AK Real Color Markers

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So… we receive this product in at work about a week nd half ago or so, and I gotta say, they are selling like tomorrow does not exist. Everybody wants them now

So I tried them out the other day. I don’t have a paint mule, but I do have a paint horse…

An airfix 1/32 Scots Greys horse that I used to try out for airbrushing Humbrol Acrylics…

I decided to try the markers here on the hooves and a few assorted areas. I used Rubber Black and RLM 66 on the hooves

I also used the RLM 66 in areas like the nose, ears, and mouth.

I am going to try some acrylic glazes for making the dapple base area, along with the AK Real Color markers, since the flat white is a bit translucent. I used them to cover up areas on the horses haunches that I had scratched up testing the hardiness of the Humbrol Acylics

stand by for further updates regarding these paint pens…

The tips allow for a wide variety of application, and they don’t need to be shaken before being used, like some of the others mentioned above. plus they are actually acrylics, so have quick drying time for redcoats, touch ups, etc…

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Might be just the thing for your Appaloosa :wink:

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I was considering the RLMs for doing the squiggly camo on German night fighters. I do not see my hand staying steady enough to airbrush them.

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I can see where the AK markers can be very useful in bordering, shadowing, and outlining where inks aren’t dark or precise enough to fill in fine line areas.

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I kind of want to try them out on a French WWII AFV which has the black bordering between the camo colors. I think they might also be good for the spots in German WWII ambush schemes. I’ll be trying them soon on road wheel rims.

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Got a set myself, had been hoping Molotow would extend their range of colours - but AK beat them to it. Have tried Gunmetal & rubber black so far, seem to flow well & stick to the part. Really like the magnetic box.

Mal

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Cheapest price I’ve seen is straight from AK Interactive, even with shipping included.

These would work great on 1/35 to 1/9 camouflaged figures, especially complex patterns like Multicam and digital camouflage since 32 colors are represented.

Thanks for the heads up! :grinning:

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I forgot to add a photo of the markers with the tip uncapped. The side can be used for wide area applications, while the pointed tip obviously can be used for more precise work

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I was using them for some detail work this past Saturday.

I used them over Vallejo “Bone White” as the second color, “Wood Base” as the darker yellow on three color day desert camo on these rucksack covers

I was gonna try out their “buff” as the darkest third color on that scheme, but it was way too light…

I also used several of the greens and black for periscopes, hatch seal rings, straps, and buckles on the stowage for my FISTV

it definitely takes a steady hand and fine touch for the precision work, as the paint flow is quite good…

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Funny, I was going to mention hatch seal rings. That seems to be something many folks need. Also good for rubber on tank road wheels.

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I bought a set direct from AK. Gotta say, I really, really like them. I haven’t tried to use them for a large area (think camo on a tank), but for small detail things that seem to be a PITA for a brush (not to mention, no constant dipping into the paint container). Fantastic.

Yeah, I recommend them.

Mike

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I bought the big box direct from AK and have been trying them out all over for the past two weeks. I have to say I like them A LOT.

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