How to Prime Models- Start Here for Basics and Beyond!

[@danbull]

There is no channel quite like Brent's, it's like an encyclopedia that hugs you

[@danielquintonvo]

Oh damn, it's *the* Dan Bull! Hell yeah!

[@rwjscaper]

oh shit, hi dan! long time fan! didn't expect to see your comment on a goobertown video I wonder what's inside of your mini painting studio

[@christianlawrence2714]

My brain meat is stretched, oxygenated, and warmed up. I am ready to receive knowledge, teacher.

[@Dracobyte]

I already feel smarter by watching this!

[@ItsMeMattCarter]

I've painted over 600 minis since the pandemic started. That priming handle/rack would have saved me soooooo much time lol!!!!

[@jacobleonard5138]

Ipainted 5 1/2 maybe lol

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I wish you many more happy minis :-)

[@1R0QU012]

The B roll from the “Ninjon Deal skit”, nice.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

total classic.

[@funwithmadness]

My suggestion is to start priming minis by holding them upside down and focusing of the hard to reach areas first. By the time you get those coated adequately, the rest of the model is practically done. This helps reduce the chances of putting down too much primer on the main surfaces and thus fewer drips and runs. Also, my preference for spray primer is duplicolor. The nozzles are super easy on the finger, they spray in a fan shape like a large air brush instead of just blasting out a cone, and you can adjust the nozzle from vertical to horizontal fan. Oh... Another trouble shooting tip: If the texture is grainy, it means you are holding the can too far from the model and all of the solvents are flashing off before the paint hits the model.

[@swirle13]

which kind? duplicolor has like 5 different kinds of primer and idk which to pick. Sandable primer?

[@patpaintsminis]

A rattle can: 4$; seeing Brent spraying his fingers without a glove : priceless. Love your handle, good job :)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehehehe :-)

[@patpaintsminis]

I will remember it next time you do a little judgy eye upon our miniature saver when you talk about airbrushing without gloves 😘

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Them are some solid priming tips right thar. A treasure trove of info!!!

[@sarahscharf311]

hi real terrain hobbies i love all of your vids

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

@@sarahscharf311 Hi sarah and thanks!!😊

[@JynxBlack13]

I've been trying to impress the value and importance of priming to a good friend of mine who just started 40k and has been playing Bolt Action for quite a while. Most of his Built action models were not printed and they would chip and damage easily. This will be a huge help to him! I learned some stuff too, thankyou Brent!. I work at a home Depot, gonna have to get me some of that angle iron!

[@frog8220]

Weird tip: Use a hairdryer to gently warm up the miniatures when priming in cold, humid temperatures. The warm plastic makes paint dry quickly and smoothly. That's how I prime on my balcony year round.

[@ironbird72]

I want to hug you right now. THANK YOU!! Awesome idea

[@frog8220]

you're welcome! Make sure the minis don't warp too much @@ironbird72 but aside from that the hairdryer is the most underrated tool for miniature painting :)

[@Escapeexes]

Glad to hear someone else validate my theory that hardware store rattle cans are just as good as their GW counterpart parts and a 1/4 the price. Your magnetic rail also brings me joy. Finding the short cuts, and quality of life upgrades for my hobby time are honestly my favorite part.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

I use car primers, they work really well, they only come in white, black grey and red, so no dark green etc.

[@Tharringbone]

I’ve had really good experience rustoleum like Brent is using. Krylon has been less reliable for me, it seems to spray on a bit thicker.

[@1IGG]

Depends, I bought some off brand cans of white and compared it to Vallejo white primer. The Vallejo had a much nicer, smoother finish. The cheap one had a rough texture, dried slower and is quite glossy. I guess you have to test several. Pro tip, try it on some bits first :)

[@michaelspitz9151]

Finally, when I just started around a year ago no one really had these videos, I really needed one on thinning paint(you should make one to rack up those views).

