How to Airbrush Acrylic Primers | 2021 | Vallejo Mecha Colors
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Another educational video!!! If vallejo had persons like you years ago i beleive many more would buy their products
Wow! Thank you! I am a bit too honest to a fault though... not the best endorser there is. 😅
Always concise always quality, thank you!
Thank you! I try. :)
Dude - Thanks for the tip! My success with Mecha Ivory has been hit and miss. I was painting it way too heavy!
Hope you are doing well with the Ivory now. 😊🎨🎨🎨
excellent tutorial for me who is just about to learn and try the world of repaint (y)
Have fun! Painting is easy... Just always pant in thin coats, build up nice smooth finish. ;D
@@DonSuratos noted,sir... *salute*
Don, your channel is the best. Straight up useful info without a lot of fluff. Question -- to get shiny black coat, can I add a bit of mecha gloss varnish to black primer? As an undercoat for metallics, for Necrons. Thank you.
Ah, there is gloss black primer, or you can paint metal varnish after the metallics. Metal varnish are awesome bro. However your idea is good. But I find it not too obvious ( the effect ) in mini painting. Cheers! ☺️
White Primer always had been disappointment for me, but your video gave me hope
White paint gives people nightmares! I painted in 4 or 5 thin coats. Patience is key. never flood or paint in thick coats sir. :D
Thank you for this video Don sarutos!
Welcome! Glad you liked it. :)
Hi Don! Sorry to comment on an older video, but this is the one that pertains to my question. Could you do a video with placing masking tape over the primer and then removing it? The reason is that (with the shortage of Tamiya fine gray primer) I've been experimenting with different primers and I'm having issues with the primer adhering to the surface. I've tried sanding and washing with soap and with isopropyl alcohol and the different primers are still pulling off the surface. I've tried your method of several thin layer and, it did work better, it still wasn't perfect.
Are you using Mecha Primers? Let me prepare some tests. But where are you? Coz weather is always a factor.
Nice video Don! Can I do the same with regular Vallejo primer?
Urface primer, yes same thinning. I actually just ran out of black mecha primer and I use the classic Surface primer these days. ☺️🎨🎨🎨
Hello. I bought a premium series satin varnish. I applied it to the model. A week has passed. but it is erased with a cotton swab dipped in water. this is normal?
No sr. Not normal. it is one of the strongest varnish we have. Email us at acrylicosvallejo.com
I think your finish with this mecha line is really good. Does your thinning sauce apply to non-primer Mecha colors?
Yes sir. Thinning sauce works with all the Vallejo paints. Ratios vary though. ☺️
Zup Don, I prefer when you talk😅, but this video its quick, explicit, concise and very useful.
Do you always use a “blower” to dry your parts(when painting gundams)?
Thanks for the video bro 😎👍🏼
Yes i always use a blower. But very minimal on Gundams. Just to force cure the paints a bit. ☺️
Hi, sorry if the question is a bit dumb, but what thinning ratio should I use for Vallejo premium primers and standard primers? thanks in advance
Black Primers usually thin 1:1, but lighter colored primers ( grey, ivory and white ) can be thinned, 2 to 3 parts primer to 1 part thinning sauce. ☺️
Ayus! Gawin ko nga yang thinning sauce mo. Hehe.
Hehe. Swabe yan bro. ;)
@@DonSuratos baka masolve yung problema ko regarding sa primer. Natanong ko sayo yun dun sa insta e. Hehe. Sakto naglabas ka ng ganitong tutorial. 😀
@@vontubo Try ko kasi... tanong = labas video. hehehe
this is the only brand available to me at the moment can i use it for sla resin prints? what does the mecha name stand for? i was looking for vallejo surface primer but its not available to me. or its just the same thing?
Thanks for always sharing your nice tutorials.
If I paint in this way, will I get a strong coating without having to sand the plastic?
I think painting in thin coats, then letting them dry in between coats create a stronger finish. However, I would highly advice light sanding or a the very least, clean up with soap and water. ;)
Yea, this type of primer doesn’t respond to sanding very well. It doesn’t need it IMO. It’s very good at self leveling
@@DonSuratos Thank you for your answer.
It's been helpful. I'm going to try some things myself.
@@Lllllllllllllllllllllllllltyyy I see.
I'll test it on an unwanted part.
Thank you.
@@osamuyamamoto6517 Awesome! Welcome and thank you too! :D
Hi Don, Sorry I have a question too. I always battle to spray grey or white primer over light colours, like yellow, pale green and white plastic. You mention in your book that you use black primer over red plastic and then either go over that with pure white or grey/white primer. Is it a good idea to also used black primer over the light coloured plastic then, prime over that with either grey or white before spraying the colour you want? or should I be doing something else?
