Phantom_Xeno Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello all! New to the group, and I have a quick question for anyone who may have an answer: Has anyone found, or know of, a blue primer that takes to minis well? I'm looking into priming my 'nids blue, because base coating 100 gaunts one at a time suuuuuuucks. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taran.shannara Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I've used Army Painter "color primer ultramarine blue" and "color primer crystal blue" with success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Army painter also has a space wolf blue as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello there, Not knowing what look you're going for, mind you... and both the previous posters said what I would've said regarding primers in a can when it comes to blue. The space wolf color from Army Painter is a lighter blue/gray while the Ultramarine blue is a brighter blue than you'd expect. They have a darker blue, too. Another idea, again depending on your look: primer white and use a blue wash or dip for instant highlighting and speed of painting. For example, I prime all my 'nids white and just dip 'em or brush on the Army Shade Quick Shade stuff. Their bodies are like a seraphim sepia yellowish brown tinge complete with highlighting and all I have to do is paint the carapaces and some smaller details. Goes way faster. Again, don't know what final look you're going for but it's an idea. Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have used the blue army builder primer as well, army builder is the only primer I use. I know GW has/had an Ultramarine blue primer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ever considered a cheap airbrush? For tasks like this they're amazing. Depending on the scheme you could get these guys down to only a couple steps. Prime white, spray blue, spray purple wash, come back with brush for claws/shells/teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstract Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am a huge fan of Vallejo's primers. Vallejo Game Air Ultramarine Surface Primer Paint, not sure if that is the blue you want, but you can always lighten or darken it with Vallejo's white, gray or black primers. As stated above, and imo an airbrush is an excellent tool for primer and base coating models. There are very inexpensive entry airbrushes, Master is one brand to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hello all! New to the group, and I have a quick question for anyone who may have an answer: Has anyone found, or know of, a blue primer that takes to minis well? I'm looking into priming my 'nids blue, because base coating 100 gaunts one at a time suuuuuuucks. Thanks! Army Painter worked for me. Crystal Blue is pretty striking and you can wash it to darken it afterwards if you're so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Eiffel 65 has a pretty good Blue as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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