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I need to get some models printed in White Detail, but I also have to paint them afterwards, so I was wondering if anyone has tried doing it before, and how did it go.
Pictures would be great too.

Thanks

PS: I'm planning to use enamel paint.]]> finkgab 2010-01-14T16:45:36-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=10150&th=1865#msg_10150
I just ordered some WD parts, hopefully they turn out...

I was kind of thinking Krylon might work really well. Enamal paints would probably be fine too, as long as they get a good clear coat on top. Make sure you give each coat enough time to dry, otherwise the next layer will seal in moister and can actually "shift" if you rub it at all. (Yeah, My bro and I painted my model Heli, and it was perfect...but the first layers still had a small amount of moister, so the top layers shifted and now it looks like it crashed or something...haha)

Let us know how yours come out! Ill probably post my paint jobby as soon as I can.]]> rawkstar320 2010-02-23T16:38:15-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=10795&th=1865#msg_10795
http://www.objet.com/Misc/_Pages/Application_Notes_Left_Pane /Painting_of_PolyJet_Parts/

its slightly useful, it basically just says to use a lacqure primer coat.]]> rawkstar320 2010-03-15T22:31:49-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32786&th=1865#msg_32786
I've been working with some WD items I recently purchased from Shapeways. They look excellent, but upon priming them I am seeing an interesting phenomenon: the surfaces are becoming slightly "fuzzy." The paint dries just fine, but the slight bumpiness of the WD material becomes exaggerated when primered. I am using Armory-brand white primer, which is a pretty standard enamel primer I've always gotten good results with.

I am hoping sanding the items is not the only option. These items are small, complex, and highly detailed, so much so that sanding will (a) consume an extreme amount of time and effort and (b) probably result in a destruction of a large amount of surface detail.

So I am wondering if anyone else has had this occur. Is this due to humidity, perhaps? It was pretty humid today. Or is this just an inherent limitation of the WD material? Also, any tips for dealing with this? I am wondering if I could paint it as normal, then hit it with a glosscoat and then a dullcoat to smooth out the surface bumpiness. What do you think? ]]> Zephyr40k 2011-08-16T07:53:36-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32828&th=1865#msg_32828 Zephyr40k 2011-08-17T07:05:54-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32830&th=1865#msg_32830
But hand painting them with acrylics (even fairly cheap craft acrylics), I still get good results, as long as I've made sure to clean the base model before painting, and use thinned coats of paint.The main reason I prefer WSF over Detail is that for my models, I necessarily get parts that rub together at joints, and in those situations, the paint can flake off Detail, whereas WSF can take it much better with only minor scuffing.

For static models, however, that's a non-issue.]]> Drawn-Steel Hero 2011-08-17T10:22:43-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32832&th=1865#msg_32832 BillBedford 2011-08-17T11:31:04-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32855&th=1865#msg_32855
No comments from anyone on the humidity? I seem to recall the last time I painted something and it got 'fuzzy' it was also foggy outside. That was a metal miniature. ]]> Zephyr40k 2011-08-17T16:24:59-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32857&th=1865#msg_32857 Drawn-Steel Hero 2011-08-17T16:31:43-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32860&th=1865#msg_32860 As mentioned above spraying is extremly vulnerable by the environmental situation (humidity, ... )
So I only brush my parts.


Woody64]]> woody64 2011-08-17T17:15:31-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32861&th=1865#msg_32861 Zephyr40k 2011-08-17T17:44:56-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32863&th=1865#msg_32863 FD colored grey



So far I did nothing for preparation. It seems that some colours have better results then others.
I use Acryl water based colours (2 in 1 - including the primer)

See also here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34336019@N07/5771156365/in/phot ostream

The grey did extremely well with 1 coat!
I also had some other colours which did not as well.
Take a look on my flickr gallery to see results. I've experimented a lot since for me colours are so missing in the shapeways offer.

Woody64
]]> woody64 2011-08-17T18:06:59-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32902&th=1865#msg_32902 Zephyr40k 2011-08-18T17:41:14-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32905&th=1865#msg_32905 canvases, and is designed partially as a gap-filler - totally not what you need.

You don't really need a specific primer paint for small models like this - just apply a couple of coats of white, grey or black paint (depending on the colours you plan to use), so you've got nice even coverage, and something to give the actual paint job something to adhere to.

If you do specifically want something primer-like, you could try Vallejo's Model Color Foundation White, or the Citadel Foundation paint range from Games Workshop.]]> Drawn-Steel Hero 2011-08-18T18:03:01-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32907&th=1865#msg_32907
I'll try some normal (non-primer) vallejo white on the piece in an inconspicuous place... what I really need is something to smooth out the minor rippling in the surfaces of the shapeways items without obliterating the details. ]]> Zephyr40k 2011-08-18T19:12:25-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32909&th=1865#msg_32909 Drawn-Steel Hero 2011-08-18T20:23:16-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32921&th=1865#msg_32921 gesso, not so uncommon, primer.

Another trick is using Milliput slurry, which is sandable, or matte varnish (toughter than plain paints), as they have a bit more filling capabilities. The Milliput trick is rather old, and depends in the property of that epoxy to "disolve" into water, forming a "paint". Try the fine grade for smoother results.]]> stannum 2011-08-18T22:22:15-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32924&th=1865#msg_32924
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65373

Which says pretty much the same thing. I think I'll try the Gesso on a couple of throwaway (non-shapeways) figures first, see how it goes. ]]> Zephyr40k 2011-08-19T01:25:21-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32925&th=1865#msg_32925 Drawn-Steel Hero 2011-08-19T01:30:30-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=32995&th=1865#msg_32995
So it's not the humidity at all. The brush-on gesso looks the same as the spray-on Armory primer.

I've put a couple more layers of gesso on my shapeways models, let's see how they look after a few coats. Hopefully the texture will smooth out a bit.

]]> Zephyr40k 2011-08-20T10:18:17-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=33164&th=1865#msg_33164 Zephyr40k 2011-08-23T17:16:56-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=33176&th=1865#msg_33176 Unfortunately the order timegets doubled.,

Woody64]]> woody64 2011-08-23T19:45:00-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=33200&th=1865#msg_33200 Zephyr40k 2011-08-24T02:06:29-00:00