What size pens do you guys use for the doorshut lines???

[integra818]

What size is the tip of the pens you guys use for the doorshut lines? I use 0.20mm, but it looks too big, I think I should use .05 ? opinions?

[Daryl]

waaay to big, mate... .05 is the way to go

[turbos86]

I'm using a 0.04 black gundam marker

[primera man]

Originally posted by turbos86
I'm using a 0.04 black gundam marker

Ditto

[integra818]

P-man, did you do you altezza with .04 ?

[primera man]

Originally posted by integra818
P-man, did you do you altezza with .04 ?

Yep.

[integra818]

What's the smallest you guys have ever seen? I need smaller than .04 , I'm kindy picky but I need more realism, .04 is too wide, take a look at real cars, they're not that wide, I need smaller...

[primera man]

Originally posted by integra818
What's the smallest you guys have ever seen? I need smaller than .04 , I'm kindy picky but I need more realism, .04 is too wide, take a look at real cars, they're not that wide, I need smaller...

The pen will be fine on Tamiya kits as there panel lines are alot smaller then the Fujimi ones which a rather wide and deep, therefore giving larger lines

[hirofkd]

Originally posted by integra818
What's the smallest you guys have ever seen? I need smaller than .04 , I'm kindy picky but I need more realism, .04 is too wide, take a look at real cars, they're not that wide, I need smaller...

Use capillary action, and let thinned paint flow instead.

[flyonthewall]

Originally posted by hirofkd

Use capillary action, and let thinned paint flow instead.

I agree!

[TougeMonkey]

Originally posted by turmio
And black panel lines doesn't work with bright(red, yellow, white etc.) colored cars.

Unless you are going for that cartoon look...ie an Initial D model

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

What's the smallest you guys have ever seen? I need smaller than .04 , I'm kindy picky but I need more realism, .04 is too wide, take a look at real cars, they're not that wide, I need smaller...

Try looking at an art supply or craft house that sells disposable technical pens. I use Pigma Micron-available from .08 (huge) down to .005 (very fine). For model work .005 and .01 will be the best. These are permanent black inks, made for high-quality technical illustration work. They cost about $2 each, or a bit less if you buy a set of them.

For panel lines I quit using them, since I prefer to use thinned flat acrylic paints that work quite well w/capillary action, and the colors are far more believable. The pens are still good for small details, filling in details on chrome wheels/hubcaps/grilles. I use a Sharpie pen to outline most modern headlight and taillight covers, makes them look like they've got a seal and hides the glue marks.

[integra818]

Originally posted by turmio
And black panel lines doesn't work with bright(red, yellow, white etc.) colored cars.

What the heck do you mean it doesnt work?? Not realistic or what?

[magicmanjk808]

Originally posted by integra818


What the heck do you mean it doesnt work?? Not realistic or what?

i think he means black lines dont look good on colored cars. you should use a darker color of the car color, not black everytime.

[Toksin]

Pman: Where did you get the Gundam Markers from? Is there any shop in Wellington that sells em?