darkened lines

liulin04 · Post by **liulin04** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:36 am

Hi, I just started constructing Macross Valkyries not too long ago, but I'm not sure how to paint/darkened the panel lines on the aircraft, and what kind of paint I should use to do so. If any of you guys know, I would greatly appreciated it if you guys can give me some advice. Thanks

rallymodeller · Post by **rallymodeller** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:50 am

I use a really fine technical pen -- a .01 Staedtler Marsmagno.

If they are available at your local hobby shop, Gundam Markers are made for exactly that sort of thing as well.

Robert S · Post by **Robert S** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:36 am

you can also use washs to do it as well. Check out the sticky topics in the Finishing forum. Also try the hits and tips.

There are also some good info here
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/TNT.htm
http://www.starshipmodeler.com/tech/ms_wash.htm
http://www.starshipmodeler.com/tech/tiplist.cfm

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:39 am

Try TER-OR's pastel meathod. O've been working with it for about a year and love it.

http://starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/phpB ... hp?t=15835

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:27 pm

kylwell wrote:Try TER-OR's pastel meathod. O've been working with it for about a year and love it.

http://starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/phpB ... hp?t=15835

Oh...now it's "TER-OR's method"...I see how it is. Just kidding. We all know Ter's about the most talented finisher on the board.

I also do the same method as the pastel washes, but instead of various shades of pastels, I'll use India ink.

Just as good for those really dark color coats.

I hope this helps.

Z0mBe

homeboy · Post by **homeboy** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:32 pm

Seal the model with Future floor wax. Then thin some oil paint with Ronsonol lighter fluid or Turpenoid. Load up a small pointed brush, touch it to the joint and capillary action will flow the paint through the crevice.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:48 pm

All right, all right....It's the "Pastel Sludge Meathod" as mentioned by Ter.

gads.

some people...

Post by **TER-OR** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:10 am

Actualy, I'm using watercolors now. Most of the time. Pastels sometimes too.

Future the model, let it cure.
Mix watercolor pigment in water, add a flow agent like Liquitex's flow enhancer, dab in the lines and let dry. If any areas need additional color, apply more after dry. Then you can use a moistened cotton swab to remove excess. For very fine engraved lines you can get great results.

Or, if I'm doing a darker color scheme, I'll Future, draw in with the technical pen, apply a post-shade darkener along the panel lines and re-airbrush the base coat atop all that to tone it all together. Then re-seal, do the next color, decals etc.

It sounds like a lot of work, but the results are great.

Dukat, S.G. · Post by **Dukat, S.G.** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:38 pm

All of those methods are outstanding.

One of my favorites is to mix Future with water colors. It's a great way to quickly achieve dark panel lines. The only drawback is sealing the stuff with flat clear lacquer: Unless you are very careful and do many, many super light misting coats, chances are good you'll wind up with crystallized Future in one or more spots, however small.