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Post by yekoms on Mar 25, 2017 19:34:51 GMT -5
Hi All, Just in case y'all havent seen these things yet. Check out Molotow Chrome Paint Markers. The're a little pricey but,they are cool. They come in 1mm,2mm,4mm, and refill 30mm. Cheers,Smokey
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Post by Starryeyes on Mar 25, 2017 19:50:41 GMT -5
I'm always looking for things like this... also trying to find a .000 felt tipped "white" pen..,
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Post by yekoms on Mar 25, 2017 21:19:42 GMT -5
A guy in our local model group had one of these liquid chrome pens and it looks like chrome. I ordered one and it didnt get here yet.
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Post by TooOld on Mar 26, 2017 6:17:27 GMT -5
There are lots of products that call themselves "Chrome" but there is no such thing as a chrome paint , period . With that said I have one of the Molotow pens and it looks really really good ! Better than what's currently available . It will work great for small details on bodies and interiors and I saw one person paint some wheels and it seemed to work out for him . I don't see myself trying to do trim around windows or side trim down the length of a body , I'm not steady enough to do that . I like the look of BMF and it works for me so these pens will just be an extra tool not a replacement . One drawback is the paint doesn't seem to dry completely . Even after a week it will smudge and dull if it's touched so handling should be done very carefully . Like anything new it will take some time to learn all of the tricks to using these pens. Here's a link to a long discussion with everybody going on and on about how great these pens are .  www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/121212-more-on-molotow-pens/ |
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Post by yekoms on Mar 26, 2017 7:57:26 GMT -5
Hey Tooold, You are very correct and thanks for the info. Yep they're one more tool that I can clutter my work area with. Im lucky to have Dale from Little Motor Kar Co. 610-779-1462 in our local model group. He restores promo models and has a chrome plating for model stuff service. BMF is the way to go with most things but, I'm liking these pens for little things and touch up stuff.(like when I cut BMF a bit short) With the toon models we do a lot of custom fabricating that BMF doesn't work for. Shifters,steering wheels, lug nuts, etc.
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Post by TooOld on Mar 26, 2017 14:08:11 GMT -5
I'm always looking for things like this... also trying to find a .000 felt tipped "white" pen.., Don't think it exists as a felt tip . Could you use a technical drafting pen ? They're available to size 4x0 and could be filled with white ink . |
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Post by Starryeyes on Mar 26, 2017 21:38:14 GMT -5
I'm always looking for things like this... also trying to find a .000 felt tipped "white" pen.., Don't think it exists as a felt tip . Could you use a technical drafting pen ? They're available to size 4x0 and could be filled with white ink . Hmmm possibly ! Where to Find such an animal ...... |
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Post by TooOld on Mar 27, 2017 6:45:11 GMT -5
Don't think it exists as a felt tip . Could you use a technical drafting pen ? They're available to size 4x0 and could be filled with white ink . Hmmm possibly ! Where to Find such an animal ...... PM sent . |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 11, 2017 18:43:12 GMT -5
I grabbed all 3 Molotow chrome pens today at Hobby Lobby... I used 40% off coupon for one and so did the wife !! Took the least expensive one and paid regular price .. now to put them to use !
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Post by modelcarfan on Jun 11, 2017 21:18:44 GMT -5
It takes a lot of hunting to really find the right shine of the chrome paint. Especially after it dries up and seeing the good results. I just bought a bottle of spaz paint with mirror chrome. I find it also one of the few I hunt for..  Molotow chome pens... hmm I ll look that up.... Thanks Chuck. |
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Post by TooOld on Jun 12, 2017 6:43:36 GMT -5
I grabbed all 3 Molotow chrome pens today at Hobby Lobby... I used 40% off coupon for one and so did the wife !! Took the least expensive one and paid regular price .. now to put them to use ! You're gonna love'em ! I've had the 1mm and 2mm pens for awhile and even though I was skeptical at first I have to admit that they look more like chrome than anything else I've seen . Been using the 1mm almost exclusively to touch-up chrome parts and to chrome parts instead of using Alcad II . The only thing I've used the 2mm pen for is to transfer some paint to a brush for doing more precise work . By the way , the tips are interchangeable . The engine parts on my SweeTee build (CC2) have all been rechromed using the 1mm pen and they look just like the kit chrome ! coffincorner.proboards.com/thread/20137/tom-daniel-sweeteeThe oil pan , tranny pan , and differential cover on my current Willys build were done with the 1mm pen . I've even taken a couple builds off my shelf and touched up some chrome that always bugged me !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 12, 2017 18:14:48 GMT -5
All good info Bob.. ! I'm still a fan of the Alclad II .. I've had excellent results but I see where these pens might be handy for windshield frames and such ..
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Post by TooOld on Jun 13, 2017 15:32:27 GMT -5
All good info Bob.. ! I'm still a fan of the Alclad II .. I've had excellent results but I see where these pens might be handy for windshield frames and such .. I'm also a fan of Alcad II and still use it , but for just one part or a couple small parts it's nice not to break out the airbrush !  |
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Post by modelcarfan on Jun 13, 2017 16:53:26 GMT -5
I also like using Alclad II and yet is nice to have several other alternatives.
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 13, 2017 20:31:36 GMT -5
As Brian said alternatives are
Good ... I've never used the pens so I'm not sure of their limitations ..
What about streaking on wider surfaces??
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