New Tiger Owner finding his feet.

StevenFlint · Post by **StevenFlint** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:48 pm

Hi Chris,
Tiger is not started just yet. I may start next week at work as I have no available space at home until after Christmas. If I can get the lower half done I'll be able to transport it easier also. Quick question save me looking through the forum, what would be a good primer paint? I am too use to ironing on stuff for aeroplanes, I havn't a clue about finishing in paint.

Regards
Steve.

David Gray · Post by **David Gray** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:00 pm

hi steve
upol acid 8 etch primer is very good, you can get this from
Halfords or any automotive shop , it is about Â£12 per can you
will need 5 or 6 to do the hole tiger

regards
Dave gray

StevenFlint · Post by **StevenFlint** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:35 am

Hi David,
thanks very much for that. I will be off to Halfords this very day to see what they have.

Regards

Steve

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:31 am

I've used the Acid 8 primer and found it one of the best out there, but unfortunately not a patch on the old chromate primer that used to be available before the safety police got onto it. You can get away with a very thin coat of this primer so I only used two tins of it. I then built up the thickness with High build primer which is cheaper. Before painting everything make sure the alloy is clean and slightly abraded. I used the humbrol aerosol airbrush cleaner as a final wipe before painting.

StevenFlint · Post by **StevenFlint** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:23 am

Thanks for the reply Allan,
I have orderd 3 tins from Halfords today so as soon as they arrive I am set to go. Also thinking of building a miniture paint booth from polytheme to stop the dust as well should help with the finishing.

Regards

Steve

Marc Ford · Post by **Marc Ford** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:57 pm

Hi Steve

Acid etch on the ally and good old fasion red oxide on the steel works fine,then cover the whole tank with red oxide to give the top coat an even base. also its best to wait until its warmer and dryer to spray as you don't want the metal to be damp.

Hope this helps

Marc

StevenFlint · Post by **StevenFlint** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:59 pm

Hi Marc, yea thanks for that. Do you know I haven't even started yet, well behind time with the build. Are you or is any one else going to Stoneleigh Show Ground for the Militaria 2008, I am going to try and be there, if only to get some good gen and to get to know people.

Regards
Steve

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:35 am

Hello Steven

I will be at the show with my son Sean. Hope to see you there.

Lee

StevenFlint · Post by **StevenFlint** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:13 pm

Roger that Lee, I'll hunt you down.

Steve