Best Paint Competition – March 2007 (now with polling)

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – March 2007



Lots of changes this month, please read all!! .

The Best Paint competition will be open for entries for the first 3 weeks of the month and will close at Midnight (EST) on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007. At that time I will create a poll which will last for 7 days. Each forum member can vote once for a body in each class. Please vote in all 3, not just the pro. The member receiving the most votes at the end of 7 days will be declared the winner. When voting please take into account the design, the difficulty, and the execution of each body.

Restrictions: Open
(See accompanying thread for this year’s 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 and people who have previously won 2 Pro classes are required to be in this level. 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.


Things to think about when voting:

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.

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.


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

[Tamiya84]

Heres my Camino, its nothing specail just a nice runner,

Entry #1
Hpi El Camino Body 1/10th scale
Pearl Purple,Spaz Chrome
Precut Masks
Amateur

Pic 1
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF1957-1.jpg

Pic 2
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF1958-1.jpg

Pic 3
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF1956-1.jpg

Pic 4
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF1955-1.jpg

[NIdaho Mudder]

Gawd i love PURPLE!!!! Looks Nice what color is that tamiya

[Wrobcio]

1.

Body: Proline crowd pleazer 2.0 REVO
paints: Spaz stix
Class: Intermediate
http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/5tf.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/2tf.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/6tf.JPG



2.

Body: HPI DODGE RAM 1500
paints: Faskolor, Spaz stix
Class: Intermediate

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram8.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram7.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram5.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram9.JPG

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram11.JPG

[RespirologyRC]

I like this poll stuff a hole lot more! I'll enter something soon :)

Nice entries so far

[cpee]

what can you say but wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BIGDADDYV]

This Is Gonna Be Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :d

[FESTER2004]

not only will this be great but lets beat januarys # of entires,we need to top 30!!!!i will work on something i hope,lol

[Tamiya84]

Gawd i love PURPLE!!!! Looks Nice what color is that tamiya


LOL thanks Nidaho, Im not sure the color i orgianl thought i srayed it pearl purple but it may be Candy purple, i know i bought one can of paint and it was Horriable. the color looked real bad so i went with a Darker metallic purple, i mean u always seen them Camino's done Blue and Red even yellow, I personally wanted a Red one but my GF said purple was the way to go. So When i had Mono i painted the body up, it was the first body i ever bought New :)

[NIdaho Mudder]

Well Zman is gonna shoot my F650 in Dynamite Purple from spazstix HOPE its close
I hope we see it here before the end of the month in this comp. I HATE waiting

[Tamiya84]

lol i look forward to seein it, if Ron did it, its sure to look sick.

[Tamiya84]

I did this one pretty close to 6 months ago, so i better get it in while i still can :)

Entry # 2
Clear 1/10th Scale Hummer i got with a truck
Gloss Black.
Hand Cut Window masks Do to whoever had the body lost or didnt give me the masks.
Amateur


Pic 1
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0808-1.jpg

Pic 2
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0806-1.jpg

Pic 3
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/DSCF0588.jpg

[dewil]

Body: Protoform Mazda 6
Chassis: Xray M18 (1/18)
Pints used: (Rattle cans) Pactra flourcent red, custom colors silver crystal base, customcolors white pearlecent, Humbrol white & black (NOT recomended) and Protech metallic blue.
Masks: Precut windowmasks, the rest handcut.
Class: Ameteur

Hope you like it! :)

[Tamiya84]

^^^ Nice body :)

[FESTER2004]

tamiya84-the gray truck the hummer is sitting on,its a chevy p/u right???

awesome entries so far guys!lets keep them coming!

[dewil]

^^^ Nice body :)

thnx mate! :D

[Tamiya84]

tamiya84-the gray truck the hummer is sitting on,its a chevy p/u right???

awesome entries so far guys!lets keep them coming!



Nope Ford F-250 4X4 close lol

[reynolds716]

Body CrowdPleazer T4
SpazStix Hard ano. Blue and Chrome the rest is Flaskolor
Masked with LM
Class Intermediate

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/StarT4-left.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/reynolds716/StarT4.jpg

[FESTER2004]

tamiya84-close,lol-i saw the line in the hood and thought chevy but now really lookn at it, i noticed the cowl inductor (air slots) by the wipers,lol

[Tamiya84]

LOL ur suppose to be looking at the truck on the hood, I find my self doing the same thing some times lol :)

[FESTER2004]

hehe

[balang_479]

Pro-Line CP for MSR

Tamiya Spray Cans

Hand masked with masking tape..

Class: Intermediate

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/balang_479/sl001.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/balang_479/sl002.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/balang_479/sl004.jpg

[mes]

Nice Balang!
I love those colors!

