Best Paint Competition – December 2006

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – December 2006



Please read this carefully and in its entirety!!

The Best Paint competition will be open for entries for the month of December and will close at Midnight (EST) on Sunday, December 31, 2006.

Restrictions: None!!! Go wild I know Piggy had this as a concourse month, but I’m changing it up. Imaginary bonus points for anyone who does a cool holiday theme.

The best paint competition is an opportunity for people to express their unbounded imaginations on an R/C car body. Realism is not required. Let your imagination loose on a piece of plastic to create a work of art.

RULES for Best Paint competitions:

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 and Modelers are welcome!)
5) Insulting entries or painters in any way will not be tolerated.
6) Restrictions: None.
7) A maximum of 3 entries per person.
8) Recommended 3 photos per entry are submitted.
9) Cars must be painted within the last 6 months.
10) Imagination is key and fun is a requirement.

Each submission must include the following:
Body and chassis manufacturer and size.
Paint used.
Masks used (hand or precut)
Class entered

Failure to follow the rules or failure to submit the required information will result in a disqualification.

Classes of entry
Pro - If you paint or have painted for money, you must enter into the Pro class. If you have won 2 contests in the amateur category, you are automatically moved up to the pro class. If you’ve been painting for years (not for money) and people look at your work and say, “how’d you do that” or "holy crap, that’s awesome! Do one for me”, then you belong in this category. This shouldn't be a guessing game.

Amateur – This class is designed for beginning to intermediate painters. If you have been painting RC bodies for several years and people ask you “how’d you do that” or “holy crap, that’s awesome! Do one for me”, then you don’t belong in this class. 90% of rattle can users qualify for this category. If you are confused, the masses will speak out and place you accordingly. If you enter this class and it’s discovered you have painted for money, your entry will be disqualified. Be honest with yourself and to your fellow painters.

Judging
Each of the following areas will be judged with a maximum of 10 points. After the points are tallied, the highest score wins.

1) Design: How well does the design fit/flow on the body? Is it visually appealing? How are the color choices? Originality does not count, but naturally something that every painter has done will not score as high as something unique and new.


2) Execution: Regardless of how complex or difficult it is, how well is it executed? Are there paint bleeds? Are the lines straight (or correctly curved)? Are their obvious mistakes? Fingerprints in the paint or paint bleeds? How well executed are the fades and other basic painting techniques? etc.


3) Difficulty: How hard was this body to paint? Is it one color? Is the entire thing 5mm checkers with 4 different colors in each square? Are the mask lines through difficult areas of the body (i.e., wing mounts or stadium truck beds)? It may be 2 colors, but is one marbled? Is one color a candy that requires a special backing technique? This is where experience as a painter helps the most.


The photo and background will not be judged but a clean, well-lit photo that clearly shows the body is needed. Too often, muddy or poorly lit pictures limit the car’s chances of winning and lower its score. Keep in mind that a better picture will attract more attention.

Remarks from the judges are highly encouraged. Remarks help the individual painters see their shortcomings and help them overcome them. Judges of the Pro class are highly encouraged to be very critical in their judging. However, tact and an objective viewpoint are paramount when judging. Malicious or spiteful remarks will not be tolerated.

Rules for the Judge - You will have to judge within 5 days of the end of the contest. If you are unable to do so, please contact mab_man20 via PM within 24 hours of the end of the contest.

If contestants have problems, discrepancies, or disagreements with the judges’ decisions, contact Mab_man20 via PM. The judges are just doing their jobs, so please leave them out of the argument.

Viewers of this competition are encouraged to keep their comments to a minimum. Negative, derogatory, or inflammatory comments will not be tolerated. If a contestant makes the aforementioned comments, their entry will be disqualified. Additionally, they will not be permitted to enter the contests for a period not to exceed three months.

mes will judge this month’s Pro Class. The amateur judge will be judged by masterchief .

Winners of this contest will judge the next contest. If you have no intention of judging the next contest, do not enter this competition. This month I had to judge, and that is unfair. Failure to judge or notify me PRIOR to the end of the month will result in disqualification of future events. I don’t think this will be a problem, but I don’t want people to enjoy the thrill of victory without helping out the community If something comes up at the last second let me know, I’m a reasonable person and will understand.



Let's show off your talents and above all, have fun. Let the competition begin!!

[z-man280]

:eek: ACK! no concourse!!!!!!


* re-thinks ENTIRE plan of attack!*

[mab_man20]

There will be one early next year, dont worry ;)

[z-man280]

but this is my only shot for concourse for quite some time! lol

[FESTER2004]

sweet!

ron-u can still do your body, i think its has to be down within 6 months of the contest month its being entered into,just think this actually gives you more time to add more to it you want to!

[z-man280]

6 months eh????

Hmmmmm, now where is Mike Villena's phone number...lol

[FESTER2004]

i ment this ron,

9) Cars must be painted within the last 6 months.

[biganddaft]

Here goes. I know it's not the most detailed paint job but I have gone for a nice tidy, slightly sporty look with this.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=69122

Car = HPI RS4 EVO3
Paint = Custom Colour Candy Green with a thin layer of Custom Colour Pearlesant White backed with White.
Simple masking tape stripe down the middle with Custom Colour Mettalic Gun Metal Gray spoiler.Flat black spray to windows.Painted last month and has not been used yet, as don't want to spoil the shell.

[masterchief06]

got any more pics of that? Im not one to talk, but I would like to see more. Sometimes the simplest paint jobs are the best looking. (also some larger ones would help as well)

Mike

[FESTER2004]

also what class are you entering it in?

:teacher: just a friendly reminder to all,be sure to included the folowing information:

Each submission must include the following:
Body and chassis manufacturer and size.
Paint used.
Masks used (hand or precut)
Class entered

[Neon_Dave]

Here's my newest (and now favourite ;) ) body

Body: HPI 200mm Porsche 911 GT3
Car: Associated TC3
Paints Used: Khryon plastics paint (general purpose)
Masks: hand-cut masks, painter's tape
Class Entered: Amateur :D

I think it came out really well :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06474.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06475.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06481.jpg

[hijacker]

Dave - I like the jagged edged pinstripe along the stripes, it adds a little something to an otherwise ordinary stripe. Looks good.