[@Micsma]

thinning paint, how it works, what it does, how much to thin, with what you can use to thin with. There's a solid 8-12 minutes Brent :D

[@michaelspitz9151]

@@Micsma exactly, the only thing I learned was from a Duncan video that showed why to thin. Maybe he could find a noob and get them to watch the video if he makes it and see if they can after.

[@That_Guy_In_The_Sky]

I’m only starting now, thinners you say, hmmmmm 😊👊🏻

[@rockguy9022]

This. Thinning is confusing. I've tired some on bigger items and idk if its enough or not lol. Sometimes they look like washes and some dont

[@matthewrayner571]

Quick tip for newbies: You don't always have to thin your paint. You aren't looking for "thinned paint", you are actually looking for "thin paint". If paint right out the pot is smooth and won't clog up detail, then you can use that. No need to thin it some more and ruin the opacity. Most paint will need thinning, but keep this in mind. (Also if you ever do wetblending, use the thickest paint you can, applied in thin layers.)

[@DanaHowl]

Not only is this video an amazing resource, but its also got an amazing soundtrack!!!! GREAT JOB

[@skewire]

I found your channel searching for videos like these when I started painting almost a year ago. They seem so basic but when you're new these are really, genuinely helpful.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Glad to hear that! Keep on painting :-)

[@bshean72]

Your cat is being very respectful of those minis!

[@billiondollarclownfarm]

feeling massively nostalgic for priming with a spray can in foresty New England backyards

[@euansmith3699]

"Undercoat Over Innsmouth"? "The Blair Witch Primer"?

[@michaelwright3886]

Yes. Here in central Massachusetts priming is like Halloween, sometimes you get the snickers, sometimes you get circus peanuts.

[@marklinton4567]

I feel another 24+ hour straight painting marathon is on the horizon. Looking forward to it.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

It's gonna take a while to paint them skellies for sure... :-)

[@MonsieurPopu]

Goobertown video days are the best days

[@GoobertownHobbies]

wooo!!

[@SpoonyBard88]

I have something to say: always warm up your rattle can like in the video. It seems to help the primer mix thoroughly in the can as well as evaporate the solvent quicker on the model. This is by far the best video on the subject I have ever seen, and the techniques shown have produced the best spray primes I have ever experienced.

[@marcwittkowski5146]

I love those contraptions you built. And while I personally didn't really learn anything new, this is an amazing introduction. Great for beginners. And I could just listen to you for hours.

[@evereybonifacio2745]

Cool rig you got there for priming multiple minis, Brent!

[@marcbowling6451]

Primed in sub zero Temps the other day and it was fine. Like you said it's more about the humidity. When I lived in Southern California, the extreme heat was an issue more than extreme cold

[@GeneJordan]

Once again, I'm blown away at the organization of a topic, the details, and the creativity of another lesson from Goobertown Hobbies. Your angle iron DIY priming apparatus is every bit as useful as your model storage video was informative. Thanks for yet another video that I can share among friends and new members of the wargaming hobby!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, I'm glad you like my silly contraption! I like it too :-)

[@ChimpWithaHandGrenade]

I just picked up that same can of rustolium primer/paint and was worried that it wouldn’t work as well because it’s both. Good to know that it does!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

in my experience the age / percentage full of the can and the outdoor weather are much more important factors... good luck!!!

[@ChimpWithaHandGrenade]

@@GoobertownHobbies thanks man! Worked like a charm!

[@bd6028]

As someone getting ready to prime for the first time, this was a great video for a jumping off point. Thanks!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes :-)

[@andrewpattie3528]

If you’re in the UK take Midwinter Mini’s advice and use Halford’s ‘plastic primer’. You’re limited to Grey, White and Red but the quality of those sprays are worth it. Especially the white. Corax and army painter white just don’t have the coverage.

[@archfrank]

These priming contraptions are things of beauty

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, thank you :-)

[@Dragonfire-tn2jg]

Rust-Oleum and Krylon both have a line of paints called camo with multiple colors and are like primers. I use them all the time with great results.

