Best Paint Competition – April 2007

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – April 2007



Please read carefully!!

The Best Paint competition will be open for entries for the first 3 weeks of the month and will close at Midnight (EST) on Saturday, April 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: Themed (Like a sponsor car, but without numbers. This can be existing companies, made up companies, sports teams, cartoons, video games, TV shows, etc. No pretty abstract designs!) Please post what the theme is if it is not obvious.
(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: Themed.
7) A maximum of 3 entries per person.
8) Recommended 3 photos per entry are submitted.
9) Cars must be painted within the last 6 months.
10) Imagination is key and fun is a requirement.

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

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

Classes of entry:

Pro – 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 intermediate 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. 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 competitions or other participants, contact Mab_man20 via PM. Do not post in this thread, it will be deleted.

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!!

[BIGDADDYV]

this is gonna be great ... :D

[hijacker]

I can see it now...

#69, sponsored by BigDaddy's FannyPacks!

Awesome sponsor!

[Buggyracer28]

Sweet! Ill be able to enter this one!

[CarbonMadness]

I have a feeling that this one will be a train wreck (now that I said that, I challenge everyone to prove me wrong).

[mab_man20]

I have a feeling that this one will be a train wreck (now that I said that, I challenge everyone to prove me wrong).

Let me extend the list of ideas:

Dragons
sports
nature


Basically I want to force people away from the abstract design and have people come up with something more than some spikes, flames, and tribal.

[FESTER2004]

this is just a example i did a few years backhttp://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_2129.jpg

more ideas:music,dukes of hazzard,south park,snoopy,taz,just to name a few

[adrcracing]

Class: Pro
Body: HPI Hemi Cuda
Mask: BD Liquid Mask
Paint: Spaz Stix & Faskolor Paints

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/BlackWidowMaker.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/DCP_0002_0001hemitopDside.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/DCP_0004_0001hemiside.jpg

[FESTER2004]

SWEET!!!!put on the coffee Ad,your gonna have to teach me to paint like that, lol!(j/kn)i i am on me way to learn,lol!!!man if i had a a 1/9999999999th of your talent, i would be a happy camper!!!!phenomnial paint job!

[adrcracing]

Thanks FESTER!

[mustang1965]

Absolutly Stunning !!, Always nice to see that i have a lot to learn !

[FESTER2004]

no prob!

[mustang1965]

Body : protoform 190mm. DNA1
Class: Intermediate
Paint : Auto Air: toxic green, electric green, detail black, detail green, faskolor: fluor green, black, white and silver
Masks : handcut and freehand face and brains !

My first entry for this month, i really like themed cars

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/MGM4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/MGM3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/MGM1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/MGM2.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

Now thats cool :D

[cpee]

wow guys these are nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wrobcio]

nice entries so far!!! good job bro's!

[mab_man20]

I hope other people are getting some motivation and inspiration from these killer first entrees!

[Associated-08]

impresive... Anyone want to make me one? Im willing to pay...

Pm me, Mike

[mustang1965]

Many Thanks !,
i promise to make a second entry for this month

[FESTER2004]

i toss this in the ring

CONFEDARATE FLAG THEME

BODY: Bolink 1/10th scale chevy avalance
Paint:faskolor red,white,blue and black
misc: bob d's liquad mask,i got the flag pattern from a little flag i have on a stick,its like 8 x 8 inches or sooo.
class:amauture
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4535.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4534.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4523.jpg

[FESTER2004]

here r some mounted:
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4543.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4550.jpg
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/IMG_4545.jpg

[BIGDADDYV]

hey Fester I kinda like that :D :D :D :D ... Great Job man, my Rednecked friends would like that :D

[FESTER2004]

thanks, i wish it would have came out a little better but hey it still looks good!i didnt run it yet cause i fried the 540 motor n iam waiting for 1 to come soon!

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Each submission must include the following:
Body: ProLine H2
Paint used: Faskolors and Alclad
Masks used: Dively LMF and Parma blank yellow sheet, handcut with xacto knife
Class entered: Intermediate
Theme: Da Bears

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/bears1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/bears2.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/bears3.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/bears4.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/bears5.jpg

[FESTER2004]

thats awesome

[davec-nitro-rs4]

The owner mounted it on a EMaxx with headlights and taillights

http://www.paylesshobbies.com/gallery/files/2/IMG_1751_243361.JPG

[mab_man20]

As a die hard bears fan from chicago, that body rules! I love the superbowl callouts and the chicago flag.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

The sad part was I finished it the day before the Big Game for the guy who is also a huge Bears fan. Now he can't look at it without being reminded of the opportunity squandered.

Gotta give the Colts their props...they took care of business.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Body: ProLine CP2 for Jammin CRT
Paint used: Faskolors and Alclad
Masks used: Dively LMF, handcut with xacto knife
Class entered: Intermediate
Theme: The Good Old U.S. of A !!!! :winner:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/5-DSCN0212a.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/3-DSCN0216.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/2-DSCN0223.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/1-DSCN0222.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/4-DSCN0330.jpg

[Jayboy]

very nice!
I really like the 'pixelation' idea!

