Best Paint Competition – January 2007

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – January 2007



Please read this carefully and in its entirety!! There are a few changes for the new year.

The Best Paint competition will be open for entries for the month of January and will close at Midnight (EST) on Wednesday, January 31, 2007.

Restrictions: None!!! Go wild
(See accompanying thread for this years schedule.)

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 RCZone Paint 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 (Now three classes. Think of it as creating a higher class then Pro. Intermediate is the old Pro.)

Pro – This class is for those of us who are truly the professionals, the guys who are sought out for their exceptional skill. If you make a sizeable yearly income from airbrushing car bodies or anything else, regardless if it is your full time job or not. If you paint a few bodies a month for local guys at the track or sell to a few people through the net you fall into the Intermediate class. If any one person wins 2 Intermediate class competitions they are moved up to the Pro class. I want this pro class to gather the best talent around to build their reputation (and customer base) and show off their skills.

Intermediate – If you paint or have painted for money, you must enter into the Intermediate 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!”, then you belong in this category. This shouldn't be a guessing game.

Amateur – This class is designed for beginning to slightly below 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 and Intermediate classes 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.

TBD will judge this month’s Pro Class. The intermediate class will be judged by MAXXTRAXX. Finally, the amateur class will be judged by SerpentKing101..

Winners of this contest will judge the next contest. If you have no intention of judging the next contest, do not enter this competition. .



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

[FESTER2004]

mab-r u gonna judge the intermediate classs to kick it off.

[Dragdrew06]

OK here it goes this is my first real airbrushed paint job if you can call it that...i used the badger airbruss my dad used back when he was into r/c cars in the early 80's so its literally a POS but i did my best!

CLASS: Amature
BODY: 190mm HPI Eclipse on Schumacher Axis2 sst
MASK: Tape
PAINT: Custom mixes of Faskolor


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0131.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0132.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0135.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0136.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0137.jpg

The pictures really dont give the colors justice...they all have a really nice pearl effect from the mixtures of the pearl and fascent colors even the black has a nice pearl to it!

[z-man280]

VERY nicely done! excellent color choices, they blend well! impressive!

[TheoDR]

Here's my 350Z

Class: Amateur
Body: HPI 190mm Nismo 350Z GT
Chassis : Tamiya TA05
Mask: Tape
Paint: Tamiya Silver (PS12), Blue (PS4) and Fluorescent Orange (PS24)

Sorry about the slightly blur images, didn't have a tripod and my cam doesn't have a fast enough shutter speed.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/600PC090021a.jpg

With painted Tamiya BBS rims (2 coats of surface primer and 2 coats of Tamiya Gloss Aluminum)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/640PC240156.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/640PC240155.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/640PC240159.jpg

Rear view
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/600PC120016.jpg

Pardon me about the uncut bodyposts too, have yet to measure them for my tallest body :o

[z-man280]

customer's ride. Nothing fancy, paying homage to the old renegades with this paint scheme.

body: HPI Rubicon
masks: hand cut blue painters tape
paint: createx black, yellow, red, spaz stix chrome
airbrush: Paasche H series single action
class: Intermediete

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030082Large.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030080Large.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030081Large.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030084Large.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030086Large.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030083Large.jpg

[NIdaho Mudder]

Thats a sweet job dragdrew my fav sofar and i dont like black/yellow combo's lol

[Wrobcio]

Body: Protoform Mazda 6
Paint: Parma Faskolor (11 colours used)
Mask: Fasmask
Class: Intermediate

No decails everything was painted. Air intake and grill isnt black :) they are black-silver

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b026.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b025.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b040.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b041.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b045.jpg

[TheGeneralG]

My entry for this month, pictured with my Baja 5B.

Class: Intermediate
Body: HPI Baja 5B
Chassis : HPI Baja 5B
Mask: Freehand sheilds cut from scrap lexan
Paint: Kustom Kolor by House of Kolor (Valspar)


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

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

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

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

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

[mab_man20]

I NEED to see that mounted. That will look mean!

[Tamiya84]

Ehh Id be taking the Rubicon Body Zman thats just a Wicked body man

[cpee]

again this is a nice clean paint job for my sitter ron its a another smoker

[cpee]

i like all of the paint jobs so far would love to see them all mounted to full affect but great job guys iam takin notes

[davec-nitro-rs4]

erased...

[z-man280]

??????????

[FESTER2004]

y ron?

[reynolds716]

Class: Intermediate
Body: Proline CP2 RC10GT2
Mask: freehand LM and Plotter for the lettering
Paint: Flaskolor

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/WVcomp.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/wvcomp2.jpg
Let's Go Mountaineers

[FESTER2004]

reynolds-that mint man!

[hijacker]

Here's my entry for January.

This is a 1/18th protoform Mazda 6 body I painted in a Evel Knievel theme for a customer to use on his XRay M18.
Paints used are Fascolor, SpazStix. The 2 stripes running down the center of the body are Mirror Chrome, it is hard to tell in the outdoor pics, but you can see it in the last pic.
Graphics cut out of blue painter's tape and liquid mask.
Class is Intermediate.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2144.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2143.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2147.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2133.jpg

[Mel*E*Mel]

Class: Intermediate
Body: Losi LST2 Racer
Mask: Liquid mask
Paint: Pactra
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01396.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01395.jpg

[Mel*E*Mel]

Class: Intermediate
Body: Losi XXX-Cr
Mask: Liquid mask
Paint: Pactra and Spazstix
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01405.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01414.jpg

[Buggyracer28]

Wow mel, i LOVE the first one, and the shading in both of them are great!

[hijacker]

WHOA! Mel! Time to step up to Pro! Those are awesome!

[Mel*E*Mel]

Thanks Buggy ..
I need to work on my shading on white ...I seem to always go too heavy
If needed i Can be put in Pro ... No problems at all there...Just figured a new class so why not try in out

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Czech meets Nemo! Very well done, Mel!

[FESTER2004]

ok gang heres my entry for the month:

this is my second attempt at true fire n its hard.didnt come out like the instructions from a magazine article said to do it.anyway i call her BLACK CHERRY!,lol

body:McAllister 1957 chevy
paint:alcid II transparent yellow & red,pactra sprint white,krylon black fusion paint
mask:i used index cards for the flame licks
truck:sitting on a tamiya king blackfoot
class:defintly amature

[hijacker]

Hey Fes, lookin' bettter than your first try! The roof especially looks pretty good. The rest of it still has the swiss cheese look to it. A few more and you'll be knockin' em out like adrcracing!

[FESTER2004]

thanks,but i figure out y it turned pink?

