Currently working on DOTM Thundercracker and Generations Warpath

 

What did you use? Those are really way too thick. If you were using a wash, you didn't thin it enough.

The ink/paint/whatever leaked into thunderwing's seams on his legs, and now you've got that lined unintentionally on at least one leg from what I can see. He really should have been taken apart first.

 

I'm glad I didn't go that far on my Thunderwing...

 

To be fair, silver sharpies are really great in a pinch. Not for panel lining, but touching up silver faces and stuff, it's great.

 

I like it a little more on Thunderwing. I sort of like it from a weathering standpoint...at least the application makes it seem as if it was intended as weathering.

 

Yes, I have one and it really helps, but only on tiny details and careful application (I assume the gold one works too). It's the only exception though, the others really do look like shit.

 

This thread made me want to try my hand at this so my KO Ramjet got volunteered, didn't turn out to bad.


I thinned out the paint so it would flow in the lines, wiped off the excess and let it dry, then I took q-tip and some alcohol and cleaned up all the smudges and other little mishaps.

 

The figs I "modified"? Well, most of the ones I panel lined aren't with me anymore. Years ago I dug up a spare Armada Hot Shot and just markered him up to see how sharpies would work on figures. Honestly, I'd feel better using paint to modify the color of any figure. Panel lining though? I don't really know much about it honestly. The figs I full-out panel lined were done with fine point pens... Yeah, doesn't work that great. Never touched a paint pen or gundam marker in my life, so...

 

It's his opinion what he likes. If he wants to use Sharpies on his figure that's his choice, it's not up to you to tell him what looks better or worse. I personally think his panel lines look fine. Sure there are better options out there, but to spew like that isn't necessary.

 

Thank you(even tough I haven't posted pics yet  )

 

I haven't done Transformers, but for similar stuff I've used a black Micron Pigment brand pen and other tiny felt tip pens that can be found in a .005 tip size if you look hard enough.

I also recommend the .01 Gundam marker in gray if you want panel lines that are slightly more subtle. For extra subtlely, you can wipe the surface with a slightly damp paper towel afterwards.

 

Its a discussion forum, where people share experience and ask for opinions. Its the entire spirit of the medium for people to share such opinions, especially if he has already ruined figures in the past and is trying to help someone not make the same mistake.

One guy is around 30, the other is 13. Who do you think has the most experience?

 

The 13-year-old.

 

I hope you're not taking on any custom commissions any time soon.  

 

I like you!  

 

Personally speaking I've never really been that fond of the panel lined look on figures. It's very rare I ever see one that I feel looks better lined than un-lined. Sure there's always going to be molded details lost on an un-lined figure but often panel lining makes those subtle whispering details into bold screams that just jump out and stab me in the eye and they become all I can see when looking at the figure.

But more power to those that like it.

 

Ok, so I have tried using pencil for panel lining... Not bad... And for the most part, I have stopped using Sharpies  

So, can we get back to the real topic of this thread?