[FESTER2004]

awesome

silly ?,did u make that "dave" with the dog biscut thing????its cool,where did u get it???i want 1!

[biganddaft]

Sorry Guys. The Class entered is the Ameteur class.

[Neon_Dave]

awesome

silly ?,did u make that "dave" with the dog biscut thing????its cool,where did u get it???i want 1!

:) It was an old gr. 9 tech project, that I thought would suit the wall nicely :D

I could probably make you one if you want :wave:

Cheers
Dave :)

[FESTER2004]

oh thats cool,i appriciate the offer!dont worry about it!thanks anyway!its cool looking.i hope u got a A on it!

gees back in like jr high we made co2 cars out of wood,it was cool!then we had to make a model house in high school,we had to cut the studs to like the size of GI joes,it was wild!the whole thing had to be framed out like a real house n we held everything with hot glue!

[mikevillena]

6 months eh????

Hmmmmm, now where is Mike Villena's phone number...lol

You called?????? :D
Wheh....thank goodness you guys moved the concour d'elegance back to early next year!!!! :D Should give everybody enough time to go nuts with details.
see you all soon. :wave:

[z-man280]

hey Mike!!!

good to see you out and about, but you cant enter concourse against us!

we would need:

Amatuer class
Pro Class
Mike class


hahahahahaha!

:wave:

[myqueace]

Ok so this one is waaaayyy worse than my first. I wanted some holiday colors but wanted to use masking tape instead of the liquid mask. Big mistake... I will only use liquid mask from now on. If you can make the tape work for you, more power to you but as you can see it bled soooooo awfully on me. This is definitely a bashing body. As a bonus, you get to see the view from the roof of my building.

Anyway...

Class: Less Than Amateur
Body: Pro-line Crowd Pleazer
Chassis: Traxxas SRT
Masks: Handcut 3M Masking Tape
Paint: Pactra Pearl White, Pactra Sprint White, Pactra Rally Green, and Pactra Bright Red

http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000ebc9

http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000f6zd

http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000g400

http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000hhga

This last one is both my cars with a nice view...
http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000kkhb

I know I'm not winning but just wanted to share...

I really like the white with blue and carbon fiber look. Nice job!!!

[hijacker]

myqueace - I don't mean to sound harsh, but that is some of the worst paint bleeds I've ever seen. I think the problem is that you are rushing the masking. It doesn't look like you burnished the edges of the tape at all, probably applied the paint in far too heavy of coats, and the result is massive bleeding!

You REALLY need to take your time when you are laying down the tape, make sure it seals to the entire surface. Be careful over body lines, the tape will often have an open gap where it goes over contours or body lines in the hood, along the bottom of the sides and the window trim areas. Press the edges down FIRMLY with your fingernail, do it several times and be certain you get all of the edges.

When I use masking tape, I spend hours laying down the tape. Comparatively speaking, shooting the paint involves a very small fraction of the total time of completing the paintjob, much less than masking the body. I know you get excited about putting down the paint, and want to get through the boring part of masking it off, but seriously, if you take your time in this step, you will be far happier with the results.

Dude, I'm not flaming you in any way at all, so don't take offense please. I'm just trying to help. It's obvious to me that you enjoy painting bodies and your paintjobs look as if you have some talent there. So I'm just trying to give some tips learned from my own mistakes.

Keep on paintin'!

Chad

[myqueace]

Chad,

I appreciate the help. I tried to burnish the edges but i think my real problem was probably that my coats were too heavy. I did take hours working on the masking but thinking back I feel like I rushed the actual painting. I'll keep trying at some point.

-Mike

[mab_man20]

Chad,

I appreciate the help. I tried to burnish the edges but i think my real problem was probably that my coats were too heavy. I did take hours working on the masking but thinking back I feel like I rushed the actual painting. I'll keep trying at some point.

-Mike

The first few coats should be no more than a light mist. If you cant easily see through the body after the third coat your using too much paint. Dont feel you have to make the color completely solid. Get it to be nice and evenly colored then back it with white or silver.

[masterchief06]

Backed by popular demand... biganddaft's Beetle! And again, here's his entry info:
Car = HPI RS4 EVO3
Paint = Custom Color Candy Green with a thin layer of Custom Color Pearlesant White backed with White.
Simple masking tape stripe down the middle with Custom Color Metallic Gun Metal Gray spoiler. Flat black spray to windows
Class =Amateur

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/masterchief06/DSCF0299.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/masterchief06/DSCF0295.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/masterchief06/DSCF0294_edited.jpg

[z-man280]

ok, my entry should be along by the end of the month,

until then, this is being posted for Respo..

ResprirologyRC

body- Micro NSX
Paint-Faskolor, misc colors & pearl. Faskolor sealer
Mask- not specified, but can be assumed not duct tape
class- Pro
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/driverside.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/one.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/three.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/two.jpg

[Neon_Dave]

:eek: As usual, stunningly amazing. Props, resp!

:)

[mes]

Myqueace,
I am totally with you on using liquid mask. It really just stinks letting the masking dry. I just masked four bodies using liquid mask so that they are ready to paint when I get the time. One thing nice about the liquid mask once it dries it will stay soft and plyable for about a month. I too have tried masking tape on several occasions but have always come back to the liquid stuff. Keep on trying new things and you'll find what works best for you.

Resp,
Really nice one. It has great colors that just pop. I like this one a lot.

[RespirologyRC]

Z-man280 Thanks for posting those for me. I actually use 3m masking tape. The class i want to enter this in is Micro Midget Fighters Class

[jatoisthematto]

ok, my entry should be along by the end of the month,

until then, this is being posted for Respo..

ResprirologyRC

body- Micro NSX
Paint-Faskolor, misc colors & pearl. Faskolor sealer
Mask- not specified, but can be assumed not duct tape
class- Pro
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/driverside.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/one.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/three.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/two.jpg
:wow:

[new-guy]

I think the pros should just not enter this month... pretty sure Respo will win it this month !!!
Nice work

[mab_man20]

I have some time off from work at the end of the month and am dieing to paint something. Ill do my best to give respo a run for his money.

