Another question about darkening or accenting panel/body lines...

[clovis]

I am building a 1/16 Model T by Lindberg.

This model, like the 1:1 version, has raised lines in the fenders.

I would like to accent those raised body lines to give them a little more depth.

I already have dark gray primer on the body, and the top finish coat will be flat white. (Yes, white on a Model T...I know...)

Is it possible to accent those body lines?

How so?

Sorry to ask such beginner questions...I am just a hack trying to improve my skill set.

Thanks in advance!!!!!

[sjordan2]

Harry P. described how he did the same thing for his 1/16 Mercer Raceabout.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75837

You might also be interested in his thread on building the Model T kit.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76320&page=1

GeeBee had similar challenges on pinstsriping his white Stutz Bearcat.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64648&page=1

Edited July 19, 2013 by sjordan2

[sjordan2]

PS: I would change the title of this thread to "Pinstriping raised body lines on Model T." The way it's phrased now is misleading; it sounds like the much-discussed (and pinned) topic of darkening the recesses around panel lines such as doors, etc. I think most members would see it that way and ignore the thread.

[clovis]

PS: I would change the title of this thread to "Pinstriping raised body lines on Model T." The way it's phrased now is misleading; it sounds like the much-discussed (and pinned) topic of darkening the recesses around panel lines such as doors, etc. I think most members would see it that way and ignore the thread.

Thanks.

I'm not wanting to pin strip the lines. I want to accent them to give them more depth after the topcoat is applied.

I just want to improve my skill set, and have better looking models.

Edited July 19, 2013 by clovis

[sjordan2]

Thanks.

I'm not wanting to pin strip the lines. I want to accent them to give them more depth after the topcoat is applied.

I just want to improve my skill set, and have better looking models.

I'm afraid I don't understand. You don't want to paint them a different color from the rest of the body?

But if you're going to paint it white, I think the raised molding will be much more obvious. Why not go ahead and paint it and then show us what you're looking for? To this point, I don't get what you're talking about.

Edited July 19, 2013 by sjordan2

[clovis]

I'm afraid I don't understand. You don't want to paint them a different color from the rest of the body?

But if you're going to paint it white, I think the raised molding will be much more obvious. Why not go ahead and paint it and then show us what you're looking for? To this point, I don't get what you're talking about.

I was wondering if I put a dark wash against those accented body lines, and then painted my top coat in white, if the body lines would have more depth and stand out better.

No, I don't want to paint them a different color that the rest of the body....I just want them to have visual depth when looking at the model.

Thanks!!!

[sjordan2]

I was wondering if I put a dark wash against those accented body lines, and then painted my top coat in white, if the body lines would have more depth and stand out better.

No, I don't want to paint them a different color that the rest of the body....I just want them to have visual depth when looking at the model.

Thanks!!!

I was wondering if I put a dark wash against those accented body lines, and then painted my top coat in white, if the body lines would have more depth and stand out better.

No, I don't want to paint them a different color that the rest of the body....I just want them to have visual depth when looking at the model.

Thanks!!!

I stand by my prior post. Just paint the thing white and the raised lines will show just fine with no further attention necessary. But you won't know until you do it, will you?

[MAGNUM4342]

I have to agree with Skip here. They should be visible just fine, especially in that scale. If you are dead set to do it I would paint flat white to begin with. Then outline them with a mechanical pencil and coat again until the effect you want is achieved.

[hooterville75]

It almost sounds by what Clovis is asking that he may be interested in pre shading those panel lines for that desired effect ? From what I take, he wants those recessed panel lines to be darkened after he applies his white top base coat ? Can you clarify Clovis ?

[clovis]

It almost sounds by what Clovis is asking that he may be interested in pre shading those panel lines for that desired effect ? From what I take, he wants those recessed panel lines to be darkened after he applies his white top base coat ? Can you clarify Clovis ?

Yes, exactly!!!

[southpier]

military & figure painting guys do that all the time. I think you might be getting into airbrush territory now. might be called color modulation? ask here:

http://www.migproductionsforums.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=16

or here:

http://www.migproductionsforums.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=05689091ac261eef7eb5c1201be6c704

Edited July 28, 2013 by southpier