the Bob Ross brand grey gesso on some ...I just used the Bob Ross brand grey gesso on some 15mm figures and couldn't tell any difference from the grey spray primer I usually use-- other than I didn't have to get out in the cold rain, like you mentioned! Certainly more cost effective, although perhaps less efficient.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188043128640438712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-22211351923553908242011-03-13T14:08:37.782-07:002011-03-13T14:08:37.782-07:00Matt,
Try to get the Liquitex brand if you can.Matt,<br /><br />Try to get the Liquitex brand if you can.Castigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513201836577848475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772360911663522089.post-17612622613565101482011-03-13T12:57:20.543-07:002011-03-13T12:57:20.543-07:00Thanks for posting this; I have a mess of figures ...Thanks for posting this; I have a mess of figures to prime and as you know, Michaels is only a quick ride down the Old Road. ;)<br /><br />Also, thanks for the reminder on the Optivisor.Matt Dennyhttp://www.thebengalclubla.comnoreply@blogger.com