The white and grey primer is hard to see over light colors. You will tend to flood or paint thickly. Pooling along the details is very common. I painted black over red plastic, coz red plastic will see through white and grey primer. Lastly, I always paint black first, coz I always do zenithal priming / undercoat. I suggest you custom mix grey black primer, so that you can easily see the coverage. Then paint grey or white primer over that. Thanks for buying the book! :D
Thanks for the advice. Your book is awesome! Exactly what I've been looking for and I have a small collection of Gunpla books. I'm about halfway through yours. It's easy to understand and clear. I can't wait to see what Volume 2 will be about. But I'll be first in line to buy a copy.
How long to dry for between couats and do you leave paint in airbrush while paint drys?
I use a hair dryer in between coats to speed up the process sir. ☺️
Hello my friend!!! Please allow me a question : instead of using vallejo flow improver in order to make your thinning sauce, can i use winsor & newtons flow improver ? yellow label line called galleria.
Actually yes... and also Golden's. But do buy Vallejo when your W&N runs out. 😅
@@DonSuratos Yes of course my friend!!!
@@IcarusIcarus76 Here is a secret, don't tell Vallejo... When I ran out of glazing medium, I bought a bottle of Golden's last year. Vallejo supply is bad these days due to covid. :D
Awesome video :)
Is the sand primer just as tricky as the white primer or does it behave more like the black?
Love your work, youre a great inspiration!
Perfect question! Sand primer is easier to paint than white… but NOT as easy as black sir. 😊
@@DonSuratos thank you so much for answering :)
How do the Mecha primers differ from the standard Surface Primer?
Mecha Primers have a soft satin finish and are more scratch resistant. Mecha Primers have a stronger finish than the Surface primers after letting cure for 24 hours. I highly recommend the Mecha Black primer, before any other primer as base coat. :)
What settings is the hair dryer on and does it affect the paint or primer at all? Adhesion worse or the same as letting it air dry? Never tried using one but seems like a good idea. I plan on buying the set of mecha colors because of watching your videos.
I feel adhesion and durability is better when you use a hair dryer in between coats. Setting is mid I think... not too hot. Thanks for watching sir! 😊
Almost looks like the Mecha Grey Primer is a lighter grey than their regular grey primer, or is it just because it is on camera playing tricks with the colors?
Yes bro. The Mecha Grey, and Mecha Ivory Primer ( Not in the video ) are a bit too white. It has better coverage than white though.
Hi Don, great video as always! Can I mix mecha primer with a drop or two of mecha color? I can't find black primer locally, and the grey is too white as you said... So was wondering if it was possible to drop a bit of mecha black on grey primer.
Yes, should be as strong and durable. But thinning ratio will be slightly different. I am running low on Mecha Black Primer myself. 😅
@@DonSuratos Thanks! Will give it a try with your thinning sauce and builld from there!
@@tajtajima Goodluck! Should be fine. ☺️
Hi don i have a few questions
If i priming with mecha
It does have a satin finish right? If i does apply the Vallejo color with brush on top of it , will it get a good coverage?
Cause the surface it different from the normal surfacer which it is matt.
Or before i apply the paint , should i apply a matt varnish after i prime them?
Thank for the answers
Hi, I love the mecha primers, and yea they are satin. Unless you spray a foot away and spray in a very thin misty coat. However, even if it is satin finish, painting model color on top is fine. No problem at all. Cheers! 😊🎨🎨🎨
@@DonSuratos appreciate it don 😁
As always great Videos Mate. I have a question. What do you think of Spray Can primers? I've been testing my plastinc spoons with Vallejo Hobby paint, I have a Black and a Gray cans,and TBH, except for the smell, they do work great and cover amazingly on a single coat. Tested For the first time my mecha colors over it with mixed results, but i think the priming worked really good. BTW I tried to use yellow model color on the airbrush and failed misserably XD. I need to learn the propper proportions if Ill ever try again to use them on the Airbrush.
I used to use spraycan primers way back. Industrial grade at that. They are fine, lays down nicely if sprayed well. Never apply in one single coat though, 2 thinner or more coats is always better. ☺️
@@DonSuratos Thanks Man. I'll do that. The new cans have two caps. One for broad spaying and one for fine lines. works amazingly well, as most vallejo products. I'll keep in mind that. Two fine layers. Cheers!