[hijacker]

Red + White = Pink

[MAXXTRAX]

Lots of great entries so far, but where did all the "Pros" go? Nice entries so far guys! Keep up the good work!

[FESTER2004]

thanks,

i am gonna go outside tommorrow n take pics as long as the weather holds up!

[Divman]

Hey Guys :)

Been a long time since I posted, but the standard hasnt dropped at all.. Nice work all! :)

Festy! True Fire?!?! You are getting real brave nowadays :D. Didnt catch your 1st attempt, but this one is looking pretty damn good! Maybe u shud move to the "pro" section? :p

I've got a gravedigger shell here to be done, but I havent painted in nearly a year, so i'll see how it turns out b4 i decide to post it or not :).

Hope everyone had a nice Xmas and Happy New Year to all!

Dave

[mes]

Fester,
Thats really nice. I just love how you keep on trying new things and pushing yourself further. You are motivation to us all to keep plugging away trying newer and more difficult work. Nice job.

Mark

[mes]

Here is one I did for a customer. It is not as unusual as some of my other work. It was a nice opportunity to try some techniques that I haven't done yet.

Class:Pro
Body: Proline Crowd Pleazer - Jammin CRT
Mask: Liqud mask and credit card shields
Paints: All faskolor, red, black, transparent white and black, custom metallic grey.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/markarch3137/Bella-Graphix/Red-CRT-2.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/markarch3137/Bella-Graphix/Red-CRT-1.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

I personally love those colors together !!! I used to own a Kawasaki painted with them!

Looking badazz!

[balang_479]

wow... some nice work going on... and atcually the Intermediate class seems to be working...

[FESTER2004]

thanks Mes N Divman!

good to see ya back Divman!hope all is well!i got awhile before i go pro,lol!


Mes-awesome paint job there!

[mes]

You know. I actually fogot about the intermediate class. What do you guys think......should I be in intermediate or pro?

[z-man280]

honestly, i think some of the pro's are dropping back into intermediate class....but maybe thats just me. Perfect as usual Mes. Looks, awesome.

[slowtc4man]

Mazda 6
all paint,
hand cut mask
Pro

[slowtc4man]

another shot close up

[slowtc4man]

and one more, sorry the pics are not too good i cant get it big enough to still post it :mad:

[slowtc4man]

proline croud pleazer
all paint, hand cut mask
Class pro

[FESTER2004]

slowtc4man-both look sharp!love the crowd pleaser!

Mes- you are defently Pro!you can go to the intermediate class if u want too but you will smoke that class in no time and you will be back in the pro class in no time! :driving:

[NIdaho Mudder]

Sure glad im not the judge here. Not sure what one i would pick if i could have anyone of them for my truck.

[balang_479]

and one more, sorry the pics are not too good i cant get it big enough to still post it :mad:

I would try using photobucket.com and then link them to this site, their are a bit small and you cant really see that amazing detail you have out into them.

[TheGeneralG]

A plain old paint scheme, nothing special at all.

Class: Intermediate
Body: XXXT
Chassis : XXXT
Mask: BD liquid masking, hand cut
Paint: Createx and Auto-Air

Notice the ghost flames on the front white area.

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

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/tlxxxbody1.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/tlxxxbody2.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/tlxxxbody3.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/tlxxxbody4.jpg

[outfitter540]

Class: Intermediate
Body: 1/18 Mazda 6
Mask: Bob D
Paint: Faskolor tranparent blue,silver,black,white,orange and spazstix Chrome

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6471/img0105gs5.jpg

http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/6293/img0103fe5.jpg

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/6395/img0104if2.jpg

[FESTER2004]

looking good guys!

[adrcracing]

Heres a new body from an up and coming body manufacture http://www.somebodies.co.uk/
It's a 78 Firebird/Trans, AM. A good likeness too!



Class: Pro
Body: Somebodies 78 Firebird/Trans, AM
Mask: Liquid Mask, Shields, Hand cut Stencils, Screen
Paint: Spaz Stix Paints


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in3.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in2.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in4.jpg

[FESTER2004]

wow!Ad ,thats mint.......i see it now............Smokey & the bandit replica bodies!!!!!!!!

[balang_479]

geezz, that body is well painted.

[Lidz]

Cool!

don't forget the gold chain! :D

[Jayboy]

Heres a new body from an up and coming body manufacture http://www.somebodies.co.uk/
It's a 78 Firebird/Trans, AM. A good likeness too!



Class: Pro
Body: Somebodies 78 Firebird/Trans, AM
Mask: Liquid Mask, Shields, Hand cut Stencils, Screen
Paint: Spaz Stix Paints


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in3.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in2.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in4.jpg

:wow:....*faints*
Yet another awesome body....:winner:

[Kronic]

:eek: .....i almost pooped my pants when i seen that firebird... :D

[adrcracing]

Thanks guys, I'm glad you all like it!

[hijacker]

Hey adrc, is the front clip on that TA a seperate piece from the body?

[outfitter540]

it would have to be, there is no way to extract the body from the mold if it was vacuum formed as pictured...

[FESTER2004]

where Ad got his inspiration from.................j/kn but it does look my my 1980 z28

[adrcracing]

Yeah, it's a two piece body.

Fester, close, but it was this car that made me think I'll paint it blue!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/06_front_leftfirebird.jpg

I think it's cool the nose is a sperate piece, now all he has to do is make the nose for the different years like Fester's car.

Here are some better PICS of the front and rear.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebirdfrontrear2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebirdfrontrear1.jpg

[RespirologyRC]

Ad that think looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[davec-nitro-rs4]

AD, you need a custom plate sticker that reads:

I EAT Z28

Sammy Hagar rules!

[FESTER2004]

ad,sweet!!!!!!sadly the z28 is a donor car sorta of,i am taking the 500hp engine,rebuilding it n puting it in my 1979 malibu

[Aluma]

Class: Intermediate *LOL, didnt know this existed.* Thanks Zman.
Body: Hummer
Masking: ALL masking tape
Paint: All CANS, Candy blue, sprint white, indy silver, outlaw black, window tint
Inspiration: Customer order, kid wanted "sky" camo like his shirt.

4.5hrs of work. :P

[z-man280]

wow!!! nice job man! especially with cans!!! you should try intermediate bud...not knocking your work, but with cans,....wow!

[Wrobcio]

Body: Team Losi 8ight
Paints: Faskolor
Mask: Fasmask
Class: Intermediate

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight003.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight011.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight012.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight009.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight008.jpg

more pictures on www.car-design.pl

[FESTER2004]

those r mint!

