First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
07-25-2005, 11:37 PM
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First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
I painted this as a favor for a friend. I used Tamiya spray paint and masking tape. I think I'll look into an airbrush and some masking materials. It should make the job a lot easier. Anyway, let me know what you think.
07-26-2005, 01:11 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
that's you first attempt? holy crap, thats good. What did you do with the centre stripe? it looks like it has a marble texture.
07-26-2005, 03:23 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
ME: were you drooling?
HIM: NO, why?
ME: yes you were, wats that wet spot on your shirt?
HIM: UM, um thats just from, uhh, my soda
ME: wat soda?
HIM: uhhh, ok so i was, shut up, big deal
ME: thats just nasty, but it is a nice body, (5sec. later) SSLLUURRPP!
HIM: were you just drooling?
moral of this story: dont drool at amazing rc paint jobs
HIM: NO, why?
ME: yes you were, wats that wet spot on your shirt?
HIM: UM, um thats just from, uhh, my soda
ME: wat soda?
HIM: uhhh, ok so i was, shut up, big deal
ME: thats just nasty, but it is a nice body, (5sec. later) SSLLUURRPP!
HIM: were you just drooling?
moral of this story: dont drool at amazing rc paint jobs
07-26-2005, 03:39 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Thanks, I appreciate it. The center stripe was done with saran wrap. First I sprayed red, then blotted it with saran wrap, then I sprayed another coat of red and let it dry. I finished it by adding a coat of black.
07-26-2005, 04:47 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
First attempt? Seriously? Man makes my first attempt look like a pile o puke...lol. Did you mask the whole body and cut out the patterns with an exacto?
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07-26-2005, 05:37 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Thanks. No, I probably did it the hard way. I drew the design on the outside of the body, then took the masking tape and placed it over the design. I then trace the design onto the masking tape and cut it. I then placed this piece on the opposite side of the body (because it was a mirrored image). I did the same thing on the other side. Once I had this on the body and began painting, I would just cut as needed. I know there has to be an easier way, but like I said, this is my first time.
07-27-2005, 05:45 AM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Great Job on the body, If thats your first I can't wait for the ones to follow 
I'll have to get together for you to brainstorm my next body
Tweedy
I'll have to get together for you to brainstorm my next body
Tweedy
07-27-2005, 06:57 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
i have to say that that is by far one of the best stadium truck bodies ive seen in my entire life! cant wait to see the next body dude. keep up the great work 
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07-27-2005, 09:50 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Well, I've already given it to the guy I painted it for, but I'll see if I can get over to his house to take a closer shot. Thanks for the compliments.
07-30-2005, 02:35 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Ya that body is sick... i have a question tho has anyone ever painted there shock springs a different color? i need to know.
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Sweet job man, excellent first attempt.
My first attempt was a 1:8 scale corvette with crimson red paint and various shades of blue metal flake - and yours really shows mine up.
Keep up the good work.
My first attempt was a 1:8 scale corvette with crimson red paint and various shades of blue metal flake - and yours really shows mine up.
Keep up the good work.
08-13-2005, 04:00 AM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Dude, pretty hot for your first...The Marblizing effect looked great from the angle you had. House of Kolors makes different Marblizer colors in 4 oz bottles....I have all but the lilac...Lilac? Backing it with silver or Alclad II Chrome looks great too. I did a Proline F650 black with red Marblized flames with pearl blue pinstriping around the flames. Marblizing is an awesome effect once you grasp the concept.
What type of tape did you use? The Parma Fastape works great in preventing bleed through.
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What type of tape did you use? The Parma Fastape works great in preventing bleed through.
Bigmike
08-13-2005, 04:50 PM
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RE: First attempt at painting.....What do you think?
Holy Crap dude, that is awesome. I paint real cars for a living( well sort of, I'm a tech consultant for a car paint company( Sikkens) I train and toubleshoot body shop painters, and fill in for painters in my larger high production independant and dealership shops 6 to 8 weeks a year ) , your paint job makes my bodies look like poo !!!!!
I wish I had your talent and patience for detail work. Great Job ![sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]
joe
I wish I had your talent and patience for detail work. Great Job ![sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]
joe
