Best Street/Race paint competition #1 (February)

[mab_man20]

Welcome everyone to the first Street/Race Competition!!

The Street/Race paint competition will be open for entrees for two weeks and will close at Midnight February 28th.

Each month we will hold a Best Paint and Street/Race competition. If you cant get your bodies done this month, dont worry there will be plenty more to come!!

The winning bodies may appear in Radio Control Car Action or R/C Nitro!!


RULES for Street/Race competition:

1) Any body may be submitted to the competition (Truck, buggy, touring car, etc).
2) Any body submitted may NOT appear in another competition.
3) Photo editing the pictures (other than cropping and adjusting brightness/contrast) is highly looked down upon and may result in disqualification.
4) Anyone may enter a body (professional painters are welcome!)
5) Please refrain from insulting bodies in anyway.
6) Must fall within this month's restrictions (Feb restrictions: NONE, anything goes!).
7) Only 2 entrees per person.
8) Bodies should be painted within the last 2 months.
9) Bodies must be of a "street" look or be painted in a race car style (real and made up scheme).


Each submission must include the following:
Body manufacturer and size.
Paint used.
Masks used (hand or precut)
Inspiration (could be another paint job).
And of course, a body.

This month Baller Status will be judging the Street/Race paint competition.

Each body will be judged by the following criteria (1-bad, 10-excellent):

Detail (score 1-10) (decals, grills, mirrors, roll cages, if its on a real car you score points here)
Over all design (score 1-10)
Execution (score 1-10)

The photo and background will not be judged. All that is needed is a clean photo that clearly shows the body.

Each month we will place some restriction on all entrees.

March restrictions:
Best Paint- Must use only commercially available masks.
Street/Race- Muscle/classic cars only.

GOOD LUCK

[mab_man20]

Here is my Example/entree (more example than entry :) )

Body: Bolink Impala
Paint used: Pactra pearl white, white and black.
Masking: Included window masks.
Inspiration: Commissioned job.

http://home.attbi.com/~mabgraphix/wsb/media/140526/site1009.jpg

[spoolin]

Wooh i can enter this one LOL

body:Tamiya Skyline r32 GT-R 190mm
Paint: tamiya black
inspiration:.....none
Home made roll cage, intercooler, exhaust, Led lights
:)

http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/Tutorials/09.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/Tutorials/010.jpg

Edit: Pics taken off because of update.

[spoolin]

well....i may as well post this one then too:p

Body: protoform ford focas 190mm
color: white
(still not finished)
LED lights, intercooler
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/pics/focas.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/pics/focas2.jpg
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/pics/focas3.jpg

[djm914-6]

Body manufacturer and size: HPI 200mm Saleen S7R
Paint: Createx Pearl White Backed with Opaque White, Wing and Spoiler Painted with Mix of Pearl Silber and Opaque Black then backed with Opaque Black.
Masks: Supplied window masks and Shelf liner for CF look
Inspiration: Web search for street preped S7 & HPI site

Dave

[djm914-6]

rear view...

[calvin3]

So I guess full race and street cars are going together?

Here is my full race.....

Body: Tamiya Honda Civic Hatchback
Paint: Sprint White and Racing Green
Masks: Windows pre-cut and the rest taped
Inspiration: Box stock

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/civic/PICT1095.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/civic/PICT10931.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)

[BIGDADDYV]

This should prove to be most interesting....

[IntegrationX]

Here is my body:

Body manufacturer and size: HPI, 200 mm
Paint used. Faspearl white, Faskolor blue, Faskolor gray.
Masks used (hand or precut) 3M masking tape
Inspiration (could be another paint job). My Sweater
And of course, a body:

[IntegrationX]

another view

[mab_man20]

Great way to get this comp going!!

Spoolin: Someone once complained that you posted a real car when they wanted to see Tamiya's version of the car, hows that for a compliment? :D

djm914-6: Beautiful! The color is a perfect match for the real one, and the graphite light buckets add a nice touch.

calvin3: Great race body, interior and all!

IntegrationX: Great color scheme!

(i see a trend emerging with the saleen, great car)

[spoolin]

Originally posted by mab_man20
Great way to get this comp going!!

Spoolin: Someone once complained that you posted a real car when they wanted to see Tamiya's version of the car, hows that for a compliment? :D
Heheh i know! that had to be the best one! :p

The car still isnt finished, It still needs a nice carbon wing ;)

[Ancient of Mu]

OK - it's snowing here now, so I'll have to figure out a good way to photograph this body indoors... In the meantime, here is my entry:

http://home.attbi.com/~dwimek/m3gt_lfl.jpg

It is HPI's M3 GT in 190mm (#7352), and it is painted with custom-mixed Createx, Faskolor, and Alclad II paints. The mask is hand-cut from a custom design that was inspired by vintage 'Cuda stripes.

Here are the long-awaited outdoor pics:

http://home.attbi.com/~dwimek/m3gt_o_f.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~dwimek/m3gt_o_rf.jpg

[rx78gp03s]

nice rides so far
but when does this compo end?
i need to kno cuz i need to kno so i can finish my body.

[Ian Dunn]

Body manufacturer and size - HPI 200mm Lamborghini Murcielago
Paint used. - Pactra Outlaw black
Masks used - None - Except for window masks supplied with kit
Inspiration - Toronto Auto Show

Its mounted on a Kyosho V-One S

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/304000-304999/304267_4_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/304000-304999/304267_5_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/304000-304999/304267_6_full.jpg

[InspGadgt]

Ok well let me get this straight....the rules state muscle/classic cars only for street/race...is this to include racing cars too? Most of the posts here have been either racing cars or super cars. They all look great guys...but I just want some clarification because I've got an F1 that's nearly finished.

[Ian Dunn]

RULES for Street/Race competition:
1) Any body may be submitted to the competition (Truck, buggy, touring car, etc).

/\/\/\/\ hows that?

[HauntedMyst]

Insp,

We're currently in the February comp, which is only to any Street style car or Racing car. The March rules have been posted 1 month ahead of time to give people time to plan for next month.

[mab_man20]

Ancient: Very clean as always.

Ian Dunn: Great job, the black looks really ominous.



Clarifications:

There is a little goof in the rules about when it ends. I say "12:00 PM on feb 28th. That means at noon. What i ment was that it ends at midnight on the 28th (or 12:00 AM march 1st. It is corrected now.

Each month there will be a set of restrictions. For February there are no restrictions. At the bottom of every competition i will post the restrictions for the NEXT month so you can get your gears cranking.

1/10 buggies are modeled after full size buggies, a Tamiya hummer body would be a great entree (hint hint), a stadium truck in full race trim with interior and window nettings etc would also be a great entree. As long as it would look right at home on the street or on a real race track its legal.

[rx78gp03s]

bah. that ongly gives me 4 days to work on this compo. i dotn think i can make the deadline. obviouysly, next monday (23rd) is my pay day. hehe
thx for the clarification

[spoolin]

looking good ppls!!!!!!!!:eek:

UPDATE: (can i update?) if im not alowed just yell at me and i will take the pic off lol

made a wing for it! :)
http://slidecentral.rs-scooby.com/pics/newwing4.jpg

[anton]

I have just finished this one for the 2003 Summer UK National Series.
Paint by Anton.
Body is a Yokomo Stratus, 190mm on an X-Ray Evo2.
Paint is Pactra, all masking and spraying is free hand.
Centre Point Racing Team.

[Kden46]

Spoolin great looking wing! Hope the tutoriol is on your site? Gonna go check right now!

[mab_man20]

Anton: Can we get a pic???

Spoolin: updates are ok, just get rid of the old pics when you get a chance. It will make it easier for baller stratus to pic out the one you want judged.

KEEP EM COMING!

[spoolin]

Originally posted by mab_man20
Anton: Can we get a pic???

Spoolin: updates are ok, just get rid of the old pics when you get a chance. It will make it easier for baller stratus to pic out the one you want judged.

KEEP EM COMING!
OK i will delete the old ones now

Thanks :)

[sebtarta]

First time doing this so be nice :D

Body: Peugeot 406 200mm HPI
Paint: Yellow and Racing Red Pactra Cans
Mask: Parma Aggravation Paint Mask (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAKD4&P=7)
Insipration: Bored during a rainy day.

http://kirchoff.ee.suffolk.edu/~ganly/Peugeot.jpg

http://kirchoff.ee.suffolk.edu/~ganly/Peugeot-atras.jpg

http://kirchoff.ee.suffolk.edu/~ganly/Peugeot-costado.jpg


Hope you like it.
Good luck, :)

[spoolin]

Originally posted by Kden46
Spoolin great looking wing! Hope the tutoriol is on your site? Gonna go check right now!
I just made that wing....and im still working on it!
As soon as the tutorial is up i will let you know! :)

[anton]

Still can not get pictures to view, I will try from a PC and not a Mac.