[hirme]

Body: HPI Dodge Ram for hpi MT2
Paints: all createx
liquid mask
Class: Intermediate

My friend put some stikers on it :mad: :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/PhotoBodyRmi011_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/PhotoBodyRmi006_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/PhotoBodyRmi005_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/PhotoBodyRmi012_1.jpg

Cf hood (1st time I tried this) and a custom purple to match all the purple anod. aluminium on the truck :)

[hijacker]

Hirme, we can't see the hood! Also, if you take some shots outside, it will really make those particular colors pop. Repost some good outdoor pics for us!

[z-man280]

Body: Team Losi 8ight
Paints: Faskolor
Mask: Fasmask
Class: Intermediate

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight003.jpg


more pictures on www.car-design.pl



:huh: :huh: :huh: THATS intermediate class?????????????

[hirme]

Hirme, we can't see the hood! Also, if you take some shots outside, it will really make those particular colors pop. Repost some good outdoor pics for us!

all i have is this pic with the protective film still on but giving a pretty good idea ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/DSC02214.jpg

[z-man280]

looks REAL good Hirme!

[Wrobcio]

:huh: :huh: :huh: THATS intermediate class?????????????

Why not? :D

[TheGeneralG]

Since editing of posts is turned off, just posting a couple of pics of the Baja 5B body I entered into this competition earlier this month.

-------In Original Post-------
My entry for this month, pictured with my Baja 5B.
"Class: Intermediate
Body: HPI Baja 5B
Chassis : HPI Baja 5B
Mask: Freehand sheilds cut from scrap lexan
Paint: Kustom Kolor by House of Kolor (Valspar)"
-----------------------------

Mounted Pics

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


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/baja_shots1.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/baja_shots2.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/baja_shots3.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/baja_shots4.jpg


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/baja_shots5.jpg

[balang_479]

I Am Loving The Baja 5b

[thunderbirdlver]

man u guys r awesome! how bout a general lee? ;)

[TheGeneralG]

man u guys r awesome! how bout a general lee? ;)


Ok... Had done this body about a month ago. I will enter in here. Nothing special. Everything you see if painted on, no stickers.

Class: Intermediate
Body: Proline CP 2.0 MSR Truggy
Chassis : Muggen MSR
Mask: BD liquid masking, all freehand drawn.
Paint: Createx, Auto-Air & Spaz Stix Chrome


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Generallee1.JPG


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Generallee2.JPG


http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Generallee3.JPG

[thunderbirdlver]

now that is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! great timing too! ;)

[4DMNYC]

I see all these awesome bodies, but are there prizes given out to the winner?

[hirme]

pride

[dyslexic]

Bragging rights, inflated Ego, that warm fuzzy feeling I could go on but I think you get the point..

[mab_man20]

This month is looking freakin awesome guys!!!

Im glad we have more than 2 entrees in pro. There maybe a few months until we weed out all the pro guys from the intermediate class, but give it time. I would rather have someone feel their earned the promotion, than feeling cheated into an impossible challange.

[waiknott]

Its been a long time since I've done any serious painting, and its not like riding a bike, you do forget. Just finished this and thought I would enter it for the heck of it.

Class: Intermediate
Body: Bandit RC Products Ford Taurus
Chassis: Associated 10L3
Mask: The dragon is hand cut vinyl, the flames vinyl cut on the Stika, scales and grill is variuos sizes of nylon mess (cut up laundary bags) and head and tail lights are vinyl as well.
Paints: Parma FasKolor

[myqueace]

that's pretty sick waiknott...

[thunderbirdlver]

sweet!

[FESTER2004]

that dragon car is sick!!!!!!!!!!!i dont envy the judges this month!

[z-man280]

cant i just go in the " no chance in heck of even placing decent in my class anymore" class??

[Aluma]

I see all these awesome bodies, but are there prizes given out to the winner?

sometimes you get published in the magazine. :D NOW that's ego inflation when all your buddies see your body in 1st place paint title.

[mes]

There is nothing quite like seeing your paintjob in the magazine. I was published in the February issue and it was just awesome. There are always a lot of great paintjobs done around here and it is a great honor to be selected for the magazine.

What a great community to be a part of. We all share a great talent and love of creating art........The real prize is creating something original and with your own hands that others can appreciate. Making a little money on the side to pay for the hobby doesn't hurt as well........

[4DMNYC]

mab_man edit: Please read my posted below.

[FESTER2004]

mab_man edit: Please read my posted below.

[4DMNYC]

Awesome! I'm sure all the painters will appriciate the prizes. Although making it into the mag is great. Some other stuff to win will drive more people here to enter the contests.

[suckfish]

Awesome! I'm sure all the painters will appriciate the prizes. Although making it into the mag is great. Some other stuff to win will drive more people here to enter the contests.

Man Dude, you just keep stepping up to the plate , nice job..

[suckfish]

hey does that dragon body glow in the dark... Real nice work

[Wrobcio]

whats the title of the magazine which put pics of 1st place bodies?

[hirme]

the best bodies are always featured in playboy

:D

(for RC bodies, I would guess RCCA since it's their forum... lol)

[Wrobcio]

OK :)
thanks for answer and sorry for maybe stupid question for you :)

[pchan]

Can I enter also?

Kyosho Mini-Z white plastic body painted from the outside.

Stock and mod class cars.

[hirme]

you have to specify class, paint used and all... read the first post :)

nice paint job :)

[mab_man20]

I have always been against material and monitary prizes for the winners. It was one of the big decisions when I first went about creating the competitions.
Here is my logic:

1) the better the prize, the harder someone will try to cheat or find a loophole.
2) Who is responsible if the prize does not show up at the winners door step? Some people may not care, but others may become angry and/or feel cheated. I dont want to create any unneeded animostity between members or this competition.
3) I dont feel that it is fair to give away a prize one month and not another.
4) Im sure it violates the advertising clause in the RCZone rules.


Having said that, if a reliable company who already has an advertising contract with Airage (or wishes to enter one) contacts me PRIVATELY maybe something can be worked out. Until then I will not allow prizes publicly given out to the winners. If you feel like rewarding a winner, contact them privately and do not bring it up here.

A few of the winners' bodies have made it into the magazines. I am trying to get all the winners in the magazine, but space is always at a premium. Having had a few bodies in magazines before, there is nothing more cool that looking at a printed page with your pride and joy shining on the glossy page. I feel that this and bragging rights :D should be enough.

[mab_man20]

Sorry if that came off sounding angry. It is not my intention. Its been a long work week and Im trying to fight off a cold.

