No 126. BARGAIN! Spray Primer From Poundland But Is It Any Good?

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Hi, Andrew... great discussion and demo. What is interesting is that the yellow, normally a difficult color, seemed to bond the best. Most paints nowadays have a "primer" element in them. I have found many brands of "low-cost" paints and primers with mixed results in terms of quality. Very nicely done!

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Thanks Anthony 👍 Keep safe my dear friend Andy

[@IVERJUNCTION]

Nice one Andy so much better and cheaper getting the pound land version very interesting, can't believe the cost of the halfords paints have risen so much too expensive, really enjoyed watching as always kind regards Danny 😀 😊 😀

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Danny, yes mate everything think is getting expensive that’s why I love doing these videos to help people find these bargains Keep safe and well my dear friend and all the best to the family Andy

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Hello Andy I hope you and your family are well. Great informative video I will keep an eye out for that paint Take care mate

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Deano yes we are all good hope you and your family are all doing ok too. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@DiggerEvans]

that was an iterseting video Andy, and good to see you tested a lot of acrylics to see if theywere compatible

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Digger, thank you for watching and commenting your support is always appreciated. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

That looks like a great result, Andy. On another note, there's a new bookazine come out from Key Publishing called 'By Design' there's a 009-layout in it, that is really nothing more than a mockup. Just thought I'd flag it up that it's mine, Dylan isn't very happy because he is a lot further on with his than I am, and says it should have been his in there, and to be fair it probably should have been. Hopefully, he's got another update coming soon...cheers James 🙂👍

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi James that awesome I will look out for that 👍

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Andy another bargain video from yourself. I don't always prime my figures these days but when I do I always struggle to get white. I'll check that make out so cheers mate, atb Andy

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Andy hope you’re doing ok mate? Thank you for watching and comment as your support is always appreciated. Keep safe and well my friend Andy

[@mickedgeleyparkstation5391]

Hj Andy,thanks for the heads up,will look out for the paint.👍

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Mick, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Hopefully you can get your hands on some now my video is out 🤣🤣🤣 Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@SteveSmithRailways]

Been a long time since Halfords spray cans were £8. Unfortunately they have increased in costs and are now £11.99. The worse thing, about 6 months ago, Halfords have changed their paint and now it shockingly shite (for a modellers use). As a laser cut kit model manufacturer, Halfords White & Grey primer was all we used, they were far superior and you paid for what you get but now, they've been binned (and I'm no the only one). Subsequently, we've tried a range of paints and there is only one that we now use and that is paint spray from Pro-Cote. Using MDF, we need a paint that works well and also protects the wood. Looks like you've found a nice cheap paint that works well with resin.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Steve, I did notice an issue with a new can of grey from Halfords that when I painted over some Humbrol enamel it cracked. I need to try it out on some MDF. I did use it on a kit from Scalemodelscenery using I think it laser board and it seemed ok. Keep safe and well my friend Andy

[@alanrobertson9790]

Do you know how Halfords paint changed or just noticed that properties bad?

[@SteveSmithRailways]

@alanrobertson9790 its consistency is now very thin and does not work well with MDF now being so thin. Still, it is car paint so guess nowt will be done but subsequently have found Pro Cote and so far so good and nearly half the price.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

I found it to be very dry if you know what I mean

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

@SteveSmithRailways Thanks Steve

[@delphjunction1168]

Hi Andy. Great informative vlog buddy. Always trying to find things at reasonable prices. Sorry to say Amazon usually comes up cheaper, much rather support my local model shop, but we all have to watch the pennies these days ay. Thanks Andy. Thumbs up thumped 👍 ....Pete....

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Pete, thank you for watching and commenting your support is always appreciated. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@breintonjunction791]

Hi Andy, thanks for the heads up on the spray paint good spot cheers Al

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Al, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@newlynnrailway]

Good Vid They do tend to change brands every so offten, or the cans get smaller. The only issue i`ve had with those paints is availabilty, sods law creeps in you go in the get flat white and they`ll only have gloss black, It`s a case of grab it if they`ve got it, the range is worth a try, though not as cheap and sometimes B&M Home bargains will stock a few tins.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Clive, I will have a look in B&M thanks for the tip. Hope you are doing ok my friend? Look forward to seeing your next job lot Andy

[@davidfoley5128]

I'll give it a try. For £2.50 vs at least £9 from motor factor shops, its worth a try, but on a small project or area initially.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi David, let me know how you get on. Keep safe and well my friend Andy

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid on channel nice and cheap for the hobby keep up the great vid you do thanks lee

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Thank Lee as always I really appreciate your feedback and support. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

Very interesting video. 😃👍

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Thank you for your kind comment Keep safe and well my friend Andy

[@grahamallen1970]

151 also do a grey primer....available at Yorkshire trading at around 3 quid ive used the grey prime good fine mist...nice to know a white available

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Thanks for that I will check them out. 👍

[@grahamallen1970]

@MarchWestJunctionTMD just ordered mix of white and grey on poundland min 20 quid spend ordered 11 cans = 2.60 per can bargain delivered..no pound land I'm our town closed down last year...greedy landlords apparently....now a big boyles but they do have small modeling section. Thanks for tip on white.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

@ no problem glad it’s of help 👍

[@Mousehole-Rail]

Very good video and useful as well

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Thanks Josh 👍

[@christhorp8410]

Try your local motor factor. Eg. Bullseye. Much cheaper than Halfords.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Christhorp thanks I will look into that

[@mikeatpudhamjunction2323]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Hi Mike, hope you and the family are all well? Thank you for commenting and supporting my channel it’s much appreciated. Keep safe and well my dear friend Andy

[@alanrobertson9790]

I use primer if I paint white metal Warhammer kits but for 00 plastic figures don't bother.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

I will try it without. I always use it if I’m painting yellow