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Title: New trick??
Post by: Ty Marcucci on August 09, 2011, 03:38:28 PM

 H^^

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: phil c on August 09, 2011, 04:05:10 PM

Somebody tell us what brands to use.  Some are much more susceptible to fading from sunlight(UV).

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: Will Hinton on August 09, 2011, 05:22:21 PM

I don't use marker pens, but I do use India ink for all my blacks, including checkerboards.  It won't fade, can be easy to apply or a pain in the ...well...you know the rest.  I keep alchy close at hand at all times for the goofs I don't get with water right away.  But...all the possible goofs notwithstanding, it's still much easier to do after a little practice than taping and painting.  The clear goes over it fine, and it's the lightest weight black possible.
The reason I shy away from marker pens is that some of the "black" markers actually look green in the sunlight.  Because of that, the question of what brands is quite valid.

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: wwwarbird on August 14, 2011, 08:46:46 PM

 Got any photos of this Ty?

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: Will Hinton on August 15, 2011, 07:20:19 AM

You're right, Ty - the markers are a lot quicker, easier, and don't have the propensity to be as messy, (spell that, fewer mistakes)
I wish I could remember the brand I found several years ago that were actually BLACK!!  I should have written the name down, but you know how that goes.  Thing is, there must still be some out there.  Maybe that would be a good research task for some of us?
Blessings,
Will

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: EddyR on August 15, 2011, 12:57:11 PM

Ty    The large profile I sold you about 5 years ago that had the red and black checked leading edge was black marker. mw~
Ed

Title: Re: New trick??
Post by: Brett Buck on August 27, 2011, 08:06:03 AM

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on August 15, 2011, 05:49:02 PM

Here's a photo for you Wayne.

   Those particular markers have a remarkable smell, as well. It's gotta be bad for you, but after a few whiffs, you don't care.

     Brett