[@GeneJordan]

Those camo paints are some the most flattest matte colors I have found in any paint. It's downright anti-reflective.

[@disfordungeon]

@@GeneJordan Are they the automotive ones? Can't seem to find any others.

[@GeneJordan]

@@disfordungeon I think they are for hunters to paint their hunting blinds or boats with. I'm sure a few have used them on automobiles. I've always found them in the spray can section of Walmart and Home Depot.

[@justin.emmons]

I'm just starting out with this hobby. Are these brands safe for miniatures? Seems like all the reddit posts I see say don't use them. I love Army painter, but 20 bucks for one rattle can is very expensive versus the other products he used in the video.

[@anightlord1852]

@@justin.emmons i know this is a six month old comment but i have used rust-oleum primer on a few minis like metal, resin and plastic. from my experience they are safe, though from my experience rust-oleum tends to take longer to dry than compared to citadel primer.

[@lucasbittencourt8290]

Brent, I gotta say man, the world is a better place because of you.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Love u too buddy! :-)

[@KabinMiniatures]

12-year old me would have needed this guide... 😄 nicely done as always, my friend!

[@realdave916]

Fantastic video. As a former auto body tech, I tend to push the rattle can limits. I've sprayed in rain, freezing temps, and in the dark... just don't give me wind! Also, great choice in paint. Rustoleum is my absolute favorite, although spraying an automotive primer is marginally better if the model will require sanding afterwards. Less coverage, more fickle, but it won't gum up sandpaper as badly.

[@hadrianaugustus6448]

Me being a 15 year hobby veteran thinking I know it all and then learning so many new things...Godfather Goober you know everything.

[@chavosaur2221]

I have an air brush as well but it’s still really satisfying to graffiti prime my minis with a rattle can. Love the video!

[@jeffreycrowder2866]

Informative and amazing quality as is the standard of Goobertown Thanks for a clear and concise explanation of priming A secret work horse of the mini painting hobby

[@wdietsche7258]

I sat there for 11 minutes and 30 seconds truly wondering if this video deserved my like. But alas, you ended on a high note, petting the kitty. Have yer like. You earned it.

[@3mmwargaming_com792]

Good to see you visibly wearing protective gear buddy. Beginners usually are not aware of this and learn it late or never. Also wear a mask (FFP3) when sanding miniatures or foam as the dust is really, really unhealthy. Best do outside too as the dust will gather in your room. Worth to note for spray cans: a simple particle filter (like FFP2 or FFP3) won't stop the toxic fumes. You'll need a combined particle/gas (A2 P2) filter to be safe. Great beginner series, love it!

[@riverdelavidawilliams9624]

I wonder if this is part of Brents tale of 6 warlords project??? Can’t wait to see more of these Mantic skele bois

[@oniswdbs]

I've started using Montana black graffiti spray paint to not only prime but base coat my models as if I had a air brush. It's incredible how thin and clean and smooth it goes on the trick with graffiti spray paint is to give it a warm water bath for about 5 minutes and to take the little black ring out from underneath the spray nozzle. The colour transitions are so incredibly clean. All use 3 different shades of whatever colour I'm wanting to use.

[@blakec1924]

100% stealing that rack idea. Thank you sir!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Have fun! :-)

[@Amuny666]

I have yet to delve into mini painting, I'm mostly "looking" for now and checking on some basics before I go to the shop and get going, eventually. I just wanted to say your videos are incredible for someone like me. Some "basic" videos doesn't feel so "basic", but you verbalize everything very clearly. Love the tips, love the work, and bonus points for the cats :)

[@SpoonyBard88]

So did you ever find something cool to paint?

