Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
A Wickham Trolley is a small railway maintenance vehicle once widely used across Britain's railways. Built by D...
The Blue Riband subbrand was a significant step in the evolution of Bachmann Branchline, the UK division of Bachmann...
Applying a camber to a tight curve of track on your model railway layout can help improve the realism and operation...
A well-designed model railway is more than just a collection of tracks and trains: it’s a miniature world that...
Primers are a special type of paint used to prepare surfaces that are to be painted. The primary purpose of a primer is to create the best possible surface for a topcoat of paint to adhere to. Primers are also handy for creating a consistent, even colour to paint on ensuring that filled areas or differences in materials are kept well hidden.
Using a primer before painting a model is advisable, especially if it's a kit you're painting. This is because not only is the kit likely to have smooth shiny plastics for the topcoat to deal with, but also, there's a strong chance there will be glue residue and natural oils transferred from your fingers during the construction process too. This mixture of different chemicals and surface types can cause your final coat of paint to appear unevenly applied.
If in doubt, ask at your model shop but in general, a primer is recommended.
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