zeus60 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I have read of several people using Prismacolor pencils to detail cockpits, so I picked up a few. I tried one the other day, but the lead was very waxy, almost like crayon, and did not stick to the model. A visit to the Prismacolor web site shows that they make several lines of colored pencils. I happened to pick up the premier line. For those of you who use Prismacolors, what type do you use? The way to tell is by looking at the number on the pencil. For example, the numbers on mine start with PC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pingu1 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I use Derwent Metallic pencils. Work just fine. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I didn't realize that Prismacolor had different lines. All mine have part numbers that starts with "PC" and I've never had a problem with them. Other brands that I've used have had that waxy consistency you mention but not Prismacolor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kozlok Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 You want the veri-thin. They have smaller, harder cores which adhere OK to a flat finished model (not as well to glossy paints) The Premier line has a large soft wax core so that the colors can be blended on paper. They're great for art, but not so hot for models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impatient Pete Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Oops! As an industrial design student, I buy Prismas in batches of 40, and that's 40 of one color. You definitely want the veri-thins. Prismas are much softer. Also, different colors within the Prisma line are harder or softer than others. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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