Best Paint Competition #2 (March)

[mab_man20]

Welcome everyone to the Second Best Paint Competition!!

The best paint competition will be open for entrees for two weeks and will close at 12:00 AM March 14.
Restrictions: Must use a commercially available mask. (You may use other forms of masking in ADDITION to the commercial mask. Please don’t use a microscopic section of a commercial mask and then hand cut everything else, you are defeating the purpose.)

In the following two weeks (March 14- March 28) we will hold the Second Street/Race Competition.
Each month we will hold a Best Paint and Street/Race competition. If you can’t get your bodies done this month, don’t worry there will be plenty more to come!!

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


RULES for Best Paint:

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 (March restrictions: Must use a commercially available mask).
7) Only 2 entrees per person. 8) Bodies should be painted within the last 4 months.

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

This month Yendor will be judging the Best paint competition.

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

Difficulty (score 1-10)
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.

April restrictions:
Best Paint- Cans only.
Street/Race- Must be a copy of a movie car.

GOOD LUCK

[mab_man20]

Here is my example:

(It was painted more than 4 months ago, so it is not an official entree.)

Body: HPI Monte Carlo 190mm
Paint: Fascolor pearl red, red, white, blue, pearl charcoal.
Mask: XXX-main flag mask. Hand cut chevy logos on side flags. Liquid Mask used for the scallops.
I got the masks via www.xxxmain.com
Inspiration: I needed to use this mask. (along with a few votes from others, it inspired this months restrictions)


http://home.attbi.com/~mabgraphix/wsb/media/140526/site1029.jpg

[Stalker911]

Does using a printed out mask from ******* or somehwere similar count?

[BIGDADDYV]

I think the origin of the mask (where they got it either online or LHS) should also be made available to the judge.....
Just triing to help :)

[mab_man20]

Stalker911: very good point. Lets keep it limited to stuff you dont have to trace and cut out yourself.

BIGDADDYV: Another good point. Yes lets have people post where they got the actual mask.

[Yendor]

I plan on being a fair but activist judge. If I don't have all of the information I need to make an assesment, I may have some questions.

If anyone has a problem with an entry, make it known early so a determination can be made before the judging has been completed.

And Please, try your best to grow another layer of skin. This is just for fun. Oh, and a digital trophy. I'm still trying to line up another trophy girl that I like as much as Anna. :)

My take on "commmercially available mask" is something you buy in a plastic bag from your local hobby shop. Parma, xxx main, etc.

[harshguy]

Here's my entry. I race at Speedworld Raceway with Yendor coincidentally enought (hint-hint Yendor, can you say "winner"). This is a 12th scale parma body, with pactra white rattlecan (yes that's right you CAN do a great paint job rattelcanning!), and a hand painted expo-dry erase marker red body stripe.. I used Revlon #4 eye mask for the headlights (it came in a plastic bag so I believe it qualifies) purchased at the Longs accross the street from Speedworld Raceway. My inspiration was all the other white cars running at our track. Oh and incidentally this is my flagship body launching me into the "paint for hire" arena, I will be painting under the pen name "Bendor".

http://www.arroyoc.com/images/bendor1.jpg

http://www.arroyoc.com/images/bendor2.jpg

[mab_man20]

harshguy: Nice body (to beat yendor with), but im confused. Did you use some form of eye makeup for the headlights??

:confused: :)

[Stalker911]

Dang.... well looks like I am out of this contest... I'm doing my Veteq body with a mask I d/led. Well, it should fit into some contest with in a few months :D

Hey, I have an idea for a contest... how about 1 for guys who are not pros and have done 10 or less bodys?! Sorry if this isn't the right spot for that comment, but I just thought of it :D

[harshguy]

Yea. I 'm thinking that it's totally on par with Yendor bodies ;) (I should know I've owned about a dozen on them). Yea the rules said it had to be commercially available mask, so I used revlon eye mask(ara) for the headlights. I guess if that was a misinterpretaion of the rules I can enter it in next months rattle-can class.

[rx78gp03s]

i think he found a loop hole there.

[Yendor]

Harshguy; I'm surprised how well you do passing those 20's you print on your inkjet. Any ATF guy worth his salt could fiqure this body aint legit. :D Please substitute the word "Winner" with "DSQ" :p

[harshguy]

http://www.arroyoc.net/whinners.gif --- why is it sounding like you guys are gonna tank my entry! I'm contacting my attorney today, so he's "waiting in the wings".

Yendor, actually I (unlike you mass productino guys) hand sign each one of my bodies, so although it isn't going to look "cookie cutter" it will add more value to anyone purchasing my bodies - LOL!!!