[cpee]

more killer paint jobs hell of a job guys

[waiknott]

Here's my shot at a themed body for this months contest

Body: Bolink R/C Legends 37 "F" Sedan
Paint: Parma FasKolor, Createx, Spaz Stix
Mask: Blue painters tape, Vinyl, Freehand Brush
Class: Intermediate
Theme: Cartoon Network's "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy"

Normally I would take pictures of the boby on the chassis, but the paints not dry yet.

[z-man280]

WOW!

THAT is HAWT!

very nice work man!!

[FESTER2004]

thats is hot!!!

[balang_479]

that is so nice... i Love Billy Mandy

[tripple]

very nice work guys..

[mustang1965]

very very nice paint job !!!!

[mustang1965]

BTW, is this a competition with polling ?

[davec-nitro-rs4]

see post #1 - yes. entries until 4/21, then polling.

[Jayboy]

waiknott, that is SICK!!

Its gonna take a lot to beat that!

[waiknott]

Thanks for the kind words everybody, Mustang I really like your "Mean Green Machine".

[jacsac]

Flag looks awesome. Got my vote.

[markova]

Here is my third and fourth rc-body:

I'm new one here and I'm not sure how to send pictures and what class I belong to... I painted these yesterday and today.

Body: Proline Stratus 3.0, 190mm
Paints: Spazstix, Createx
Masks: Freehand, no precuts! (never...;) )
Class: Amateur?

[z-man280]

Markova! WOW!!!!

amatuer???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


i quit! :p

[balang_479]

OMG...... although its not my taste... that is amazing... cant believe how good that is, i hope people vote for your skill not what they like.

[BIGDADDYV]

Is anoyone else looking for Jessica Rabbits phone number besides me ........ Great work man seriously nice ....

[rageworks]

Markova those bodies are unreal!!!
Sir you are in a class of your own.
My hat is off to you and I hope to see more from you.

[hirme]

sorry but that CAN'T be amateur :P

nice job bro

[FESTER2004]

nice

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Intermediate, at a minimum. Those may be only the 3rd and 4th CARS you've painted, but that skill has been honed on some other artform before you got into painting on lexan, fer sure.

Very nice details, and welcome to the forums!

[mab_man20]

Those do indeed kick a__. What is your background? Do you airbrush for a living or do you at least sell pieces of work?

[markova]

Well, my background?
I'm just student and I like painting. I bought my first airbrush a few years ago. I don't do (airbrush) it for living, I do it for fun. :) I haven't sell any rc-bodies.
I paint for my self... Some friends has asked me to paint their bikes, helmets, sellphones etc. Sometimes I've done it, but not for money, just because I wanted to. :D

[FESTER2004]

i am a bit suprised there arnt any more entries....(i mean no pressure here guys,lol)last one we did had a decent turn out.we had bodies done up from video games,dukes of hazzard,etc.come on gang lets get those airbrushes n spray cans going!!!!

[rdt45]

Body: Losi Mini-t
Paint: Faskote
Class: Intermediate

http://usera.imagecave.com/rdt45/mt2.JPG
http://usera.imagecave.com/rdt45/Bob/mt1.JPG
http://usera.imagecave.com/rdt45/Bob/mt4.JPG
http://usera.imagecave.com/rdt45/Bob/mt3.JPG

[RC-BASTARD]

Ok here is my first entry in this competion and to the forum.
This is my 6th body i've ever painted so there is lots of litle mistakes :D
I did this body to a racer from the local track.

All you see is painted. There is no decals used (exept the racing number )

Body: buggy 1/8 Hong Nor X1-CR
Paint: Faskolor and spaztix mirrorchrome
Mask: hand cut in Bob Divelys liquid mask
Class: Intermediate

http://www.saunalahti.fi/jurketo/Kalle-K.jpg

http://www.saunalahti.fi/jurketo/Kalle-K2.jpg

http://www.saunalahti.fi/jurketo/index.jpg

http://www.saunalahti.fi/jurketo/index2.jpg

[FESTER2004]

thats hot,

[NIdaho Mudder]

That is SICK!!

[cpee]

that is fffffffffffff hott

[TheGeneralG]

My entry for April. A paint job for my very own Baja 5B!

Body: HPI Baja 5B by HPI
Paint: Kuston Kolor (HOK), Spazstix, AutoAir
Masks: Blue painters tape, holes in a business card for rivets,liner for CF.
Class: Intermediate



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

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/gsairwerxbaja1.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/gsairwerxbaja2.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/gsairwerxbaja6.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/gsairwerxbaja3.jpg

http://www.gsairwerx.com/images/gsairwerxbaja4.jpg


Large picture of the first one posted.

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

[BIGDADDYV]

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont even care for those huge monstrosities and that thing is UNREAL ....... WTG man

[cpee]

iam not a big fan but wowwwwwwwwwwwww that paint job makes me want to go get one!!!!!!! and its actually being used now thats a winner in my book!!!!!!!!

[balang_479]

insane

[Buggyracer28]

Heres a Cowboys themed body i did for a customer...

