[Layering Lacquer, Enamel, and Acrylic Paints]

Hey Guys,

 

I'm a relatively new member and this is my first post on this forum!!

 

I have heard that Tamiya's primer is one of the best out there and I would like to use it but it is a lacquer based primer and I use mostly acrylic paints. I understand that you can layer (but not mix together) paints of different bases but they have to be layered in a specific order. For instance:

 

Start with a lacquer based primer; then preshade with an enamel paint; then you could lay down an acrylic base color.

 

I don't know if the above statement is correct and that is what I am asking you: Is it correct?

 

Also, if you were to paint the layers listed above, would it be dangerous to maybe add a layer of enamel based paint on top of the acrylic base? (as if you were doing a camouflage scheme?)

 

Thanks in advance for your sage advise!!

 

Joe Miriani

[Hello From Kansas City, Missouri!]

Hello

 

My name is Joe and I hail from Kansas City, home of the World Champion (though currently struggling) Kansas City Royals!. I build military aircraft (mostly superiority fighters) from WWII through the Cold War. I have a collection of around 60 diecast aircraft and last year started building models to supplement my collection. I have only built 4 models (and destroyed twice as many) so I am still a novice. I hope this the IPMS as well as this forum will help me improve my skills!

 

Glad to be on board!

 

Joe Miriani