Oh hey, BTW I know it's off topic, but I'm posting links wvery chance I get to my "new and improved" gear ratio calculator:

http://www.arroyoc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=utilities.gear

[mab_man20]

Not many entrees so far. :( I know everyone is hard at work on one and will enter it in the last few days!! All you newer painters this is your chance to get a win! :)

harshguy: While you used a "mask," it is not the put it down, paint, peal it up, and paint again form of mask. It is also encouraged that people try to use the commercial mask as the focus, and not as a tiny little detail somewhere on the back fendor. Im afraid it doesnt quite make it as a "commercially available masked body." It would make a great entry for the "cans only" contest though. :)

[shawnhpi]

HPI 200mm merc
full top fasblack, bottom fascharcoal
atop the hood fascharcoal MERC sign//
some customizin
bored-UM i guess


http://home.rochester.rr.com/tleblanc/te1.jpg
http://home.rochester.rr.com/tleblanc/te2.jpg

[mab_man20]

I guess no one likes painting with commercial masks :( :(

Shawnhpi: What commercial mask did you use?

thanks

[TonyBoyQ]

Body: Toyota IS200 Altezza 190mm
Paints: Pactra RC Finish Justice Black and Blue streak Aerosol Cans, Duplicolor Mirage Blue/Red Chameleon Aerosol can.
Masking: Parma "Splash" masking bought at Hobby Central in Poway California.
Inspiration: I saw a marble style paint job done at the recent Hot Import Nights car show in Del Mar, where they had a Lexus IS300, w/ the same paint scheme except it was in red, and had a wild looking carbon fibre wing/ carbon fibre hood.

I saw a comercial on RCCA a few issues back, where duplicolor had a chameleon T-Maxx. I tried it out, and it turned out great, although you can't see the blue/purple/red/orange color shifting on the picture. The paint scheme was done w/ a rolled up plastic bag being sprayed, and dabbed all over the body. Having to make the picture smaller made the detail really bad. The color in real life is much darker, and shows the color shifting in the glares. Not bad for just using air cans, and for it being my first multi-tone paint job. Go easy, and hope you likez

[TonyBoyQ]

anyone know how I can post a picture clearly? It RCCA keeps tellin' me that my files were too big. I need 61440, but my files are like 62350 or something. How can I post clearer pix? cuz those ones just don't do my car any justice=T. thanks

[TonyBoyQ]

Altezza (http://www.geocities.com/sweetaznluvaboy/DSCF0006.JPG)
^^^^
If anyone wanna post a picture of that for me, instead of a link, cuz I don't know how to do it, or better yet, please teach me=)... thanks!

[shawnhpi]

Originally posted by shawnhpi
HPI 200mm merc
full top fasblack, bottom fascharcoal
atop the hood fascharcoal MERC sign//
some customizin
bored-UM i guess


http://home.rochester.rr.com/tleblanc/te1.jpg
http://home.rochester.rr.com/tleblanc/te2.jpg



The mask i used is mine.. The onesi make and sell.. Not taking off yet but some day it will..

Shawn..

[mab_man20]

TonyBoyQ: email the pics to me at mab_man20@hotmail.com and i will get them up for you. :)

Shawn: i guess they are commercially available, power to you and i hope the business grows.

[SegaBowMan]

Question on next month's contest. Can I put up a picture of a rattlecan job if it doesn't come from a movie? I don't understand what you posted above.

[rx78gp03s]

Originally posted by shawnhpi
The mask i used is mine.. The onesi make and sell.. Not taking off yet but some day it will..

Shawn..

the MO is on the way!

[Rymin929]

Originally posted by shawnhpi
The mask i used is mine.. The onesi make and sell.. Not taking off yet but some day it will..

Shawn..


Let's just say that I decied to start selling vynil I can cut with my cutter before the contest is over then I can cut my own an paint my car that way?:confused: Um ok? I could own a sign making shop (I don't) which would technically make it commercially available but to who? Maybe a rule clarification Mab_Man?

[TonyBoyQ]

Hey Mab_Man..
I sent you an e-mail w/ 3 pix of my entry. If you can post it up, I will luv u forever :D. (well. maybe not forever, but I give you a virtual kiss on ur feet for helping me out.) thanks dude..

[Bodywerx]

Here is my wifes TLO1 car
http://bodywerx.homestead.com/files/Dj_rsx4.gif

Body: HPI Acura RSX 200mm
Paints: Faskolor Iridecent Pink, Silver, Teal.
Masking: HPI Celica car body, my scanner, and my vinyl cutter.
Inspiration: Like the Celica with the scheme, Wanted the Fast and Furious look.