[mes]

Sounds good to me mab. I didn't take it as being angry at all. Hope you feel better.

[hijacker]

Nope, didn't sound angry to me either. I think not having prizes is fine. Its just fun to enter, win or lose.

[GoofyTexan]

Crowd Pleazer 2.0 for REVO 3.3
CLass= Pro
Spaz-Deep red,Mirror chrome, Solid white, Black Backer, Custom mix gray,

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8/coke33revo005qw1.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3307/coke33revo003om0.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3342/coke33revo002hn8.jpg

[FESTER2004]

thats cool-your the boss here!i was just tryn to be nice but braggn rights is more than enough!

goofytexan-unbelivable!awesome!

[GoofyTexan]

:wow: I think i'm gonna be sick..........wow! good job




Its been a long time since I've done any serious painting, and its not like riding a bike, you do forget. Just finished this and thought I would enter it for the heck of it.

Class: Intermediate
Body: Bandit RC Products Ford Taurus
Chassis: Associated 10L3
Mask: The dragon is hand cut vinyl, the flames vinyl cut on the Stika, scales and grill is variuos sizes of nylon mess (cut up laundary bags) and head and tail lights are vinyl as well.
Paints: Parma FasKolor

[dyslexic]

somebody got a can opener I can't find the pull tab.

Great job GoofyTexan.


And that dragon is sick, nice work waiknott

[suckfish]

somebody got a can opener I can't find the pull tab.

Great job GoofyTexan.


And that dragon is sick, nice work waiknott
Boy that Coke body just makes you want to get a big glass of Ice to go with it.. Great job both guys

[4DMNYC]

Sorry if that came off sounding angry. It is not my intention. Its been a long work week and Im trying to fight off a cold.


No problem dude. It's your show here. ;) If the time comes where you want to start giving prizes away shoot me a pm. :)

[RespirologyRC]

Class: Donkey
Paints: Finger Colors
Style: Respo Style
Mood: Happy
Hair: Gellin'

I painted this for one of my friends on Team Suckfish. He has an LST2 body done with the same scheme and wanted his LOsi 8 to look similar. I think it gets the Team theme going right. I posted a pic of the lst2 so that you can see the differences and similarities. Enjoy

[suckfish]

:wow: Speechless... :wow: RespirologyRC :wow: Dude you are indeed the MASTERO ofthe AIRBRUSH.. many thanks :wow:

[4DMNYC]

:wow: holy crap dude :wow: Simply amazing

[WheelNut]

I finally finished a body I like. It actually turned out like I want (besides the streaking in the blue, next time I'll get that right).

Body: Pro-line Dodge Mega cab
Paints: Pactra racing colours, Alclad chrome
Airbrush: Iwata HP-C
Mask: BD's
Class: Intermediate

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

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

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

[RespirologyRC]

I like the way you did your windows on that truck body. The colors are perfect aswell

[balang_479]

That 8ight body is incredible... wow..wow.wowow..woowowowwowwooww

[BIGDADDYV]

That Dodge SICK !!!!!!!!!!!

[GoofyTexan]

Dang I never win these things.....Good stuff here though! :( :D :D :wave:

[WheelNut]

I wanted to change one of the pics in my post, but I can't edit the post. :rolleyes:

So I'll just put this link here, closer view of the front.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/WheelNut2/ramfrontclose.jpg

[Paul Songas]

I know, it's noting fancy...
TC4
McAllister Terra Haute late model body
Pactra cans, Bright Red, Daytona Yellow, Outlaw Black.
Class- Intermediate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/SongasRacing/LM1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/SongasRacing/LM2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/SongasRacing/LM3-1.jpg

[z-man280]

looks NICE!!!!

Good work Paul.

[RespirologyRC]

Paul nice racing body! With my bodies i like to use real companies much like your Bass Pro SHop. Cool work bro!

[suckfish]

very clean looking, I like those tires too

[MAXXTRAX]

I am not liking it any more that I won last month... Judging this contest is going to be a challenge! Nice work guys!

[SerpentKing101]

awesome as it is, it has to be your doing to qualify.

[suckfish]

i like it any pic's of the side

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Jeeezz.. this month is amazing! Those are all some awesomely amazing bodies.

-J

[suckfish]

well I say RespirologyRC has my vote but I may not be impartial.. Great job to all good luck with picking a winner

[masterchief06]

:wow: holy crap dude :wow: Simply amazing
Agreed. If anyone else wins, I would be really upset. The intricacies of the body are simply amazing, and only one thing describes the body:

Ridiculously awesome.

Killer job Respo, but obviously you dont need me to tell you that. Your skills are unmatched, and the funny thing is, they are constantly improving (I've made up my mind that this isn't humanly possible, so you must be an alien or a superhuman of the airbrush or something :D )


Good luck man, but I think the judges have an easy decision to make.

Mike

[hirme]

2nd entry:

Body: Pro-line Crown Pleazer 2.0 for Jammin CRT
Paints: Createx
Mask: liquid mask
Class: Intermediate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/Jammin_Cbass/DSC02266_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/Jammin_Cbass/DSC02267_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/Jammin_Cbass/DSC02268_1.jpg

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Yay! I'm going to enter my body in this month. I'm working on painting it right now. I hope it turns out alright... A race-style B3 Buggy body.

-J

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Body: Associated B3 stock body
Paints: (6 color) SpazStix (Hard Anodized Green, Fluorescent Orange, Mirror Chrome), Pactra (Green, Yellow, and White)
Mask: Tape by hand
Class: Amateur

Well, so this is my first comptition body. I figured a 6 color race style would be ambitious enough for one night, so I decided against trying to learn to use my liquid mask and trying to get clean window border pinstripe things. I might attempt some liquid mask in a week or two. Anyway, this body was a lot of fun and I'm really happy with how it came out. What do you guys think?

Here are a few links to larger images:
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_0025.JPG
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_0026.JPG

-J

[WheelNut]

Jeff- That body looks great! Nice clean lines good colours and a good design. The fades are nice, smooth and gradual. You should do well in the judging.

[hirme]

yeah, that has nothing to do in the amateur!

you have done a really nice job :)

[FESTER2004]

henry-thats body rocks!i like the gold flames especially!

jeff-awesome job!very simple yet clean cut!

[z-man280]

guess i'll throw this in here............ quick spray for a buddy.

body: Tamiya z-tune
paint: createx
masks: hand cut, blue painters tape
class: inter.
special note: rims shot in spaz stix chrome, for a polished aluminum look


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170121Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170123Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170126Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170124Large.jpg

[FESTER2004]

ron- that sweet!i like the the color scheme n the way the graphic in the middle breaks it up in the middle.good hit with the rims too, they do look polished!

