Re: [GZG] Gzg-l Digest, Vol 13, Issue 13

My habit is to almost always fully assemble a miniature before priming,
then prime and drybrush (or whatever other painting technique I use).

Some folks advocate the "prime and paint on sprue" as much as possible
'cause it is easier to hold the model, avoids getting finger oils on the
paint between coats, etc.  

I find that after I put a lot of work into the paint, clipping it off
the sprue will leave marks that are hard to remove, since filing or
carefully trimming with a knife are likely to damage more paint... so
then I end up doing work twice.

YMMV.

If you have primed on the sprue, then I would suggest assembling the
miniature before painting.  that way, you can fix any rough spots in the
glue up or where sprue marks are on the model, before you put effort
into the drybrushing.

-Adrian
adrian@stargrunt.ca

> 
> Should I start my practice drybrushing with the mini on the sprue or
should
> I assemble them first?
> 

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