Most of my wifes cars are painted with the same scheme and colors but the colors are fliped.

Here is her Micro
http://bodywerx.homestead.com/files/350Z.jpg
;) Note the White custom rims. (they are the plastic ones)

Hope you like it.:D

[rx78gp03s]

Originally posted by Bodywerx
Here is my wifes TLO1 car
http://bodywerx.homestead.com/files/Dj_rsx4.gif

Body: HPI Acura RSX 200mm
Paints: Faskolor Iridecent Pink, Silver, Teal.
Masking: HPI Celica car body, my scanner, and my vinyl cutter.
Inspiration: Like the Celica with the scheme, Wanted the Fast and Furious look.

Most of my wifes cars are painted with the same scheme and colors but the colors are fliped.

Here is her Micro
http://bodywerx.homestead.com/files/350Z.jpg
;) Note the White custom rims. (they are the plastic ones)

Hope you like it.:D

yo, mind if i put your wife's RSX on my site?!?!

[mab_man20]

shawnhpi: It sounded like you had been selling them, just not that many. I hate to do this (THERE WONT BE ANY ENTREES!!!!! :( :( :( ) but Im going to have to say "commercially available means that i could go onto a website or into an LHS and buy one that has been packaged in plastic and has a part number.

Bodywerx: Great looking bodies, but unfortunately they also fall under the explanation that i gave to Shawn.

SegaBowMan: Each month we have two competitions, a best paint, and a Street/Race. Next month all the entrees to the best paint must be done with a can, all the entrees to the street/race must be muscle cars (whatever a muscle car is to you).

TonyBoyQ: The body is great, but it doesnt use a commercially available mask. sorry.


Man, this best paint was a bust, sorry guys. I think cans only will be more popular next month.

:(

[rx78gp03s]

psssssss, i'll give you a secret mab_man.
THEIR NOT MY CAR! their bodywerx's

i was asking if i can put it on my site lol

[mab_man20]

pssssss. Dont tell anyone i screwed up. lol. It has been changed. thanks.

[rx78gp03s]

psssss
i wont tell if u dont tell
lol

[T3GT]

Just putting my pics up anyway......if this contest is a bust, than I DID Paint this one with Cans and a Commercial Mask...:D

Body: Crowd Pleazer
Paint: Sprint White, Bright Red, Black, Blue Streak
Mask: The negative mask of the Parma Small Flames;)
Inspiration: Needed a body painted Fast so I can Race the next morning.....Fastest paint I slung on a body!!:D

[T3GT]

...and here's another view.......:)

[HauntedMyst]

WOoooOT!

Killer entry T3GT, way to step up to the plate! Very imaginative use of a mask and great color combos!

[MX100]

Originally posted by Bodywerx
Here is my wifes TLO1 car
http://bodywerx.homestead.com/files/Dj_rsx4.gif

[B]Body: HPI Acura RSX 200mm
Paints: Faskolor Iridecent Pink, Silver, Teal.
Masking: HPI Celica car body, my scanner, and my vinyl cutter.
Inspiration: Like the Celica with the scheme, Wanted the Fast and Furious look.



I thought TL01 only fitted 190mm?? I might b wrong I am still pretty much a newbie @ this hobby! ><

[Bodywerx]

Originally posted by mab_man20
shawnhpi: It sounded like you had been selling them, just not that many. I hate to do this (THERE WONT BE ANY ENTREES!!!!! :( :( :( ) but Im going to have to say "commercially available means that i could go onto a website or into an LHS and buy one that has been packaged in plastic and has a part number.

Bodywerx: Great looking bodies, but unfortunately they also fall under the explanation that i gave to Shawn.



So you are saing that anyone that buys a Celica, saves the decals and paints another car and uses them for a paint mask is not allowed.

Very silly :rolleyes:

[shawnhpi]

I understand mab man:( I am only showin off my body any way (hey my car body) I KNOW i could never win with thes other people on here any way..

werx I LOVE that RSX. Ive always thought about doin that.. Usein the decals as masks and just cutting each one very nice.. It would be easy to get the sticker resadue off (use alcohol)..

NEW body coming need some ideas

Kyosho Nissan Skyline R33 calsonic 190mm... Any ideas for a not soo good painter ( i mean i aint good at making up schemes..)

Thanks Shawn...

http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/rs43ssnitrocar/

[shawnhpi]

Hey this has a commercial mask on it......

this is mine..