[mab_man20]

Everything is looking great so far this month. Lets keep em coming!

[hirme]

Body: Pro-line CP2 for Hyper 8
Paints used: All createx
Masks: handcut from LM
Class: inter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/hyper8/pic001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/hyper8/pic002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/hirme/hyper8/pic003.jpg

:)

[jacsac]

Body- protoform 1/12 3.2r

paint- pactra

masks- handcut

class- Amateur


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/jacsac/PICT0002-1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/jacsac/PICT0001-1.jpg

[Aluma]

Body: proline ford f150 for jato
Class: middle one...
Paint: Pactra cans metallic green, silver, yellow, white, tint, black, gold.
Masks: hand cut masking tape
Things to look for... marble green/silver, carbon, yellow/white fade.
Simple design taken from the 1/12 body on proline website.

[Aluma]

body: proline mazdaspeed 6 190mm
class: middle one
Paint: Pactra cans...flour. orange and yellow, white, silver, black, gold, tint, metallic green, metallic blue.
Masks: hand cut masking tape.

Things to look for... marble green/gold, orange to yellow to white fade, carbon pieces and tail lights, grills, marble blue/silver headlights/signals.

Mistakes... at top driver side, the tape pulled up the paint around the silver trim. :mad: so close to perfect.

[hijacker]

Aluma - that Mazda is very impressive, especially considering it was done with cans.

[mab_man20]

body: proline mazdaspeed 6 190mm
class: middle one
Paint: Pactra cans...flour. orange and yellow, white, silver, black, gold, tint, metallic green, metallic blue.
Masks: hand cut masking tape.

Things to look for... marble green/gold, orange to yellow to white fade, carbon pieces and tail lights, grills, marble blue/silver headlights/signals.

Mistakes... at top driver side, the tape pulled up the paint around the silver trim. :mad: so close to perfect.

Its official. No more complaining that cans hold you back. You have come a long way Aluma and i imagine there is still a long ways to go. Keep em coming!

[Aluma]

thanks guys :D I'll see what other "effects" exist. fades, carbon/patterns, marbles, maybe I'll try that water drop effect thing I saw a while back...I'm kinda limited, cant do "true" fire with cans. :P

oh yeah, and dont marble metallics with silver...it looks so cold. gold backing brings warmth to the colors.

[MrCrash]

Body: Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer
Class: Amateur
Paint: Createx Pearlized Lime Green, Createx Pearl White
Masks: XXX Main Thorns internal graphics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/98DakotaSport/RC/new_body1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/98DakotaSport/RC/new_body2.jpg

Body: Pro-Line Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Class: Amateur
Paint: Createx Iridescent Electric Blue, Createx Iridescent Scarlet, Createx Pearl Silver
Masks: masking tape
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/98DakotaSport/RC/Mega1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/98DakotaSport/RC/Mega2.jpg

[z-man280]

nice entries to all!!! i myself have retired from painting, so no more entries from me!

[FESTER2004]

ron................no you cant retire,we need you!!!!your an asset here to the painting world!!

[Jayboy]

nice entries to all!!! i myself have retired from painting, so no more entries from me!
What about your new Subaru, aint u painting that?

[z-man280]

well, from competition.... just taking a long break.

[FESTER2004]

oh...ok

[gone_wheelin]

Here's my submission:

Body: Proline DNA2
Masks: Handcut Tape, Drywall Patch
Paints: Pactra Pearl Purple
Spaz Stix Black
Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome
Skill: Intermediate

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u95/gone_wheelin/RC%20Paint%20Jobs/RDX/DSC_0195-1.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u95/gone_wheelin/RC%20Paint%20Jobs/RDX/DSC_0196.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u95/gone_wheelin/RC%20Paint%20Jobs/RDX/DSC_0198.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u95/gone_wheelin/RC%20Paint%20Jobs/RDX/DSC_0201.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

Now thats a nice simple paint job ...... Very well done in my oppinion ....

[FESTER2004]

yes its very sleek!!!!

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Entry #1
Body: HPI Eclipse (190mm)
Chassis: FT TC4
Paint: Spaz Stix(Mirror Chrome, Fluo Orange), Pactra (Metallic Blue, Yellow, Sprint White, Outlaw Black, Silver)
Masks: Hand Cut Tape
Class: Intermediate

These photos are from after 3 full race days.. so it's pretty banged up and dirty :)

High Res (links fixed):
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1644.JPG
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1661.JPG
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1662.JPG

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Linky no worky....looks like you raced that bad boy! It's good to see not all of the artwork hangs on walls or sits on shelves!

Just don't turn on the table saw!!!!!!

