Verification with Gunpla! How close is the 100-yen painting tool "Modeler Marker" to the Gundam Marker? The Tool Way! The 20th Edition]

Hello, this is Kariyasu! It has been autumn for some time now, but there are still hot days ahead. Let's not let our guard down and stay hydrated and moke-active!

Now, I would like to introduce "Modeler Marker" from Shoei Corporation. It is a new oil-based marker for plastic models, and it can be purchased at 100-yen shop!

Even though they are 100-yen goods, there is a full lineup of markers on the market, not only for painting, but also for smudging, correction, and even clear pens. The breakdown is as follows.

＜For painting

Red

Blue

White

Yellow

Gold

Silver

S pink (reddish pink with good color)

S Red (deep red)

P Gray (Gray close to black)

Z Green Z Green (Army green)

Z light green (light army green)

Z Gray (deep army gray)

Metallic red (metallic red lame)

Metallic blue (metallic blue lame)

Gunmetal (Metallic P-gray approximate lame tone)

Metallic Green (metallic green lame)

The product is clearly labeled "for painting plastic models," but how well does it work? ......

<For smudging

Three colors (black, brown, and gray) are available, each in two types: a pour-in brush pen type and a 0.05 mm ultra-fine pen type.

<Others

Clear pen (A pen that can be directly applied over painted surfaces. Two types are available: glossy and matte.)

Correction pens (pens that can dissolve and correct each type)

All inks are oil-based alcohol. Note that they are not water-based!

These are all 25 types! However, even if you buy all types, they cost less than 3,000 yen, which is the most cost-effective, isn't it? However, I visited several stores for this review, and was only able to purchase 6 types. However, I visited several stores for this review, and was only able to purchase six varieties. It seems unlikely that all varieties will be available in stores at the same time, so I recommend that you purchase them as soon as you find them!

Incidentally, the only 100-yen store that sells them at this time is Kandoo, and Celia and Daiso do not seem to sell them.

⇒ Click here for the official website of Modeler Marker.

■I tried using it right away!

Using a plastic board and a kit, I simply applied 3 colors of markers for normal painting.

First, S Pink. The thickness of the nib and fluidity of the ink felt just right!

The coloring is good, and the color is just as I imagined!

Next is metallic blue. It's a shade that seems to emphasize vividness rather than heaviness.

Then, gunmetal. It's brighter than I expected, and could be used for the lens part of the lights!

These were the markers for normal painting. They are very comfortable to apply, and seem to be useful for a wide range of applications, from painting large surfaces to thin parts!

Next, a comparison of markers for smearing!

First, the gray smear pour-in type. The nib is quite thick and the ink is thin.

We tried smudging along the mold, but the ink was not noticeable and not good. In addition, the ink that came out dried quickly, so I could not remove it even if I rubbed it off with my finger.

Next, we tried the black ink of the smear-and-ink type. The coloring is good!

However, the nib is thick, so the ink inevitably runs out. The fluidity is not so good, and it looks more like a normal brush pen than a pouring type.

The last one is a smudging ultra-fine type brown. The ink comes out smoothly and is easy to use!

I was able to smear the ink without any problems! The coloring is good and the ink does not run out, making it comfortable to use. For smudging, the extra-fine type is easier to use than the pouring type.

Incidentally, since I could not obtain an eraser pen this time, I used Petrol, which is sold at art supply stores and home centers, instead to erase the ink that had come out.

I soaked a cotton swab in Petrol and rubbed it lightly to clean off the ink! You can use enamel paint solvents instead, but enamel solvents often damage and break plastic, so we recommend oil-based solvents such as Petrol or turpentine.

*There are a variety of liquids that dissolve oil-based alcohol-based inks, but please be sure to use safe modeling and household use, not industrial use. Also, fire is strictly prohibited! Keep ventilation in mind!

Click here to see the video.

■ Spraying!

Next, we also tried to see if it can be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System, which is now on sale from Creos!

Incidentally, the Gundam Marker Airbrush System is a convenient tool that allows easy airbrush painting by simply plugging in the Gundam Marker and connecting an air can (or compressor). The official price is 3,740 yen (including tax), which is easy on the wallet, making it perfect for first-time airbrushing!

The marker looks similar to the Gundam Marker, but the length and thickness are different.

If you try to insert the marker as it is, it will be too loose to hold the marker in place.

So, wrap masking tape around the marker to make it a little thicker.

Adjust the airbrush so that the tip of the airbrush is just facing the tip of the pen.

I was able to get the airbrush to blow well! First, let's test the airbrush on a plastic plate before the real thing!

Now, try spraying gunmetal on the kit!

The metallic paint was applied evenly and beautifully!

Click here to see the video.

Summary

Modeler markers can be purchased at 100 yen shops,

You can buy them at 100 yen stores, and there are many kinds!

Paint pens are easy to use and have good colors!

We recommend the extra-fine type for smudging rather than the poured-in type!

You can use petrol or enamel solvent as a substitute for the eraser pen to wipe off the paint!

If well fixed, it can be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System. If well fixed, it can be used with the Gundam Marker Airbrush System, making it easy to paint large areas!

How was it? We hope to have more color variations in the future! Well then, see you again~♪

Product Information
Modeler Marker
Manufacturer: Shoei Corporation
Price: 110 yen each (tax included)