BMW M coupe 200mm
Paint Fas cent green with a black sprayed on while u can still see through the green.. Silver skirts and mouth....
Mask HPI (backwords)

[Stalker911]

I just remembered my Mitsubishi Body that I used a XX Main Mask on. I painted it a little while ago... can't remember exactly when... probably a little more than 2 months, but oh well, people gotta look at something and since apparently only 1 person liked my 8th scale... :(

Body: HPI 190mm Mistubishi Eclipse
Paint: Alclad Chrome, Pactra Rally Green (can), Createx Black (backing)
Mask: XXX Main Whip Lash
Inspiration: Didn't feel like thinking and masking! And I love the Eclipse

Sorry for the crappy quality pic

[Stalker911]

Another pic

[mab_man20]

Stalker911: great job!!

shawnhpi: interesting idea. (crooked eye face) lol.

[TonyBoyQ]

hey mab
did u recieve my e-mail yet? thanks again dude.

Stalker: Does that Alclad chrome come in a spray can? or airbrush only? I don't have an airbrush, but would love to try out that color.

Does anyone know a good way to do drawings without airbrushing? I don't have an airbrush, and want to try and make some quality paint work w/ out one. I wanna see what I can come up with.

Thanks everybooty

[TonyBoyQ]

Hey mab_man

I DO use a commercially available masking! If you look closely, I used the PARMA "Splash Style" masking on the middle, and both sides. The only thing I did, was reverse the colors. Instead of a blue backing w/ black blotches, inside the mask was black backing w/ blue blotches. Please look at the body carefully, you'll notice the arrow running down the middle, and both sides has the splash mark on it too. It's parma's masking. I couldn't in my wildest imagination have done a mask like that by meself=P.. heheh.. sorry if it doesn't show that much, but it really is there=).. thanks!

[Stalker911]

Thanks Mab! I'd love to hear your opintion on my 8th scale body...

Tony, sorry man, that paint is airbrush only :( But don't get to disheartened.. I've seen quite a few really good can jobs!

[rx78gp03s]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Thanks Mab! I'd love to hear your opintion on my 8th scale body...

Tony, sorry man, that paint is airbrush only :( But don't get to disheartened.. I've seen quite a few really good can jobs!

*points to my car*
real nice paint job. :D
its out there some where *looks to the sky*
somewhere. no wait there it is. *looks at shelf*

[shawnhpi]

Allclad chrome is now offered in a can ....

LHS carries it. Found out when i went into get some paint my self.. picked up pactra acryl change blue and also purple.....

for airbrush....

Can't wait to paint somethin if i do..

BUT yes u can get crhome in a can now..

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[shawnhpi]

wow 4x post... very odd

[shawnhpi]

1111

[shawnhpi]

111111

[shawnhpi]

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[shawnhpi]

Allclad chrome is now offered in a can ....

LHS carries it. Found out when i went into get some paint my self.. picked up pactra acryl change blue and also purple.....

for airbrush....

Can't wait to paint somethin if i do..

BUT yes u can get crhome in a can now..

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[shawnhpi]

Allclad chrome is now offered in a can ....

LHS carries it. Found out when i went into get some paint my self.. picked up pactra acryl change blue and also purple.....

for airbrush....

Can't wait to paint somethin if i do..

BUT yes u can get crhome in a can now..

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[Stalker911]

WoW!! 6 x Post!! :eek:

That's very cool that you can get it in a can now, I haven't seen it yet but maybe I will now! :D

[Ovalracer04]

Who makes it?

[mab_man20]

T3GT: Somehow i missed your entree (:confused:) Sorry about that, it looks awesome! Im a big fan of the "negatives" also.

TonyBoyQ: I didnt notice it on the sides. Send them to me at mabgraphix@attbi.com. Last time the pics over loaded my hotmail account. Ill get them up for you ASAP.

Ovalracer04: if your refuring to the the canned chrome, Allclad is the name of the company who makes it.

shawnhpi: Patience young grasshopper. :p

[Ovalracer04]

Thanks for the help mab_man20.

[doubleA]

Body: Protoform CLK GTR
Paint: Metallic Blue, Outlaw Blk, Indy Silver. (ALL CANS)
Mask: Parma Big Flames
Inspiration: A fellow racer's car. (VERY FAST BODY)

I did this during the end of the HPI site. I think it still qualifies within the rules. If not, I'm just happy to show it off.
:)

[doubleA]

The Flames are Metallic Blue backed with Silver. The main color is a sutle Metallic Blue Fade to almost Black then backed with Outlaw Black.

[T3GT]

HauntedMyst: Thanks for the Great compliment......your opinions are always welcome, being a fan of your paint work.....

mab_man20: That's ok.....I figured you'd see it sooner or later

:D .....and Thanks for the thumbs up on the paint also.....

doubleA: Nice job!......Good use of icy cool colors......