[@Luxalpa]

For anyone else in this same situation (yes that was me 2 weeks ago) just start and make mistakes / experiment, it's the fastest way to learn :p

[@Gauldame]

I like priming a color to "flavor" the tints of the paints I'm going to use on the mini, and then use a moistening pad and a series of make-up brushes to stiple/blend/dry brush a zenithal. Then I like to glaze on my paints. It makes my blending and shading look like I spent way more time and effort on them then I did.

[@KelRiever]

I like this video: First, brush on primer doesn't have to be 'not smooth', if you add a little water. You really don't dilute the effect of the primer and loosen up it's inherent thickness. For high end models, I might use brush on primer and yes, use 2 coats. The stuff dries fast not having all those aerosol chemicals. Second, I find Army Painter colored primer not good...often leaving unsightly dust and bumps behind no matter your care. GW tends to sell paint in a can, so if it doesn't say primer, it isn't. It's super expensive but you do get an actual paint spray and their cans are much improved (for sick amounts of money).

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks for the info! Yeah the brush on can be smooth if you really take your time. I haven't actually used army painter sprays, but thanks for the heads up! :-)

[@nunyobidnezz707]

one of the best hobby channels out there. Also ur chill tone helps me to wind down from a stressful day 😁😁

[@10urion]

The Mantic skellies are really cool! Really digging your priming rack!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks! And yeah they are :-)

[@jherazob]

I've actually seen people locally that dislike those, while i love them, so full of undead rage!

[@10urion]

@@jherazob Do you know their reason? The price is good, the quality is good. Yes, they are not 32mm scale so they don't fit AoS but they would easily fit oldhammer.

[@carpemkarzi]

Neat idea on the angle iron. I use a old hockey stick with a broken blade, chopped it I two and and use double sided tape.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Oh that's awsome! extra points if you use double sided black hockey tape :-)

[@EmjayG129]

This is so informative! A video like this was something I searched for when first starting to paint minis but never found in this kind of detail. Well done, thanks Brent!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks, I hope it is helpful to some folks! :-)

[@shigerufan1]

09:50 On bigger models you can also do the reverse, start with white or grey then spray with black from below to preemptively apply shadows.

[@cory7328]

I am excited for the count down clock in the back ground. Always something cool is going down when you see the clock.

[@negotiableaffections]

A very nice primer on primer and priming, cheers Brent.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Another great video Brent. Came here after watching one of Dana's videos where she mentions this video.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Great video, Brent. Excellent idea on those holders. Also, that's a beautiful spot of land you live in.

[@vurrunna]

30 seconds into this video, and I already have to thank you for saying that you *can,* in fact, paint without a primer layer (it just has a lot of downsides, as you mention). It can be kind of annoying when basically everyone and their dog says you *have* to prime your models as your first step to mini painting... When I physically can't use spray primer because of the fumes, and the only brush-on primer I've ever found was abysmal. If you're just getting started, it's perfectly fine to just coat the mini is a basic brush-on layer of black, or even paint straight on the grey plastic. It may be less durable than a spray-on primer, but usually the worst wear-and-tear you get is a chipped nose or spike or what-have-you. Always do whatever's best for you to get hobbying, rather than not getting started because you can't do it the "right way." :)

[@huhhuhhuh4069]

Thanks. Just primed my first miniature. I was thinking for a while about how to set up a stand in order to spray it. Then I saw that you just taped the the figurine onto a long piece of cardboard. The simplest solutions are often the best ones :)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice!! Have fun painting :-)

[@Mara999]

Before checking your channel, I had no idea why it always went poorly if I spayed my minis outside during winter. When I lived with my parents, I had access to a dry boiler-room for spray-painting, but since then I've lived in apartments where I have to go outside. Bringing the minis inside for drying is a great tip. :)

[@yesmilord2350]

Newly back into the hobby and nearing the priming stage. Really well tumed and helpful video. Thanks

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Sweet! Have fun painting :-)

[@shadako2]

Primer is meant to be a thicker paint that helps cover scratches etc. The Rustoleum product seems to not be heavy, but other brands may differ. Flat or matte is probably what most people want. Only other thing is to shake the can every couple of passes for better consistency.