[Cosmo]

Sorry, I didn't realize that bodies had to be painted within the last 2 months. Seems I can't keep from violating some sort of rule....

[mab_man20]

Spoolin: Thanks


sebtarta: Very cool. At first i wasnt sure if it fit the catagory of street, but after a minute or two i realized that it is perfect for this catagory!

anton: Good luck, I dieing to see what you have!

Cosmo: The napster body is a great example of a race scheme.
The truck is border line race body (because of the "sponsored" look) and i dont want to be a dick (for lack of a better word) so it will stay.

Keep in mind that judging takes into acount: execution, design, and detail work.

[rx78gp03s]

Body: HPI saleen S7R
Paint used: Tamiya gold and metalic green
Masking: Included window masked. and custom masked by hand.
Inspiration: my clk gtr model i custom painted.

this is just entry# 1. #2 willbe some time next week.

[rx78gp03s]

#2

[Baller Status]

Great cars, guys! keep em coming. This is one bloody competition. I'll make an effort to review every single car. :D

[acidburn]

Not trying to stir anything but... Street Comp Rule #8 states " Bodies should be painted within the last 2 months."

Calvin's Civic HB if I recall (from old HPI Forum) is more than 2 months old. Maybe He missed it or maybe its new... please verify.

[dbnorton]

Body manufacturer and size: HPI 200MM
Paint used: Faskolor Blue, Silver, and Black
Masks used: Pre-Cut
Inspiration: None

[mab_man20]

rx78gp03s: Very nice (continuing the s7r theme).

dbnorton: Great body! but it falls more under the "best paint" theme. We will have another one for you to enter it into in the next few months. sorry.

Cosmo: Thanks for catching that and hopefully we will get to see something new.

Acidburn: man am i good at enforcing the rules :rolleyes:. lol. Thanks for making the connection.

calvin3: While your body is a perfect example of a race body, it was posted quite a while ago on the hpi forums (more importantly, longer than 2 months ago). Unfortunately, im going to have disqualify the body.

We are trying to get people to sit down at there work bench and churn out stuff we have never seen before. I hope you understand calvin. Im sure you could paint another body that is even better than the civic!

[anton]

Driver; Dan Watson, Centre Point Racing Team
Car; X-ray Evo2
Shell; Yokomo Stratus 190mm
Paint; Pactra
Masking; Free hand
UK BRCA National series 2003, electric modified class

[KronicRacer]

yea a paint comp!!!!!:)

[dkangel]

Some very nice work!!!!!

[mab_man20]

Anton: Great body!! but this is the best street/race competition.

The rules state that all bodies entered must look at home either on the street or on a full scale track. While the paint job is a perfect rc race body, it does not mimic the general template that a full scale race team uses when painting a body.

We split the two contests apart because a scale S7R painted in one color, would never be able to compete with a body like Anton's. For that reason I hope that people can respect that division and only enter bodies with street and racing themes. There will be plenty more competitions to enter your bodies in!!! So dont feel you are missing out.

Thank you.

[Signguy]

body: HKS Altezza (Clear)
manufacturer: Tamiya
Paint: Pactra Outlaw Black, Yellow, White
Mask: Hand
Decals: Custom (Self)
Chassis: TC3

[excitable]

this is one of the better pics i have right now...i`ll see if i can get better ones shortly ..if i can i`ll replace with them
i`m entering the purple one its done with a crapy airbrush and pactra ?purple paint...sorry i forgot what one.
well i finally took a new picture for you all to show it up close better.

[PureTMaxx]

Body manufacturer and size: Kyosho - AMG Mercedes CLK (Super-Ten size)
Paint used: Faskolor (some colors mixed to match the logo) Only 4 colors used.
Masks used (hand or precut): Precut vinyl masking on the details. All sized for specific placment on this body.
Inspiration: Cool logo and comercials..that whole "it gives you wings" thing.
Will try to get a clear pic of the back and have it mounted.
http://www.rc-cars.net/rccp/PICfolder/page39/Supernitroredbull.jpg

Body manufacturer and size: Stock Thunder Tiger 1/8th scale EB4 top
Paint used: Faskolor (some colors mixed to match the logo) Only 4 colors used.
Masks used (hand or precut): Precut vinyl masking on the details. All sized for specific placment on this body.
Inspiration Make my buggy fly...even if I can't drive it that good.
http://www.rc-cars.net/rccp/PICfolder/page39/eb4redbull.jpg

I love all of the exceptional work that is showing up in this contest...goingto push my airbrush that much harder on the next one.

[nixing]

good

[BobHastings]

Things were kinda slow in here for a little bit so I thought I'd drag some archive race paint stuff out ...(not part of the contest).

[BobHastings]

my fastest paintjob ever

[BobHastings]

4-stroke fw-o4 and GS Sonic

[BobHastings]

some maxxes

[Kden46]

Great job everyone! Seeing alot of inspirational stuff in here! Here's mine...
BMDUBU-
Body Mfg.-Hpi BMW M5 200mm
Paint-Pactra rattle cans-colors-Metallic Blue,Metallic Black,Indy Silver,Window Tint
Mask-Parma Flame Stripes
Inspiration-Just wanted a simple street cruiser.

[microrcdude]

Spoolin, Signguy, I no longer feel like entering the contest. You guys will defidently win!!!

[ibanezcollector]

Well my inspiration for the Saleen came from this post.. I saw djm914-6's Saleen and fell in love with the color..

Anyways here my 2

Bodies: HPI NSX and HPI Saleen S7

Paint: Custom mix of well I forget.. ha ha The NSX I wanted a pewter color and forgot how I got it.. The S7 is a mix of pearl white, pearl yellow and a dab of pearl red..

Inspiration: DJM914-6's Saleen in this thread.. And I have always loved the NSX..

Masks.. NONE.. Dont plan on winning.. :)

[ibanezcollector]

another

[ibanezcollector]

last one

[KronicRacer]

body: hpi 200mm eclipse
car: rs4 3
paint method: spray cans. pactra chezoom teal metallic blue and florecent white
custom. hand cut decals. wire mesh, inline skate bearings for the muffler tips
masks: parma flames
inspiration: s.fla streetracers that, old hpi paint comps, and i just felt like doing it.

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/67013_2022418853230919905_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/67014_2150571683120267368_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/67011_8800600431572188945_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/143483_7673047917957229901_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/143486_1213680957050019285_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/143485_2536867498334678131_vl.jpg

[LouisB]

Great bodies everybody:D

It isn't very good but here goes nothin'

Body: Protoform 190mm Acura RSX (on XXX-S)
Paint: Pactra outlaw black spray can, Pactra grape pearl spray can, Pactra pearl purple can and hand painted pactra racing red.
Masks: Freehand
Inspiration: Audioslave (band) logo on top, random pattern on hood and freehand copy of the flames on the RSX copied from the back of RCCA.
http://www.grccc.supanet.com/gallery/Louisxxx-s1.jpg
http://www.grccc.supanet.com/gallery/Louisxxx-s2.jpg
http://www.grccc.supanet.com/gallery/Louisxxx-s3.jpg

[djm914-6]

I was an inspiration? Wow, that doesn't happen very often. Thanks for making my day.

Dave

[KronicRacer]

pics of the saleen i did in july of 2002 pactra pearl and daytona yellow. enjoy
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/38089_8474304076050463862_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/38088_7377104311493444094_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6220/p/38086_1990007229367740872_vl.jpg

[shawnhpi]

HPI 190mm acura integ.
painted BLACK hood, custom blue body, and metallic blue on the doors, skirts, front lip and rear lip..

Custom black blue wing..

Painted some time last year..
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/rs43ssnitrocar/


http://members.aol.com/shawn1431/q1.jpg
http://members.aol.com/shawn1431/q2.jpg
http://members.aol.com/shawn1431/q3.jpg
http://members.aol.com/shawn1431/q4.jpg


Under the body is a slightly modisfied rs4 3 (ss)

http://members.aol.com/shawn1431/q5.jpg

[calvin3]

Blah blah blah here comes the time limit joke again. :rolleyes:

So is this competion for street cars or for race themed cars? Because to me thats 2 completely different categories. So will Baller Status be picking a winner in the street AND the race category?