[masterchief06]

I have some time off from work at the end of the month and am dieing to paint something. Ill do my best to give respo a run for his money.
Them's fightin words! :p

[RespirologyRC]

mab give it your best shot. Just make sure you show up with a gun instead of a knife :)

[mab_man20]

I was hoping i wouldnt whip out a spork or accident, a knife would be a luxury.

hehe

[FLxxxT]

Body and chassis manufacturer and size: 1/8 Mugen MBX5
Paint used: Createx Flourescents backed with Pactra pearl white
Masks used (hand or precut): All hand - masking tape
Class entered: Amatuer




http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/CopyofPicture021.jpg

[z-man280]

VERY NICE!!!!!! that looks great!

[masterchief06]

Please give me some more pics of that MBX5

Mike

[FLxxxT]

Please give me some more pics of that MBX5

Mike

What pics do you want ? Different angles ? ?
It was my first time painting a RC body after about 8 years...and the rest were all just solid color. :cool:

[masterchief06]

I want shots of overhead, front on shot, and the right side of the body.

Mike

[FLxxxT]

Mab edit: Removed due to better pictures later in thread.

[hijacker]

FLxxxt - Nice clean lines, looks like you didn't have any trouble with paint bleeds.

Throw the tires on it and give some nice bright outdoor shots. Some of these bodies end up in the magazine, but only if the photography is good enough.

[Bodywerx]

Have been away for a while. :wave:

Body and chassis manufacturer and size: Tamiya Mini M-03M
Paint used: Createx Auto Air Pearl red, silver, gunmetal, white & Pactra smoke
Masks used: All hand - computer cut vinyl
Class entered: Pro
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM0690.jpg

The Shell HELIX has been replaced with my work name(Bodywerx)

[FLxxxT]

FLxxxt - Nice clean lines, looks like you didn't have any trouble with paint bleeds.

Throw the tires on it and give some nice bright outdoor shots. Some of these bodies end up in the magazine, but only if the photography is good enough.


Here you go...

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture025.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture028.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture027.jpg

[balang_479]

Here you go hope this is what you are looking for. Sorry about the pic quality...new camera is on the wish list!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture022.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture023.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture024.jpg

I generally never Quote posts with pictures in but this one had to be seen again.. really nice.

Its amazing yet so simple.. well done.. :D

[masterchief06]

FLxxxT- thank you very much- this changed my opinion of the body significantly. Also, I look forward to seeing those outdoor shots in Reader's Rides-EXCELLENT SHOTS! :)

[FLxxxT]

FLxxxT- thank you very much- this changed my opinion of the body significantly. Also, I look forward to seeing those outdoor shots in Reader's Rides-EXCELLENT SHOTS! :)

What is the Readers Rides ? Are those the home pics in the front or back of the magazine? How would I know if it was good enough to make it ?

Balang: Thank you...

[pumpkinfish]

Body: Stock JConcepts body on X Factory X-6
Paint: Custom mixed Parma/Createx orange, white, black and blue
Mask: Cut on my Stika
Class: Amateur

**only good photo I took before I raced it at indoor track!

http://home.comcast.net/~johnwl/X-6.jpg

[hijacker]

FLxxxT - much better looking pics as a "whole" car! The Reader's Rides is the section in the magazine devoted to showing off the paintwork of the readers. You just might make it in. :D

I never have... :(

[masterchief06]

Masks used: All hand - computer cut vinyl
Class entered: Intermediate


Can you please explain what you mean by hand-computer cut vinyl and what class are you in? Amateur or Pro?

[FESTER2004]

Wow!the amature class is heatn up this month!alot of mint entreis this month!

[RespirologyRC]

well if i'm the only one in the pro class then just drop my entry from this month

[FESTER2004]

no resp,stay in!

[designt1]

there is still a LOT of time left before the end of the month:D

[bspate]

I thought I would enter my latest Racing Revo body....

Class - Amateur
Paint - Pactra Cans
Masking - Liquid Mask
Body - Majestic MT

http://www.bspate.com/images/rc/revo1-1.jpg

http://www.bspate.com/images/rc/revo1-2.jpg

http://www.bspate.com/images/rc/revo1-3.jpg

- bspate -

[FLxxxT]

bspate: good colors....that thing just plain looks cool for a monster truck !

[z-man280]

nice work to everyone!!

Resp.....dont you dare retract!!! its not even 1/2 way in the month!!

[balang_479]

wow, what a nice body, and colours, they truly match...

[mab_man20]

Can you please explain what you mean by hand-computer cut vinyl and what class are you in? Amateur or Pro?


I have changed it to pro per his request.


Respo: I have a half finished body waiting for this competition. Im sure others are working on them also.

[masterchief06]

thanks Mab
Mike

[hijacker]

OK, here's my entry for the month. This is a Proline Crowd Pleazer painted in the Jeff Gordon #24 theme that JG24fan contracted me to paint for him.

Paints used: Fascolor red, fasblue & fasescent blue. Pactra yellow. Spazstix Mirror Chrome, Smoke, Anodized Blue. Backed with Pactra white.

Dupont logo and 24's hand cut from masking tape. Flames, headlights & grill cut from liquid mask.

Class: Pro

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2011.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2004.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2012.jpg

[z-man280]

man, you NAILED those colors Chad!!! looks HAWT!!!!!!

[Neon_Dave]

man, you NAILED those colors Chad!!! looks HAWT!!!!!!

And that metallic blue is incredible. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. :wave:

[FESTER2004]

hijacker-awesome man!

[biganddaft]

The Revo body is pure sports to match the performance of the truck its for. Nice and eye catching but none too plain. Quality matched to the wheels too. Like at a lot!!!

Hijacker, In agreement about the Blue, striking and almost has a purple sheen to it, nice one fella. Would be showcased even more with a set of gleeming shiny new chromed wheels. Don't in anyway take this the wrong way but after looking at previous months entries..... If the RC is presented well, the paint job we all spend all that time and money on looks all the more sweet and eye catching.