[@ShowerOnceYearly]

I need a suggestion for white brush on primer. the Vallejo black primer is perfect but their white is terrible and bubbles up / had bad coverage

[@R.J.MacReady1982]

I love how you have done half the video with a can. I'm such a airbrush newbie, it's rewarding for me to see so much get done after the first black base coat. And just remembering all the times it was cold out lol. Paint wasn't nice looking. Kinda crackled looking. Much love. Your channel rules.

[@chrish3517]

Thank you for this! Great refresher on priming as I get back into the hobby!

[@dukesubterra4683]

You dropped this king

[@tiendrip-han6458]

Everything on the subject in one video. Thanks man.

[@gomigomi1072]

Vallejo and army painter reds are amazing. Doesn't need undercoat of anything. Yellows need white undercoat, but are still wowing.

[@superbadisfunny]

I'm late to the channel but i want to say thank you so much for all you teach and i love the presentation of your videos. I'm watching everything at this point lol New to the hobby since last year and just now doing it myself.

[@TheGentlemanDuelist]

I wish I had thought of a rig like the ones here. They’d have saved me so much time. Thanks for the inspiration

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hehehe, have fun with your future priming endeavors! :-)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Very respectful kitty, yes :-)

[@karoljakubczyk106]

Good to see your Warlord Legionaries finally making an appearance!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Soon, sooooon.... :-)

[@sascha3607]

This handle is a brilliant idea :-) thanks for sharing this simple method and the knowledge / experience. Please keep on with your videos I love them

[@erik_gutierrez]

Honestly that is a really nice handle for priming minis. Thank you Brent, very cool!

[@thesheshredd]

Thank god I found this video. Just starting out and had so many questions about primers. You answered them all. Tysm ♡

[@syd4890]

I brush prime using vallejo black and the finish is super smooth :)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! It's definitely doable if you're patient with it and learn the skill :-)

[@syd4890]

@@GoobertownHobbies oh yeah you have to be super patient and gentle as not to get too much bubbles. When you do just blow them away gently and you're set. Just dont work the primer too much :)

[@JynxBlack13]

I've been trying to impress the value and importance of priming to a good friend of mine who just started 40k and has been playing Bolt Action for quite a while. Most of his Built action models were not printed and they would chip and damage easily. This will be a huge help to him! I learned some stuff too, thankyou Brent!. I work at a home Depot, gonna have to get me some of that angle iron!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Awesome! Have fun painting and playing together! :-)

[@JynxBlack13]

@@GoobertownHobbies thankyou very much sir 😁

[@spb895]

Another great video, Brent. Maybe just personal preference, but I have watched all your videos, and feel like the music you overlay in the earlier videos are part of the channel's identity and match your videos really well. Noticed the change in tunes lately - not to say "don't add new songs", but hope that the old tracks will keep making an appearance too! Look forward to the next vid and the PB upload on Monday :)

[@trav3rsy]

Thank you! I am literally beginning painting and feel like a boob. Love your videos!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Right on! Hope this helps, have fun :-)

[@Ammonitemare1711]

So helpful! Would have killed for a video like this when I was trying to figure out the best way to prime stuff

[@toddoien8936]

Thanks! Beginning videos like this make painting seem less daunting.

[@draves8953]

"A safe place to spray..." *looks around at my computer desk* Well...

[@GoobertownHobbies]

close enough. ;-)

[@guillimania]

Bathroom + Box

[@eisberg5249]

Sprey out of the window

[@cjhification]

I built a booth for my computer desk , just clear keyboard and mouse to side and get it out, then use airbrush with absolutely no over spray, I can tell as it's made of transparent plastic sheeting, and is still completely transparent.

[@Raresh789]

I also airbrush at my computer desk, but my solution is covering everything with construction foam and cardboard beforehand.