[REVO of Rustler]

I'm pretty sure this won't win, but here goes.

Body: Maxx sized Proline Dodge Ram on a Traxxas REVO 2.5
Paint: Tamiya Rattle cans
Mask: Tape and star stickers
Class: Amature

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk012.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk013.jpg

Items used:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk001.jpg
:)

[chestnut007]

i like the use of sticker stars :)

[FESTER2004]

revo-i painted a dodge truck a few years back n i had USA on the tailgate to but yours came out better than mine! nice paint job!

[BIGDADDYV]

looks sweet Ron i cant wait to see this running

[z-man280]

entry 2:

Body: proline crowdpleaser 2.0
paint: createx, spaz stix
masks: hand cut, bob d.'s
class: int.

for another customer, my first shot at a patriotic theme, set on a rusty for pic purposes only.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1280065Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1280066Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1280067Large.jpg

[FESTER2004]

ron-awesome!i like the tears towards the back!

[FESTER2004]

ok just a quick tally

what i calculated so far is

amature class: 5 entries

intermediette: 19 entries (i am not gonna envy the judge here)

pro class: 7 entries

***edited on resp's request*****

the only 1 i didnt tally was the kyosho moni z's casue the class wasnt stated!but if i was a beetn' man,i would say intermediatte!

****edited with henry's info****

(yes gang i do have 2 much time on my hands,lol)

[RespirologyRC]

Put me in the pro class; I was just messing around with the classes :)

[z-man280]

Resp...they need to make a class for you bud....awesome work buddy

[FESTER2004]

thanks henry,tally updated!

WOW! :eek: we have a boat load of entries this month!!

did we break the record for the most entries in a month???

[mab_man20]

Im glad this month has gone so well. I think the new classes have worked out well and we can now be viewed from the main forum page! I hope that allows a lot of new people to find the competitions.

Expect a fun surprise early next month (ie whenever I get enough free time lol).

[PyroGraphix]

1st entry

Body: 190mm Protoform Dodge Stratus

Paints: Alclad pale gold, faskolor: black, white

mask: Bob Dively Liquid mask... hand drawn and hand cut

Class: Professional

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/rockstar.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/rosckstar2.jpg

[PyroGraphix]

2nd entry

Body: Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer for a Losi 8ight
Paints:Faskolor, red, fluorescent orange, fl. yellow, white, black, metallic blue
mask: Bob Dively liquid mask.... hand drawn and hand cut
Class: Professional

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image055.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image056.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image053.jpg

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Jeez, that losi 8ight body is slick! I dig that. Super nice job! I wish I had those skills.

-J

[PyroGraphix]

Body: Stock Kyosho 777
Paints: Faskolor; black, white, fluorescent green, satin chrome
Mask: Bob Dively... hand drawn and hand cut
Class: professional

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image002-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image003-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image004-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image005-1.jpg


Hopefully these pics look better.... diffently not a pro in photography

[balang_479]

PyroGraphix your too good, those lids are mint....

Fantastic job... ill have to order some from you, after i take a look at shipping rates..

[chestnut007]

i can't believe that that was hand cut http://www.helpbytes.co.uk/images/smileys/11.gif

[PyroGraphix]

Thanks guys for the kind wordz....

And Yes.... it is all hand cut with a #11...

Oh.... and practice.... lotz of practice.....

[DEMOLIME]

body- HPI drx hellfire
category-Rookie third ever paint job!! by friend Cort Chandler.
paints- Faskolor fasecent purple and fasfour yellow.
mask- Handcut

[REVO of Rustler]

I can't see these pictures anymore, so I'm making sure that they stay up.:)

Body: Maxx sized Proline Dodge Ram on a Traxxas REVO 2.5
Paint: Tamiya Rattle cans
Mask: Tape and star stickers
Class: Amature
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk012.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk013.jpg

Items used:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk001.jpg
:)

[FESTER2004]

revo- the pics r stilll here.u mite be havn' probs with your internet connection.dont worry ,your entry is entered

[adrcracing]

wow!Ad ,thats mint.......i see it now............Smokey & the bandit replica bodies!!!!!!!!


I just got this email: Ha Ha...

do offer the T/A body in clear or black. I would like to make a Smokey and the Bandit.

[FESTER2004]

ad,if anybody can pull it off,u can!

come on guys last day to enter,lets get those last minute entries in!!!!

[TheGeneralG]

Love that body PyroGraphix! DAUUUMMMM

[mab_man20]

come on guys last day to enter,lets get those last minute entries in!!!!

What Fester said. ^^^

:D

[outfitter540]

contest over on the east coast!

[suckfish]

Best of Luck guys awesome work from all...

[mab_man20]

Everyone is beating me to the punch this month! Judges do your thing. (Pros hold tight for a little bit, i have you covered)

[FESTER2004]

yes indeed ,good luck to everyone!

[JeffEmbracedDC]

I'm eager to hear the results! I want to know how I place in the novice category :) hah. I'm looking forward to the judging.

-J

[MAXXTRAX]

Ok, I will start off and say this is my first time judging, so take it easy LOL, really not sure why I am not judging the Pro class considering that I won that class last month, but I don’t run this place…. Anyways lets get this started….

ZMan280

I am a Jeep owner so its nice to see that you knew enough to stray from all the bright colors and wild designs! Nice clean pinstripes. Though the design isn’t extremely difficult you did a nice job on it and it looks good!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/Rubicon/P1030082Large.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 6
Total: 19

Wrobcio

I really like this design, looks like it should be on the cover of a magazine! Great outlines, they are nice and even throughout the whole shell and the colors really work with each other! Nice to see that you took the time to paint the lights and grill, it really adds to a shell. Beautiful fades…But I would like to see better pics of this shell. It would help bring you more customers, and help us judges out.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/mazda6b026.jpg

Design: 7
Execution: 8
Difficulty: 8
Total: 23

TheGeneralG

I have to give it to you, you seem to have true flames nailed, though I would like to see some more vibrant colors, especially in the yellow. I have tried and tried to get true flames down and its extremely hard… Nice work!