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Entry #2
Body: Proline Crowd Pleazer 2.0 for Hyper 7
Chassis: Ofna Hyper 7 PBS (Brushless)
Paint: Spaz Stix(Mirror Chrome, Fluo Orange), Pactra (Metallic Blue, Yellow, Sprint White, Outlaw Black, silver)
Masks: Bob D's LM
Class: Intermediate

First time using liquid mask.. first time trying carbon fiber.. I'm happy with it :) I just wish the back side wasn't so dark. Some decals would really polish it off.

High Res (links fixed):
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1641.JPG
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1659.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/IMG_1657.jpg

[BashemSmashem]

Here is mine

Body: Traxxas JATO

Paints: Pactra , Metallic Red , Metallic Black , Sprint White , Indy Silver

Mask: Spray on mask , hand cut design .

Class: Amateur

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_93_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_100_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_97_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_98_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_99_full.jpg


What do you guys think ? [:D]

[FESTER2004]

thats just plain sick,awesome work

[cubbieman]

all are very well done(i spray painted the inside of my shell with cheap wal mart paint. BIG MISTAKE not spending the extra couple bucks to get good paint. oh well i just ended up taping over it anyways)

but wrobcio's flame job really impressed me, and aluma's was impressive

[FESTER2004]

CUBBIEMAN-welcome aboard!you need paint made for lexan bodies.i did too try walmart paint,i used testors spray enamal,it doesnt work well on lexan bodies bit if you have the hard bodies like tamiya does,it works well there!

[gone_wheelin]

Now thats a nice simple paint job ...... Very well done in my oppinion ....

yes its very sleek!!!!

Thank you. I needed something quick for a race this last weekend so this is what I came up with. Probably the cleanest lines I have done to date.

[hijacker]

Here is the Camaro that I painted for fester.

Bolink 1/10th Camaro, painted with Spazstix Hard Anodized blue, Smoke and Mirror Chrome, Fascolor Faswhite, Fasescent blue, fasred and backed in Pactra white.

Masks are all hand cut using painter's tape.

Class is Intermediate.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2587.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2588.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2580.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2590.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/hijacker01/100_2589.jpg

[FESTER2004]

your right,the sunlight does make it pop even more!sweeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttt!!!

[Wrobcio]

3rd entry
Body: Hot Bodies Dodge stratus
Paints: Spaz stix & parma faskolors, head lights, rear lights and grill is painted.
mask: bob dively liquid mask
class: intermediate
chassis: X ray T2r

I have painted this body for myself and i'm gonna race with that during competitons

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2484/t2r010ni0.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6677/t2r078ld3.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4296/t2r082wi7.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5886/t2r088kr0.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5146/t2r048lh1.jpg

[FESTER2004]

sweet paint job!

[NIdaho Mudder]

Very nice if i race this year i want something similar for my truggy. I could see THAT on the track even if i forgot my glasses :)

[TOOLTIME]

Body:Pro-Line CP 2.0
Paint:Parma spray cans
rank:amature



http://files.tagworld.com/e4acee8167164588bf3119713925390f.jpeg

http://files.tagworld.com/0b9b1b65fd274a86b01d533acb0f4908.jpeg

http://files.tagworld.com/509e2af0abe34146997499c30f5c9cbb.jpeg




here is a body I did last summer for my Revo.

http://files.tagworld.com/01e8f7a1fedd2a5141c2a958827b7163f960.jpeg
http://files.tagworld.com/a00e8141100f105e440682c0d4cf156db413.jpeg
http://files.tagworld.com/9102ee93ac55e7a0415196745911928ddcb9.jpeg

[waiknott]

Here's my just finished Losi 8T
Class: Intermediate
Paints: Pactra and Parma FasKolor
Masking: Blue painters tape and vinyl
Scale and Body: 1/8th scale Truggy, Stock Losi 8 body

[glassdoctor]

More T's :D

I didn't take these for a paint comp... just for practice taking pics. the truck bed has a carbon fiber look also

notice she still has mud on the front bumper from the race the night before :driving:

[WheelNut]

Wrobcio- Xray T2+ Traxxas TQ3= The ultimate racing combination!

[Wrobcio]

naaahh... TQ3 is borrowed for the time i get XS3 ;) :D

[Buggyracer28]

glass doctor, thats sick dude.

