dyowelb Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 hi, just won a patlabor vinyl kit on ebay. just wondering if anyone has ever built one? do i need to use a specific type of paint/primer/sealer on this type of kit? i heard the lacquer based paints do some strange thing on this type of kit? thanks, d ps: mod feel free to move this topic, i just don;t know where to put this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-17 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) For vinyl kits, you have to be very careful on what types of primers/paints you use. They can actually eat into the vinyl and always feel tacky afterwards. Test on a piece of scrap to find out what works. With mine, I use Krylon primer (many light coats), acrylic paints, and Games Workshop flatcoat. I believe both enamel and laquer can damage the kit, but I may be wrong with that. With building, stuffing the large parts with artist tissue helps with possible sagging that may occur from heat. Edited February 1, 2004 by VF-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyowelb Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 thanks...do you know where i can get the primer online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-17 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 There's a number of sites. HLJ, Hobbyfan, Gundamshop. I pick mine up at the local Wall Mart for $2 a can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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