:cool:

[mab_man20]

Ovalracer04: any time :)

doubleA: Great job, its a little old, but i dont want to get to picky about it, its more of a viewer discretion rule than a 10 commandment rule.

T3GT: gotta give my keen viewing skills thumbs up to :p

[mab_man20]

And drum roll please........................ Finally without further ado I give you TonyBoyQ's newest work of art! :D

Body: Toyota IS200 Altezza 190mm
Paints: Pactra RC Finish Justice Black and Blue streak Aerosol Cans, Duplicolor Mirage Blue/Red Chameleon Aerosol can.
Masking: Parma "Splash" masking bought at Hobby Central in Poway California.
Inspiration: I saw a marble style paint job done at the recent Hot Import Nights car show in Del Mar, where they had a Lexus IS300, w/ the same paint scheme except it was in red, and had a wild looking carbon fibre wing/ carbon fibre hood.

[mab_man20]

and number 2

[mab_man20]

And finally, #3

[TonyBoyQ]

Thanks Mab_man :D ... heheh.. Have I mentioned that I luv you lately? heheh.. thanks dude=).. I know it ain't much, but hey.. it's a good start for a noobie like me=)

[doubleA]

TonyBoyQ: Nice job. I'm a big fan of blue:)

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Hopefully I'll have something a little more different and original for next months "All Can Showdown". I am going out to see if I can find some of that Allclad Chrome in a can at the LHS.

Paint On.....

[eliseracer]

Hey doubleA, did you add that huge sparkle yourself in the pic of your CLK?

It looks pretty good!

[shawnhpi]

Mabman I SWEAR i did not do that...:)


I don't know how that did that.. I cliked it once and it took like 20 mins to register i cam back refreshed to see who else posted and i was on there like a but load of times...

CRAZY i tell ya.....

[doubleA]

Originally posted by eliseracer
Hey doubleA, did you add that huge sparkle yourself in the pic of your CLK?

It looks pretty good!

No it was just the 85 degree Florida sunshine:cool:
Actually I just got a new camera and so far I am pretty happy. Hopefully I'll have more bodies to shoot and practice my photo skills.

Thanks

[rx78gp03s]

a likely story

[eliseracer]

Lucky, -25C and 2 feet of snow here!

[BIGDADDYV]

Sweet Shell Man!!!!!!!!
I knew someone out there would see it my way and realise that
FLAMES NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!

[moddedsnrally]

Body: Frewer Acura Integra 190mm
Paints: Pactra Candy Red - backing of Pactra Silver . CF was XXXmain stickers
Masking: None(had to make ones for the windows though)
Inspiration: A real street integra.
Wheels: Hot Works (awesome for this body)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pcd6ec528073593f14e27625b3cd47bf0/fc87b0dd.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pe1e957cce012a1824d764b5b4139ee77/fc87b0e2.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pb7bb5eea91d42c7faa5c348269d6d23e/fc87b0d9.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/pa3d68e063822f90c4b5161d83958ac0f/fc85d018.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p03258fd103921eb53972fb92acf3593a/fc85d01b.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p74297f3ae2e96a3755ae86c4e439efef/fc85d01e.jpg Go To my thread And tell me what you think

[GR8Scott]

Okay, First time entering a competition, so be nice.

Body is a Proline Dodge Ram
Pactra paints: candy red backed in Indy Silver, with Indy Silver flames.

I used the XXX-Main tribal flames mask on the front with a handcut tear on the back (so the wing would be silver).

Anyway, I had it on my T3 for about 10 minutes when my Father decided he had to have it. Got $$ for it, so not too sad.:cool:

What do you think?
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/custom-rc-bodies/pics/dodgetrk1.JPG

[mab_man20]

moddedsnrally: Great integra!! but all entrees to this competition must use a commercially available mask. If you used cans you can enter it in the Street/Race competition that starts March 14th.

GR8Scott: Exellent use of the masks and the shadow really brings it out!! Can we get a pic of the hood? Great job!

[GR8Scott]

Okay, the last post was painless (nobody laughed at me yet).

So, here is the body I painted to replace the Dodge.
Proline GMC Sierra
MASK: XXX-Main Skulls
Paint: Faskolor: stripe is fluorescent violet, skulls are fluorescent green trimmed in fasorange. Body is Pearl White backed with the violet(turned out like a purple chrome:D)
shadows and windows treated with fastint.

It rides on my T3. What do you think about this one?

