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10/03/2009 1:28 pm
What pen to use on Franklin Mint Corvette
I purchased the Franklin Mint Apollo Corvette, and want to have the Apollo 12 astronauts sign the back with their mission and title. What is the best pen and ink to use. Alan Bean signed one already and used a extra fine Sharpie black paint pen and he didn't think the ink was sticking. Any ideas what else to use that will stick. Thanks, Steve O'Leary
10/03/2009 1:49 pm
Invisible Ink...
10/03/2009 2:14 pm
Go to...
.. a good art supply store. Ask if they carry Staedtler products. They have marker pens in a variety of widths and the ink is super! A fine or extra fine tip should do the trick for you.
10/03/2009 3:25 pm
hardy hardy har 🙂
10/03/2009 3:50 pm
No That's Hardy Har Har 🙂
10/03/2009 5:32 pm
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point works great too, for glass & other non-porous material
10/03/2009 6:28 pm
That sounds really cool, Steve!
The ultra fine Sharpie is a great recommendation. Ordinarily I wouldn't be a big fan of hand-signed diecasts, but also being an autograph collector nut, that would make for one AWESOME item. Best of luck! 😉
11/03/2009 4:58 am
Yes of course how foolish of me 🙂