Paint the mdf process
The Hartwell_Tavern build for the main building is complete. Now paint on mdf is new to me. Being cheap, I wanted to be sure I don't run out of the paint I would use ; color matching is not a skill of mine. To add to my concern was the requirement not to obscure the laser etching.
I decided to do a color test but first how to prime? I decided to use gesso mainly because I could thin it to keep the details.....and I had plenty. The helpful download from Things in the Basement suggested gesso over rattle-can priming, so there is that too. some w.i.p. photos:
The kitchen roof
Base pier of Concord Bridge on top, Kitchen roof below
I think the gesso works as a primer , does not overcome the etching/engraving if carefully applied. My technique for the colors needs some adjustment, I believe thinning the paint somewhat will help. More later.
Comments
Best Iain
My experience is tracking with yours.
Keith, trying that on second day of playing. See the next post, maybe Friday.
Peter, The product is very good and the information on site has been spot on. The results are better than I had planned and less of a bother than I thought. The next report is almost a "how to."