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Originally Posted by dansls1
I've read really good things about the Staedtler watercolor markers. The problem is that they are mail order only, and one set of 8 is going to kill my model budget for a whole month - so I'm debating just doing the combination sharpee / acrylic paint thing or breaking down and ordering a set to see how I like them.
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I use a somewhat expensive but a very effective way to color edges. Before I start a build, I take the model booklet to a local hobby shop and find the corresponding paint (for Ju-52 it was all RLM light blue, RLM dark green, etc). Then for touch ups I thin the paint about 2:1~3:1 so that it is as thin as water, but still has a solid color (this step applies only to enamels). Then, with a pin, I apply small amounts of paint from the back (and not the side) of the paper, right on the edge. Small amount at a time is the key to avoid mess and bleed-through. The paint soaks into the paper and gives me nicely colored edges that don't wear off. Sometimes if the color doesn't match 100%, I will lighten it with a little bit of white. The touch up is not as noticeable if the colors are a bit lighter than in the original, but very noticeable if the colors are darker. In close up pictures I've taken of my models, the lighter colored edges sometimes seem almost white but that's a light reflection. In real life you can't see the difference.
07-18-2007, 10:15 AM
That's one good reason to have build threads! It keeps you going!
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