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Primers

What primer / undercoat to use, what’s the best colour? How to apply them. Tips and guides to answer all your miniature and plastic model making primer questions.

How long after priming can I paint miniatures

Before you get near to painting miniatures, it's recommended that they be primed to provide a better base for subsequent paints to grip to. [...]

Black, grey or white: What colour to use for plastic model primer

There's a lot of debate about what colour to use as a primer and undercoating on models and miniatures but for me the answer is simple. [...]