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A safe pen for marking plastic?

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A safe pen for marking plastic?
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:43 PM
Hey guys and girls, getting ready to dig in and do a bit of scratchbuilding/kitbashing, and was wondering what would be a good pen to use on marking on the plastic for points I need to cut, add, etc. Something that of course could be perhaps washed off, or won't show through when painted!! Thanks a bunch.......BTW, I know some people will suggest using pencils, and while I do appreciate the suggestion.....I despise pencils.....it's just one of those things......but I appreciate your suggestions.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:57 PM
Why not Washable Water-Soluble Crayola Markers. The Non-Toxic child proof
kind. Cheap too!! Never tried it though. Just came to mind. Good Luck.
Smile [:)]Big Smile [:D]Cool [8D]
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Posted by MusicCity on Friday, April 23, 2004 5:10 AM
I usually use Sharpies for marking on plastic, but it's usually in places where I don't have to worry about it being seen. Alcohol seems to take it off pretty well when necessary.

Plastic is one of those areas where anything that comes off easily won't mark well and anything that marks well won't come off easily.
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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, April 23, 2004 10:21 AM
I agree with MusicCity, a fine point Sharpie works the best for me.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 23, 2004 9:28 PM
Thanks for the tips guys (and girl!!! I mean woman, of course!!Tongue [:P]Wink [;)]) I went to town on that bad boy with a red ultra fine tip sharpie this afternoon!!! It really makes it easier to view what stock I need to remove or keep. Thanks again!!
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Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, April 24, 2004 5:54 AM
Absolutely our pleasureCool [8D]

Just be sure to remove it before painting. The paint solvents will dissolve the ink and it will mix with the paint creating a most undesireable color. Alcohol should take it right offf.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 1:41 PM
Thanks Scott, will do!!! I have a big bag of those alcohol rubbing pads that I use to prep the bodies and such before paint. They work like a charm, and you can pick 'em up pretty cheap at K-mart, WalMart, or Target.
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Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, April 24, 2004 6:43 PM
Good idea. Probably cheaper than the glasses cleaners I get for my glasses and most likely the same thing Smile [:)]

For alky I use a pump spray bottle that some anti-itch spray or something came in. Shoot a little on, wipe it off. For itty bitty parts I just pour a little in a paint bottle and dunk them!

Have fun! We want to see pix of the scratchbuild when it gets going.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 10:18 PM
You bet!!! I'll get the pics in the forum ASAP!!! Thanks again for all of the help!!!
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Posted by cmtaylor on Sunday, April 25, 2004 9:39 AM
I find an HB mechanical pencil works for me
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Posted by qmiester on Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:28 AM
Don't let the sharpie marks stay on the item too long. Seems the longer they are in place, the more permanent they become.
Quincy
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 25, 2004 3:40 PM
Thanks for the heads-up Quincy....right now I am just using the pen to mark the stuff to be "removed"....but I'll definately keep that in mind once I start full Blown!!!
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