[Crash727]

Body & chassis: Losi Monster Super 1600 body on Losi LST
Paint: Parma Faspearl White, Red, Blue, Charcoal & Fasbeige mixed with Pearl White for the base (all paint, no decals/stickers)
Masks: Custom cut vinyl
Class: Amateur

I thought it might be time to bring back Herbie. This is my first entry so be gentle.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Crash727/Herbie%20LST/IMG_0939a.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Crash727/Herbie%20LST/IMG_0942a.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Crash727/Herbie%20LST/IMG_0941a.jpg

BTW, this will be flying around the track this summer. Should be able to get a few laughs. :D

[BIGDADDYV]

I for one LOVE THAT BUG ..... My Favorite of all bugs .... I actually feel no need to squash it either ..... LOL..... Great Job

[FESTER2004]

thats awesome, i was thinking about doing the same thing, i was just discussing that with another person the other day!

[blktransam]

mine will be on here before end of week..my liquid mask should be in tuesday

[Mini-TBasher55]

Here's my first ever entry. Just for fun.

Body: Pro-Line Hummer SUT
Chassis: Traxxas E-Maxx
Paint: Pactra Rattle Cans: Sprint White, Candy Blue, Outlaw Black
Masks: Pre-Cut window masks (bed was painted on outside for realism)
Class: Amateur

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/jokesta55/E-Maxx/DSC00648.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/jokesta55/E-Maxx/DSC00644.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/jokesta55/E-Maxx/DSC00645.jpg

[FESTER2004]

mino-nice fade work there!

[Mini-TBasher55]

mino-nice fade work there!

Thank you! Quick and simple!

[blktransam]

one question though, how does the bed being painted on the outside add to the realism? im just confused on that part other wise AWSOME job

[Mini-TBasher55]

one question though, how does the bed being painted on the outside add to the realism? im just confused on that part other wise AWSOME job

You know how when you paint, you paint the inside so the outside is shiny and the inside is rough? Well, if you paint on the outside, it makes the outside rough and flat. If I were to of painted the inside of the bed black, it would have been shiny on the outside (1:1 beds are normally matted and roughish looking), but with the way I did it, it will look rough and matted on the bed, just like in real life. Its a trick I've seen in RCCA and online a few times.

[blktransam]

hmm, i gotcha now mini! thanks for clearing that up for me

[RespirologyRC]

I guess i'll be the first to enter the PRO class
Body: JConcepts Illuzion
Paints: Faskolor
Theme: Suckfish Racing Theme
Class: Kung Fu Fighting Midgets
Age: 11-teen
Profession: Deep Sea Super Shark Hunter/ F16 Figher ACE

The list goes on people :D

[RespirologyRC]

I thought i would post views of all angles for the sake of being a Pro. Kung Fu Midget figher :cool:

[FESTER2004]

thats 1 sick paintjob-sweet!

[jacsac]

That has got a lot of stuff crammed onto one body. Sweet azz paint job.

[TheGeneralG]

Glassdoctor what did you use for the background in those pictures? Just a white sheet, with a white piece of plexiglass maybe? Looking for suggestions to get some high quality pictures taken like you did with an all white background.

Thanks

[mes]

That is off the hook Resp! NICE! I like the colors and the checkers. Quite original.

[XofPL]

1.

Body: Proline crowd pleazer 2.0 REVO
paints: Spaz stix
Class: Intermediate
http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/5tf.JPG

2.

Body: HPI DODGE RAM 1500
paints: Faskolor, Spaz stix
Class: Intermediate

http://www.car-design.yoyo.pl/car-design/bodies/ram8.JPG



Robert,

Twoje budki są tu najładniejsze. Piszę to nie tylko dlatego, że jestem z Polski, ale dlatego, że tak jest na prawdę.

p.s. pomyśl jeszcze o tym, aby otoczenie, w którym jest model było bardziej dopracowane, chociaż w porównaniu z konkurentami i tak jesteś sto lat do przodu!

[masterchief06]

Robert,

Twoje budki są tu najładniejsze. Piszę to nie tylko dlatego, że jestem z Polski, ale dlatego, że tak jest na prawdę.

p.s. pomyśl jeszcze o tym, aby otoczenie, w którym jest model było bardziej dopracowane, chociaż w porównaniu z konkurentami i tak jesteś sto lat do przodu!
Woah. :eek:

[RespirologyRC]

woah for sure!

[Wrobcio]

Woah. :eek:
i'm suposing he likes my body shells :D :D

[gone_wheelin]

I tried translating it here: http://www.poltran.com/ but it didn't really translate to english very well.

[TTRS3kid]

i really liked wrobcio's on-road pink and blue shell. the blue shadow is intense and the headlights are outstanding.

[XofPL]

woah for sure!

I am glad you agree with my opinion :cool:

[masterchief06]

no, we have no idea what you said

[z-man280]

i couldnt follow that with a map and a compass.

[adrcracing]

He said he'll give you two thousand budki's for the two bodies. There is a track in Tylko he wants to test them at.

As for the p.s. his sister is a hot model.