[@Gogsnik]

If you're using spray cans then I highly recommend a trigger grip handle which clips onto the can and provides far, far more control; and if you happen to be undercoating fifty minis in one go it'll save your finger from getting strained too!!

[@phoenixmar1]

great video! 1 thing I'd like to see: With all the tips and tricks on how to paint your mini, it'd be nice to see the finished product, to see the effect we're going for and what to aim for. (Im thinking along the lines of the 2 tone priming and what does it look like after).

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks! And fair point- I gotta finish painting these skellies first though :-)

[@dv_xl]

I struggled with spray paint primer for a few months into this hobby, as Ireland has an average of 83% humidity. As soon Autumn was in full effect I bought an airbrush & haven't looked back since, it's far more consistent.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Yep yep, I use airbrush for most of my priming too. It's always ready when it's time to prime :-)

[@harrisonyee671]

Another informative and entertaining video, thank you! I've recently decided to dig out my 2nd Edition Eldar Warhost to strip and repaint. Content like yours is super helpful for those of us who started and paused the hobby before KZbin.

[@apinakapinastorba]

I primed the whole, long Finnish winter in my tool shack by placing a cheap patio heater to the ceiling, and using a heat gun to cure the paint. The models sat on my work bench under the heater while I primed other models, and after that I heated them all with moderation for few minutes before taking them indoors. Worked ok, only when it was -20 to -25 celsius, the paint crackled a tiny bit on some models. Using Maston primer, their paints are meh but primer has worked well. It’s quite cheap and easily available where I live.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That's hardcore! Try to get some extra models primed this summer while it's warm ;-)

[@apinakapinastorba]

@@GoobertownHobbies Yes :) Just received a combat patrol, a box of intercessors and a repulsor executioner as a gift. It’s prime time :))

[@hobbybro3902]

Love the painting aids, might try to use the big one when I prime my Necron warriors.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Get 'em primed! :-)

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Love your rack for priming whole armies. Right now I put about 10 on a piece of cardboard with blue tack. I must make a rack like that myself!

[@draxusdemos8266]

Ive only relatively recently gotten into mini painting but Ive been building model kits since i was about 10 starting with model cars then moving to gunpla and now miniatures with my tau army as such ive used cheap hardware store primer since i started with modeling and ive built up a good deal of skill

[@GoobertownHobbies]

There's no substitute for experience! I'm glad you're able to get that to work for you :-)

[@emilianofranco7140]

I've just started getting into the hobby of mini painting, I'm a recent concept art graduate and i love creating and bringing characters to life, not an experienced player in role playing board games but i hope someday i'll get to play a bit more and get better at it. Just two days ago I order my fisrt two minis online, a hag and a banshee from Otherworld Miniatures and yesterday I bought a DnD blister pack with a dryad and a Satyr, the other one I bought is a Blister pack from Reaper Bones with the fishwife, and the crone; I'm really hyped about painting the crone as I'd love to play an old beggar wizard in a campaign. due to my extremely short budget I mannage to get my hands on the Warhammer 40,000 - Paints and Tools Set and a ghost grey vallejo primer thanks to my boyfriend, I don't know if I'll be able to mannage to paint this fantasy medieval old crone with the futuristic metallic paints that come in the set but that's all I have, I'm positive I'll make them work somehow. If anyone has experience with that pallet and if it works with these medieval models I'll be happy to hear suggestions! Love the videos!

[@YanniCooper]

The warm water bath is also a great idea for any can you haven't used in a while, or that's nearing empty... Also with rattle cans, shake them much longer than you think is enough. I like to shake for 60 seconds AFTER I hear the agitator really start to go.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oh yeah, gotta shake em good!!! :-)

[@tabletopapprentice233]

That handle is a pretty sweet rig, I used the title "learning to prime" and youtube liked it more than normal, maybe think about tossing "learn", "learn to", or "learning", into your tags

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! gotta get that tag game on point :-)

[@tabletopapprentice233]

SEO is important

[@pjilla629]

this vid helped me so much. been stressing on what primer to buy as a new hobbyist. i dont want to spend almost 20 dollars on hobby primer and was unsure if hardware primes were safe or ok and now i have a hardware brand to look for at walmart. thanks

[@opesam]

I use a nice long square stick and a lot of blu-tac... Also love a good zenithal prime; black, grey from the sides, white from on high. Contrast paint over it looks great!