[moddedsnrally]

body: hpi Nitro Mini Honda Civic
car: HPI Nitro Mini
paint: Pactra Black and Blue
masks: stock and tape
Insperation: Fast and The Furioushttp://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p9d621fc6dd2c995bf962a17623451c6b/fd28c70c.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p2a25562d8ed52b1292f02d345223f7b3/fd28c7f8.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/pe1663bb6ee34dc61a4d0c3230f1ab816/fd28c800.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p668b6f3b432c6116cc59a0f012686a62/fd28c804.jpg

[rcaddikt]

Body: Bolink '34 Vickie
Chassis: Modified HPI Elec.-Rally
Paint: Faskolor & Alclad ll (The red is a mix of red and
fluorescent orange. Yellow and faspearl orange for the accent
flame. And a mix of silver and gold is the base color.)
Masks: Hand cut from Bob Divley LM.
Inspiration: A contest that never happened.

http://home.woh.rr.com/overthetop/images34/Vickie01.jpg

[rcaddikt]

rear....

http://home.woh.rr.com/overthetop/images34/Vickie02.jpg

[mab_man20]

WOW! Some great bodies!!

KronicRacer and shawnhpi: While both bodies are beautiful, they were painted longer than 2 months ago so im afraid they will not be entered into the judging.

Calvin: I agree that the two types of bodies are very different, yet the judging criteria sets a level playing field.

Scale detail is exactly the same on either type of car. Mirrors, interior, grills, you name it and it can be done on both.

Design: If you look through this thread you will notice that many of the "street" bodies are just as complex as some of the race bodies (rcaddikt's and IntegrationX to name two good examples).

Execution: Does the paint bleed? are the mirrors angeled weird? are the mask lines straight? You get the idea.



Here is a list of bodies that currently are entered for judging:

mab_man20: Impala
spoolin: Focus and Skyline
djm914-6: S7R
IntegrationX: S7R
Ancient of Mu: M3 GT
Ian Dunn: Murcielago
sebtarta: Peugeot 406
rx78gp03s: S7R
signguy: HKS Altezza
excitable: Trans Am
PureTMaxx: Mercedes CLK, and EB4
BobHastings: (bodies that would be entered, only two would be entered) Supra, Toyota GT, and Lotus
Kden46: M5
ibanezcollector: NSX, S7R
KronicRacer: Eclipse (way to take your inspiration from real racers)
moddedsnrally: Civic (im pritty sure the body isnt that old)
rcaddikt: Vickie

If your body is not listed above and you do not know why or feel that you should be listed please IM me and we will sort things out.

thanks

[ibanezcollector]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=109145&highlight=Vickie

The Vickie is probably the best paint ive seen in a long time but it was also painted like 6 months ago..

[rcaddikt]

I'll admit it is a little past the 2 month limit, but 12-31-02 is not 6 months. If it is a problem mab_man, I'll delete it, or just leave it for reference.

[calvin3]

Nice car but I knew I had seen it awhile ago. Also looks like the M5 is out too since it's also in that thread.

Originally posted by BobHastings
Things were kinda slow in here for a little bit so I thought I'd drag some archive race paint stuff out ...(not part of the contest). mad_man20 do ya not read your own thread? Archive is the key word here.

Wow PureTMaxx's watermark states 2002...Ron when did ya paint those beautiful RedBull cars?

What I'm getting at is 2 month old paintjobs? Are you some how associated with companies that sell bodies? Are ya trying to make your quota somewhere here?

[mab_man20]

When i say two months i dont mean 61 days. The point of the rule is to get people painting new stuff, not stuff that has been collecting dust for the last year. I had to draw the line somewhere. Your ok rcaddict, dont worry about it (and anyone else who painted their bodies roughly 2 months ago).

[mab_man20]

Calvin: please read my previous post. As for the stuff bob posted, i know none of it was part of the competition (he broke just about every rule, lol), i wanted to use it as an example of what qualifies as a Race or Street body.

It sounds like we may need to amend the 2 month rule. I believe that 3 months may be a little better ( 3 and a half is ok, four months is stretching it.)

Again the point is to get people to challenge themselves to paint bodies that fit certain criteria, not to challenge people to dig up an old body that fits the criteria.

Please let me know what everyone thinks. I am not a dictator, if anyone has an suggestions or things they want to see, feel free to tell me.

[ibanezcollector]

heres an idea to keep it fair and easy..

Before and After Pics...

The body and paints and masks in one picture..
Then the finished product in the next..

That way you know its not a body dug up from there best painted bodies..

See I will never win and im fine with that.. I just love painting bodies.. I have 7 bodies for my 4Tec Pro 6 undrilled waiting to be smashed. LOL

I think the before and after is a good idea.

[Kden46]

Ibanez I like the nsx! I have not seen a hpi nsx painted that cleanly before.
Shawnhpi-very nice type r! clean and simple
Great cars everyone!

[Ct_boT]

Body: HPI 200mm BMW M Coupe
Paint Used: Dark Blue (unknown):confused:
Masking: included window mask
Inspiration: none, this was my first paint job :D

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/pictur~1.jpg

[rx78gp03s]

thats one kick ass spoiler u go there CT bot.

[djm914-6]

IMHO, the rules are fair. I don't ever expect to win a contest against the likes of so many really good painters here. I enjoy painting so this is just fun for me. If I do a body that doesn't fit one of my cars, then I'll just sell it... winner or not. Now, I need to find some inspiration for the next contest; maybe a shoebox.

Dave

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by mab_man20
WOW! Some great bodies!!

KronicRacer and shawnhpi: While both bodies are beautiful, they were painted longer than 2 months ago so im afraid they will not be entered into the judging.


no prob with me :)

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by rcaddikt
Body: Bolink '34 Vickie
Chassis: Modified HPI Elec.-Rally
Paint: Faskolor & Alclad ll (The red is a mix of red and
fluorescent orange. Yellow and faspearl orange for the accent
flame. And a mix of silver and gold is the base color.)
Masks: Hand cut from Bob Divley LM.
Inspiration: A contest that never happened.

http://home.woh.rr.com/overthetop/images34/Vickie01.jpg

that is sweetest cleanest hot rod ive seen:eek:

[RushRacer]

Well since evryone is doing car bodies...figured I'd be a little different and submit a stadium truck shell.

body: Losi Triton
Paint: Fascolors, black, pearl red, fascecent green & Yellow, white, and a custom mix for the green. ( Really wish my yellow swooshes stood out better...but mabey next time.)
Masks: all hand cut
Inspiration: #19 Dodge Nascar Mountain Dew.

[RushRacer]

#2

[RushRacer]

Last One.

[mab_man20]

Ct_boT: Great wing and air scoop!

KronicRacer: Thanks for understanding (and honest in your original post). :)

RushRacer: Great sponsored truck!


The only way we can "police" how long ago a body was painted is by if it was posted before. If you have a body that has never been posted before then you kinda sneak by the rule and enter it, but you can also be honest and dream up something new!

[rcaddikt]

Originally posted by KronicRacer
that is sweetest cleanest hot rod ive seen:eek:

Thank you KronicRacer! This is one of the bodies/cars I've had the most fun doing.

[calvin3]

Body: hpi 200mm Ford Pickup
Paint used: FLAT BLACK lime green and white no airbrush cans only!
Masks: Included window masks and cut up Parma flames
Inspiration: Screw shinny paint - 50's retro!

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/flamedford/flameford.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/flamedford/flameford1.jpg

All paint was applied to the outside of the body so as to get the primered look....anyone can make a shinny body!

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)

[ibanezcollector]

OK I WANT THAT TRUCK BODY CALVIN

AND YES IM SCREAMING :p :p

[Cychalen]

calvin3.
That's an amazing outside paint job.

[rcaddikt]

calvin3 - that does indeed look very cool! I may have to try another Vickie body that way. Too bad they don't make white-wall tires for R/C!!

[BobHastings]

mab, mine aren't in for the contest, was just adding some pix.

[KronicRacer]

the cars posted so far are all phenominal. calvin3 that truck paint style is very unique me likes!:eek: :cool:

[TEAMDUZE]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by calvin3
Body: hpi 200mm Ford Pickup
Paint used: FLAT BLACK lime green and white no airbrush cans only!
Masks: Included window masks and cut up Parma flames
Inspiration: Screw shinny paint - 50's retro!

