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sixandeightstringer
08-22-2003, 10:19 AM
Had to paint a couple of bodies for the upcoming challenge this weekend - got a Murciélago for my Micro and for stock touring I used an old Eclipse I had lying around (so I wouldn't have to front the cash for a new bod). Whattya think?

http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/painting/murc1.jpg

http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/painting/murc2.jpg

http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/painting/eclipse1.jpg

http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/painting/eclipse2.jpg
TheoDR
08-22-2003, 10:21 AM
Cool! :D
acidburn
08-22-2003, 11:59 AM
I'm liking the Eclipse but not the color combo on the Murcielago... nice splat though ;)
sixandeightstringer
08-22-2003, 12:29 PM
Originally posted by acidburn
I'm liking the Eclipse but not the color combo on the Murcielago... nice splat though ;)


Thanks. The color combo on the Murc looks better in person - the yellow is a pearl with flat yellow speckling, but it looks more intense on my monitor than it does in real life...

Thanks for the props...
Stalker911
08-22-2003, 09:31 PM
I LOVE the Eclipse!! Awesome work!!
sixandeightstringer
08-22-2003, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Stalker911
I LOVE the Eclipse!! Awesome work!!

Thanks - it was a stretch to do the neon/bright colors, but my wife actually suggested the combo. It's a little "loud" but that's what I was going for! :)
DrDiff
08-23-2003, 12:03 AM
It is gonna take far more than a good paint job. You are gonna need brake disks, interiors, working lights, and EXTRAS out the ying yang!
cnroman
08-23-2003, 09:28 PM
Great job on the Eclipse. But as the previous post said, you shoud add some details.
Good luck!
sixandeightstringer
08-23-2003, 11:35 PM
Nah, they had a real paint freak doing the judging... I didn't think I'd win anyway, but I got a lot of compliments...
sixandeightstringer
08-23-2003, 11:36 PM
That said - I'm in the top 10 in all three classes I'm running (so far - still 1 qualifier to go, tomorrow...)
C0NTENDER
08-25-2003, 07:11 PM
I saw your Eclipse on the track yesterday during the last qualifier. It really caugt my attention. You did a good job with your color selection.
sixandeightstringer
08-25-2003, 10:39 PM
Thanks! Wish I'd known someone from the boards was there, would have been glad to meet you.

I made the A (Triple A-Main.) - took 5th overall with a 1st, 4th and 5th place finish in the three mains - with an Eclipse body and a borrowed car... :cool:

Thanks for the compliment. Did you have fun at the Challenge? (It was hosted by my home club.)

Here's the car in the Concours line....
http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/gallery/1985.jpg

My teammate took second place in concours with the white car on the left - you can't see the killer details in this pic, but there's three different colors of ghost flames, some really intricate masking, and tinted windows with patterns in them as well. A lot more in-depth than it looks until you get up close...

http://www.sixfoottiger.com/images/gallery/1996.jpg
C0NTENDER
08-26-2003, 12:53 AM
I loved how they organized practice by class. It was a great weekend for racing and the host hobby shop did a great job. Yeah the days were long but I think it was worth it. That picture of the top three concours cars, I think my eyes were close when Frank took the picture. Your buddy did do a good job on those flames. Well I accomplished one goal by winning concours, but I also ended up 2nd in the A main for super nitro which was a shock, I was having a streak of bad luck during both days and before the mains, I didn't think my tires would hold up. In all, it was a good weekend.