Painting Zinc Alloy

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Roverholic

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Hi There!

New to the forums and new to modelling. I have a question I am struggling to get a response to by searching the internet.

Basically I have some little zinc models of cyclists (Fonderie Roger type) that I want to paint myself in my own designs, different jersey colours etc. What process should I follow? Do I need to use primer first or is there a specific type of paint I need that can go straight on? I'm assuming I am best of clear varnishing it afterwards too?

Below is a picture of the models and then finish I intend to achieve. Apologies for my basic question but just starting to get into this hobby. Thanks in advance!

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Rob :smiling3:
 
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Awins

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Hi There!

New to the forums and new to modelling. I have a question I am struggling to get a response to by searching the internet.

Basically I have some little zinc models of cyclists (Fonderie Roger type) that I want to paint myself in my own designs, different jersey colours etc. What process should I follow? Do I need to use primer first or is there a specific type of paint I need that can go straight on? I'm assuming I am best of clear varnishing it afterwards too?

Below is a picture of the models and then finish I intend to achieve. Apologies for my basic question but just starting to get into this hobby. Thanks in advance!

k12edd.jpg


sxehl1.jpg


Rob :smiling3:
Welcome to the forum. You cant go wrong priming it provides a good stable key for the finishing coat.
Acrylics are very good products and cover well but in my opinion I think I would use enamel paints.
Many many years back I would often paint my Corgi and Dinky diecast models with Humbrol enamel and from memory had no issues.
Regards Alan
 
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