While I'm waiting for some supplies for the Richthofen Phantom, I've started the paint work on my buddy Erik's Firebird. Basically the scheme is a take on Miss America done in candies and pearls topside but with something a bit more evil on the bottom. Since the flaps are already hinged this presents problems in the paint department, it's not easy to do alot of stuff in there. Not being able to lay things flat is a pain, but it's workable with some patience. The inboard areas get lots of skulls, candied, cleared and then taped off so I can continue with the rest of the work. Should give you an idea of the rest of the bottom of the jet. Shredded metal, reapers and other cool stuff. I'll update this as time allows....

Dan

That thing is going to be possessed I think the pilots head should be servo controlled to do a 360. Can't wait to see the rest.

Marty

How do you do dat??? [X(] AWESOME Paint. I wish I had your talent

My exact question....awesome.

<span style="font-size: larger">Dang Dan !!! You got some skeeiilllssss Bro !!! Lookin' good.</span></p>

Back to the other question that was asked.... "how you do dat" ??


Rick

Looks bada*s Dan! That is going to be one sweet airplane!

Jim

I'm not very good at typing on the phone but when I get home from work I will post how it is done. Not as difficult as it seems.

Dan

Stencils and patience!!

Ok, back at a real keyboard.

Yep, stencils certainly help. First the area was sprayed with white PPG DBC base coat. The skull stencil is positioned where you want and black DBC is applied. You end up with white skulls with black highlights. Pretty cool but kind of plain looking. The patience is highlighting and shading areas using an airbrush with more of the black base. You want to give the skulls some depth and seperation from the others creating a more 3D type effect. No different really then weathering. I then airbrushed some yellow and orange candy to brighten certain areas and then finally red candy to tie everything together. The result is a sea of evil skulls, too bad the area they are in most will rarely see.

Dan

nice work Dan ... I cant wait to see the whole plane !! Anticipating an amazing jet! Is Erik drooling yet ??


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Dan,

Thanks for the update.... I will go find a stencil and see what happens...

Rick

The garage I paint in opened up for this weekend so I got some paintwork done on the jet. Based in pearl white and a custom candy red. Have it back in my workshop to continue on with the blue, also a candy.

Dan

Looks great as always :-))

Candy blue and stars up top...

totally sick demon core badassness.

that is going to look AMAZING in the air !!! keep Erik away from that thing before its done !! he will ruin the paint before there is clear on it !!! lol


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Before anyone asks,yes,it's getting a big block motor. [8D]

Painted the Miss America and Firebird graphics tonight...

I will say this many times,but thank you so much.This will be,by far,the nicest jet I've ever owned. RCU bros,Dan is truly a wizard !

There are talented people,then there is Dan,it does not get any better that, Dan the best.

Thanks Pete. Hope to see you and Dave at the field soon.

Nice work! I like the pearl white paint nice touch!