I am trying to use vallejo mecha grey primer, trying being the strong word. It runs on the part A LOT. I spray at 25 psi, 1:2:4 of flow improver, thinner, primer and it runs like crazy, I am using multiple coats trying to building the color little by little but it cover so little it take so much time and it takes me a lot to try cover a piece and I get it splashed all over it. Am I doing something wrong? I'm very light on the trigger but I think this is causing me to spend to much time on a part and overloading it with paint that never seems to stick. Should I pull the trigger more but move faster?
The White and Grey Primers are a bit tricky to use, I personally always use the black primer. But if you need grey, Mix it with 1 part black and 10 parts grey for easier priming. or thin less. Like 3 parts primer and 1 part thinning sauce. ☺️
@@DonSuratos I was actually using 10 parts grey 2 parts black, and thinnking already 4 part to 1, I notice running also while using the colors :(
Never flood primers and varnishes bro... Should work fine. I will make a new video for you on priming bro. ☺️🎨🎨🎨
@@DonSuratos ty please go over some details noone ever explain like psi, distance, coverage tecnique, how much to pull the trigger.
@@TheOniraf I will bro. Just priming right? ☺️
Would it harm the primer to add some black or color to tint it a bit? All the gray primers I've tried are practically white so I struggle working on white models.
Not if you use Mecha Pure Black. Mix 1 to 2 parts with Mecha Grey Primer. 👍🏼
sir ask lng po gumamit po ksi me primer ng vallejo mabilis po xa maalis gnun dn po b senyo?
This primer for me was rubbish followed mixing instructions, even left it for 4 days to cure masked off some parts i was gonna hand paint. Every part that was masked. Had paint pulled up with the tape. The model had been sanded, washed with detergent and cleaned under freshwater used the air bush to blow out all the excess water and hand dried the pieces and left them for a few hours before painting. So many folk recommended these paints and was really disappointed with the results. I really hate wasting money but I don't think I'll ever use this bottle up.
Looks like I'll have to go back to laquer based primer and have the wife on my back about the smell again lol.
I will try one last thing with this paint adding future/ pledge as the thinner as another buider suggested he mentioned it adds more strength to it.
Oh man sorry! But I have zero problems with these primers. Except maybe the weak coverage of the lighter colors. However I must admit, that I NO longer endorse these primers, as using a spraycan is just so much easier. 😊🎨🎨🎨
Your thinking scauce for making IT could you Break IT die with Mark on a bottel for the amounts? Cause hear 2:1 Like what 2 Drops retarder 1 drop thinner or Vice versa XD i want use mecha Line more after all Love my laqers and Tamiya but easyer Clean up would BE nice and quick.
The thinning sauce for airbrushing is roughly 3 parts airbrush thinner ( or water ) and 1 part flow improver. 😊🎨🎨🎨
@@DonSuratos yeah so 3 drop thinner t and 1 drop flow improver Then but say i wanted to make a while bottel IS what im asking on
@@DrewberryHobbies same ratio and premix on a bottle. You could use that everytime you airbrush. 😊
If there is anyway you could pretty please not speed up the videos in the future (or at least less) it would be so appreciated. I watch most of the videos at 0.25 speed to try and pick up on how much the trigger is moving / how much spray is coming out and even at that slow of speed I can barely make it out 😂 Thank you again for all these videos! This video is one I can easily share with anyone who says they’re having issues with Vallejo paint 😁
If the video wasn’t so fast it would be a 10/10. Hell, I think people would enjoy having slow mo on like you did on accident in the future for the sections where your spraying.
Copy sir. Thanks ;)
@@DonSuratos I would also like to see and hear as your spraying so that you can see technique . Also if you don’t mind can you put the needle size and psi you use . That would be the ultimate tip and I’m sure you’ll gain a lot more subscribers cause not a lot of people do that. I’m a fan either way , I shoot vallejo and have the thinning sauce always ready but sometimes I struggle with needle size and psi for different stages.
May I ask size needle and psi
Sorry I just realized, I forgot to mention it. I highly recommend .3 or bigger nozzle for primers. 20 to 30psi pressure too. I am using a .5 at 25psi here.
@@DonSuratos thank you love the videos I have learned a lot
@@joeyrivera7003 Thank you! Appreciate it man. Breaking down painting or mods into basics and making the videos informative is not easy. So appreciate the gesture a ton! :D
@@DonSuratos oof thanks I been using an Iwatta eclipse .35 needle but always consider getting bigger one for just primmer spray
@@MrPyrowolf51 .5 is perfect for primers and varnishes. Also just get a cheaper brush, but not too cheap, it's crap. ;)
Why does your website try to make me download browser extensions?😒
It’s obviously a dead website ☠️ 😅😬