Revhard Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I just received about 4 VF-1J and i noticed that the lines on the models are not as striking. I was wondering does anyone use Inking method (ink bottles from Warhammer) to darken the lines up. Or does someone use another method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Admiral Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I've had good luck with a fine-tip Gundam Marker. http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/gundammarkers2.html Here's a picture of my stealth VF-1J. It doesn't show up all that well in the photo, but you can see them a bit. I used a black marker, but on one of the white fighters I'd recommend a gray or light brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 (edited) Since it seems like you have access to warhammer stuff... get a little Chaos Black and mix it in with Future Floor Finish. There's no real need to water it down any further, but try to get the consistency of milk. ***EDIT*** Or in the case of a black/dark base color use the opposite color... Shadow/Space Wolves Grey or Skull White in that case. Edited August 11, 2007 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revhard Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 I have a Sisters of battle and Tau army. But when i mix my inks. I use floor stuff, ink and water. Did you have to wipe the toys down after inking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfinger61 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I lOVE future, i was in to table top gaming for a loooong time and use it on all the stuff I painted, I have found for washes that a 50/50 mix of Future and distilled watercombined w/ future does really well. I pre-mix my future water in a little drop bottle then do a 50/50 mix of ink(the GW stuff) to my future water mix. After you trace all the lins let it sit for about 5-10 min or so then wip it off, it should work well.. Also, I ahve been getting into oil washes alot lately too. Coat your model in Future, then mix up some nice quality oil paint w/ some Oderless Mineral Spirits, untill it is about as thin as milk, and do the same thing I described above. You may not have to coat the toy w/ future first. but it couldnt hurt. I just picked up the "Unleashed" version of Bumble Bee from the Transformer movie, I am planning on doing the same thing to this toy as well... Ashton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 You can use a Q-Tip and some alcohol for easier clean ups on the future wash. Just becareful of using the alcohol near any existing paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfinger61 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 You can use a Q-Tip and some alcohol for easier clean ups on the future wash. Just becareful of using the alcohol near any existing paint. Even better then alcohol is windex, it shouldnt* harm the paint and will dissolve the future very quickly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 (edited) Yea anything ammonia based. ***EDIT*** I stated alcohol cause its cheaper. XD Edited August 12, 2007 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revhard Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thanks alot everyone. That information helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgethis Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I used Tamiya enamel paints instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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