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TheBaconMan · August 19th, 2005, 21:14

I'm having a hella lot of trouble painting thin lines for the Tau symbol on the front of a Stealth suit, I can't paint thin enough or cleanly enough. I've tried fine paintbrushes, toothpicks, everything... what do I use for the REALLY fine lines?

Shas'O RenoSaurus · August 19th, 2005, 21:37

I always used a Fine Detail Brush. mix ur paints with water, and just take a little point of paint. that way, when ur totally relaxed, you should be able to do it. or at least, I was.

Wookie · August 19th, 2005, 21:59

You can try using a technical pen like the ones drafters and architects use for fine thin lines. You can pick them up at most arts & crafts stores. I've started using a .005 gauge disposable technical pen to good effect on banners and the like.

Hope that helps....

Wookie

TheBaconMan · August 20th, 2005, 00:33

Sounds good... The codexes place such high standards, haha.

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Shas'O RenoSaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eye of terror Age: 22 Posts: 437 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 53	I always used a Fine Detail Brush. mix ur paints with water, and just take a little point of paint. that way, when ur totally relaxed, you should be able to do it. or at least, I was. __________________ The most beautifull things in life are usually the most deadly.(a.k.a. Slaanesh;)) Armys: - Tau (semi mechanised) - Chaos Space Marines (raptors and bikes///obliterators and noice marines) - Chaos Daemons (slaanesh/tzeentch)

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Wookie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Age: 44 Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 62	You can try using a technical pen like the ones drafters and architects use for fine thin lines. You can pick them up at most arts & crafts stores. I've started using a .005 gauge disposable technical pen to good effect on banners and the like. Hope that helps.... Wookie __________________ I hear voices...and they don't like you!

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August 20th, 2005, 00:33	#4 (permalink)
TheBaconMan Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 52	Sounds good... The codexes place such high standards, haha.