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/custom-rc-bodies/pics/purple_lft3.jpg
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/custom-rc-bodies/pics/purple_top.jpg

[mab_man20]

More great use of XXX-Main masks!!

Contest ends Friday at midnight so time is running out to get in the last minute entrees. :)

[trav-99]

my stock traxxas stampede body. hand painted dodge ram on hood, taped off main stripes and painted pearl white, cut tribal stripe masks for sides,hand painted them sprint white with flor. yellow highlights, and the rest blue streak. i found tribal stripes at on line auto decal store.

[rs4 rally boi]

moddedsnrally where did u get that integra? body all i can find are the new type r ones but that classic integra body is tight

[shawnhpi]

rs4 rally boi

go on ebay and do a seller search for oz-rc he sells awesome stuff/./

I bought my frewer HB body from them Very trusting people.. only prob they in australia.. 12 bux shippin ohh well.. its worth it......

[rs4 rally boi]

your probably right but im just scared ill blow 30 bux and make it look like crap i dont wanna insult the car

[mab_man20]

Trav-99: Great looking body! I admire your creativeness with some of your techniques. Unfortunately you did not use a commercially available mask so you are not entered into the competition.

[shawnhpi]

ohh stop it thats the joy,, buy and paint who cares if u screw uyp buy another..




i just spent 30 on the kyosho skyline body.. i know ill screw that up// but that just means ill buy the tamiya supra ...

[acidburn]

1st time I used a commercial mask - about a year ago. It's more than the comps' "time frame" rule and probably be disqualified... anyway, just waned to show it off and inspire some peeps :D

Body: HPI Saleen Mustang
Paints: Pactra Grape Pearl backed with True Blu Pearl backed with Indy Silver then Fluorescent Yellow with hints of Fluorescent Green then sprayed the main body color with Indy Silver.
Masking: XXX Main Team Flames
Inspiration: Saw the flames on the front cover of a R/C mag (forgot w/c one)

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[acidburn]

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[acidburn]

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[acidburn]

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[vvvLoKivvv]

OK anyone that seen my other post may have seen this. This is my first time ever using a airbrush. So be kind :D sorry for the kinda fuzzy pic And its alittle dark but I was snapping pics as the sun was going down sooooo.

Car = TC3
Body = Protoform 300 M
Paint = FasPearl Purple, FasPearl Turqoiuse, Backed with silver.
Mask = XXXMain Flames

[vvvLoKivvv]

And from another angle

[vvvLoKivvv]

Well it would help if I attached the pic :D

[BIGDADDYV]

Originally posted by acidburn
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Acid, that is a sweet Saleen shell... I am having one done by Dkangel as we speak and have been in the Jones-ing stage of really wanting to see one painted.. You just did it for me my man... DQ-ed or not that Shell ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have said it before and I will say it loudly again......
FLAMES NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[acidburn]

Hey THANKS!... Dad :D

[Cychalen]

acidburn, great job. I really like the overlapping flame. :eek:

[acidburn]

Sharp eye Cych...! A simple detail like that can make your paint job look more interesting ;)

[mab_man20]

COMPETITION CLOSED!!

Great job everyone!!

acidburn: Thanks for posting anyway. It is a perfect example of what is possible using a store bought mask.

vvvLoKivvv: Another great flame job. I agree flames never die!!

Yendor will hopefully be by shortly and declare a winner and have the cyber trophy girl present the trophy to them.

[Mr. H]

seeing all these cars painted so well has inspired me to attempt to enter the can paint contest for April. Great job done by all the artisits:)

[Yendor]

I just got home after a double shift at the rice mill. It's 11:15 PM Pacific and I'm very tired. If you folks wouldn't mind, I would like to post the results of this competition by, say, 10:00 AM tomorrow. I have a great trophy, but the trophy girl seems to be a problem. I'll take a final look at all the entries and try to do a good job at the judging. I know how important a digital trophy can be. :D Good luck to all and wish me a good night's sleep. :o

[TonyBoyQ]

G'Night Yendor=) sweet dreams ;)

[mab_man20]

Mr H: GREAT!!! I cant wait to see what you come up with!

Yendor: Thanks. (sweet dreams)

[Yendor]

Good Morning Everyone!

For a number of reasons not all the bodies posted qualify for this months competition. But, I think everyone would like to know I looked at their work. This is what I wrote down.

Mab-Man's example - Too old to qualify, but exactly what the competition was hoped to inspire. Beautilful work.

Shawnhpi's Mercedes- nice grill work, wing should be painted.
Shawnhpi's BMWW - Upside down sticker is novel.

Bodyworks's wife's Acura- These are a couple of great looking bodies. I like the pink one best.

