Majestic Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I'm working on a custom 1/48 and really like using Mr. Surfacer 500/1000/1200 as a primer. Unfortunately, it looks like sources of Mr. Surfacer have dried up in the U.S. and HLJ has them on backorder. For you modelmakers out there, is there a good alternative product to use that works similarly? Quote
MechTech Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Does this guy still have them? I found him looking for some other stuff. - MT Quote
PetarB Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 The alternative is Dupont Automotive sandable primer. The downside is that you will have to shoot it through an airbrush, and you will also have to thin it to the desired consistency. I prefer Mr Surfacer, as I'm kinda lazy! Quote
ce25254 Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I was able to get Mr. Surfacer 500 and 1000 from HLJ in the last couple of months. It took a while, though. You can order it even though it is on backorder, and they'll ship it when they get it. Quote
cowie165 Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 I received a HLJ shipping notice this week for a few bottles of Mr Surfacer. Like ce25254 said, it'll just take a while. HTH Quote
azrhino Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 My LHS just got in 24 bottles of each grade, so it looks like it will still be available in the United States. Quote
neptunesurvey Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 http://www.greatmodels.com/ They just got some in this week. Quote
Majestic Posted April 4, 2008 Author Posted April 4, 2008 Thanks everyone. Anyone know of any hobby shops in the SF Bay Area that carry Mr. Surfacer? East Bay especially? Quote
big F Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I found that Halfords white plastic primer is nearly as good, you just got to remember to put it on thinner as it builds up quicker than MR Surfacer does. (Halfords is a UK Automart like AutoBacs, think car parts in a superstore with Stereos and byclces etc) Quote
Dobber Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I've always wanted to try Mr. Surfacer. What are the differences between 500 1000 ect. Also, is it mainly used sor seems, scratches and dents but not for larger gaps? thanks for any help. Chris Quote
Majestic Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 I've always wanted to try Mr. Surfacer. What are the differences between 500 1000 ect. Also, is it mainly used sor seems, scratches and dents but not for larger gaps? thanks for any help. Chris It's really great stuff as a primer. It's basically "liquid putty". Not really used for larger gaps, more like imperfect seams left over from putty/sanding. 500 is the thickest, and can be brushed on to help fill in tiny air bubble imperfections or gaps not already filled by putty. I think 500 has a slightly grainy texture to it, so it's possible that it can be airbrushed on to provide a textured undercoat. I use 1000 or 1200 as a primer...it creates an awesome basecoat for paint to stick to. Thin it with lacquer thinner and make sure and wear a respirator with plenty of ventilation. To bump my own ealier question: Anywhere to buy this stuff in the Bay Area, CA? Quote
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