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Post by jackfitz1944 on Nov 27, 2006 1:24:38 GMT 1
I use a gloss black Testors enamel paint marker to paint the windows on my autos. I use the white marker to paint white bumpers and grilles (on trucks) and for headlights. The red marker is used to paint the tailights. Does anyone know if they make a silver marker? It would be great for chrome trim. Jack
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 27, 2006 3:51:17 GMT 1
Hi Jack, yep Testors makes silver markers in a variety of tips. They sell one group labeled "Gloss Paint Marker" and another called "Enamel Paint Marker". Frankly I can't tell the difference between them. I have found a better quality marker from an outfit called DecoColor. The paint doesn't flow as freely (or out of control) as the Testors pens. There's even one more I found very good from a company called Pilot that has about the finest (as in thin) points and the silver is the brightest.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Nov 27, 2006 15:20:12 GMT 1
Chester, thanks for the info. I visited your website, wow! I see you like military and truck models. I own a 1942 Willys MB, a 1942 Chevy 1 1/2 ton, and a 1944 IHC semi tractor. The jeep has been combat restored, the Chevy is about 1/2 done and the semi is still rough. I have some of the Sylvan kits that I haven't put together yet, any tips you can give me for these kits might get me building them. Jack
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 27, 2006 23:04:02 GMT 1
Thanks Jack, I really love the Sylvan kits, not much to tell you about building them that's different from any other resin kit. Just do the prep work thoroughly before assembly and paint. I do not use the vacuum formed 'glass' that comes with the kits however. I either choose to fit acrylic or use a product like Krystal Klear. Would love to see pictures of your vehicles.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Dec 7, 2006 13:37:53 GMT 1
I just recieved in the mail my order for Sharpie brand fine tip paint markers. They work great but my hand wasn't too steady last night so some of the chrome trim is a little crooked. I used the silver and black pens the most. I find I can work faster and there's no clean-up. Thanks for the tip.
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eexjoe
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Post by eexjoe on Dec 9, 2006 22:43:55 GMT 1
Is this the marker you are using?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Dec 10, 2006 1:19:20 GMT 1
No, the Sharpie's I got have a very fine tip and they say "paint" to the right of "Sharpie". They say "extra fine point oil-based opaque paint marker" at the end away form the tip.
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Post by eexjoe on Dec 10, 2006 13:09:46 GMT 1
OK , so then maybe these? but in silver? I'm looking to pick up one of them for detailing .
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Dec 10, 2006 15:08:19 GMT 1
That marker looks like the Testors marker in this photo which has a fat chisel tip. I like to use these types for larger areas. The Sharpies at the top have a tip like a fine tip ink pen, very small. These markers work well for much smaller areas. I'm still learning what I can and cannot do with these new tools. I like to practice on an on old model and hone my skills before attempting a nice model. These markers have the potential of speeding up the painting process on some areas of model building without the clean-up. Let me know how they work for you and any tips you can pass-on.
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 10, 2006 17:37:18 GMT 1
Tip #1 With the paint markers that I have, I've found that storing them with the point down will prevent them from drying out. Tip #2 Clear coating over these with lacquer or enamel based finishes may make them run and will certainly dull the brightness of any mettalic finish they give. I use Future floor wax to clear coat over these, it does neither. Tip #3 When beginning to paint with these there may be a glob of paint that comes out. I always give these pens a shot on a piece of cardboard before applying them to the model. Just some of my observations.Maybe I'm old fashioned but I still like to use a brush and limit the use of these pens to a degree. They serve an excellent purpose in touching up problem areas. By the way, the black Sharpie brand has an excellent resist capability in doing photo etch work.
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Post by austinvfd on Dec 11, 2006 20:02:17 GMT 1
Is this the marker you are using? Joe, I use this kind. Yes, there is a version with a smaller tip, but I find it too small. The above marker has a fine enough tip for me, and I do not see it wearing out using it only for 1/87 trim detailing.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Jan 13, 2007 21:06:18 GMT 1
Some of my paint pens have dried tips, does anyone have a way of bringing them back? I tried soaking them in thinner but it didn't work.
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Post by kitbashcasting on Aug 22, 2007 1:34:06 GMT 1
I use good old Testers Gunmetal. It's not Black, it's not blue. I then give the windows a coat of semi gloss. I don't like the windows glooy because I feel it makes the cars look too "toylike.
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Post by Lee on Aug 22, 2007 20:43:52 GMT 1
? Do you mean glowy, like in shiny?
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Post by cfesmire on Aug 23, 2007 0:21:09 GMT 1
I think what he meant to write was glossy. But I like glowy too Lee.
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