Moddedsnrally's Acrua- A beautiful car, but stickers are not a mask. You might try painting the carbon fiber next time.

Trav.99's Stampede- The hand painted ram shows alot of effort and tribal stripes from the auto parts store is a great idea. I don't see any yellow highlights.

Acidburn's Mustang. The saleen is a great body. Front detail outstanding. I think this body would look even better if the colors were reversed.

Harshguy's 12 - I love white and that orange stripe on the side is to die for. The Bendor logo is a total ripoff. The use of commercial mask(era) is over the top. I haven't been returning any calls from your attorney.

Now to the actual judging:

The numbers are for difficulty, overall design, and execution.

vvvLoKiuv's 300 M - (5-5-8) Simple flame job. If you're going to put a big 300 sticker on the hood if would look much better if you worked the flames around the sticker.

GR8Scott's Ram Truck - (5-5-8) Simple but nice. Wash Me!

Stalker 911's Eclipse - (5-6-8) It's a little hard to see from the photo but the overall quality is quite good. I like the chrome.

Double A's CLK - (5-6-8) Easy flames but a great job for cans.

GR8Scott's GMC Sierra - (6-6-8) This thing is pretty hedious, but it actually works! Execution is good . The black fades could be darker and I'd like to see more detail on the rollbars.

TonyBoyQ's Toyota - (7-5-8) Great work on the texture gets points for difficulty. But, it's too much for the whole car. I don't see the parma splash masking as there is not enough contrast. Paint the wing and cut the stacks.

--AND The Winner is:

T3GT's Crowd Pelaser - (7-7-8) Overall I liked this car the best. The reverse flames were creative and came up with a drip look. It's a little disjointed where the masking meets the grill but still looks fine. I liked the nicely radiused wheelwells and the black window frames. Great Job! I hope you enjoy your trophy and of course, the trophy girl. :D

[GR8Scott]

Yendor,

Thanks for putting the effort into the judging, I liked the negatives better than my own entry as well.:rolleyes:

Anway, I really admire your work, and I am interested in more feedback. If you have the time and inclination, would you email me with some more detail on your advice? scott-n-shannon@comcast.net

i.e. why you thought darker shadows are better and what detail on the rollbars makes the difference?

I made conscious decisions on both points and you obviously have different views. Let me have them. Also, what are the little details that I am overlooking that might make my jobs appear more...professional or finished?

You only get better through practice and unbiased feedback.

As for the "hideous" comment, that was really my point. I wanted a shiny new body that my buddies would not want to buy. I went for the whole "Toxic Avenger" (grn/orange) thing.:)
THANKS!

Scott

[T3GT]

Thanks Yendor, Mab_Man20, HauntedMyst, and the rest of the crew here.......as expected, You know I LOVE the Trophy and Trophy Girl:D ......lol.........That grill work was passed over only because I was in a HURRY painting this body so I could race the next day...I didn't even think it would win because they have some really nice bodies on this thread.....but since it qualified with your rules and guidelines, I went for it:p ......

I'll be checking out your future threads to see what other bodies I can enter........

Thanks again guys!!!!!!

------>Time to dance a Jig of Joy!!!!!

[acidburn]

CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners!

Yendor, thanks for the input... I wouldn't have thought of it :D

[RS4 3 Racer]

This is MY RS4

[philkelly85]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Another pic

I'm a big fan of The Fast and the Furious, you'll see my car in next months competition finished i hope :) I would like to know how long ago you bought that shell as im unable to find it anywhere.

[Stalker911]

I can't remember exactly when I bought it... but it is an HPI Body, still in production I belive??

[philkelly85]

Originally posted by Stalker911
I can't remember exactly when I bought it... but it is an HPI Body, still in production I belive??

YESS!! Just finished my Toyota Supra Body! Its an EXACT replica of the orange Toyota Supra from the fast and the furious. Just waiting now for the start date for the April Competition "Cars from TV/Movies".....:D

[Cychalen]

What about posting a sneak preview? ;)
Here! (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=116812&highlight=supra)

[philkelly85]

Hmm... i think i'll keep you waiting :p i might post a pic of when it was in production tho. Its got full working white and red lights front+back and a full set of Orange Neon Bulbs underneath!!! :D This is the 4th car body i have made, others include the white TOM's CASTROL Supra, Deep red Dodge Viper and Bright Red Ferrari Enzo :cool:

Any ideas whether there are any competitions to put these other bodies in for on this site? If not where shall i put the photos?

