Guest Peterpools Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Shaka Just thought I would chime in. I have a shelf full of primers, tried them all and all work well but Ammo by MIG, it's in a class by itself. I thin the MIG primer 50/50 with tamiya X-20A ( not sure why but it works perfectly), use any one of four different air brushes to apply the primer but always between 12-15 psi working pressure. I'm normally in a rush and never wait more then an hour or so for the primer to dry and sometimes and little as 15 minutes. Like JA, I shoot Tamiya, Moel Air and AK right on top with no issues at all. When I started using MRP paints I switched primers and went with AK Primer and Micro Filler - worked well but wasn't crazy about the smell and clean up. I also bought a few bottles of MRP Fine Surface Primer but haven't used them at all. Instead, I went right back to my MIG primer and and no problems to report at all with MRP paint shot right on top. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looks great Joel - great work on the gear wells and the engine looks awesome in place. Cheers Jim mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Joel, don't know if these will help but maybe.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Shaka Just thought I would chime in. I have a shelf full of primers, tried them all and all work well but Ammo by MIG, it's in a class by itself. I thin the MIG primer 50/50 with tamiya X-20A ( not sure why but it works perfectly), use any one of four different air brushes to apply the primer but always between 12-15 psi working pressure. I'm normally in a rush and never wait more then an hour or so for the primer to dry and sometimes and little as 15 minutes. Like JA, I shoot Tamiya, Moel Air and AK right on top with no issues at all. When I started using MRP paints I switched primers and went with AK Primer and Micro Filler - worked well but wasn't crazy about the smell and clean up. I also bought a few bottles of MRP Fine Surface Primer but haven't used them at all. Instead, I went right back to my MIG primer and and no problems to report at all with MRP paint shot right on top. Peter Pete, You have almost as many bottles of primer as I have of Tamiya paints. just stick with the Mig Ammo primer as it works with every brand of paint. I now use my Tamiya gray primer as a filler applied with a paint brush. Joel Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looks great Joel - great work on the gear wells and the engine looks awesome in place. Cheers Jim Jim, Thanks so much for checking out my build. Glad that you like the work I've done to date. I just had to see how the engine looked in place, and it does look rather good if I say so myself. Joel Shaka HI and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Joel, don't know if these will help but maybe.....Harv Harv, Thanks for the pictures. They'll be a big help. I added them to the few that I have already. Then the bells went off in my head. Pete keeps on telling me that the Long Island Cradle of Aviation has a F4F-3 on display, so I'm charging up my Nikon's battery, and going to visit the museum. There are several areas that I need a ton of detail pictures of, and hopefully I'll be able to get all the pictures of them I need. Joel Edited January 21, 2017 by Joel_W mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 That is some seriously good work Joel. I'm loving it so far, and look forward to your next update. Tony, Thanks so much for stopping by and having a look at my progress to date. When old friends appreciate my efforts, it really means quite a lot to me. Joel mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Geesh, guys...SOLD! I've ordered a bottle, already, but with shipping it will be around $16. Hope it's worth it! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Shaka Hi, That's a lot for the bottle of paint. I'm guessing that shipping is more then half the cost. I prefer to thin it with Tamiya Yellow cap Lacquer thinner, but Pete still uses Tamiya X20-A. both work just fine. One thing I'll guarantee you is that it will become your primer of choice after the 1st time you use it. Joel mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 You're right Joel...it's the shipping. But I'm used to it.. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Great work going on here, I have two of Trumpeters Wildcats in the stash and this thread will be very useful when I finally get around to building them. Cheers Dennis mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Great work going on here, I have two of Trumpeters Wildcats in the stash and this thread will be very useful when I finally get around to building them. Cheers Dennis Dennis, Thanks so much for stopping by. It's much appreciated. I don't really know how much of what I've done is worth using as a reference, but just the mention of it is sure humbling . Joel mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Dennis, Thanks so much for stopping by. It's much appreciated. I don't really know how much of what I've done is worth using as a reference, but just the mention of it is sure humbling . Joel Hi Joel, you have to be kidding buddy. This thread should be pinned as the absolute "How To" reference for anyone that wants to built F4F-3 Wildcat. Shaka HI, Joel_W and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 JA Harvs pics look great and if you're willing to drive and buy breakfast, a trip to the museum sounds great‼ Bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi Joel, you have to be kidding buddy. This thread should be pinned as the absolute "How To" reference for anyone that wants to built F4F-3 Wildcat. Gerhard, Thank you so much for those more then kind words. I sure hope that my F4F-3 build can live up to them. Joel mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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