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Post by coldiron on Apr 10, 2006 12:25:41 GMT -5
I was looking for some samples of how good of a job the markers can do. I am looking at finishing my gundam kits, but i don't have a lot of time so I am looking at my options.
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Post by jwm on Apr 10, 2006 19:25:24 GMT -5
I have had very good results using a plain old ultra fine Sharpie Marker like you can get at any drugstore. You can take an X-acto knife and carefully cut a corner of the tip to make a wedge shape that will get into the finest panel grooves. Any stubborn excess can be wiped off with a little rubbing alcohol.
I've also had good luck with the Pigma Micron markers.
It depends on the look you want. The ink from the Sharpie is shiny, and is actually a very deep purple in color. It will give a deep metallic purple sheen on the gray ABS parts, but looks black against the white plastic.
If you want a little smear for that weathered look, the flat black ink from the Pigma is a better call.
I checked your site- Cool stuff.
JWM
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Post by coldiron on Apr 11, 2006 14:03:23 GMT -5
Thanks. I am trying to do the "gundam tutorial for people with no time"
I have had some nice models sitting in my closets for almost 4 years. Its time to put them together. I have had a MG Kampher and Freedom that I really need to make.
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