A quick update: after a lot of work drilling holes, expanding the gaps for the couplers and drilling out the lights and modifying the chassis, I've finally primed DSG 3249.
If you want to apply acrylic paint to Shapeways FUD models, apparently the best way to do it is the bathe them in Acetone (used in nailpolish remover) to remove any residue:
After giving the DSG a bath (and a couple of my other recent efforts, including the bridge spans and LWD container) I washed it in cold water, brushing off any left over residue, using the toothbrush above (an old one!).
Then it was to the paint booth for a prime with an acrylic primer from SuperCheap Auto:
It's come out well, the detail has really shown up (also on the bridge spans and LWD).
Next step will be that fiddly one where you've got to put tape on everything so you don't get paint on places you don't want it. Oh joy...
If you want to apply acrylic paint to Shapeways FUD models, apparently the best way to do it is the bathe them in Acetone (used in nailpolish remover) to remove any residue:
Then it was to the paint booth for a prime with an acrylic primer from SuperCheap Auto:
Next step will be that fiddly one where you've got to put tape on everything so you don't get paint on places you don't want it. Oh joy...
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