All paint was applied to the [B]outside of the body so as to get the primered look....anyone can make a shinny body!


SWEEEEEET! Calvin stepped outside of the proverbial box. Awesome job!

[Kden46]

:eek: :eek: :eek: OH MY that is one incredible truck!!! Calvin3 I love the scheme and the style!!! How the heck did you paint it? Again a great job! Even better than the dodge! Another inspirational body!

[mab_man20]

Calvin: Awesome! Way to step outside the lines and challenge yourself!!


Bob: I know, I added them to the list as an example of which of your bodies would qualify and which do not. Thanks for posting them!

[calvin3]

Updated picture....Hey Bob think I can get into Readers Rides with this one? ;)

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/flamedford/flameford2.jpg

Thank you everyone for the great comments.....all paint is on the outside of body. First I removed the protective film. Window decals applied. White was first then a lime green faded together. Parma flame mask (which I cut up) was then applied. Black primer paint was then layed down over the top in very thin coats. Thats about it. I'm glad everyone enjoys it.

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[rcconcept]

How are you going to deal with scratches?

[BobHastings]

mab thanks- my bad
Calvin- high res to bobh@airage.com :)

[Dropkicked]

Ok, i'm finally gonna toss one up....

Body: HPI Porsche 280mm
Paint: Custom mixed metal flake & pearl black, Faskolor's silver
Masks: Window Masks, Drywall tape
Inspiration: Comissioned.... sort of..... he wanted the whole thing fibred.
http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/porsche1.jpg
The front is obviously black. You cankind of see that it's pearl, but the metal flake doesn't show at all from this angle.

http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/porsche2.jpg
And the back half fades to carbon fibre. Like I said, he wanted the whole thing fibred, but we decided this would be better. The fibre runs at a 45 from center on top to both sides.

ah, it's ok..:rolleyes:

[spoolin]

Originally posted by calvin3
Body: hpi 200mm Ford Pickup
Paint used: FLAT BLACK lime green and white no airbrush cans only!
Masks: Included window masks and cut up Parma flames
Inspiration: Screw shinny paint - 50's retro!

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/flamedford/flameford.jpg

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/images/flamedford/flameford1.jpg

All paint was applied to the outside of the body so as to get the primered look....anyone can make a shinny body!

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)
Hey can i use those pics on my site calvin?
can you drop me a email i would love it if you would let me use that pic of your e maxx too!
email me at TeamRCD@hotmail.com

spoolin
www.rcd.zip.to :cool:

[calvin3]

Thanks again everyone!

Originally posted by rcconcept
How are you going to deal with scratches?

I can just use a small paint brush to fill in the chips and scratches.

Originally posted by BobHastings
Calvin- high res to bobh@airage.com :)
On its way! :D Thank you!

Originally posted by spoolin
Hey can i use those pics on my site calvin?
can you drop me a email i would love it if you would let me use that pic of your e maxx too!
email me at TeamRCD@hotmail.com

spoolin
www.rcd.zip.to :cool:
Sure!! I would be honored to be on your site!! I'll take some more pictures of each and zip them up and email some to ya.

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)

[spoolin]

Thanks alot man! :)

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by spoolin
Hey can i use those pics on my site calvin?
can you drop me a email i would love it if you would let me use that pic of your e maxx too!
email me at TeamRCD@hotmail.com

spoolin
www.rcd.zip.to :cool:

nice site. like the drifting articles!:cool:

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by Dropkicked
Ok, i'm finally gonna toss one up....

Body: HPI Porsche 280mm
Paint: Custom mixed metal flake & pearl black, Faskolor's silver
Masks: Window Masks, Drywall tape
Inspiration: Comissioned.... sort of..... he wanted the whole thing fibred.
http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/porsche1.jpg
The front is obviously black. You cankind of see that it's pearl, but the metal flake doesn't show at all from this angle.

http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/porsche2.jpg
And the back half fades to carbon fibre. Like I said, he wanted the whole thing fibred, but we decided this would be better. The fibre runs at a 45 from center on top to both sides.

ah, it's ok..:rolleyes:

did you mask the entire c/f pattern on that porsche.:eek: how long did that take you? it looks great!:cool:

[Kden46]

Very nice porsche Dropkicked! The carbon fiber look is very cool!:cool: Nice Job!

[Pietak440]

Well, I'll put in mine.

Body: HPI Camaro 200mm
Paint: Candy Red with a hint of silver
Masks: Window Masks and Masking tape
Inspiration: Um, the Camaro SS. Somewhat of a dream car :cool: .

Front: http://www.geocities.com/gtaskins/IM000848.JPG

[Pietak440]

Back: http://www.geocities.com/gtaskins/IM000852.JPG

[mab_man20]

Pietak440: I cant see the pictures. If they are there and Im crazy then ignore me and it will show up eventually. :)

Dropkicked: Great job, i really like the drywall tape effect, Im gonna have to try it.

[Yendor]

I just got the trophy from the engraver. I'll have him standing by to put on the winners name. I even got a trophy girl to do the presenting. Man, I can't wait until Saturday morning. ;)

[mab_man20]

Yendor: Very cool :p

[rx78gp03s]

my car will be up some where tomorrow after noon and i'm worried about the deadline and i dont nko if its 12 pacific or eastarn.

i live in the pacific right, and yah. if its 12 eastern, think you guys can give a lil leeway so that i can enter my rsx?

[KronicRacer]

the final count down has begun......who will win?:confused:

[Yendor]

Yea, what time zone if the 'official' time zone? I want to know how much I'm going to have to pay the engraver in overtime? :D

[Dropkicked]

hehehe, I'm painting 3 bodies between now and tomorrow night, out of pure coincidence.

[acidburn]

Since the "2 month old" rule has been amended to 4 months... Here's one I did in November.

Body: Protoform Nissan 350Z - 200mm
Paint used: Pactra Metallic Red and Indy Silver
Masks used: by hand
Inspiration: Xanavi Race Theme

1
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/128559_288118823228571179_vl.jpg

2
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/137760_2222563181077099673_vl.jpg

3
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/137761_8512073786600109748_vl.jpg

4
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/128548_535205594467901076_vl.jpg

[markdshark]

Hey Acid... which rims are those?

The'd look pretty good on a Silvia GT huh? ;)

[acidburn]

Here's my latest...

Body: HPI Nissan Skyline - 200mm
Paint used: Pactra Metallic Blue and Indy Silver
Masks used: by hand
Inspiration: Fast and Furious 2 Skyline

1
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/240101_7539839770149905867_vl.jpg

2
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/240098_4113309094788758464_vl.jpg

3
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/240099_4390883652040963749_vl.jpg

4
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/6188/p/240097_1787560367662697801_vl.jpg

[acidburn]

Originally posted by markdshark
Hey Acid... which rims are those?

The'd look pretty good on a Silvia GT huh? ;)

Mark... they are HPI's 12 spoke Corsa Wheels:
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/wheels/3800-2.jpg

Btw, if it's OK with you... I'd like to enter our Silvia Gt Project in next week's Best Paint Contest... *hint*:D

[KronicRacer]

acidburn

nice to see your work again. its been a while. very nice nismos:cool:

[acidburn]

KronicRacer - Thanks! glad to be back...

After the 350Z porject, things got VERY busy... thought I was semi-retired from this hobby :D

[Dropkicked]

Well, I got 2 of the 3 done in time.

Body: HPI camaro 200mm
Paint: Fasglitter, Fasred
Masks used: Included window masks (trimmed to liking)
Inspiration: Commissioned

http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/camaro.jpg

I had a really hard time getting the glitter to show up in a picture. In person this thing shimmers like a bass boat. I did this one kinda backwards. I put on the window trim, and cut it so it fit the way I wanted. HPI intended this body to be black on top, and it's obvious from the way the window borders are made. BAH!! I went for clean and painted top.



Next

Body: HPI F-150
Paint: Custom mixed createx/faskolor gunmetal.
Masks: Window masks
Inspiration: Commissioned

http://www.dropkicked.net/images/rcbods/f150.jpg

I left the wing off cuz well, it's freakin ugly and I wanted a streetable look to it. I skipped the obligatory carbon bed on this one because the body color is already a dark metal color and I wanted it to contrast.

Again, they're not too bad I guess, just plain. These are bodies number 4&5 I've painted for the same guy in the past month or so. He really likes one color jobs. Oh well.