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

Design: 6
Execution: 8
Difficulty: 9
Total: 23

Reynolds716

I like the overall concept of this shell, but its just something about the tan/goldish color… It just doesn’t do to much for me… I believe white would have tied the whole shell together much better. Good work with the drop shadows though, it’s a nice detail that most wouldn’t notice at first… For me the black lines and rivets are a little heavy though. And there are some places where there is overspray.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/WVcomp.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 6
Difficulty: 6
Total: 18

Hijacker

Overall I like this shell, though there are some areas where it could be improved… For me the black for the shadowing is a little heavy, the pinstripes vary in thickness, and there is some bleeding. But I have to had it to you, it’s a nice looking shell, especially for an 1/18 car body! Nice work!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2144.jpg

Design: 7
Execution: 6
Difficulty: 6
Total: 19

Mel*E*Mel

Very unique shell design, something you don’t see everyday…. Great work with the shadowing, not to dark, nor light, but there are a few spots where there it has two shadows… The outlines look great, nice an even throughout the whole shell. The blue tribal design on the sides is a nice contrast to the red graphics down the center. And I have to say the window trim is nice….

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01405.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 7
Total: 20

TheGeneralG

A pretty simple design overall… A nice outline around the graphics and window trim would have brought this shell up a notch or two! The fading in the graphics up front is great, nice and even! Is there a blueish/purple faded around the side windows? And I’d like to see the ghost flames painted darker, to me it just looks like overspray…

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/tlxxxbody2.jpg

Design: 5
Execution: 5
Difficulty: 5
Total: 15

Outfitter540

I really like this shell, though its not the most difficult or busiest… Its just classy… It was planned out well, though I would have liked to see the chrome stripe wrap around the entire shell. The marbling up front is beautiful! Nice color choices!

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6471/img0105gs5.jpg

Design: 7
Execution: 8
Difficulty: 6
Total: 21

Aluma

Overall a relatively simply shell you managed to get the colors and shapes just right for urban camo! Would have been nice to see some black trim on the shell, like a real hummer, but otherwise nice work!

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70565&stc=1

Design: 6
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 6
Total: 19

Wrobcio

I honestly think this shell should be in the Pro class…. Its gorgeous! Another one that belongs in a magazine! The colors work very well with each other and your shadowing/pinstripes are great! Awesome shell man!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/wrobert/8ight003.jpg

Design: 8
Execution: 9
Difficulty: 8
Total: 25

[MAXXTRAX]

Hirme

Though a dark shell I like this scheme a lot! The tribal design works well with the colors! From what I can tell the outlines are all nice and even, but I would like to see the checkers go father back on the shell, behind the rear wheels… Nice matching of the purple, and anodized aluminum!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/DodgeRam/PhotoBodyRmi005_1.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 6
Total: 19

TheGeneralG

Gotta love the General Lee! I’ve painted a few and know what it takes to pull off well. Nice work with the lettering and flag! Some tinting to the windows would have finished it off nicely! Would like to see the grill and lights though…

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/Generallee1.JPG

Design: 5
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 7
Total: 19

Waiknott

Beautiful dragon, definitely shows a lot of time and patients! Though I would like to see its body wrap around the shell. The smoke is a very nice touch! The scales on the roof look great, but I would have liked to see more of them else where on the shell. To break up the pure black. Great job man! Like I said, the dragon is awesome, I just feel that more could have been done to take 1st place.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70667&stc=1

Design: 6
Execution: 8
Difficulty: 9
Total: 23

WheelNut

This is another shell that I really like… Colors work together great! And personally I like the streaking in the blue. But that’s just me lol. The drop shadows appear to be a little heavy in some spots, but that may just be the pics. I especially like the pattern on the hood. I also like the unique window trim.

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

Design: 8
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 7
Total: 22

Paul Songas

While the shell looks great, I don’t know what is paint, and what is stickers…. A simple design, but you managed to pull of some clean, straight lines!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/SongasRacing/LM1-1.jpg

Design: 5
Execution: 5
Difficulty: 4
Total: 14

Hirme

The colors of this shell work nicely with each other. I really like how creative you got with your dremel accident! And the design looks to be pretty symmetrical! But the thing that sets this shell apart from others for me are the lights and grill! They look great!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/Jammin_Cbass/DSC02266_1.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 6
Difficulty: 6
Total: 18

ZMan280

Overall I like the design and color choice with this shell, looks like something you’d actually see on the streets, but there is some room for improvement. The lines aren’t as straight and crisp as the Jeep shell. This is another situation where better pics would have helped the shell.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170121Large.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 5
Difficulty: 6
Total: 17

ZMan280

Another nice looking shell from ZMan! I really like the front half of the shell, nice and clean. Good work with the stars, those can get really tedious! I would like to see more detail in the rip. It would bring the whole shell together! The number pod area seems to have some overspray issues though. White and black and what looks to be chrome are all mixed together, same with the wing. Nice touch to paint the roll bar, it’s a detail that some painters overlook. It really helps bring a shell to the next level. May I ask what shell that is?

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1280066Large.jpg

Design: 6
Execution: 6
Difficulty: 5
Total: 17


And the winner...

Mel*E*Mel

I absolutely love this shell. The colors work so well with each other. The pinstriping is done very well! And the shadowing... The fades and streaks are great too! I honestly think this should be in the Pro class!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/sideshowmel/DSC01396.jpg

Design: 9
Execution: 9
Difficulty: 8
Total: 26


Nice work guys! Lots of great looking shells, and it was definately a challenge to judge these! Good luck to the other guys that haven't been judged yet.

[WheelNut]

What, only 22 points.... :(

Congrat Mel, that was a very nce shell!

[SerpentKing101]

AMATEUR CLASS Results

Dragdrew06: HPI Mitsubishi Eclipse
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/PIC_0131.jpg
Design: 5
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 7
Total: 19
For your first airbrush job, that is pretty impressive. I've done a few and still have problems ruining bodies. It also helps that I'm a DSM fan.

That said, the only gripes I have paint wise is the stripe design running down the middle of the car. The side designs and the body are pretty curvy and those straight lines kind of breaks all of that up. I also would have really liked for it to join with the side designs alot better also.

The hugest thing are the pictures themselves, theyres way too much compression going on. I couldnt make out whats there and what isnt, and it would be unfair to just give the benefit of the doubt. That in itself hurt the score significantly.


Revo of Rustler: Pro-Line Dodge Ram
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/REVO7/lklklk012.jpg
Design: 6.5
Execution: 7
Difficulty: 6
Total: 19.5
Heh, patriotic goodness is always awesome.

This body definitely has the stars, but the stripes are lacking here. Also, how the red was painted kind of gives it a odd trim look on the sides, and dare i say it, that "junker look" with the hood, as if it were borrowed from another truck. I also noticed some uneven masking, and I wouldve liked to see some cleaner lettering and more even star spacing as well.

A nice set of red and whites would have done wonders, I think, similar to z-mans entry.


