The end is nigh… Wave Serpent number two is almost finished. All that is left are the shield generators, decals and some final touch-ups. With this model I had lots of problems with paint chipping off the resin upgrade parts. I washed the pieces both with spirit cleaner and washing-up liquid. The parts were still pretty glossy after the washing though. Don’t know how to else remove the release agent… maybe with benzine? Or do I need a different primer? I was using Army Painter Matt Black spray. I would appreciate any clues from frequent Forge World modellers in the comments.
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Hand soap has emoliants (lotion). Not an easy rinse. Plus the anti-bac is bad news.
I also have had, and still have problems with FW resin…
Tried quite some different ways so remove the glossing effects but for me i say as Banzai1000, just warm water and soup. And work through the peaces over some days instead of just an hour or so.
I can´t find a frustrating ting when paint start to loosen on something you have put both your heart and soil into.
Anyway, love your color scheme =)
/leffegnu
lighter fluid seems to be the new trendy degreaser for plastic kits so maybe try it on a waste piece of resin.
I have a question which probably has an easy answer but why not paint the models in the cockpit instead of a shielded windshield =P I like my clear ones gives the vehicles a bit more character I feel! especially from someone as talented as you! I do plan on TINTing my windshields though if i can find the correct type of paint that I saw in a tutorial a while back on youtube. The outcome looks badass! Either way you have an amazing Eldar force and I love the color.
I tinted the canopy on my Hemlock by painting layers of Guilliman Blue Glaze to the inside of the plastic. It takes many layers, but it allows you to stop at the perfect spot that you want.
I like painting the canopies because it adds a contrasting spot of colour to the turquoise hull. Tinting looks cool, as well as keeping the canopy clear and adding a coloured source lighting effect to the pilot, but simply painting them is easier. Also I feel the sculpt of the pilot looks a bit aged by now.
I would recommend to wash These parts only with warm water Mixed with soap because most of the Primers are also waterbased. GW primer works also, sometimes you have to spray a second layer.
I agree here.
If the products you use to remove the release agent aren't washed away themselves properly, they may be a problem for the primer themselves.
Warm water (mixed with a bit soap if you really want to) should be more than enough.
I've had great success with automotive body primer over the years (UK: Halfords Grey Primer). The Halfords primer has stuck to all the FW resin I've bought, even pieces that have had a very shiny, greasy surface after the customary soak in oven cleaner.
I've heard about Halfords, sadly they aren't available in Germany. Asking our German readers, any other automotive primers you made a good experience with?
I find using Testors dull coat matte varnish helps seal in the resin, even with incredibly glossy/greasy stubborn bits that refuse to get clean. Usually lightly dusting it with that before priming will do the trick, I've yet to see it bleed oils after doing that. Hope that helps!