Drop

[calvin3]

Originally posted by Dropkicked
HPI intended this body to be black on top, and it's obvious from the way the window borders are made. BAH!! I went for clean and painted top.

Umm I think Chevy intended for the top to be black. :D

Nice truck BTW!

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)

[rx78gp03s]

The finally awaited RSX ricer is here!!!
here we go:

Body: HPI Acura RSX
Paint: white and black faskolor.
Masks: Window masks, and hand cut for the hood.
Inspiration: My awkwardly liking for ricer cars
Custom stuff: Spoiler, roll cage, light buckets, dual exhausts, grill and installed auto art brakes.

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~07.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~08.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~11.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~01.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~09.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~03.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~04.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/rx78gp02/rsx/pictur~02.jpg

[AudiTT-Quattro]

Woot! Forget the ****, I got something new to satisfy my hunger! :D

Really cool body, and he worked for it too. Notice the headlights, the brakes, the tires, the spoiler, the roll cage, the grill, and the "body kit".

[doubleA]

Very Nice rx78gp03s

Where did you get those brakes? Is it from another kit? I don't normally like big spoilers but the front shot sold me on your car. Nice work.:)

[rx78gp03s]

those brakes are the auto art brake key chain thingy. their about 10 USD a peice. yes i paid pretty hefty for them. but it was worth it.

and i forgot to mentin that CT_bot took those great pictures. Thanks man! couldnt' have done it with out you.

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by rx78gp03s
Where did you get those brakes? Is it from another kit? I don't normally like big spoilers but the front shot sold me on your car. Nice work.

those brakes are the auto art brake key chain thingy. their about 10 USD a peice. yes i paid pretty hefty for them. but it was worth it.

and i forgot to mentin that CT_bot took those great pictures. Thanks man! couldnt' have done it with out you.

very nice!

[mab_man20]

Time zones.... I live in central so for convenience sake that will be "ground zero."

COMPETITION IS CLOSED!!!!


acidburn: I have been expecting that 350z for the last two weeks! Im glad you got it in there.

Dropkicked: Great job! Dont complain to much, they make great entrees for this contest! :p

rx78gp03s: Beautiful!! Do we hear detail points?

Baller Stratus, I leave it to you. Good luck to baller (your going to need it) and everyone else. Its going to be a close one!!

[rx78gp03s]

Originally posted by mab_man20

rx78gp03s: Beautiful!! Do we hear detail points?



yah that and the phrase "big twin valve dual exhausts burnin da road" *tires screeches*

[Baller Status]

First off, I wanna give props to everyone who participated, and took the time to load up their pics etc ( I know its a pain staking process, usually takes me 10,000X to post a pic! lol)

EVERYONE did a good effort.

Winners:

1st- RCAddikt's 34 Vikie : It represented alot of what the competition was all about!
2nd - Spoolin's R32 : This car basically sums up what a clean souped up detailed Tamiya body is, a masterpiece. You're one lucky owner of one Spoolin, and we all appreciate your tutorials which helped alot of us including me in making concours street race bodies.ntial with the stuff your're coming up with! brilliant use of materials, and I applaud your originality skills.
3rd- Acid Burn's cars: Both are interesting topics and pulled off extremely well. Great to see you back, and don't retire!

Honorable Mention: rx78g903s's RSX: Very interesting car. You got alot of potential with the stuff your're coming up with! brilliant use of materials, and I applaud your originality skills.

Most are probably wondering, what about "my" car? Here is a list of comments I typed down for each car. I hope yall appreciate constructive criticism as much as I do!

IMHO:

Spoolin's Skyline : Very clean Skyline. Everything's done carefully, cleanly, and tastefully. Not to mention it's one rare body and has great photography to top it off.
Spoolin's Focus: The white in combination with gold rims is very nice. However its simplicity is a drawback, details such as body panel lines are omitted. But the headlight buckets photography came close. Great job
djm914-6's S7R: Nice and simple design, however the carbon pattern looks uneven to me, and the body was not trimmed as well as it should. Your background and presentation is excellent.
Calvin3's Civic: Very good interior, decal, and rare body. The green is masked off really well. Some drawbacks are the incorrect paint scheme and lesser exterior detail. Ver nicy work
IntegrationX's S7R: Very nice paintjob, colors, photography, and presentation. The gray however is roughly masked, but barely noticeble. Nice job
Ancient of Mu's M3: very nice photography, scheme, colors. Nothing seems wrong with it at all, missing some mirrors definetely. Nice work.
Ian Dunn's Murcielago: Very Simple and Clean, I would have cut out those precut windows though.
Sebtarta's Puegot: The color combination is quite nice in contrast and masked off really well. The only drawback I find is the front seems too cluttered compared to the rest, and lacks dimension in terms of the flames overlapping. This is a very well done paint job. Great effort
rx78gp03s S7R: This body is really scratched up and I can't really tell what the whole paintjob is from the pics. Nice try
DbNorton's TT: Well done paint job, smooth shading. Photography is clear and centered, although an outdoor pic and a little detail mirrors would have set it off. Nice work
Anton's Stratus: Very sweet paintjob and photography. Bold and contrasting colors and rips make this stick out of the track.
SignGuy's Altezza: Very nice color scheme and masking. Custom details are a nice touch too. The photo is clear, but I could see some of your room from your silver back drop, it is a nice try. Outdoor pics and some body panel lines would give you the edge.
Excitable's Transam: This is a very nice purple and rim combination. The decals are well placed. Looks very streetable. nice job
Pure Tmaxx's CLK AMG: Perfect masking and colors replica. Mount it on a chassis with some detail and it would be great.nice work
Pure Tmaxx's Stock Thunder: Perfect masking and colors replica. The wing however is not painted. nice work
BobHasting's Supra: Very nice, nice spoiler, paint, and photography. Nice rim combination too
BobHasting's TS020: I can't really see anything from that small pick, but looks real, nice job
BobHasting's Lola: Very nice color combo and design. Matching dyed rims add a nice touch
BobHasting's Mclaren GTR: Good replica of box art, although nothing special. nice job
BobHasting's Maxx 1: Cool rims and nice slam. Decals looked cluttered though
BobHasting's Max 2: Vivid colors and masking but I cant see much more from photo
BobHasting's Max 3: Nice colors, bad decal placement
BobHasting's Max 4: Very nice patriotic scheme. Can pass for magazine ad
Kden46's M5: Interesting paint job with nice color. Rims match its theme. Nice job
Ibanez Collector's S7R: Very nice color and body is perfectly done. Details? Chassis?
Ibanez Collector's NSX: Very nice color and body is perfectly done. Details? Chassis?
Kronic Racer's Eclipse: Car is a bit dirty and the ofna roof decal looks misplaced, it takes away from the nicely masked blue flames on the side. Neon rims really match it well and looks unique.
Kronic Racer's S7R: Body is perfectly done, good pics, plus nice touch with LEDs. nice job
LouisB's RSX: Very nice bright design and interesting color paint job. black rims is a nice touch
Shawn HPI's Integra: Nice fresh classic street racer design. everythings perfectly done, although I think the stripe on the side of door should go around front bumper too. and no detail or outdoor pics. nice job
Modded SNRRally's Civic HB: Nice pics and angles, bold scheme, custom decals would have been better though
RCAddikt's 34' Vickie: Wow! The custom look is very well executed. Shiny engine detail, nice paint color scheme, nice pics, custom rims, bold exhaust, brakes, unique body . Few cons are blurry windows and omitted grill detail.
CtBots's M Coupe: Nicely done and very nice functional wing. body is kind of worn, nice job
Rush Racer's Triton: Cool theme with nice maskign and colors, but pics are vague. nice touch with matching color rims
Calvin3's Ford PickUp: very original idea and concept for r/c body. nice pics, rims, paint, execution. nice job
Dropped Kicked's Porsche: Pics are dim and the body itself is simple, however the carbon pattern is simply amazing. nice job
Acid Burn's 350Z: Awesome theme and very well exceuted. good pics, rims, colors, design. What it lacks is matching headlights and front bumper.
Acid Burn's R34 Skyline: Very nice representation of this Skyline. Body panel lines would help out alot though. Did I mention great pics?
Dropped Kicked's Camaro: That is one great color! not to mention the cf wing.. Would have liked to see better pics mounted on chassis..nice job
Dropped Kicked's F150: Very unique color and cleanly done. Chassis? details?
rx78g903s's RSX: Wow! Alot of diffrent stuff on it makes it a unique entry. Brilliant use of headlight bucket, and the effort put behind the rollcage, spoiler, is great. nice job Cons: hood is masked crooked, non proportion slammed rear. But that's easily fixed with carbon fiber decal hood and spacers.