[MAXXTRAX]

Class: Pro
Body: Proline Suburban
Masking: Bob Dively LMF Hand Cut
Paints: Parma Faskolor About 70 or so. Mostly custom mixed
Airbrush: Iwata HP-CS

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/10.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/13-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/14.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/9.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/8.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/7.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/6.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/5-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/4-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/3-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/2-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/1-3.jpg

[masterchief06]

PLEASE TELL ME THOSE ARE NOT HAND PAINTED!!!!!!!

Awesome body

Mike

[FLxxxT]

:huh: :wow:

[MAXXTRAX]

No, they are masked...

[bullett1818]

IMO MAXXTRAXX Gets the win! lol!

-Bob-

[masterchief06]

IMO MAXXTRAXX Gets the win! lol!

-Bob-
Great minds think alike

Mike

[MAXXTRAX]

I am just glad to see the shell finished... Been working on it for three months!?

[FESTER2004]

maxxtraxx-wow!(just fell off my chair)

[biganddaft]

That is the coolest shell I have seen ever. Just tell him he's won now. 3 months in the making was well worth it!!!!!! :winner:

[balang_479]

wow, masked and you did that?

:o

[Neon_Dave]

Hey guys, here's my newest body for my Aftershock (I get bored of stock bodies quickly :p ) As it's sitting in the pictures, it's got two broken suspension arms, a bent shock shaft, and a bent turnbuckle, so please bear with me :roll2:

Body: HPI Nitro GT-2
Mounted on: Team Losi Aftershock
Masking: 3M Masking tape, XXX-Main inner body decals
Paints: Tamiya Color Metallic Red, Khryon Pearl White
Class: Pro

Hope you like it! :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06917.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06918.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06920.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06921.jpg


Bonus points for whoever can correctly guess which wheel's parts are broken :D

I suppose it's appropriate enough to briefly tell ya how it happened.... flight of stairs consisting of 10-15 stairs with a pole at the bottom, connecting the handrail to the ground... :D


Dave

[hijacker]

Dave - That body looks awesome! Really tough looking on that truck. I think it might be time for you to step up to PRO with the rest of us poor slobs who can paint better than the amatuer level!

My guess is... the right front wheel.

Chad

[z-man280]

Dave...you no-talent HACK!


lol, looks wicked bud, come on ,step up with us! you can go in a "new" class with us hopefully!!!

i guess left front.

[Neon_Dave]

:D Thanks for the kind comments, guys, and BTW it's left front :) Notice in the first picture, the left front CVD's hanging there, not actually in the diff outdrive; lower than the right front one.

I don't know about the pro thing. I don't fit into any of the criteria for the pro class... :rolleyes:

[z-man280]

YAY! i was right!!!

sometimes its not about how elaborate your paint is Dave, its how you present it.

[Neon_Dave]

Okay Ron, for you :)

It has been changed to Pro :)

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Oh exciting! I might be able to get a body up for the competition this month. I've actualy been working on masking it tonight. I have no idea how it will turn out. I'm using some great planes masking tape for the first time (1/8" and 1/4" widths), and it will also be my first time ever with liquid masks.. so I'm sure it will be horendous. Oh well :)

-J

[Bodywerx]

Body and chassis manufacturer and size: Tamiya Mini M-03M
Paint used: Createx Auto Air Pearl gold, Purple, Pink, Green, White
Masks used: All hand designed - computer cut on vinyl
Class entered: Pro
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM0696.jpg

[balang_479]

nice swift...

[FESTER2004]

yes indeed!

[roadrunnerdude]

Hey guys, here's my newest body for my Aftershock (I get bored of stock bodies quickly :p ) As it's sitting in the pictures, it's got two broken suspension arms, a bent shock shaft, and a bent turnbuckle, so please bear with me :roll2:

Body: HPI Nitro GT-2
Mounted on: Team Losi Aftershock
Masking: 3M Masking tape, XXX-Main inner body decals
Paints: Tamiya Color Metallic Red, Khryon Pearl White
Class: Pro

Hope you like it! :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06917.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06918.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06920.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06921.jpg


Bonus points for whoever can correctly guess which wheel's parts are broken :D

I suppose it's appropriate enough to briefly tell ya how it happened.... flight of stairs consisting of 10-15 stairs with a pole at the bottom, connecting the handrail to the ground... :D


Dave


right rear

[biganddaft]

Message to Bodywerx and the Tamiya Mini. Have you any more pics of your car, looks well nice in the Gold and works well. Is it a Mini though, looks like a Suzuki Swift :confused: to me from the side and looks like it has the Suzuki badge on the front too. :D Niiiiiice Wheeeeeels :D too!! Looks like they are Drag tyres as quite thick looking.

[reynolds716]

Pro line RC10GT Crowd pleaser
Paint Flaskolor
Mask LM
Class Pro

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/topgt.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/GTside.jpg

[FESTER2004]

just a update tally-

we have 7 pro entries this month and 6 amauture entries this month!

come on guys!

sadley though i wont have nuttn for this month's contest!

[FESTER2004]

2) Any body submitted may NOT appear in another competition.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

So what do you do if it is?

[CarbonMadness]

So what do you do if it is?
What he said.




Also did you just remember that this site is here?

[davec-nitro-rs4]

:D sorta, yeah..... so many forum, so little time !!!

[CarbonMadness]

What are we going to do with you Dave. :roll2: :wave:

[Neon_Dave]

The same thing you're going to do with me :D

Nice bodies, everyone. I look forward to seeing the results :)

:D:D

[RidgewayBodies]

Body: Xray XB8 TQ
Paint: Parma Faskolor, Auto Air, Spaz Stix
Mask: Bob Dively
Class: Pro
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/homer/IMG_0086.JPG

Body: ProLine CP 2.0 for Losi 8ight
Paint: Parma Faskolor, Auto Air, Spaz Stix
Mask: Bob Dively
Class: Pro
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/homer/IMG_0094.JPG


Body: J Concepts Illuzion for Jammin CR-T
Paint: Parma Faskolor, Auto Air, Spaz Stix
Mask: Bob Dively
Class: Pro
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/grid/norm(1).JPG
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/grid/norm.JPG

[FLxxxT]

Ridgeway: :eek: Wow...awsome bodies, wanna do one for me ! :D

[Wrobcio]

Body: Protoform Stratus 3.0 190mm
Paints: faskolors ( 8 colors)
mask: fasmask
Class: Pro

Head lights are painted

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/282/stratus002qd6.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/187/stratus004jy3.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4951/stratus005zl0.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/5030/stratus008eh1.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1237/stratus007ql1.jpg

[FESTER2004]

i am not out to step on anybodies toes but 1 of my entries got diaquialifed ion a another site!paint jobs here should be exclusive,that makes it fair to all,not all of us r going bouncing from website to website entering there work!