[masterchief06]

Robert,

Twoje budki są tu najładniejsze. Piszę to nie tylko dlatego, że jestem z Polski, ale dlatego, że tak jest na prawdę.

p.s. pomyśl jeszcze o tym, aby otoczenie, w którym jest model było bardziej dopracowane, chociaż w porównaniu z konkurentami i tak jesteś sto lat do przodu!
I actually translated this and it says something to the effect of these bodies are beautiful, and they are way ahead of the competition. Is this correct XofPL?

Mike

[Merc4Stroke]

Entry #1

Body: Stock Mini-T
Paint: Pactra: Fluorescent Yellow, Rally Green, Indy Silver, Candy Purple, and Sprint White.
Masks: Pre-cut windows, and blue painters' tape
Class: Amateur

[masterchief06]

Entry #1

Body: Stock Mini-T
Paint: Pactra: Fluorescent Yellow, Rally Green, Indy Silver, Candy Purple, and Sprint White.
Masks: Pre-cut windows, and blue painters' tape
Class: Amateur
That looks like its influenced by the Hardcore Racing bodies!

[masterchief06]

http://www.hcrracing.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=5

[Merc4Stroke]

Entry # 2

Body: Proline Crowd Pleaser (RC18T)
Paint: Pactra: Blue Streak, Sprint White, Outlaw Black
Mask: Pre-cut windows, the rest was hand cut
Class: Amateur


(Entry # 3 to follow in a couple of days... still in the booth)

[Merc4Stroke]

That looks like its influenced by the Hardcore Racing bodies!

I hope that's not a bad thing...

I found a photo in RCCA quite a few years ago, finally got to trying one of my own (buggy). It turned out so well that I thought I'd try it on the mini.

[masterchief06]

OH NO! Not in any way is that a bad thing. Consider this- your bodies look like what a professional company feels represents their company well. The bodies look great, and I think EVERYONE draws inspiration from somewhere- its bound to happen.

Good job! :D

Mike

[Merc4Stroke]

That's a good way to look at it.

Thanks Masterchief

[FESTER2004]

those are pretty neat paint jobs there!awesome!

i just started a body tonight hope to have it doen by the weekend

[RespirologyRC]

Seeing that there are a few micros on here i guess i'll paint one up. I'll let you guys decide what kind: TC or MT body..

[masterchief06]

Tc! Tc!

[dewil]

Seeing that there are a few micros on here i guess i'll paint one up. I'll let you guys decide what kind: TC or MT body..

Im with masterchief, TC!

[RespirologyRC]

OK TC it is. See you in a couple of days

[z-man280]

guess i will enter one....

body: Parma 18th scale 50's Panel
masks: Bob Dively's- all hand cut
paints: Createx yellow, white, black red, green,silver- Spaz stix dynamite purple, candy green
class: Intermediate

first attempt at "space"

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P3130076Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P3130081Large.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/P3130078Large.jpg

grill IS there in last pic, just needed to use flash to show "space" depth

[XofPL]

I actually translated this and it says something to the effect of these bodies are beautiful, and they are way ahead of the competition. Is this correct XofPL?

Mike


well, I did not expect my few sentences in Polish will attract so much interest on this forum ;) On many English forums I saw comments in other languages - e.g. French, German, Dutch etc. and nobody cared about them...

yes, my post meant more or less what you managed to translate. It is funny how funny automatic translations can be (especially when you translate idioms or proverbs) - e.g. once I saw an automatic translation from Polish into English of "thank you in advance" - the automatic translator translated it as "thank you from the mountain" LOL!!!!

Rafal

[masterchief06]

well, I did not expect my few sentences in Polish will attract so much interest on this forum ;) On many English forums I saw comments in other languages - e.g. French, German, Dutch etc. and nobody cared about them...

yes, my post meant more or less what you managed to translate. It is funny how funny automatic translations can be (especially when you translate idioms or proverbs) - e.g. once I saw an automatic translation from Polish into English of "thank you in advance" - the automatic translator translated it as "thank you from the mountain" LOL!!!!

Rafal
We like for everyone to have a say in what goes on, and for everyone to feel comfortable! What you say is important to everyone, so I tried to translate it so everyone knew what you said. I agree with you though! :D


Mike

[hgcolors]

body/chassis:hpi escudo/hpi pro2
paint:fastcolor blue, black paints/bosny metallic blue aerosol
masks:included with kit
class: pro

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES4.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES6.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES8.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

AND WE HAVE A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so completley off the HOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[z-man280]

whew, i am SO glad THAT aint inintermediate now!

[SerpentKing101]

Didnt get what I needed to get done today shipping-wise, so I painted this out of boredom.

