[jagolden01]

Dwright54,

In this case, I purchased two markers that fit the need. Artwin by Marvy. I thought they were expensive at $2.79 each at A.C. Moore, but they were perfect. They are double-ended and I believe water-based.

Normally I use whatever I have on hand and will get the job done, from colored pencils to markers to acrylic craft paint. Obviously a good color match is important but it’s all really about fooling the viewers eyes.

When using wet edge coloring (water or alcohol based markers, or paints), the trick is to make sure the applied color stays as close to the edge as possible so it is not whicked too deep into the part being colored. This can make for a very dark and ragged looking edge. If you look at the thruster boxes you can see the edges are darker.
When doing wet, I blow gently on the edge as I color along to help dry/evaporate the wetness as fas as possible to help keep it from whicking into the piece.

Each person has their own favorite method. As you read through other threads you’ll see how others approach edge coloring.

Edge coloring, even if not a perfect match adds so much to the look of a finished model. It adds to the solidity and cohesiveness of the look of the parts. If you look at my earlier post of the capsule before the edge coloring, then look at the post where the edges have been colored you’ll see how much better it looks (even with my so-so edge coloring).

JoeG