[Buggyracer28]

I guess I'll enter this 8ight body... All masks were handcut including the 8ight Logo. No decals/masks.

Body: Proline 8ight Crowdpleaser
Paint: Auto-Air Colors
mask: Bob Dively's
Class: Pro

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0475-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0476.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0480.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0477.jpg

[mab_man20]

i am not out to step on anybodies toes but 1 of my entries got diaquialifed ion a another site!paint jobs here should be exclusive,that makes it fair to all,not all of us r going bouncing from website to website entering there work!


I believe your refering to a comment before when someone quoted this rule. I didnt know who it was refering to. All your bodies are elligable for the paint competition because they have not been entered in the RCZONE PAINT COMPETITIONS!!! When that rules was written there were no other contests.

In the event that someone believes a body has been entered twice ON THIS SITE, please point it out and reference the month that it was used (if you think its cheating you can do the leg work, I refuse to go on wild goose chases myself).

[mab_man20]

Body: Proline Vanquish
Mask: Bob Dively Liquid mask, shelf liner for CF.
Paint: Spaz-stix liquid metal, Fascolor: Silver (varying darknesses), transparent black, flourescent orange.
Class: Pro

The vanquish is a beautiful car, therefore I felt it necessary to do something that would actually be seen on the road (in theory).

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/toastyhandshake/AustinMartinISOFront.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/toastyhandshake/AustinMartinISORear.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/toastyhandshake/AustinMartinSkull.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Mab, so I understand the contest rules here perfectly, are you saying entries here CAN be in contests at other sites at the same time?

[mab_man20]

Mab, so I understand the contest rules here perfectly, are you saying entries here CAN be in contests at other sites at the same time?


Yes. You are correct.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Thank you for the clarification. The statement in the first post is slightly misleading the way it is worded.

"2) Any body submitted may NOT appear in another competition."

[FESTER2004]

mab-nice paint job!

as far as the rule goes, i think paint jobs here should be exclusive,its only fair!

[RespirologyRC]

Mab-man what color is that liquid metal? Also what did you use to back it? I'm just cursious because i have used the Spaz hard metals but never heard of "liquid metals:
Respiro

[TheGeneralG]

Body: Proline CP 2.0 MBX5T
Car: MBX5T
Paints: Kustom Kolor by HOK. Pagen Gold Kandy, Tangerine Orange Kandy, Red Apple Kandy, Red, Yellow. Createx black
Masks: free hand shields cut from scrap lexan.
Class: Pro


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/mbx5tflame.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/mbx5tflame1.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/mbx5tflame2.jpg

[Buggyracer28]

I love the last angle. That's sick!

[mab_man20]

Mab-man what color is that liquid metal? Also what did you use to back it? I'm just cursious because i have used the Spaz hard metals but never heard of "liquid metals:
Respiro

It is hard metal, i mistyped that. Its the chrome.

I will give some thought to the elligibility of bodies that are posted on other websites, please post your ideas and or thoughts in the other thread.

[WheelNut]

Just finished this yesterday. Turned out with a pretty bad main colour, but its not so bad for only an hour and half. Not to mention most of the streaking is covered up or didn't show up in the pics. I'm going to have a body that is hopefully actually good for next months competition (mabye even two!).

Body: Kyosho Lazer ZX-5
Mask: Bob's liquid
Paints: Pactra lacquers
Airbrush: Iwata HP-B
Class: Pro

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/one-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/two-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/three-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/Fo4r.jpg

Is 4 pics too many?

[Buggyracer28]

Perfect! Thats awesome.

[z-man280]

guess i will slide a couple in here,.....

body #1

body: losi mini-t
mask : blue painters tape
paint: createx black, Spaz Stix Chrome
kit supplied decals
airbrush: Paasche H series
Class: P-roooo

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280043Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280044Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280054Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280057Medium.jpg


body #2

body: Bolink '56 Nomad
mask: hand-cut blue painters tape..zero decals, all light and window trim hand cut
paint: Spaz-stix chrome, createx orange, yellow, red, black
airbrush: Paasche H series
class: P-rooooooo

This was a customers body: Hope ya like it Dave!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280059Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280063Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280062Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280050Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280053Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280052Medium.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280060Medium.jpg

[Neon_Dave]

Lookin' good, as usual, Ron :) I like

[FESTER2004]

WOW!That nomad is hot looking!

with some of those pics,it looks like at staring down the nose of a real car! :driving:

[hijacker]

Ron - both bodies look awesome! That airbrush is really waking up your skills.

I wish the pics did real justice to the SpazStix Mirror Chrome paint, it would really blow everyone away to see all the chrome trim work you did on that Nomad. You should point it out to everyone so we can all appreciate just how much trimming you put into that body.

p.s. your fish look hungry.

[FESTER2004]

sorry ron couldnt resist:

[hijacker]

Good one Fester! I totally missed the cat. Dang!

[z-man280]

hahahaha! thats a kitten on a big metal tin of popcorn!

[FESTER2004]

oh i know,lol looks like real kitty though

[MAXXTRAX]

Nice work! Now ya just made me have to go dig up some pics of a Nomad I've painted...

Class: Pro
Paints: Faskolor
Masking: Bob Dively
Airbrush: Iwata HP-CS

http://www.mrpaintin.com/Animal1-1.jpg

http://www.mrpaintin.com/Animal2-1.jpg

http://www.mrpaintin.com/Animal3.jpg

[z-man280]

you win.

[MAXXTRAX]

I am excited for the 31st, and I wanna see what next month brings!

[TheGeneralG]

Body: Team Associated RC18T
Paints: Kustom Kolor by HOK, Auto-Air
Masking: Scrap lexan pieces cut for shields
Airbrush: Iwata HP-CS / RichPen Apollo 113C
Class: Pro


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire1.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire2.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire3.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire4.jpg

[FESTER2004]

Maxxtraxx-wow that is totally awesome too!Battle of the nomads!,lol

[MAXXTRAX]

Thanks man!

