RalphSarc Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 While looking around on ebay today I came across Panel Line Pens. To use panel line pens or not to use panel line pens, that is the question! What say you, lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 If there is no panel lines then they do get used in the small scales. I used a pencil to show the ribs here: Its pretty subtle , in 1/72 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beychevelle Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 lol, didn't knew about special "panel line pens". I think any waterproof fine tip marker pen will do. I use Sakura Pigma Micron 005 and Faber-Castell PITT artist pen XS. I only use them for hatches and lines on bare metal surfaces, I think preshading with the airbrush is enough for other lines on WWII planes. It's easy to go over the top with marker pens and any mistake will show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Interesting...Do you have a link to them? I have seen people use sharpies in the past.. but I had issues where they bleed through the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Sharpes use a vegetable oil based ink. 'nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Interesting...Do you have a link to them? I have seen people use sharpies in the past.. but I had issues where they bleed through the paint. Same here. It was a commission build also. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 When drawing panel lines, I use the Derwent pencils with a "light" hand. I utilize labeling tape as a straight edge due to it's flexibility. Hope I don't get banned for posting a 1/48th build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beychevelle Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 On this D9 I used a marker pen to draw the panel lines. Made this kit for someone on request and it got me back in the modelling saddle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'm buying the parts today to modify my shop compressor to airbrush. I'm going to install a low pressure module on my work table so I can make all connections there leaving my compressor in a remote location. I have also order a Neo Airbrush via eBay so looking forward to entering the fantastic world of airbrushing!! Panel lines here I come, lol!!! Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 When drawing panel lines, I use the Derwent pencils with a "light" hand. I utilize labeling tape as a straight edge due to it's flexibility. Hope I don't get banned for posting a 1/48th build. Oh? I just thought you have HUGE hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Does remind me of the Hasegawa catalogues of the early nineties where every model had it's panellines accentuated with black ink... I usually use a dark brownish or greyish wash of oil colour over the acrylic paintwork. But that naturally only works with recessed panellines. In any case, beware of too much contrast in your panellines, that makes the model look toy-like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Another method is the Flory weathering wash: http://www.florymodels.co.uk/weathering-wash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 TVMCer and LSM member, ABRAMSGUY1 is a master at the Flory wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 19, 2014 Members Share Posted April 19, 2014 I use Flory Wash when I'm concerned about damaging the paint, Windsor and Newton Burnt Umber thinned with mineral spirits is still my preferred method though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I use Flory Wash when I'm concerned about damaging the paint, Windsor and Newton Burnt Umber thinned with mineral spirits is still my preferred method though. I use the Mona Lisa brand. Great price on Amazon for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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