FESTER2004:McAllister 1957 Chevy
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70216&stc=1
Design: 6.5
Execution: 6
Difficulty: 9.5
Total: 22
Its true fire! Whats not to like?

I would have liked to see the flames a bit more bright and vivid. It has more of a bright smoke look it it than flames. Also, I feel that the licks would have been more consistently shaped, like the roof and the front of the hood is.

As it is now, it kind of has this surrealness to it(esp the side), which is all kinds of awesome in my book, but I'm pretty positive that's not what you're going for.

Each time you try it, it gets better. I say keep at it, then maybe you, adcrc and zielke can take over the world or something. :)


TheoDR: HPI Nismo Z
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/tdr_racing/640PC240155.jpg
Design: 7.5
Execution: 9.5
Difficulty: 6
Total: 23
I got to see this body completed earlier elsewhere in the forum. The before and after with the decals is pretty amazing.

This design is pretty simple, yet it does the job of complementing the car very well. That, combined with tastefully applied decals and near-flawless execution, and I'd call it a job well done.

There was only one minor painting error I could find, which was the orange stripe at the left front. Also, one of the CF stickers looked to be stretched to meet the wheelwell, but I had to really reach to find something like that.


DEMOLIME: HPI DRX Hellfire RUNNER UP!
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=71203&stc=1
Design: 9
Execution: 8
Difficulty: 7
Total: 24
More pics!

I like all these little details in the body that i think are pretty awesome, like the checker flag getting its own pinstripe. The color combinations not only complement each other, but the chassis itself, that keep it looking good on and off the track.

I think an outdoor shot would have brought more out of the yellow, that would have really made the color pop. But other than that, I say good job! I just wish we could see the front of the body.


JeffEmbracedDC: B3 body WINNER!! :winner:
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=71064&stc=1
Design: 9
Execution: 10
Difficulty: 6
Total: 25
Sure you didn't just buy it? And why isnt it in intermediate?

One word: Clean! Colors are all nice and even with no bleeding, the shadowing looks to be about flawless, and it looks like your got your mirror chrome working nicely. I need to give my bottle a stern talking to.

The design is angular, just like the body, and they complement each other well. The stripe throws it off some, but everything still all coherent. Overall, an excellent paint job that would be worthy in higher classes. Congratulations!

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If you'd excuse me, I need sleep; its past 3 am here. I'll deal with the hate mail/flames/death threats when I wake up sometime in the afternoon. :wave:

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Sweet! Man, I totally didn't think I would win! You guys had some nice entries and I wasn't expecting that at all. Good job everyone! Tons of awesome entries this month and I'm excited for next month.

Anyway.. That B3 body was my 2nd airbrushing job. I had done another B3 body that turned out pretty crappy. I learned a lot on that first body. I might be painting another body or two this month.. for my TC4.. or my XX4.. Or both! Anyway, good job guys!

-J

[waiknott]

Thanks MAXXTRAXX for judging, this contest was great and the level of competition was amazing. Congratutations to all of the winners

[suckfish]

Resp , you didnt even get judged??? Great job guys

[Wrobcio]

thanks maxxtraxx!!! Great judging job! ;)

[mustang1965]

you did an excelent job !!... great judging .

[FESTER2004]

sk1-thanks for judging!wow 4th place!yippeee!i am getting close to that podium ,lol!

everyone should be proud of themselves!

like arnold says "i'll be back"

coming soon:............i am taking the airbrushing out of the trailer and moving it to my shed..expect alot of more paint jobs soon.............

[z-man280]

sk1-thanks for judging!wow 4th place!yippeee!i am getting close to that podium ,lol!

everyone should be proud of themselves!

like arnold says "i'll be back"

coming soon:............i am taking the airbrushing out of the trailer and moving it to my shed..expect alot of more paint jobs soon.............



be afraid people..............be very afraid!!!!! HAHAHHAHAHAHA

cant wait Feste!

congrats to all the winners!!!!

[TheGeneralG]

MAXXTRAXX, GREAT job in the speedy judging!!!! Great month for painting.

[WheelNut]

Resp has been judged yet because the Donkey class judging isn't done yet! lol!

[mab_man20]

Wow, thats some fast judging!!! I wish it was this fast every month. Also props to both judges for the great comments.

Hauntedmyst will be judging the pros this weekend. For you newer guys he helped me get the competitions started and his how to paint artical (http://rctech.net/articles/painting_hauntedmyst.shtml) is still one of the best painting resources on the web.

MAXXTRAX: I know you won the pro class last month, but I wanted to bring the pro class in as the next level up, making intermediate the old pro class. I hope there are no hard feelings and with your skills Im sure you will be judging the new pro class in the near future.

[dyslexic]

Hauntedmyst now there's a name I haven't heard in quite some time nice to see he's back. HM Was pretty much one of the main reasons I got started airbrushing, his guide broke it down so it didn't seem quite so difficult.

[Mel*E*Mel]

What, only 22 points.... :(

Congrat Mel, that was a very nce shell!
Man in my eyes you won hands down..
That is one sweet shell..the colors and fades are just right..

[RespirologyRC]

Hauntedmyst is pretty fair; that being said i'm sure he'll be very good at judging.

[awnelson]

guess i'll throw this in here............ quick spray for a buddy.

body: Tamiya z-tune
paint: createx
masks: hand cut, blue painters tape
class: inter.
special note: rims shot in spaz stix chrome, for a polished aluminum look


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P1170124Large.jpg

Holy Batman, Invisi-nuts have struck again. JK Good looking body.

[adrcracing]

ad,sweet!!!!!!sadly the z28 is a donor car sorta of,i am taking the 500hp engine,rebuilding it n puting it in my 1979 malibu


Fester, this is AD's girlfriend. I am highly distraught over your discussion to move the motor from the Camero over to the Malibu. This a crime and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law (don't worry I will make up a law). The Camero is a beautiful car and should be cared for and driven with extreme pride. The Malibu on the other hand should be cared for and driven like it was stolen! Please, hear my pleas. I beg of you!!!!!!!! Feessstttteeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FESTER2004]

hello ads girlfriend.yes indeed the camaro is beutiful car and if i didnt have the malibu ,i would probaly fix up the camaro.,but then again i always wanted a malibu,my friend had 1 and he wouldnt sell it to me. Hopefully the camaro is going to a good home,my sister inlaws boyfriend is gonna adopt it,i just wanted the motor and tranny out of it.i am hoping he will still take it....if not i may keep it but the whole thing is thr room,i have 6 cars n half of them r in storage!i letcha know what happens with the camro and malibuhttp://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_3570.jpg

[adrcracing]

Sorry Fester, she was scrolling through the paint comp and would not shut up till I let her post! Ha ha! Good luck with the Malibu!