[trxcrazy345]

nice paint job general

[SerpentKing101]

Class: Amateur (duh!)
Paints: Faspearl Charcoal and Silver, Fasfluorescent Yellow and Orange, some acrylic black type-stuff.
Masking: Bob Dively
Airbrush: Iwata HP-BCS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0154.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0155.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0157.jpg

The yellow looks alot better IRL.

[FESTER2004]

serp-not bad,i know those roll bars r pain in rump to cut out!

[SerpentKing101]

They didnt come out too bad. I guess I should removed all the film before taking pics.

What got me was trying to find all the near-invisible liquid mask in the checker design.

[MAXXTRAX]

What do you cut the roll bar for? Just use the edge of the tape...

[fasterthanspeed]

This body doesnt compare to anyone elses bodies on here,but oh well.
Turned out pretty good, just wish i would have made it a little more complex.

Class: ameatur
Paints: Tamyia metallic green, Tamyia Silver, Testors Sprint White(for backing)
Masking: XXX Main Racing Predator Mask (modified)
Airbrush: Rattle cans
Chassis: Hyper 7 Tq Sport

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/speedchallenger/Picture136.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/speedchallenger/Picture135.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/speedchallenger/Picture133.jpg

[FESTER2004]

not bad,very clean cut,u should be proud

[VegasJim]

Class: Pro
Body:ProForm Contour
Chassis: None
Paint: Faskolor
Mask: metalflake liquid mask / Hand cut

Couldn't get the photos to show the difference between Flo Red (top) and Flo Orange (bottom)

http://home.earthlink.net/~jdsrace1/000_0664.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~jdsrace1/2_15_06%20003.jpg

[CarbonMadness]

Well seeing as how it don't look like I will get outdoor pic's as it has been cloudy out these pic will have to do. And yes I'm still an amatuer as I have only been painting for around ~5 months.

skill level
amatuer
mask
bob dively, shelf liner, and paper hole reneforcements (sp)
paints
faskolor, createx
body
hpi skyline 200mm

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0221.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0219.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0218.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0216.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0215.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0214.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0213.jpg

[trxcrazy345]

nice skyline

[masterchief06]

recommendation for serpentking and carbonmadness to move up to pro class, but just my $.02

Mike

[SerpentKing101]

Well, to my surprise, that body did end up getting sold, so I guess I have to move up if I enter another one. :o

No, I didnt intend to when I painted it...

[mes]

I'll be judging the contest tomorrow. I'll have the results posted then. I will not be including Carbonmadness and Serpentking in the pro class this month. They can move up next month if they want to.

Happy new year!!!!!!!

[masterchief06]

same here look for my judgment for the amateur class tomorrow, well today

HAPPY NEW YEARS Cali!

(Man do I have a lot of work ahead of me)

[masterchief06]

After some insomnia and just plain excitement to "let the cat out of the bag", the result are tallied and are in. Here goes- ENJOY!

December 2006 Amateur Best Paint Competition


Neon_Dave
Blue and White Porsche 911 GT3
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06474.jpg

Jagged carbon fiber looks good, but a consistent pattern would accentuate the blue stripe a little better than the non-symmetric look. Great choice of color and some small visual evidence of the white bleeding into the blue stripe, but otherwise well executed

Design- 7.5
Execution -7.5
Difficulty – 8.0
Total: 23/30



Myqueace
Red, White, and Green Crowd Pleazer
http://pics.livejournal.com/myqueace/pic/0000g400

Excellent job of playing on the holiday season, however the execution was lacking. Perhaps this was a rushed job, but the key to using masking tape is burnishing the edges. This way, all of the lines are clearly defined and masking tape becomes a rather effective tool for painting beautiful bodies. The bleeding is really going to hurt you with scoring.

Design – 6.0
Execution- 4.0
Difficulty – 6.0
Total: 16/30



Biganddaft
Green and White VW Bug
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/masterchief06/DSCF0294_edited.jpg

Very simplistic yet effective racing stripe-type design. The custom yet subtle color mixing here is a very nice and effective way to make the body pop, and the contrast between the pearl white and the candy green is great as well. Some bleeds are evident in this simple masking job, but do not take away from the paint job too much.

Design: 6.0
Execution: 8.0
Difficulty: 7.0
Total: 21/30



FLxxxt
Purple and multicolor stripes
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k300/kaotickc/Picture027.jpg

Really smooth combination of a custom, rich, candy color with a simplistic yet effective “Van Halen style” stripe pattern. In the sunlight, each one of those fluorescent colors just POP off of that dark purple body and the abstract placement of the lines add to the effect. Absolutely flawless execution of a simple yet beautiful paint job that demands a lot of attention around those tough-to-keep-sharp lines. Now-make the main color red and the stripes white, and it’ll make the Mugen “Jump!” [For those of us unfamiliar with Van Halen, please PM me for an explanation]

Design: 7.5
Execution: 9.0
Difficulty: 8.0
Total: 24.5/30


Pumpkinfish
Orange and White Stars
http://home.comcast.net/~johnwl/X-6.jpg

That pearlescent orange is an awesome color! I really like the color combination of the blue and the white and the orange. The little black and blue designs on the body accentuate the orange to white transition and help it flow. Overall a great design and superb execution.

Design: 7.0
Execution: 8.5
Difficulty: 8.0
Total: 23.5


Bspate
Neon Yellow, Red, and Black Revo
http://www.bspate.com/images/rc/revo1-3.jpg

A simplistic design with some racetrack flare. The black design on the hood really breaks up the monotony of the neon yellow, but I feel like the red was robbed of its proper exposure! There is an ABUNDANCE of the neon yellow on that body, and I think that instead of making the read look as if it was slid in at the last minute, incorporate it into the neon yellow work. With that said, that is one of the more attractive bodies in the competition, and the window, line, and other masking work shows no evidence of bleeding.

