Hi, after being recommended by a friend I have tried using Gel Pens for painting detail on figures and been pretty pleased with the result. In the below picture I have used it on the officer blade edge and point, hat and coat lace and gorget. More detail on the blog but not a bad idea.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.co.uk/
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