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Haha. Awesome.

[FESTER2004]

no its ok!its all good fun!thanx!

i'll post pics when the malibu is done but that wont be for quite some time!

[adrcracing]

no its ok!its all good fun!thanx!

i'll post pics when the malibu is done but that wont be for quite some time!


Cool man! :cool:

[HauntedMyst]

Hi all,

Mab asked me to judge this competition and I didn’t realize how difficult it would be given that they are all great bodies!!! I don’t see any mistakes in any of them (judging this on a laptop but even so, I don’t seen any real mistakes)vso most of my judging comes down to personal preference for design and how difficult I thought it was to paint. Keep in mind, I know this is subjective judging and realize any of these cars would have won just a year or two ago. What is even more remarkable to me was how many intermediate bodies I saw that looked pro level.


Mes

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/markarch3137/Bella-Graphix/Red-CRT-1.jpg

Design 8

Execution 10

Difficulty 6

TOTAL 24

A beautiful, elegant classic tribal racing design. My only knock against it is that it’s not pushing any design envelopes and I would rate it of just above average difficulty for a pro painter but its beautiful none the less.


Slowtc4man

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70266&stc=1

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70267&stc=1

Design 5

Execution 10

Difficulty 5

TOTAL 20 each

Ditto to the above. The same critic goes for both bodies, which are nice designs but we’ve all seen it before. Both seem well executed,


Goofy Texan

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3342/coke33revo002hn8.jpg

Design 5

Execution 10

Difficulty 6

TOTAL 21

The window treatment really ups this one. I get the feeling this is supposed to be a full size replica but its missing something for me. While whats there is great, it doesn’t feel complete, almost as though the Coke designs were add ons rather than intended focal points. Something to enhance those would have brought more out in the over all paint job.


respirology

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70771&stc=1

Design 8

Execution 10

Difficulty 9

TOTAL 27

Simply awesome work! Your skills have really grown over the past few years! You’ve always had a great sense of color but its amazing how well executed this body is compared to the way they were when I was last running the contest. My only knock against it is the design, which is crazy by intent but a little too many design elements are included to make a cohesive design.


Pyrographix

Body 1
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/rockstar.jpg

Design 6

Execution 10

Difficulty 9

TOTAL 26


Body 2
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image056.jpg

Design 6

Execution 10

Difficulty 9

TOTAL 25


Body 3

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/pyrographix/Image002-1.jpg

Design 6

Execution 10

Difficulty 9

TOTAL 25


All 3 of these are great. Hand cutting all those graphics consistently shows amazing skill and the green one is definitely my favorite of the series. Again my only real knock (if you can call it that) is that they are just too similar to things I’ve seen aver the past few years.


Bottom line: Like I said, everything here is beautiful and the talent level is amazing! That being said, if I was going to plunk down money for a lid, the overall body that won me over was ADRCRACINGS!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/78firebird10in.jpg


Design 9

Execution 10

Difficulty 9

TOTAL 28

Just gorgeous. You resisted the urge to add more to the design than was necessary and as a result, the body is a great true to life custom paint job and a brilliant use of blue true flame on a body that could fit easily on a custom show ride.

[outfitter540]

Great job judging a very hard contest Haunted! All of this month's entrants were excellent! What really separates the pros from the intermediates is the perfect execution on every body painted!

[hijacker]

I agree, nice job on the judging!

I think outfitter540 hit the nail on the head with the difference between the Pro's and the Intermediates. It seems that the Int's have the know-how, but just haven't reached the level of the Pro's when it comes to laying the paint down.

Oh well, just more practice!

[z-man280]

Yeah, as an intermediate painter myself, its the little things we havent reached as far as details go, that still leaves us on that learning curve.

Congrats to all, from a rattlecan paintjob, to the best, hats off to EVERYONE who entered!

[adrcracing]

Wow, thanks HauntedMyst! Good to see your still around. I was just thinking the other day, "someone needs to dig up all the comps you hosted."

I'd also like to thank http://www.somebodies.co.uk/ for an awesome lid! :D

[RespirologyRC]

Hauntedmyst this is the first time that i feel that i've actually been judged fairly. Thank you for the positive critism!!!!!!!!!!! Adracing your true fire with the skulls is speechless!!! If i could do that on a 1/18th scale lid I would.

Great job to everyone; I didn't realize how many pros there were in this competition and just by looking back i can see that they were all very very good!

[FESTER2004]

yes congrats to all who enteried!this months turnout was greater than i expected!

next open paint contest,lets beat this record for the most entries!

the judges did a awesome job as well!i am sure it wasnt easy!

[mab_man20]

Thanks hauntedmyst!! I realize just how hard it is to judge these bodies and I hope people can look back on how you judged and use it in future competitions (especially the pro class).

Im estatic that people are interested in breaking entrance records and im even more happy that the difference between the pro and intermediate class is being understood. Im working on some ideas to move the competitions to the next level. I feel that they have existed mostly unchanged for years. Other websites have taken up the idea, but now its time to lift it above the fray and make winning the best and most coveted honor on the net.

The new competition will be up tonight.

[FESTER2004]

alright mab!lets raise the bar!sweet!

i push everything to the extreme!,lol! :driving:

[NIdaho Mudder]

Sure looks like mel is in the wrong class, very nice job just seems more in the same class as the pro's

[Jayboy]

is there gonna be a February competition, since we're 1/3 into the month now...

[FESTER2004]

i am sure it will be up soon

[z-man280]

yeah, I am a bit excited myself, my entry is almost done.

[TheGeneralG]

I've got my entry done.... just awaiting for the competition to be posted.

[Mel*E*Mel]

Sure looks like mel is in the wrong class, very nice job just seems more in the same class as the pro's
Thanks ..but Yeah I tried to get put in there if thats what they wanted but the left it ...next one will be in pro..Thats if i can find some time to paint

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Duuudes! Man, do I have an entry for this month. I was doing a "quick job" so I would have a body to race with tomorrow and it turned out awesome! At least compared to my stuff :).. haha.. I'll take some photos. When will we get a Feb contest thread? Later, guys!

-J

Okay, so I snapped some photos..

I'll post some more photos once we get this months thread up.

[chestnut007]

whoa, that looks so pro..

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Aw :( I guess I'll enter it march or something.. This month is a kind of realism thing. Oh well!

-J

[dude7422]

hi all check out this link some may find good info maybe not look any ways thanks http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5482061/tm.htm see for your self i would like to hear his side of the story is all