derex3592 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've got 3 kits ready to start and everywhere I look on the net is OUT OF STOCK of Tamiya Fine Surface Primer...Gray and White...Anybody got a line on where you can get this stuff or am I just gonna have to wait??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Yeah, I've been looking for like 3 or 4 months now and nothing. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funaka Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've got 3 kits ready to start and everywhere I look on the net is OUT OF STOCK of Tamiya Fine Surface Primer...Gray and White...Anybody got a line on where you can get this stuff or am I just gonna have to wait??? I don't know about this product specifically, but I know Tamiya went through a lot of issues in the last year or two with having to re-label their products with the proper warning labels for use in the US and perhaps even had to have some of their products tested(along with Gunze Sangyo Mr. Hobby/Mr. Color line of products). I know a lot of model-building friends of mine had a hard time finding Tamiya's 2-part epoxy putty anywhere in the US and had to order it from sources in Japan (I did as well). But then in some cases, like with Mr. Color paints and thinners, online Japanese stores like HLJ and Rainbow Ten stopped even shipping them to the USA. This issue seems to apply to more dangerous products, like primers and lacquer paints. I've heard a mixture of speculation on both of these brands and their products. I'm sure there's at least some truth to it. I live in Southern California and I've just started to see Tamiya putty and Mr. Color thinner show up in stores again. I use Mr. Surfacer 1000 mixed with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner and a few drops of Mr. Retarder Mild to prime my models. I've just seen the primer back in stores, but not the leveling thinner (but they did have regular Mr. Color Lacquer thinner). Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I wouldn't doubt that government regulation is part or the major source of the problem...but I do know that shipping companies have changed their rules for shipping paints. Whatever the reason, it sucks, not like I can fly to Japan and bring back paint in bulk on the airlines. Has anyone tried automotive putty/fillers and primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 i use alclad primer/filler. need laquer thinner to clean airbrush and MUST have a vapor respirator. i also have a spray booth the pull the harmful smell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I was told by a local supplier yesterday that this product, along with a few other Tamiya staples, will be discontinued until the 2nd quarter of 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah, it is indeed really hard to find Tamiya Primer right now. Light sanding plus using any kind of white or light gray flat spray works just as well though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I wouldn't doubt that government regulation is part or the major source of the problem...but I do know that shipping companies have changed their rules for shipping paints. Whatever the reason, it sucks, not like I can fly to Japan and bring back paint in bulk on the airlines. Has anyone tried automotive putty/fillers and primer? I use the automotive stuff a lot; works fantastic for resin kits, though it may be overkill on a styrene kit. I also use Canadian Tire generic rattle can primer for all of my masters; it's inexpensive and coats rather well, though you're limited to mid grey and rust brown as colors. If you're working on a styrene kit, you can try SIKKENS brand Kombi Filler putty; works well for fine stuff and deep scratches left by sanding. As for painting, I never use primer on a styrene kit; just a base coat of light grey paint, or spray the desired color directly if it's a cool hue. This not only adheres fabulously but it also doesn't dull the fine detail you have on some kits, like 1/72 panels and rivets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylwell Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Great Models has some: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=TAM87064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 If it was when you posted it's not anymore. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I must admit, I had never used any primer before, but since I got back into modeling, I started out with trying it on my Fan Racer and my 1:48 FineMolds X-Wing, and I liked the result. Might try some automotive primer, I guess.....or maybe just go with nothing again...I am only working on plastic kits...no resin yet Capt.,...have ZERO idea about building resin kits....might try the 1:2500 Scout ship though as my first try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I must admit, I had never used any primer before, but since I got back into modeling, I started out with trying it on my Fan Racer and my 1:48 FineMolds X-Wing, and I liked the result. Might try some automotive primer, I guess.....or maybe just go with nothing again...I am only working on plastic kits...no resin yet Capt.,...have ZERO idea about building resin kits....might try the 1:2500 Scout ship though as my first try... So just for the record---took a chance on Pep Boys Primer for 2.99 a can...works GREAT! so much for paying high prices for Tamiya crap you can't get anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I use the automotive stuff a lot; works fantastic for resin kits, though it may be overkill on a styrene kit. I also use Canadian Tire generic rattle can primer for all of my masters; it's inexpensive and coats rather well, though you're limited to mid grey and rust brown as colors. If you're working on a styrene kit, you can try SIKKENS brand Kombi Filler putty; works well for fine stuff and deep scratches left by sanding. As for painting, I never use primer on a styrene kit; just a base coat of light grey paint, or spray the desired color directly if it's a cool hue. This not only adheres fabulously but it also doesn't dull the fine detail you have on some kits, like 1/72 panels and rivets. Thanks for the heads up, Capt. Great pointers from the True North Strong and Free. Too bad I don't have a Canadian Tire or a Boston Pizza near by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks for the heads up, Capt. Great pointers from the True North Strong and Free. Too bad I don't have a Canadian Tire or a Boston Pizza near by. You can try the nearest car-care center in your area; things like primers are more or less the same wherever you go, just labeled differently. Just make sure that you don't get a filler primer, as there are generally 2 types of the same color primer: regular (thin) and one with filler, which is much thicker and used as a very fine scratch-filler that will drown very fine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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