VallejoModel Color 200 ml Polyurethane Primer - Black

This product is a surface primer, very popular with modelling/miniwargaming/28mm scale models - such as used in Warhammer/Warhammer 40,000/etc.,After Games Workshop discontinued their own hand primer (Imperial Primer) without any word of warning I was briefly forced to use rattle cans (I don't yet use/own an airbrush so am not in a position to use that method). Although GW's Chaos Black spray does have some useful applications when priming (such as when you need to prime large objects such as buildings, gaming tiles, large models with a lot of flat surface area, etc.,) I found it to be largely inadequate for priming minis, as coverage can often be inconsistent (complex minis will often be left with un-primed patches as the spray can't often get to recesses if they are obscured by other parts). This inevitably led me to try other available hand primers and Vallejo products are very popular, so I thought I would give it a try. Boy, what a difference.. So these are my thoughts:This primer may be used in two ways essentially:1. In an airbrush - add a little Vallejo Flow Improver followed by several drops of primer and you're good to go.2. By hand, using a small model brush; this is how I use it. It doesn't require any thinning/watering down and is good to use straight out of the bottle (and the bottle is topped by a nozzle which makes dispensing a few drops clean & easy).There are two main points to mention that make this such an excellent primer:1. Self-levelling - Although I'm as careful as I can be, you don't have to be really neat; the primer will level itself out, producing a really smooth & consistent finish, even if you're a little messy when applying.2. Shrinkage - The primer shrinks as it cures. This means that if you apply a little thicker than what you intended it doesn't matter - the primer will shrink/reduce down so you don't end up with clogged detail. When you combine this feature with the fact it's self-levelling, you end up with a really smooth, durable & consistent finish with model details still crisp & clear without being clogged.How I use for best results:2 thin coats, 12 hours apart! Vallejo's recommendation is to 'leave to cure for 12 hours'. So, I apply one *very* thin coat and leave to cure for 12 hours. Then, I apply a 2nd very thin coat, and leave for another 12 hours. The result is an extremely durable primed surface, ready to take your base colours. All the details are sharp still.Note: as this product is airbrush-ready, it's more watery than base colours, hence why my personal preference is to use 2 thin coats.

Great product as is with most vallejo products, worth having just incase.

Brilliant primer doesn't clog the air brush and goes on smooth dries quickly this is pretty much the gold standard for miniature painting primers

This provides good solid undercoat through an airbrush but does rquire additional thinning to flow properly. Get yourself some Flow-Aid and Vallejo Airbrush thinner with it

This is a good quality primer and has been used on metal, plastic and resin models with ease. It dries to an even finish and provides an excellent base for painting.

So I used to use rattle cans to prime my miniatures but then I got an airbrush and went for this. Which is the best decision I ever made. This produces a very smooth satin finish with great coverage. It’s also really easy to clean from the airbrush too. I’ve also applied it with a traditional brush and again works perfectly. You also get a decent amount for the money as I’ve been using it for about 10 months and I’m not half way through it yet and I paint a lot of models.

Great product. One coat is enough and goes on really well. Great adhesion and no pooling either.

Vallejo is the only brand of paint that I use as a mixed media artist. This primer dries quickly and after a few coats allows paint to go on smoothly with less coats needed.