Phil

[TonyBoyQ]

y do I have a feelin' this next competition will be a "best fast and the furious replica" competition? heheh.. we'll find out=)

[mab_man20]

I think we will have a fair share of fast and the furious cars (will anyone do one of the extra's cars??)

I for one will have the most accurate replica, and a little bonus competition will involve guessing the name of the movie the car is from. ;) :D

[philkelly85]

Originally posted by mab_man20
I think we will have a fair share of fast and the furious cars (will anyone do one of the extra's cars??)

I for one will have the most accurate replica, and a little bonus competition will involve guessing the name of the movie the car is from. ;) :D

Hmm only time will tell! :D Bring on the fast and the furious cars! REALLY looking forward to seeing these cars! I warn you now tho, if anyone has made a decent replica of the black Dodge charger from the fast and the furious or the GTO from xXx i will worship them for evermore!!

heres a pic of my car when it was in production just to wet your appetite :p

Phil

[philkelly85]

Add to that list the 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds! :D

[masTers]

mmmmmmmm Gone in 60 seconds, that a replica of that would OWN! hehehe. About time tamiya released some new paint colours i think, namely volvo safron gold and a few other colours.

[the real noxen]

fast and the furious was the worst movie ive ever seen in my life with some of the worst acting ive seen also :)

[savagekid94]

(amateaur)
i used a parma F1 airbrush
fasblue,faskrome, faspearl black faskoat and fasmask

i used teh faskoat to get teh red bull logo on the body

the body is a team losi xxx-t cr body
it took about three to four hours

it is my second airbrushed body

[bigboots1302]

can we learn how to spell the mr savagekid

[stanmondz]

5 year old paint comp

[Sedonaite]

Why? Why? Why is it here:confused:

[FESTER2004]

he was thinking it was the march comp for 2008 but it ant

[savagekid94]

wait this isn't the current one? no!!!!!

[redmax]

Traxxas Bandit
This first one is a Proline body for a bandit
Pactra airbrush paint was used with hand cut masks and proline and parma outside decals. This rock body was painted in January 08'.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/couper/DSCN1818.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/couper/DSCN1819.jpg

NEXT-
Associated RC10GT
Created using a Proline body and with pactra airbrush paint
hand cut masks and associated decals fished this rc rock body
It was also painted in Jan 08'.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/couper/DSCN1824.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/couper/DSCN1825.jpg

[FESTER2004]

***** Guys, Hold Up -this Is Not The March Contest For 2008,this Is A Old Post From Like 5 Yrs Ago,save Your Work For The Next Open Contest!*************************

[davec-nitro-rs4]

How much you wanna bet somebody still posts an entry even after that bullhorn announcement?

[RespirologyRC]

Just for giggles..... I can't read if it's over 12 font

[zueslilbuddy]

The winner for sure rite here
I call it ziptie
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/07d818ca.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/0a5ff4d6.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/b43103b4.jpg

[FESTER2004]

u guys are too much!lmao!

[davec-nitro-rs4]

A Micro T body I painted for a guy in Wisconsin......

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/misc/DSCN5829.jpg


lol

[FESTER2004]

lmao-thats real good

[davec-nitro-rs4]

udder-ly rediculous

[zueslilbuddy]

ok I think thats milking it :D

[RespirologyRC]

Ok who cut the cheese :)

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Let's mooooove on, shall we?

[new-guy]

This has been churning for too long. Butter we close the thread?

[davec-nitro-rs4]

I don't see what the beef is all about. If someone would re-veal it for me, I wouldn't think they were being Bossy.

Remember, the water is too deep if it's "past your eyes".

[RespirologyRC]

That's Bull! i will not stand for the closing of this thread. Carefull guys i might just milk this thread a little longer.

[new-guy]

lets just lay it out to pasture...
we shouldnt let this thread keep ruminating!

[redbarton]

Don't have a cow man! Sheesh!

[zueslilbuddy]

Now thats a bunch of bull, I was just grazing and this thread rang my cow bell and made me crave a steak.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

(no bull jokes, that's a cow, for you guys not from WI)

Now hoof it out of here and go do some painting!

Let's see some prime work from you guys. And nothing cheesy.

[FESTER2004]

yeah make sure the paint isnt too milkey

[zueslilbuddy]

Yes lets see the cream of the crop guys churn off a few and get a pic by the cottage.
Mooooove the udder mess from your bench, and get off your tail.
Cheeeeese get the herd rounded up and whip something up :D
Butter hurry.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

stop repeating....or the thread will fall bovine (...behind...ok that was reaching :()

[z-man280]

The march comp. has been Moooooooved.


let's all hoof it over to there!

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Yeah, we were done skimming this one...there was only 2% left to do....