Drawing panel lines

[5ynergyx]

Thanks for the info

[Deejay4lyfe]

Thanks for the tips on how to do the pannel lines.
This tip really helps
Tc:sun:

[impreza2k2]

Thanks for the tips!!

[Jay!]

Originally posted by Junhao
First you will need a Gundam Marker which is water-based and NOT oil-based. The way to differenciate the two is that the water-based cap has a metal clip while the oil-based has a plastic clip.

Thanks for this. IMO, this is the tricky part. I guess I bought an oil-based pen without realizing it... :o

[Junhao]

Originally posted by Mean_B16
Thanks for the tip, where is a good place to purchase on eof those water based pens??? I have never seen any around my way, do you know how much they usually cost??

You can find them at anime shops or shops selling Gundam models. I bought mine at S$4, about US$2-3.

Anyway, I'm glad to have helped you guys. It takes a short while to get a hang of. Good luck!

[KOFFEE-BLACK]

That was really good!! Those markers are like $9 AUS! Not cheap!

But a question, can you use this to do the window frames?

[exhaust smoke]

I use the same method, but it is reassuring that I am doing it right at least.

I do, however, have a question. Do you apply the marker before or after you have applied clear?

[Junhao]

KOFFEE BLACK: No I don't use them to do the window frames. Use paint for those using Pman's method of masking. If you use the markers it will leave marker stroke lines. And the ink does not look nice enough on window frames. However, you can use it to draw 'drain' of the window frame and paint the rest.

exhaust smoke: I do not normally use clear but I think doing it after clearing would be better. Just in case you screwed up and need to remove the marker ink using a little thinner, you won't affect the paint job. But that's just my 2 cents. Drawing lines before clearing may also work, if you do not apply too many layers of clear. The lines on the Impreza below was done before clearing.