White colour

[Bendy_Straw]

I've had this problem for quite some time now. When i paint large areas of white (small areas are fine, like plums for example), like trousers, straps, etc, the colour doesn't seem to "sit" well, and I have to put a second and even third layer, which makes the area chunky. I would say it's a primer issue, but that's the only colour that behaves like that. Any ideas?

[Ochoin]

What colour primer do you use?

I switch from a Vallejo white primer & an Army Painter grey primer.

The latter is slightly better as it's thinner.
Might this be a solution?

donald

[Peter]

What white paint do you use?

[Bendy_Straw]

I just bought the army paint grey uniform spray, but I haven't used it yet. I was using a different one before that I don't remember the name of, but it was a general use primer, not specifically made for miniatures.

[Bendy_Straw]

I tried citadel white scar, and army painter matt white. The result was the same in both.

[Peter]

Best result of white is for me Revell.

[Ben90]

Painting two or three layers is totally normal, especially with white or yellow. You have to keep the layers thin, do not use more (thick) paint to achieve good coverage. Instead, take your time, start with a light grey primer (for white) and paint the first very thin layer. Let it dry and paint another layer... maybe a third or fourth. As long as you keep the colour thinned down and avoid pooling, the result will not be chunky.

[Xantippos]

I recommend you buying Formula P3 White, the best white I have found. The bad thing is that it is not easy to source, usually only sold in UK.

Other than that, paint first a very light grey, and then a light coat of white. If unable to find Formula P3, overall I'd go for Citadel Base.