[@mjpete27]

Well Brent you have a lot of details in this video and so many great ideas in this one as well! Thanks! You have a lot of knowledgeable viewers/commenters too!

[@tinyfishhobby3138]

I lived in south Texas for twenty years, I’ll prime anytime it’s under 75% humidity outside. For me the biggest issue beyond that was always waiting for a day with relatively little wind. On the subject of airbrush priming, Stynylrez is so much better than the Vallejo surface primer(and it also comes in a ton of colors). Edit to add: I stopped buying expensive hobby primers a very, very long time ago. Krylon is my go-to primer for rattle can stuff, and works really well.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I love me some stynyrlrez :-) My vallejo primer is pretty much just for brushing at this point.

[@gabrielleonardoacosta]

Nice video Brent, now that I have seen your painting contraption I can't stop thinking in making one for myself, I use an airbrush to prime, do the highlights ,plasma and engine effects so adding your invention to my tool set will help me a lot with time improvement. Thank you very much!

[@NeoLithiumCat]

I'm a bit rough and ready with my priming. I tried spray priming but it was too much fuss and stress, so went with brush priming instead. I actually really quite enjoy brush priming as a mindful activity where I can paint minis without having to think too much about it. For the zenithal I do a sort of downward drybrush with white. It does at least do the job of picking out details and making it easier to read the model overall!

[@NeoLithiumCat]

I also still find the idea of identifying a trustworthy respirator to be thoroughly beyond me

[@ig7157]

I have had very hot days do strange things to priming, especially when let drying in direct sunlight. It makes a powdery texture which can absorbed paints deep under the surface. It makes for interesting for blending and textures but difficult to control.

[@Zerberus27]

This handle idea is so awesome and simple!

[@ridgerunnersp]

Just screwed up some inceptors trying to prime them in strong but intermittent wind. Gave them a gritty finish. As I type I'm stripping them all down boo. Hopefully watching this will prevent subsequent shame.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I believe in you! There's always a little bit of luck involved with rattle cans and the weather, but next time you're gonna get it :-)

[@SuperGingerLad]

"Awww man, that was a rough day at work. I just want today to be over with" *turns on KZbin and sees a new goobertown video* "Day has been officially been turned for the better" 😀

[@LordScimitar]

I love that angled iron painting setup, brilliant! I've been using a slat from a wooden window blind, definitely prefer that iron though. I use the Rustoleum primer (black, grey, white) since it is affordable. Vallejo colour primer is only about 20% more expensive, and Army Painter primer is about 150% more expensive than the Rustoleum.

[@grimaldus321]

Once used rustoleum camo line to prime my minis. It seems just as durable and has given me great results!

[@bencarroll8218]

Great vid with nice tips. The heat and humidity here in the South making priming a mini in the Summer (mid-May through early October) challenging. I have to keep the cans inside, in temp controlled space and paint early in the morn or after dark to prevent what could be disastrous results. PS - "Nice rack." LOL sorry, couldn't help it.

[@nateworth6659]

I suggest for rattle can primer to spray in humidity around 60% or below

[@Blandco]

Brush on primer, acrylic polyurethane, is very helpful in priming random plastic surfaces that might be harder to prime with spray primer. I use a lot of random materials for terrain. Any softer PVC material like the original Reaper Bones will also primer better with brush on primer.

[@vu4ea]

I used to spray can all my minis but have moved to paint on primer as I can do this indoors and at any time.