Dadster ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 10:39 a.m. PST |
Anyone tried using oil or acrylic pens to paint kilts? If so, we're you satisfied? Interested in any info regarding using pens for kilts. Especially horizontal and vertical lines. |
3rd5ODeuce ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 10:47 a.m. PST |
Not yet but it sounds like a good idea. Not yet but it sounds like a good idea. Not yet but it sounds like a good idea. Not yet but it sounds like a good idea. Not yet but it sounds like a good idea. |
Virtualscratchbuilder ![Workbencher Fezian](boards/icons/workbencher.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 11:07 a.m. PST |
I use them for horse tackle, borders on horse furniture and touching up cross-belts and such, so I suspect they would work for kilts. You have to be deft with them though…. they ARE paint, so they do not dry right off the bat, and whereas markers leave a trail, paint pens actually flow, so if you go too slow you get thick lines, or if you tarry, the paint will continue to flow and you get a pool of paint. The other thing is your surface has to be dry of other paint. If wet the other paint can/will stain the tip of the color you are using. |
Herkybird ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 1:02 p.m. PST |
I used them for 15mm kilts and they worked ok, a lot easier than keeping a straight line with a brush. I use 0.1-0.3 headed pens (usually Staedler pigment liner from a local arts and crafts shop) |
Perris0707 ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 2:56 p.m. PST |
3rd – THAT was funny. We were all thinking it. |
TimePortal | 21 Jul 2024 4:51 p.m. PST |
I use the small d4 that looks like a monument to track kills. |
Extrabio1947 ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 5:24 p.m. PST |
I'm intrigued by the new AK Interactive acrylic markers, and they look really useful, especially for kilts and such. link |
Raynman ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 21 Jul 2024 9:29 p.m. PST |
Extrabio1947, I just purchased a set of AK markers. I have been intrigued with markers too. We'll see! |
Guillaume deGuy | 23 Jul 2024 11:16 a.m. PST |
I would 2nd Herkybird that they worked OK, but just. In the end I thought I had better control with a brush, particularly at the intersections of the same colour. |
KeepYourPowderDry ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 23 Jul 2024 12:12 p.m. PST |
I tried pens with true 15mm kilts. Hopeless. The folds caused mayhem. I could see them working on larger sized figures, with greater flat areas. At true 15mm once I realised that all I was trying to do was give an impression of 'tartan' life became easier. Trying to create perfect lines that meet up exactly was sending me around the bend. I thought that the smallest Army Painter brush would help – it initially did, but doesn't hold any paint, which made things worse. A good brush tip is more important. And add some flow enhancer to your paint. Makes life easier if you can finish your line in just one go.
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Raynman ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 26 Jul 2024 8:56 a.m. PST |
Extrabio1947, I ordered the complete set, 70 Euros, and received it 5 days later. The shipping and packing were very good. I haven't used them yet, but will soon. I think they shipped it from Spain, not sure though. |
Dadster ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 01 Aug 2024 6:53 p.m. PST |
Rayman! , Please let us know how the pens work out. Thanks |