@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Joel, does this look like the pen you have'...? The net is loaded with many different types and prices'..

Hobby Lobby has them also in different sizes. They work very well

I see that Lee'.. Amazon has them too'.. No Hobby Lobby in my area'.. I just want to  make sure it is the correct item

Molotow Liquid Chrome Alcohol Paint Pump Marker, 2mm, 1 Each

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

I see that Lee'.. Amazon has them too'.. No Hobby Lobby in my area'.. I just want to  make sure it is the correct item

Molotow Liquid Chrome Alcohol Paint Pump Marker, 2mm, 1 Each

Ted. You really need a Hobby Lobby in your area. Mine is about 15 minutes away. Have you used them on any of your vehicles?

@JDFonz posted:

Here’s my after pics on the Corgi Plymouth wagon. Went with a dk. blue with a bronze top. Rather unconventional color combo, but I like to try different paint jobs. I also made use of some new chrome paint on the side trim and bumpers

JD. That turned out nice you did a great job on it. Ok I’m ready for the next one

Yes Ted it looks like that, mine is a 4mm. The whole pen is black, no label on it. They called it liquid chrome at the store. It really is amazing.

@lee drennen posted:

Ted. You really need a Hobby Lobby in your area. Mine is about 15 minutes away. Have you used them on any of your vehicles?

No Lee, I wish we had one, but we don't.  No hobby shops either.  They all went belly up a few years ago'.. But it was always difficult to get scratch building supplies.  I get almost everything online. With the exception of a few things in Michaels..  I have spent a lot of money on shipping.. Too much. but I have no choice, or go with out it...

@JDFonz posted:

Yes Ted it looks like that, mine is a 4mm. The whole pen is black, no label on it. They called it liquid chrome at the store. It really is amazing.

I'm pretty sure that is the one. Just ordered one from Amazon'... Great reviews from modeers'... Thanks for tip Joel'.. 😃👍

Hobby Lobby carries Liquid Chrome and it is truly amazing. Comes in at least three tip widths.  I'd like to see something like it in gold, brass, and copper.

Joel the wagon turned out looking great! I like the idea of the Chrome pen. I will have to see what I can find around here if not on the net.

Well I got a coat of paint on my fire engine and I really don't know if I like the dark red, its all I had on hand that would work. I had a can of lighter red but the can wouldn't spray! Anyways here are a couple photos.

Forty Rod,

Sharpie has gold, silver, and, I believe brass (or bronze?) markers sold separately or as a set.  Staples stocks them.

My time is booked through the weekend but I've been meaning to try the silver one on some 1:43 models with side mirrors that the manufacturers painted over.

I can report that they work well on plastic amd the metallic effect seems "true" for the width. The tips are the usual narrow Sharpie marker width, so good for small detailing.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

Hi Mike, being a former firefighter, I think your red is spot on.

Pick up a chrome pen, it’s a really dramatic difference from silver paint.

@mike g. posted:

Joel the wagon turned out looking great! I like the idea of the Chrome pen. I will have to see what I can find around here if not on the net.

Well I got a coat of paint on my fire engine and I really don't know if I like the dark red, its all I had on hand that would work. I had a can of lighter red but the can wouldn't spray! Anyways here are a couple photos.

Mike that turned out great looks like a smooth paint job

Thanks Joel and Lee, One small problem Joel. I repainted it before I seen your comment so here are the 2 side by side. If you think I should go back to the darker red no problem as 3 coats wont hurt it! LOL

Oh and by the way I got the glass polished out!

Hate to say it Mike, but the second one looks a little pink to me. But you know if you like it, that’s all that matters. On your windscreen did you try the floor polish trick? It works great and you’ll have enough in the bottle for about 4000 vehicles!

@JDFonz posted:

Hate to say it Mike, but the second one looks a little pink to me. But you know if you like it, that’s all that matters. On your windscreen did you try the floor polish trick? It works great and you’ll have enough in the bottle for about 4000 vehicles!

Hi Joel, Like I said I have no problem painting it again! Just putting it out there. The second color  matches closer to one I already have on hand, or at least it did when it was wet. I haven't looked at it since I painted it this morning. I will check it out.

As for the window, I haven't tried the floor polish yet as we have none here. LOL

Hi Joel, here is what I was comparing the color too.

By the way, keep in mind that different monitors or screens may show colors in a photo differently.  For example, my laptop shows the nicely matching side-by-side fire trucks with a slight cast (only because I had a hint to look for it , while my big monitor that the laptop is connected to shows a nice solid red.  Your (color) mileage may vary depending on your display.

TRRR

Mike, I like whichever red you like'...😁 They both look good to me'.. Nice paint job'...

Mike, to my eye, the new paint job looks very close to the rescue truck!  Shade may vary slightly in different light, but who's measuring...looks great

Yup, you know Mike that shot from the top of those vehicles they really are matched up pretty darn close. I’d stick with it.  But you gotta be happy with it. Whatever looks good to you.