How about someone who has a few moments free that is wanting to start a body that has done some awesome 3D type paint work before do a step-by-step thread? I am not a pro, done a body that was pretty simple...
on my Traxxas Rustler 2.5...
Now, I can do basics but some of the bodies look absolutely amazing like...
(Courtesy of the "Post Your Works" Thread and RGX Blade)
I've not ever really airbrushed much before but want to learn how to do neat 3D designs like this instead of 2D so-so stuff... When do you do the colors? which colors? all free-hand? I ended up designing the drips in mine in Photoshop, printing it out, tracing it from the outside-in, masking, cutting, painting, peeling... all without the 3D effect... Anyone help?