BODY/CHASSIS:Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer 2.0/AE Monster GT
PAINT:fasescent blue, faspearl charcoal and silver, fasflourescent yellow and orange, faswhite, pactra opaque white, spaz stix clear enamel
MASKS:hand-cut minus windows
CLASS: Intermediate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0234.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0241.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0242.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0243.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0244.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/IMG_0245.jpg
--
Hmm..maybe I should enter some of these freebies I've been doing.

[masterchief06]

Hey HG- are those sharpie lines? did you PINSTRIPE all those black thin lines? What kind of mask did you use? Liquid mask?

Mike

[blktransam]

how do all you guys do the checkered flag,do you use l/m and hand cut the squares?..

[hgcolors]

Hey HG- are those sharpie lines? did you PINSTRIPE all those black thin lines? What kind of mask did you use? Liquid mask?

Mike


the black lines are penned using an oil based fine tip pen from japan.
all done by hand and no mask was used whatsoever. the paintjob
was done by handpaint, airbrush spray and aerosol spray can.
thanks.

[mab_man20]

I hate work. Everyone is raving about a body that I cant see.... Ill just have to be patient.

[masterchief06]

the black lines are penned using an oil based fine tip pen from japan.
all done by hand and no mask was used whatsoever. the paintjob
was done by handpaint, airbrush spray and aerosol spray can.
thanks.
Good lord -HANDPAINTING?! Great job man- it really shows in the intricacies of the body

Mike

[Merc4Stroke]

Entry # 3 as promised

Body: Losi: Invader
Chassis: Losi: XXX-4
Paint: Pactra... Outlaw Black, Candy Purple, Indy Silver, Racing Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow, and Sprint White
Masks: Pre-cut windows, hand cut everything else.
Class: Amateur

This is another one for a friend, I wish I had the chassis so I could see what it looks like "installed"

The rear of the body is faded into candy purple, it's hard to tell except when the light hits it at the right angle.

I resized this set of photos using a different program, hope they appear larger in the posting.

[CarbonMadness]

Body: protoform stratus 3.0
Chassis: N/A
Paint: Faskolor, and Createx
Masks: hand cut bob-d's
Class: Intermediate

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0365.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0366.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0367.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0370.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0368.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/pyro_evil3/100_0369.jpg

[Jayboy]

Awesome work guys!

[FESTER2004]

yes i agree!

[mes]

SerpentKing,
That is one of my favorites so far. It has an awesome layout and looks great with those colors. If you made the checkers flow like 'in the wind' it would take it to a whole new level. That is one sick paintjob. You should be pleased!

[balang_479]

Serpent King thats an amazing paint job, love the racing look amazing.

[FESTER2004]

ok gang heres a quick update tally what we have so far:

the Amature class has 14 entries this month.awesome work guys,keep them coming!

The Intermmediatte class has 16 entries so far,this looks like a tight race there!

the pro class we have 2 entries:hgcolors and Resp ,come on there r more pros out there!

****the old record of 30 entries was beatn' this month yippee!!!*****

come on lets get those last minute entries in, a few days left!sadley i wont have anything this month,it was supposed to be nice her ei Ny but then we got hammered with slush n snow so there goes the idea of airbrushing out the door!, i do have a body prepped though!

[RespirologyRC]

Here is my ultimate MBX5-T midget fighter paint job
Class: Pro

I added a small pic to show you the shadowing. You can't see it in the full image pics but you can in the little square. The star looks a hell of a lot better than i could capture on film.... Enjoy

Respo

[FESTER2004]

resp-thats awesome

[BIGDADDYV]

TOP NOTCH RESP !!!!!!! Per Usual

[jacsac]

The paint jobs just keep getting better!

[NIdaho Mudder]

Very nice resp, I havent seen a web site for you. Do you have one that shows your priced and a gallery ?

[RespirologyRC]

People just pm me for a price quote.

[everlast]

My personal Truggy Body.

Body: Kyosho ST-R
Chassis: Kyosho ST-R
Paint: Pactra
Masks: hand cut
Class: Intermediate
http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/gallery/files/4/6/0/0/stein_060506_044.jpg
http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/gallery/files/4/6/0/0/IMG_5726.JPG

[blktransam]

everlast I LOVE it clean and simple but yet tech....

[mab_man20]

Anyone have last minute entrees??


I like the action shot everlast.

[everlast]

I´ve got another one, if you like!?

Basicly like the other one...