Again, Great job everybody, and keep on practicing and keep the creativity flowin'
Thanks mabman for letting me judge, it was an honor.
:):):)


:o *passes out from typing*

[rx78gp03s]

i hate to be a sore loser, and i'm not tryin to be a sore loser, but there are a few of us, i wont mention any names. but here we go:


"The rules state that all bodies entered must look at home either on the street or on a full scale track. While the paint job is a perfect rc race body, it does not mimic the general template that a full scale race team uses when painting a body." - mab_man20

isn't a hot rod, a "hot rod" car and not a street car?
usually when u associate street/race cars, arent they usually both versions of a car? like the porsche. wouldnt' a hot rod be more of a "nostalgic" car? fitting in the the muscle cars? one last thing, some people who went to the old hpi forum have claimed they saw the car before on there. so can we get some people to testify that. One said 10 months ago. You kno who you are, so speak up.

one questoin from me, where are the points award scale, like in the last competition?

once again, i'm speakin for the few that feel cheaped out. but i'm trying to show that i'm a sore loser, but i wut i got was better then nothing. oh well. great jobs guys. and there goes my respect.

[spoolin]

Yeh i hate to be a sore looser
but i have seen that hot rod a while bacl on hpi i remember it was a rs4 pro with choped off shock towers and no shocks or somthing.....but i think it still is one of the hotest bodies i have seen!:(



spoolin
www.rcd.zip.to

[rcaddikt]

You know what? Let me just disqualify myself. I thought this was supposed to be a fun, informative type of competition to inspire more people to paint bodies. Challenge themselves. I guess not.

For rx78gp03s:
9) Bodies must be of a "street" look or be painted in a race car style (real and made up scheme).

I think the Vickie falls under this category.

Spoolin:
I'd love too know how you or ANYONE else saw this on HPIs board? Because I didn't make it while their board was up.

mab_man / baller - please just DQ my car or whatever you want to do.

Good lord.:rolleyes:

[IntegrationX]

Congratulations to the winners!:)

[Ian Dunn]

Thanks for the comments, and concerning the windows.... D'OH!

[mab_man20]

Thanks baller for getting the judging done rather early (it must have been a bear to do!) Great job!

Thanks goes out to everyone who entered a body in this months competition.

Next month is muscle cars!!!!


rcaddict's body was, to my knowledge, never posted on the hpi forum. It was posted on this board a little while ago (not more than 4 months ago).

To me any street racer, hot rod, integra whatever looks great on the street. Yes it fits into a subcatagory, but it looks "right at home on the street."

Rcaddict's body is still the winner because it does not violate any rules, if someone felt an objection to it, it should have been brought up sooner.
Im sorry if this makes anyone mad, but we cannot disqualify someone who follows all the rules.

Congrats to RCaddict, spoolin, and acidburn for rounding out the top three! Thanks again to everyone who participated.

The next best paint competition is now up. Any body that uses a commercially available mask is allowed.

[Yendor]

Originally posted by rcaddikt
You know what? Let me just disqualify myself. I thought this was supposed to be a fun,

I'm Sorry. The Judge has spoken, and the engraver has left the building. Yes, this competition is for fun, --fun and a beautiful digital trophy and trophy girl. If anyone feels they deserve a throphy, or a kiss from Anna, for their hard work, just right-click, download, and one is yours.

[rx78gp03s]

my apologies, i must have gotten spoiled info.

any ways, this was a great compo. my first too and taking "honorable" mention for my first try and being at a ripe age of 18. i think that ws pretty darn good. and i think this is the last compo i'll enter for now. my head hurts from all the work i put into this. maybe ill help Audi with his Love Bug beetle. but yah.
i can't be live i did this in 4 days.ahhhhhhhhhh.

great compo.

[Baller Status]

Ah crap, i did not expect drama at all...
Sorry about my judging. I can relate, I hate bad judges too, cheaping me out 3 years in a row simply because I did not buy expensive stuff from their LHS. I put alot of effort on those bodies too (S2000, 350 ,Supra).
Matter of fact, I really was going to make either spoolin or rx7 1st place, but the point system said otherwise. ( I mostly calculated points mentally, I thought constructive criticism would be much better, although points would help break close ties) Rcaddikts car still places on top. But that's what sucks about judging, a fine line between opinions and whats really great work. Everyone knows I love imports, thats the only concourse I do! Whether at im at hot import nights or auto shows, I still admire any powerful souped up car whether it be muscle/hotrod/import. Indeed I felt like a traitor, making the imports "lose" because I do the same kind of work and can relate on the design of import car bodies, but then again judging is judging. I can't just let my personal opinions or emotions take over judging, then 90 people will be mad! I was being fair in all respects.

If those few are still mad ,speak up! RCAddikt said it best when supposed to be a fun, informative type of competition to inspire more people to paint bodies. Challenge themselves. Here's a plan to settle it all and make everyone happy:
RCAddikt, If you really want to disqualify yourself, thats fine with me. I realized you are concourse veteran? (has recognition with concourse challenges at HPI) and to some extent that IS "unfair" but rules say otherise.
Spoolin and rx78gp03s are tied for 1st place. Is up to them two to decide who will judge next weeks comp.

[calvin3]

rx78gp03s?!?!??! How did he move up? Should be Spoolin. Or Spoolin and AcidBurn.

What was so original about rx78gp03s? disk brakes? exhaust? mesh grill? rollcage? light buckets? modded wing? We have all seen it done a million times. It's a basic car with a basic paintjob.

I know most will bash me for this post but this is my opinion.

http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/UTS.gif (http://home.attbi.com/~yadayadaya/)

EDIT: BTW "Best Street/Race paint competition #1 (February)"

I thought this was a Paint competition.

[Ancient of Mu]

Originally posted by Baller Status
RCAddikt, If you really want to disqualify yourself, thats fine with me. I realized you are concourse veteran? (has recognition with concourse challenges at HPI) and to some extent that IS "unfair" but rules say otherise.
Spoolin and rx78gp03s are tied for 1st place. Is up to them two to decide who will judge next weeks comp.

I have a better idea - I still think rcaddikt's rod was the winner, and if a hot rod isn't "street", I don't know what is.

So - let things stand as they are, and let rcaddikt judge the next competition - that way we don't have to worry about how "unfair" it is to compete against him! ;)

P.S. - Yendor: you misspelled "February" on the trophy - D'Oh!

[Baller Status]

Sounds good to me :) I couldn't have said it better

So it is set in stone- congrats to all the winners!

[djm914-6]

The winners' cars are great. Congrats to you all.

Comments: I enter compititions (paint, driving, photo, etc) to better myself and not to win. Though winning is nice sometimes too. I want better people to compete against otherwise it's not fun or educational. While I'm not new to the RC hobby. I am new to these chat boards, so I don't know whose been around and who postad what and when. I also couldn't care less except to follow whatever rules are in place.

Baller Status- thanks for the comments, they help a lot. BTW though, my trimming is fine, it's my photo editorial skills that need work. Looking back at my own pics I see what you are talking about. Even the precut decals look choppy and uneven. Not that it really matters.

So, Hot Rods are next huh? Does that mean only AMERICAN hot rods and muscle cars or any countries idea of a muscle car? My thinking behind this... Muscle cars are factory high HP versions of a basic car. So, a Porsche GT3 is in the same catagory? What about some of the asian imports?

Ok, I'll dismount the soapbox now, thanks.

Dave

[Chubby RC]

Guys this is supposed to be FUN! So you didn't win this time, there will be more competitions to win. I would take the comments about your paint jobs and use them to improve yourself. (isn't that part of the purpose for these competitions?)
I can't wait to see what you guys paint for the next competition. Each paint job has inspired me in some way.

I submitted a paint job my wife did in the last competition, she didn't win. I thought her paint job kicked but (I'm biased :D ) You know what she was just happy to show off something she's done. She was very happy a few of you guys liked it and she is pumped to do better with every paint job she does. What are you guys going to say when she beats you :D J/K

I think these competitions are a great idea, and hope it doesn't get spoiled.

I didn't mean to upset anyone. Everybody did a great job. Everyone should be proud of what you did regardless of what "place" you ended up in.

