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Toysoldier
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 09:34 PM UTC
Hi all

Has anybody ever heard of an Air Pen or does anybody perhaps have one ? Just wondering if this would be handy for detailing models etc.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

slodder
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 10:40 PM UTC
Never heard of them before this.
A guick search of the web gave me this
http://www.dharmatrading.com/info/air_pen.html

I guess it looks ok. One concern of mine would be the compressor reliability. I'm not a fan of all in one type assemblies (just a personal preference).
keenan
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Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 01:37 AM UTC
Well, this is a new one on me. I am not sure what they cost but since it looks like the tip of the pen has to be in contact with the surface of the model I have to wonder why it would be better than just a paint brush? Just my 2 cents...

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Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 02:15 AM UTC

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since it looks like the tip of the pen has to be in contact with the surface of the model I have to wonder why it would be better than just a paint brush?

2 reason off the topof me head.
1) Finer lines than a brush.
2) The Airpen never has to leave the surface to reload with paint like a brush.

But you have to balance that with the fact that it will take longer to clean up than a brush.
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