Body: ProLine Crowd Pleazer 2.0 Kyosho ST-R
Chassis: Kyosho ST-R
Paint: Pactra
Masks: hand cut
Class: Intermediate
http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/gallery/files/4/6/0/0/CP2.0ST-R2.JPG

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/gallery/files/4/6/0/0/CP2.0ST-R3.JPG

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/gallery/files/4/6/0/0/CP2.0ST-R1.JPG


FJ

[Wrobcio]

maybe adrcracing will surprise us with something? :D

[BIGDADDYV]

I like that crowd pleaser ..... just flows like a Miami Dolphins inspired river ..... ;) great job ...

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Just putting a few updated photos of the finished body...

http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/IMG_2396.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/IMG_2399.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/IMG_2408.jpg

Sorry for the new post. I couldn't edit my original.

-J

[mustang1965]

My entry for this month,
a Protoform mazda 6, 190 mm.
Chassis: Xray
Paint: AlcladII chrome, Faskolor Charkoal, Fluor Orange and Pink, White, black, Auto Air Chameleon
Masking : KIP tape 308, hand cut
Class : Intermediate




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/Mazda-6-Florian5m.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/Mazda-6-Florian1m.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/Mazda-6-Florian3m.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/mazda-6-Florian2m.jpg

[everlast]

Very sweet!!! Like that a lot.....

FJ

[mab_man20]

Im allowing late entrees until I put the polling up tonight. Once I start that post then its to late to enter so dont gamble. :D

[CarbonMadness]

Your ending early. :eek: j/k

[mustang1965]

Okay, so i'm just on time ??

Am i in or not ??

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Mustang, yep you're on time. Anyone can enter until later tonight when he sets up the polls. As soon as the polls are up then the contest is closed to additional entries. You're in :) And your paint job looks great!

-J

[mab_man20]

No more entrees, Im putting together the polls.

[FESTER2004]

ok after geting contact with Mab about this,since I couldnt judge due to polling voting (which is awesome idea), i am offering my feedback on this months entries!
disclamer:I am not a pro painter and I am just offering my feedback.,so please dont flame me on my feedback!thanks!here we go:

Amature Feedback:
1)Tamiya84- el camino- I loved the color,reminds me of a hot rod.what i can tell from the pics is the front stripes could have been placed a little more even,they seem to favor to the right side of the body.also body could have beend mounted starighter for photo.i dont mean to knit pick about that!also i betcha this thing looks awesome outside.i would loved to see this body outside where the sun could bring out its vibrant colors,overall not bad!also if you put the hugger stripes on the tailgate that would have been cool!

2)tamiya84- Hummer- you did a nice job with this 1 too.i like how you added the off road lights to give it more realism!this also would look good in a outside photo!also if you added more detail like painted headlights so and so forth,you would have brought it out more!not to sound picky,i would have wiped the truck down with windex on the body,this is a contest and first inprenstions do count.i have seen you restore various tamiya trucks and you are talented in that very much!

3)Dewil- i loved this paint job!colors work well together.its avery unique paint scheme.the i thing i saw was the silver stripe on the roof and rear quaters could have ended sooner.i think they go back a little too much but overall this paint scheme kicks butt!if you thinned out the silver striper that might have worked too.

4)jasac-This paint job is cool!i love flame paint jobs and you did a nice job!i would have brought the flames in the front up more towatds the windsheild!)i saw thos venst int he fenders might have been a problem with it!1 more thing ,your shadowing around the carbon fiber and flame is a little too rich.keep practicing and you will get beter at that! (i still have to work on that detail myself)over all good job!

5)Mccrash- green/silver -2 color paint and some internal grahics,you couldnt ask any better than that!you pulled this off well!looks awesome!

6)McCrash-dodger mega cab- another cool paint job!simple!i would have maybe thinned out the red stripe but thats my taste!overall looks good!if you maybe painted the rear bumper crhome,it would have highlighed it so more!good job!

7)Bashersmasher- This paint job rocks!2 things ,a little more tlc cutting out the hatches on the hood to give them a mirror image for image on the hood!this another body i would have liked to see outside!i also would have liked to see a beetr shot of the side of the body!you got skills!keep up the good work!

8)tooltime- you have a awesome shme going there!another body i would have liked to see outside!i wish the pictures were a bit up closer,also a little more tlc cutting out the black panels by the rollbar,the rightside is uneven.over all great job!

9)Crash727- you pulled this off great!i loved Herbir fully loaded!,lol!my only thing was i wished the white paint was brighter!overall superb job pulling it off!

10)mini-T-awesome fade job-gtreat outdoor pictures!the roof rack gives the body relaism!if you put more detail in the body like painted headlights OR even stickers,it would have gave it even more realism.great job!

11)Merc4stroke- this is 1 awesome paint scheme.i loved how the color stand out n pop!i betcha it even looks awesome outside where the sun would show it true potential!1 thing thought,the purple outline could be a tad more streadier n a even but overall this 1 rocks!

