Inking Yamato 1/48

[Revhard]

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.

[Grand Admiral]

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.

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

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

[Revhard]

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?

[redfinger61]

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

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

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.

[redfinger61]

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...

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Yea anything ammonia based.

***EDIT***

I stated alcohol cause its cheaper. XD

Edited August 12, 2007 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX

[Revhard]

Thanks alot everyone. That information helps.

[dodgethis]

I used Tamiya enamel paints instead.