Design: 8.0
Execution: 8.0
Difficulty: 7.0
Total: 23.0


SerpentKing101
White, checkered, and flamed crowd pleazer (?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0154.jpg

An awesome design that I would expect to come from a pro-level painter. The masking leaves a little to be desired around the flames, the rear pinstriping, and the roll cage area, however the airbrushing of the flames, the checkers and the level of detail of even the “rivets” in the windows really add to the body. Your knowledge of shading and 3-dimensional painting is quite nice, and I suggest next time you take your time on the masking and jump to drop shadows with some thinned spray tint. This would really help to make those checkered flags and flames pop.

Design: 10.0
Execution: 7.0
Difficulty: 9.5
Total: 26.5/30



Fasterthanspeed
Green and white flame
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/speedchallenger/Picture133.jpg
Very simplistic design, but it still is a nice look. The metallic green looks very rich and deep and the XXX masking is nice. While the design was really a stick and paint and the difficulty wasn’t too stiff, the execution was flawless and still pulled the body off.

Design: 5.0
Execution: 8.0
Difficulty: 5.0
Total: 18.0/30


CarbonMadness
Colorful body
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0218.jpg

Wow! This is like a clash of the titans on one body. I have so many different things I can look at, and they all look great! The experimentation that I see on this body is truly second to none, and it proves to be an interesting paint job. The clash of colors isn’t too incredibly appealing to the eyes, but I’m sure that blue comes out a little more in the direct sunlight. Lets see- your red scallop-esque/tribal design looks great, though it should maintain its symmetry along the roof line of the car. Your drop shadows look great, although they could use a little more consistency along each of the edges. The carbon fiber is WELL DONE. That is some beautiful carbon fiber work. The custom blended green and the well shaded, well drop-shadowed tribal/wicked flame design really compliment each other and develop the rear of the car nicely. The hand-painted headlights, grilles, and air dams are all well done, although again, try to use some more subtle, realistic color combinations on things that shouldn’t be a HUGE part of the body (like headlights, for example).

Design: 6.5
Execution: 7.5
Difficulty: 10
Total: 24.0/30


And the winner is....SerpentKing101 with his white and checkered crowd pleazer! Excellent job and with a few minor tweaks to your painting methods, I can see you in the pro class soon!

So there you have it! I congratulate you all on a good showing of some diverse painting styles and themes. I really enjoyed looking at all of your awesome work and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to judge the entries. Every last body I judged showed some excellent promise, and I encourage everyone out there to paint paint paint!

The Only Dumb Idea is the Wasted One!

[FLxxxT]

Now that the cats outta the bag...here is the inspiration for my paint job. The Eddie VanHalen Phase pedal. Was staring at it one day and hit me...thatd be a cool paint job!




http://img3.guitarcenter.com/dbase/pics/products/2/0/3/239203.jpg

[Buggyracer28]

Grats SK101

[Neon_Dave]

Congrats, everyone, there were lots of awesome paint jobs this month :)

[mes]

Hey Mab. I got a pm for you but you have to clear some space before I can send it.

Thanks!
Mark

[CarbonMadness]

Masterchief06 actually the green is lime peril. Also you could write a book about my entry. lol :wave:

[SerpentKing101]

Wow. :eek: I really didnt expect to do well in the competition, much less win it. I would have put myself 4th at best.

Thanks again, judges and other painters, and I'll try to do a good job at judging next month's comp.

[FESTER2004]

congrats serpentking101!

[biganddaft]

Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL and "Nice one to serpentking101". Impressed with an overall score of 21 out of 30 for my Beetle and thanx for all the comments given. Will have to move up a gear in 07. YEEEEHAAAAAA!!!! :D

[MAXXTRAX]

Congrats to SerpentKing with the win! There were some very nice shells in this competition. Can't wait to see what next month brings!

[mes]

Here are the results for the pros. It was a great competition to end a great year of painting. Here goes......

Zman280 - Mini T
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280043Medium.jpg
Design:4
Difficulty:4
Execution:4
Total: 12
I can't really tell what is sticker and what is paint on this one. It looks like most of the design is sticker and the paint is the body color. I know this is a difficult size of body to paint but it can be done. Try to take that sticker that you want to use and execute the design with paint. The sticker will give you an end product to shoot for. It is a good way of practicing. See my comments on your other submission for comments on photos.

Bodywerx
M-03M
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM0690.jpg
Design:4
Difficulty:4
Execution:5
Total: 13
This one is a nice simple design without much technical difficulty. The stickers really give it a nice racing feel. I just wish that a little more creativity was taken with the design to really set it off.

Zman280 Nomad
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/PC280063Medium.jpg
Design:5
Difficulty:5
Execution:5
Total: 15
This one was hard to tell for me. I couldn't really make out the quality of the design given the poor photos. I would suggest taking your pictures outside. Even on a cloudy day the lighting is much better and the colors come out much truer to real life. The classic flame design is really nice but the pictures don't do it justice.

Bodywerx
M-03M
http://www.freewebs.com/bodywerx/HPIM0696.jpg
Design:5
Difficulty:5
Execution:6
Total: 16
You stepped up the difficulty on this one. It is a nice design. However the execution of the green at the rear wheel well looks a little too heavy and could have been improved if you continued the nice delicate design of the other parts of it. Try some drop shadows on the next one to give some depth to the design.

Neon Dave - Aftershock
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/BCP_Dave/DSC06918.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:5
Execution:6
Total: 17
I really like this design. The tribal barbs between the colors must have been a real paint to cut out. They look almost too perfect. Nice clean design that looks tough on that aftershock. Try experimenting with some other techniques on your next one.

Buggyracer28 - 8eight
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0480.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:5
Execution:5
Total: 16
This is a nice design but the execution is where it was lacking. I can see that you have some bleeds at your masking edges. If you aren't having any luck with tape, try using liquid mask. It makes all the difference in the world to eliminate bleeds. You also appear to be laying down your paint too thick. The cf looks really good. Try to slow down a bit and take your time with things.

VegasJim - Contour
http://home.earthlink.net/~jdsrace1/2_15_06%20003.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:5
Execution:7
Total: 18
Really clean lines is what sets this one apart. The colors are also nice. I just think the execution is nearly flawless. That is the difference liquid mask can make. The headlights also look pretty nice too. Keep it up.