12)Merc4stroke-another great paint job!i wish the pictures were closer to the body!just take a litle more tlc cutting out the "lick" going to the rear quaters!

13)Merc4stroke- flame buggy-You did a greta job on this 1 too!i would have maybe brought the flames back more,the transition color in the back looks greta but with the flames a bit small it makes it look like its missing something.overall fantastic job ,it gives it that old school look!

Giving feedback wasnt easy!this month was very tough!everyone should be proud of themselfs!you all did a excellent job! (lets all give them a hand)good luck guys!,ahgain you all should be proud of yourselfs!!!!

The one thing i did notice and i will offer it as a tip to everyone:when taking photots try to do it outside on a nice sunny day!this is because the sun really brings out the true paintjob!yes they do look good inside but the sun truley will bring out your paint job!

[mustang1965]

Thanks !
Great that i'm in !!

[mab_man20]

Thanks for the effort Fester.

Does anyone want to volanteer their time to do the intermediate class?

[z-man280]

I will do it mab if ya want...(per old judging rules, its my month)

[FESTER2004]

hey no prob!yeah let ron do it!

[mab_man20]

I will do it mab if ya want...(per old judging rules, its my month)

Go ahead. I think it makes the most sense to have the previous winner do it. I know fester didnt win, but I dont think anyone will feel left out.

[Crash727]

9)Crash727- you pulled this off great!i loved Herbir fully loaded!,lol!my only thing was i wished the white paint was brighter!overall superb job pulling it off!

Fester, thanks for the comments! After looking at pictures of the original Herbie, I noticed that the base white looked just a bit dirty. That's why it looks a little dull, plus I mixed a pearl with a non-pearl paint. Ever since I picked up the body this is how I wanted to paint it. Again, thanks to everyone for the great comments. :wave:

[FESTER2004]

no prob!,crash you did a aweosme job!i was gonna do a herbie body too!i loved fully loaded it was good!

[Mini-TBasher55]

10)mini-T-awesome fade job-gtreat outdoor pictures!the roof rack gives the body relaism!if you put more detail in the body like painted headlights OR even stickers,it would have gave it even more realism.great job!

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! Last night I cut the decals out for the lights and put them on. I'll get pics of them later.

[suckfish]

where's the polling ? ?

[mab_man20]

where's the polling ? ?


Take a look in the paint competition forum. THere are 3 threads, one for each class.

[jacsac]

Fester- Thanks for the feedback. I was having a hard time with keeping my hands steady but I found that it is because I stand up and paint. I sat down and steadied my arm on the next paint job and voila, better control.

[FESTER2004]

no prob!yes i have to stand too for better painting control!

[Tamiya84]

Thanks for the tips, Ill be listing some new paint schemes maybe done right next time :)

[FESTER2004]

no prob!i have a few i am working on myself,just have to gett he weather to cooperate!,lol

[Aluma]

so does the polling determine the winner now or is there still a "judge" with comments?

[FESTER2004]

the polls will deciede the winner n the people who won the previous month post the comments.i posted comments in the amature class

[Wrobcio]

so we're still waiting...

[FESTER2004]

mab's just gotta close them up

[mab_man20]

Sorry for the delay, i havent been able to spend much time at my computer recently. I setup the polls to automatically close after 7 days. The winners by democratic election are:

Amature:
Dewil's Protoform Mazda 6
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=72180&stc=1

Intermediate:
Wrobcio's Hot Bodies Dodge Stratus
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2484/t2r010ni0.jpg

Pro:
HGcolors' hpi Escudo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/ES2.jpg

These three members have been contacted for their shipping information and will be receiving a hat and T-shirt from Team Novak and a prize pack from Radio Control Car Action Magazine!

To the winners:
It is now your duty to leave constructive comments for each entree into your class in the April competition.

[hgcolors]

mab_man20: thanks for the nice prizes, sir. didn't know you had them.
i was surprised because it wasn't posted. next april, i'll leave comments
for the pro class. thanks again and congrats to all the winners.

[FESTER2004]

congrats to all the winners!

[mustang1965]

Congrats to the winners ! liked the competition !..
i will be there in april !

[Wrobcio]

thanks guys for votes! Mab's surprised us pleasantly. I'll leave comments in april contest too, and congrats to the winners :)

[dewil]

Thanks for the votes! It really made my day!=)
Nice with prices! Didn´t expect that! :D

Congrats to the other winners aswell and to the good competition!
/Will

[mab_man20]

I figured it would be a pleasent surprise. Thanks goes out to Novak and Paul Onorato over at RCCA. Expect the same prize pack every month until I say otherwise. :cool:

[hirme]

Where is the judge's feedback for the inter. class? :(

congratz all