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Old 19 Jan 2006, 17:11   #1 (permalink)
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Default Paint 'Cracking' Problem?

Ok heres the deal, when I apply a regal blue GW paint to a Skull White undercoat, the paint seems to 'Crack'.

I am wondering if anyone else has this problem.

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Old 19 Jan 2006, 17:39   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Paint 'Cracking' Problem?

I had a problem like this when I painted my Blood Angels years ago where the Blood Red coat seemed to crack particularly in the crevices of the model. I figured that I was applying too much paint, as it was pooling in the crevices, and not thinning it down enough. Perhaps this could be the problem?
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Old 20 Jan 2006, 07:11   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Paint 'Cracking' Problem?

I've not had the problem you describe but it sounds like your not mixing up your paint properly. Stir it with a cocktail stick and thin it down.

Wat are you using to apply your under coat... I get a nice matt finish off my spray, but I'veen models that are undercoated with a glossy finish and it seams to be kinda waxy, the layers on top not 'sticking' to it right.

Also I assume you are usding GW paint?

I use a combination of GW, Miniatures Paint and Vallejo, of these the Miniatures Paint and the GW stuff require the greatest amount of thining before use...
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