OK everybody group hug :D

[ibanezcollector]

Originally posted by Chubby RC
Guys this is supposed to be FUN! So you didn't win this time, there will be more competitions to win. I would take the comments about your paint jobs and use them to improve yourself. (isn't that part of the purpose for these competitions?)
I can't wait to see what you guys paint for the next competition. Each paint job has inspired me in some way.

I submitted a paint job my wife did in the last competition, she didn't win. I thought her paint job kicked but (I'm biased :D ) You know what she was just happy to show off something she's done. She was very happy a few of you guys liked it and she is pumped to do better with every paint job she does. What are you guys going to say when she beats you :D J/K

I think these competitions are a great idea, and hope it doesn't get spoiled.

I didn't mean to upset anyone. Everybody did a great job. You all should be proud of what you did regardless of what "place" you ended up in.

I couldnt have said it better myself

[HauntedMyst]

rcaddikt should in no way have to disqualify himself from the competition since his car is the stand out of the group. Baller did a great job with judging the competition. He is one of just a few people I would consider to be an expert at street/race bodies. If you haven't taken a close look at his work, do so in some of the threads where he has posted thim. He is very qualified to judge this type of competition.

Mab and I have had multiple talks about the competitions, let me try to clarify things if I can and he can correct me where I have mispoken. In try to determine the categories, we reviewed the old HPI board contest and tried to get away from it's flaws. One particular flaw of the old HPI board, except towards the end, was that there was no objective rating system in place and the judge would usually just pick what ever car he liked best. The winner was rarely choosen because the skill or effort the paint job entailed, it was simply an emotional "this one is my favorite" type of choice. The other flaw was that we saw people spending hours photoshopping cars to the point where you couldn't actually see any mistakes in their work. That wasn't a testament as to how good their skills were with r/c painting but rather how good they were with the computer. We talked about wanting the best paint being just that, best paint. It's all about the paint, not how well you can photoshop a car into looking good. Think of this as a very specific contest.

With the street/race competition, we looked at those two areas and found that they had a few things in common. The paint work generally is not as strong as in best paint, but the people who make such cars are interested in realism and tend to detail them much more closely then does a best paint type of painter. Since there are a large number of people who enjoy detailing, we felt that this was a great category to enable people to go wild with their modeling and detailing skills. Paint is still a big factor since it is the single most noticable part of the car, but details also count.

If best paint is specific, then this contest is holistic. It considers the entire car. I challenge you to look at rcaddikts entry and find fault with it. You can't. The paint job is very imaginative and not unlike what you see on a hot rod (and yes, hot rods are street cars, they are simply from another era). The engine, mirrors, and disks all add realism. Even the wheels were the perfect choice for the car. A number of the other cars entered had white wheels? I don't think I've ever seen white wheels on a street car. Heck, even his photography is good!

If you have comments that will improve the accuracy of the judging or the contest as a whole, PM them to Mab man and I have no doubt he & Bob will consider them. This particular contest was very broad in scope. Mab has some great ideas for most specific contests as we move forward. Some of them will things like "Import Tuners Only" or "Japan Series Touring Car" or "1930-1950's Hot Rods" for street race and for paint, things like this months "Must Use Commerical Masks" or "4 Colors or less" and "Murals Only" competitions. They will be announced ahead of time and that way, everyone gets a shot at working on different types of cars.

Its been said before, but this is about fun and pushing your creative skills. If you didn't win, ask why not to yourself. What about your car could have pushed across the finish line? What details do you need to work on? Sort those things out then come back and kick everyone elses @sses next month. The people who do win rarely win their first, second or third time out. Instead they keep entering and improving until they stand out. And that is what rcaddikt did yet again this month.

[Dropkicked]

I apologize in advance for anyone that I may offend here, but I need to vent.

The Vickie is a street car. When did Street Rods stop being street cars?? Personally I think it's alot more of a street car then the endless line of imports with disproportional spoilers.

On a similar note: The focus seems to have faded from best paint to most crap you can add to a body. Not every one is into the import scene. Personally I wouldn't be caught dead driving a japanese car, or any car with a rear wing that could double as bleachers at a high school football game. Some of the imports actually had very good paint. Acidburn's cars actually look like they took some time to paint and belong in the top 3.

I know that there are quite a few painters here who can really throw down the gauntlet in these compititions and should. Some of the ones in this comp looked great, and were actually inspiring. I'm not saying that every entry has to look like it took 2 weeks to paint, but the winners should look like they took some thought, were properly laid out, and painted with some degree of skill.

Just My 2 Cents,

Drop

BTW: This isn't a case of me being a sore loser. My entries were never intended to win, they were all commissioned. Nothing special really, just entered to have more entries.

Edit:
Someone came to the door so I was afk for about an hour, and I didn't see HM's clarification on "best paint" vs. "best street/race"

[ibanezcollector]

totally off topic

I think we should also do a worst paint job, a newbie paint job, stuff like that too..

See alot of people aspire to be like hauntedmyst, acidburn, etc etc.. and we I mean they waste alot of paint and money trying.. so maybe we could open one up to the newbies.. Give them a little glory and keep them inspired to stay with the hobby...

Just a thought.

more catagories most original use of something other than paint, best detailed, best single color, etc etc..

Ok ill shut up now.. Dont forget the newbies....

[rx78gp03s]

psss spoolin, i think he's dissin ur double decker spoiler. i like to think of my spoiler as a hight checker when its running under stuff. if my spoiler clears that car when i back up, thn i kno for sure the body will clear the car. What else. And you guys kno what? this isnt' goin to be the last body i make for concours. just wait till you guys see what i do for Audi TT Quatro's Beetle. bwahhaah. can we say hydro?! "dah bling bling bling bling bling bling" still taken mah time to perfect the beats and i still got love for da streets, its the VW B. (a lil dr dre fro yah there)

honorables rock!
i sound a lil way too newbish oh well
i guess i'm happy tat i won honorable.

[Yendor]

Originally posted by Ancient of Mu


P.S. - Yendor: you misspelled "February" on the trophy - D'Oh!

Honest,;) It wasn't me! :D It was the engraver. He has since been reproved, admonished and reprimanded, not to mention, fitted with cement overshoes and dropped into the Hudson.

P.S. He was forced to fix the trophy before his untimely demise.

[rcaddikt]

Thanks everyone!

Yendor, love the new trophy (and girl)!

HM and mab - You guys have a good thing going here! It seems as though you guys have put a lot of thought into it. Great work. I like the clarification HM, and can't wait for a couple of the "specific" ones you mentioned to come up.

Baller - thanks again

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm ready to put this one in the past.

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by HauntedMyst
rcaddikt should in no way have to disqualify himself from the competition since his car is the stand out of the group. Baller did a great job with judging the competition. He is one of just a few people I would consider to be an expert at street/race bodies. If you haven't taken a close look at his work, do so in some of the threads where he has posted thim. He is very qualified to judge this type of competition.

Mab and I have had multiple talks about the competitions, let me try to clarify things if I can and he can correct me where I have mispoken. In try to determine the categories, we reviewed the old HPI board contest and tried to get away from it's flaws. One particular flaw of the old HPI board, except towards the end, was that there was no objective rating system in place and the judge would usually just pick what ever car he liked best. The winner was rarely choosen because the skill or effort the paint job entailed, it was simply an emotional "this one is my favorite" type of choice. The other flaw was that we saw people spending hours photoshopping cars to the point where you couldn't actually see any mistakes in their work. That wasn't a testament as to how good their skills were with r/c painting but rather how good they were with the computer. We talked about wanting the best paint being just that, best paint. It's all about the paint, not how well you can photoshop a car into looking good. Think of this as a very specific contest.

With the street/race competition, we looked at those two areas and found that they had a few things in common. The paint work generally is not as strong as in best paint, but the people who make such cars are interested in realism and tend to detail them much more closely then does a best paint type of painter. Since there are a large number of people who enjoy detailing, we felt that this was a great category to enable people to go wild with their modeling and detailing skills. Paint is still a big factor since it is the single most noticable part of the car, but details also count.

If best paint is specific, then this contest is holistic. It considers the entire car. I challenge you to look at rcaddikts entry and find fault with it. You can't. The paint job is very imaginative and not unlike what you see on a hot rod (and yes, hot rods are street cars, they are simply from another era). The engine, mirrors, and disks all add realism. Even the wheels were the perfect choice for the car. A number of the other cars entered had white wheels? I don't think I've ever seen white wheels on a street car. Heck, even his photography is good!

