AMMO BY MIG A-STAND

A-STAND Primers & Microfillers for Scale Models

A-STAND Primers & Microfillers provide base-coat options for preparing scale-model surfaces before the main color or metallic finish is applied. The collection includes black, grey, white, red oxide, brown, and gloss primer variations for aircraft, vehicles, armor, automotive models, science-fiction subjects, and other hobby projects.

Surface Preparation Before Painting

Primer creates a consistent foundation between the model surface and later paint layers. It can also make surface irregularities easier to identify before the final color is applied.

The most suitable primer depends on the model material, intended top color, finishing system, and desired appearance.

Primer Colors in This Collection

The current A-STAND primer range includes several foundation colors and finishes for different modeling applications.

  • Black primers: Useful when a darker foundation is appropriate for the selected topcoat or metallic finish.
  • Grey primers: A neutral foundation that can support a wide range of model colors.
  • White primers: A lighter base option for pale, bright, or light-colored finishes.
  • Red oxide primer: A warm foundation color for selected military, industrial, vehicle, or historical subjects.
  • Brown primer: Another warm base option for earth-toned, weathered, military, or industrial paint schemes.

Gloss Primer & Base Options

This collection also includes gloss-oriented primer and base products, including black, grey, and white variations.

Gloss bases can be useful in paint workflows where the underlying surface influences the appearance of a later metallic or specialty finish. Follow the instructions for the selected A-STAND color to determine whether a particular base is recommended.

Microfiller Primers

Selected A-STAND primers are identified as primer and microfiller products. These are intended for surface-preparation stages before the main color coats.

Primer should not be treated as a substitute for correcting larger seams, gaps, mold lines, or damaged surfaces. Complete the necessary sanding, filling, and assembly work before applying the finishing paint system.

Choosing the Right Primer Color

The primer underneath a paint layer can influence how the finished color appears, particularly with lighter, translucent, metallic, or specialty finishes.

  • Dark foundation: Consider black or darker primers when the intended finish calls for a deeper base.
  • Neutral foundation: Grey provides a middle-ground option for many model color schemes.
  • Light foundation: White can be useful when working toward brighter or lighter colors.
  • Warm foundation: Red oxide or brown can be considered for appropriate military, industrial, or weathered subjects.

Applications for A-STAND Primers

  • Aircraft: Surface preparation before camouflage, metallic, or detail colors.
  • Automotive models: Base preparation before body colors, metallic finishes, and specialty effects.
  • Military vehicles: Preparation for armor colors, camouflage, mechanical areas, and weathering workflows.
  • Science-fiction & mecha: Foundation layers for armor panels, machinery, metallic colors, and custom paint schemes.
  • General scale modeling: A preparation stage before compatible topcoats and finishing products.

Preparing the Model Surface

Before priming, remove dust, sanding residue, fingerprints, and other contaminants from the surface. Inspect seams, mold lines, and filled areas before applying the primer.

Apply the selected product according to its instructions and allow the primer to reach the recommended drying or curing stage before adding further paint layers.

Primer for Metallic & Candy Finishes

Metallic and translucent finishes can be especially sensitive to the preparation and color of the surface underneath them.

For A-STAND candy colors and their related base products, see the A-STAND Candy Lacquers collection .

For the broader range of metallic, high-shine, dark metal, gold, copper, and specialty colors, see the A-STAND Paint collection .

Finishing & Equipment Care

Related varnishes, clear finishes, cleaner, and grouped A-STAND products are available in the A-STAND Varnishes, Cleaner & Sets collection .

A-STAND primers are lacquer-based products, so follow the individual instructions for application, thinning, cleaning, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.