Maxxtrax - Nomad
http://www.mrpaintin.com/Animal1-1.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:5
Execution:7
Total: 18
This is a classic design that would look great screaming down the street. The detail is really nice with the chrome and the white top. The flame design is nice but could have really popped with a pinstripe on them. Your attention to detail on this one is superb. I really like it.

General G - Blue fire
http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/rc18tfire2.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:8
Execution:7
Total: 21
I have to admit. I am not a big fan of the true fire. That is being done these days. But General G is doing them pretty well. This one is a little muddy in the lick department and could use a little more contrast between the layers. I can't quite make it out but it looks like there is 'orange peel' on the hood of the car. It may be that the paint was on too thick....who knows. Nice job, none the less.

Reynolds716 - RC10GT
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/GTside.jpg
Design:6
Difficulty:8
Execution:8
Total: 22
It appears that you have really good control of your airbrush. Your shadows are really consistent and even. That is a hard feat to accomplish. Nice subtle detail of the cf pattern in the hood scoop area. To me it just seems like there is a little too much space in the white area and could have been filled in a little more with the flames. Not major just a picky little thing. Nice work!

Hijacker - Gordon
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2011.jpg
Design:7
Difficulty:8
Execution:8
Total: 23
The colors are simply amazing. That blue is one of my favorite colors to use. There apears to be some random stray streaks on the hood that distract from the body for me. I would try to selectively use the streaking technique in isolated areas until you get the control down. The drop shadows are also a bit heavy and could use a lighter touch. With those thing aside, I'm sure you have a very happy client.

[mes]

RespirologyRC
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/one.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:8 + 1=9
Execution:7
Total: 25
The colors on this one just grabbed me. They really work together. The tribal design kicks butt. The shadowing and the streaking are way too heavy though and distract from the rest of the design. I've never attempted a micro body but I'm sure it is tough. You get extra points for always doing the small ones. Good job!

Ridgeway - Losi 8ight
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/homer/IMG_0094.JPG
Design:9
Difficulty:8
Execution:7
Total: 24
This one looks great. I love how well the colors work. The shadowing is spot on.

Wrobcio - Stratus
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/187/stratus004jy3.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:9
Execution:7
Total: 25
The pinstriping is really nice on this one. Very clean lines. Nice shadowing. The flag at the rear looks a little heavy. You have the skills to really make the flag look like its moving. Give it a try on the next one. Good airbrush skills!

Ridgeway - XB8
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/homer/IMG_0086.JPG
Design:9
Difficulty:9
Execution:8
Total: 26
This one really pops out at you. The colors are a little bit much but the detailing in the drop shadows and outlines is stellar. You have some of the most amazing daggar strokes at the edges of your shadows. They really fade away nicely.

Wheelnut - Lazer
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/one-1.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:9
Execution:8
Total: 26
This one really has a ton of subtle detail in it. The streaking is really nicely done and the colors work great. The design of the tribal could have been a little different for my taste. I like the fact that you caried the color of the body to the wing. There is so much depth to the paint that is is amazing. Nicely done!

Mabman20 - Vanquish
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/toastyhandshake/AustinMartinISOFront.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:9
Execution:8
Total: 26
This is a really clean piece of art. I just love the skull on the hood. The fading and choice of colors is perfect. The orange pinstripe is the only thing that bothers me. It detracts from the classy nature of the paintjob. Perhaps a different color would have worked better. It also appears to conflict with the rear wheel well rather than flowing around it. The carbon fiber detailing is flawless. I would love to see this one on a 1:1 car. Beautiful!

And now for the top three............

Third place.......
GeneralG - True Fire
http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/mbx5tflame.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:10
Execution:8
Total: 27
This one is much better than your other entry. The depth in the fire is really there. I just love the licks of flames that are flying out of the side flames. The detail is really nice. Some of the flames on the hood could be a little more random. There appears to be some hard edges that catch your eye at first glance. Mike Lavalle eat your heart out!

Second Place......
Ridgeway
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/grid/norm(1).JPG
Design:9
Difficulty:10
Execution:9
Total: 28
To tell you the truth any of your bodies could hold up in second place. They really are nicely done. This one though just caught my eye a little more. There is more shadowing and the colors really pop. The orange, red and yellow compete a little with one another but it still looks nice. It is a little hard to see the streaking out of the star on the top and could have been a little heavier to make it stand out. Nice work!

And the winner is.........
Maxxtrax - Simpsons.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/1-3.jpg
Design:9
Difficulty:10
Execution:10
Total: 29
I felt that this one really deserved first place because it was out of the ordinary and that it had an extreme amount of work put into it. We've all spent hours cutting out our designs to only have half of the detail that went into this one. The figures look just like they popped off the TV screen and onto the truck. The linework is all very consistent and even. I could spend an hour looking at all of the characters on this one. Couple suggestions...some added detail like drop shadows or window outlines could help to add to the body. Also the roof section seems too blank given the amount of detail around the body. I know.....like you wanted to spend any more time on this one than you already did. Very nice work. and Congrats on the win.

Well that's all folks. What a way to end the year. We'll keep it up for 2007. Happy New Year to all of you.

Mark

[FESTER2004]

awesome job judgin MES!

[MAXXTRAX]

Thanks guys! Great judging Mes, can't wait to see what you guys come up with for next month! Make my job hard!

[WheelNut]

Wow, I finished a lot higher than I though I would. Nothing wrong with that though! Congrats Maxxtraxx, as has been stated a hundred times already, amazing detail work! You deserve the win!

[mab_man20]

Congrats everyone!! Thanks goes out to the judges for their hard work and great comments.

The new competition and the 2007 schedule is now up.

[TheGeneralG]

Awesome competition! Congrats to all the winners and everyone that entered.

[RespirologyRC]

Nice competition! I thought ridgeway bodies were down and out. Like their designs and love looking at his webpage. i have it in my favorites and sometimes go to it for inspiration. I feel that his style of painting is very similar to mine (when i'm painting anything greater than a 1/18 scale shell).

Good job to all

[RidgewayBodies]

Thanks for the judging! All bodies look great and would like to congratulate the winner.

Resp...thanks for the props!