If you have comments that will improve the accuracy of the judging or the contest as a whole, PM them to Mab man and I have no doubt he & Bob will consider them. This particular contest was very broad in scope. Mab has some great ideas for most specific contests as we move forward. Some of them will things like "Import Tuners Only" or "Japan Series Touring Car" or "1930-1950's Hot Rods" for street race and for paint, things like this months "Must Use Commerical Masks" or "4 Colors or less" and "Murals Only" competitions. They will be announced ahead of time and that way, everyone gets a shot at working on different types of cars.

Its been said before, but this is about fun and pushing your creative skills. If you didn't win, ask why not to yourself. What about your car could have pushed across the finish line? What details do you need to work on? Sort those things out then come back and kick everyone elses @sses next month. The people who do win rarely win their first, second or third time out. Instead they keep entering and improving until they stand out. And that is what rcaddikt did yet again this month.


this is very true.... i feel that hpi paint comp vibe again(good thing). ppl there are winners and there are losers. you cant always expect to win. how can you appricate victory without defeat. how can you appreciate compliments without criticism
baller status said my car looked dirty.:rolleyes:(mishaps of racing it once in a while)..:D that proves it wasnt photoshop:D (jus kidding, i also cringe when i see the dirt in that pic) ;) come on have fun think outside the circle!

[mab_man20]

Yendor: How could you post a picture of my future wife without my concent??? JK:p (check your email)

Hauntedmyst elequently said what we are striving for with these competitions and that we are trying our best to create something that is able to continue far into the future. We are always looking for suggestions regarding every aspect of the competitions. Please email me, PM me, IM me, post in the threads, post in the "competition coming soon" thread, what ever is easier for you and every idea will be concidered.

Im glad people are having as much fun with the competitions as I am!!

The next street/race comp is of movie/tv cars. If its in a movie (or TV show) then its game.

Dropkicked: I have been thinking of ways to get newbies more involved. The problem with "newbie" competitions is what classifies you as a newbie? I know a few people who have airbrushed for years, if they suddenly paint a body are they a newbie?? It is a blurry line and we need to find a way to get around it.

Thanks for everyones comments (good and bad).

[rx78gp03s]

Originally posted by Baller Status
Spoolin and rx78gp03s are tied for 1st place. Is up to them two to decide who will judge next weeks comp. [/B]


wait a min, does that mean me and spoolin tied for second place?
since that hot rod still won? well wooooooo hooooooooo i i tied for second and spoolin said that i should have atleast got second with him :D

[acidburn]

WooHooo... 3rd Place - Thanks!

First of all... WOW baller - great job with the comments, that took a lot of work! I hope future judges on these comps will do the same (lol), it helps to hear someone else's view on your work - good and bad ;)

Sorry I missed the drama but... in addition to what HM already explained, here's my 01 cents - just have fun with the comps peeps! In the end, win or lose... you can always look back and say "I had fun" - and that to me is all that matters. I enter these comps to share my ideas and inspire... winning is just a result.

After seeing all the works here (very inspiring) I'm out of retitrement and have ideas for a new project - Hehehe...

Thanks all!

[HauntedMyst]

Originally posted by rcaddikt
and can't wait for a couple of the "specific" ones you mentioned to come up.


Agree! I can't wait to see what people come up with for the April contest for TV/Movie cars! I talked with mab and the one I am waiting for is a "Cans Only" competition. I think it will be cool to see what people can do with minimal tools, though we may just have to hand the trophy to Skidmark before the competition starts! lol He does amazing things with cans.

[KronicRacer]

Originally posted by HauntedMyst
Agree! I can't wait to see what people come up with for the April contest for TV/Movie cars! I talked with mab and the one I am waiting for is a "Cans Only" competition. I think it will be cool to see what people can do with minimal tools, though we may just have to hand the trophy to Skidmark before the competition starts! lol He does amazing things with cans.


LOL true:D

[mab_man20]

Originally posted by HauntedMyst
I talked with mab and the one I am waiting for is a "Cans Only" competition.

April's best paint restriction in "Cans only."

[Kden46]

Congratulations rcaddikt!!! I think your vicky was the best car in this competition! The car's whole design just flows! acidburn both of your cars are sweet!!! They are definately inspiring to me! And spoolin your r-32 is just gorgeous!

Baller thank you very much for the comments on my car! It was a simple thing to do but it's nice to hear what people think! I wish I knew about the all can comp I would have waited D'OH!!! Oh well great job everyone!!

[dkangel]

Nice Job guys!!!!

Props to all who entered....

I should have an entry for next month as this month I was swamped......


p.s. When is February not spelt February???

Hot Trophy though!!!!!

[BODZ]

Just wanted to show a body I painted today...

Proline B3 Deja Vo Body
Spaz-Stix and Parma Paints

let me know what you think of it.


Thanks!
Doug

[BODZ]

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[BODZ]

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[BODZ]

let me know what you think...

Thanks
Doug

[BODZ]

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[BODZ]

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[mab_man20]

Simply amazing work!!!

Personally I think i may be the only person to have seen them. Create new thread and post them in there and a lot more people will see your amazing talent.

[Racin Rev]

:o :o Mab, RCCA ran a picture of your Alpha in their mag but didn't even get your account name right when they told their readers to do a search. LOL :o :o :eek:

[mab_man20]

Thanks for noticing!!

Its not Bob's fault, its the guys down in the copy room, most people should be able to figure it out.

:) :cool:

[pedeman]

Originally posted by ibanezcollector
totally off topic

I think we should also do a worst paint job, a newbie paint job, stuff like that too..

See alot of people aspire to be like hauntedmyst, acidburn, etc etc.. and we I mean they waste alot of paint and money trying.. so maybe we could open one up to the newbies.. Give them a little glory and keep them inspired to stay with the hobby...

Just a thought.

more catagories most original use of something other than paint, best detailed, best single color, etc etc..

Ok ill shut up now.. Dont forget the newbies....

If we did a newbie contest, id win :D :D :D P.S- what do you get if you win, to judge the next round and bragging rights??? Are offroad trucks allowed? J/W...

[Trinityracinnut]

Cans only right here.

[JFras30]

Kept it simple. A little banged up since it has been used. 1/10 Monte Carlo on an HPI RS4. Have a new Intrepid wainting to be painted. I doing a Bill Elliott scheme.

[65mph2sc]

More Picture : www.hobbyrc.com (http://)
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/transam/forum/transam08.JPG
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/transam/forum/transam01.JPG
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/boss/mustang.jpg
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/boss/mustang1.jpg
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/infinity/infinity04.JPG
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/infinity/infinity02.JPG
http://www.hobbyrc.com/sukru/infinity/infinity01.JPG

More Picture : www.hobbyrc.com (http://)

[mattr20]

body is an HPI 200mm silverado
paint used is fastkolor fasescent yellow, purple and silver
inspired by my 1990 chevy c1500 lowrider that is painted yellow, purple and silver (not in flames though)
i used xxx main paint maskes on this truck
picture is shown with my racing tires on ( i do have a set of aluminum rims that make it lool like a street truck )

[mab_man20]

I have nothing against people posting here, but it seems your expecting to be judged soon. This competition ended February 28th and was judged already. If you wish to enter your bodies in a contest please read the rules under the newest competition (always at the top of the painting forum) and make sure the body meets the restrictions and rules.

In June there will be no restrictions, any body can be entered.

[Cyclop]

Since there is no restrictions for the month of June to enter the contest, here is my entry. I call it my Lava Savage...

Body: Pro-Line Dodge RAM 1/10
Paint used: Parma Faskolor
Masks used: Liquid mask, designs are all hand drawn by yours truly
Inspiration: I did a Lava theme and an Ice team.

Here it is:

http://www.freewebs.com/battlefrenzy/LAVA_SIDE.jpg

http://www.freewebs.com/battlefrenzy/LAVA_BACK.jpg

[mab_man20]

Cyclop: There is a new thread for the June best paint competition. It is the first thread. I only see X's so i hope you will post again in the other thread and i get a chance to see your work!



:)

[suzukirm1986]

Originally posted by pedeman
If we did a newbie contest, id win :D :D :D P.S- what do you get if you win, to judge the next round and bragging rights??? Are offroad trucks allowed? J/W...

haha not tryin to cut anyone down but all the people who did the single color bodys ,how hard is that? all the custom stuff is cool but single color bodys are about the easiest thing.



p-s those bodys u did BODZ are crazy!!!