Body: Proline Crowdpleaser MBX-5
Paint: Spaz Stix chrome, Silver, Auto Air white, Custom mixed dark blue
Masks: 100% handcut, no decals
Class: Intermediate

*click on pics to enlarge*
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/th_IMGP0839.jpg (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0839.jpg)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/th_IMGP0841.jpg (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0841.jpg)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/th_IMGP0846.jpg (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0846.jpg)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/th_IMGP0845.jpg (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0845.jpg)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/th_IMGP0842.jpg (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/Buggyracer28/Bodies/IMGP0842.jpg)

[z-man280]

awesome work Grant!!!!

[RC-BASTARD]

Buggyracer28 that is awesome paint job!! Really nice work. ;)

[Buggyracer28]

Thanks! :)

[NotWalkinBlind]

GeneralG, that thing is awesome... and is probably worth about as much as my '93 Chevy Caprice.
:eek:

Please post a pic of it about a half a second after you hit full throttle and there's a 10 foot roostertail of sand.

BTW... every February, I get a property tax bill for about a hunnert from the County Tax Assessor's office for my Chebbie... does your Assessor hit you up for that thang?
:D

Also, I gotta call Department of Redundancy Department on ya... "HPI Baja 5B by HPI"?????
:) :p :)

[balang_479]

Buggyracer thats reallynice, very clean looking,

but not to be rude, isnt the Intermediate class meant for good painters who dont paint for money? im still not clear on this, because you said it was for a customer so....

[davec-nitro-rs4]

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 intermediate 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.

You know you're a PRO when:

Everybody knows your work - Like Nemo.
A Factory team guy runs your bodies.
Your work has been on the cover of a magazine.
Your leadtime on a body is 8 weeks or more becasue you have 30 bodies waiting to be done.
Your average body sells for more than $50.

If you are 17 years old, paint for your hobby pocket money, get 7-8 paying paintjobs a year, you aren't a PRO, in my book anyway.

[CarbonMadness]

Everybody knows your work - Like Nemo.
***

If you are 17 years old, paint for your hobby pocket money, get 7-8 paying paintjobs a year, you aren't a PRO, in my book anyway.
Not everyone knows who Nemo is (sadly it's true). :(



Hey I know what kid you are talking about (He stole my name). lol :p

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Any young person/student etc is generally not a PRO painter. Czech is an exception to that. I saw in buggyracers profile that he is roughly 17....

[FESTER2004]

he could be a pro at 17......even though it ant his or hers main sorce of income,hey you got talent,you got talent ya know!if your r a pro painter n you know you r gonna wipe the floor of the intermitette class,y waste your time just go pro!

[CarbonMadness]

he could be a pro at 17......even though it ant his or hers main sorce of income,hey you got talent,you got talent ya know!if your r a pro painter n you know you r gonna wipe the floor of the intermitette class,y waste your time just go pro!
Fes, Mike Czech is one of the pros; he is the kid behind Czech-it-out graphics.

[balang_479]

oh rite ok... thanks dave nitro for clearing up...

[davec-nitro-rs4]

It seems I've stirred it up more than cleared it up. The "Bossman" will just have to call it.

[Buggyracer28]

lol its not that big of a deal.. I put it in the intermediate class because there are obvious flaws that would not hold up at all in the pro class, and it was not a pro paintjob, so i put it in intermediate.

[CarbonMadness]

It seems I've stirred it up more than cleared it up. The "Bossman" will just have to call it.
Never, as all that does is give us something else to think about instead of just painting. lol

[mab_man20]

I will take take of all the classes when i create the polls.

[Blue_Dawg]

Body and chassis manufacturer: Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer on a Traxxas T-Maxx
Paint used: Createx AutoAir and Faskolor
Masks: Pin striping tape and paper masking handcut
Class: Amateur --- This is my first R/C body.

If there is a question of theme, it has the Lightning McQueen bolt down the side. :D

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/DSC02388-1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/MyTruck03.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/DSC02386.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/DSC02381.jpg

[FESTER2004]

nice,clean cut n also welcome aboard!

[hgcolors]

did some themes a few years back. old style paintjobs and
just want to share these bodies which are part of my collection.


x-men............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hummer3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hummer2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hummer1.jpg


star wars............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/canon038.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/canon039.jpg


wacky races...........


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


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/wacky1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/wacky2.jpg


transformers...............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hec0011.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hec0021.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/trdcolors/hec0031.jpg

[balang_479]

awesome stufff. they look so cooll.. :D

[FESTER2004]

i agree, i especially love the transformers 1!those r excellent themed bodies!

[FESTER2004]

how do u guys cut out all thoses small details?,lol....with a microscope n a surgens knife????

[RC-BASTARD]

hgcolors extremely cool stuff..!! Marvel's kick A** :D

[jatoisthematto]

Body: Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer (JATO)
Paint used: pactra..metalic red...indy silver(Rattle cans)
Masks: 1/4 inch masking tape all free hand
Class: Amateur (my first body)
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6636/picture281da2.th.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture281da2.jpg)
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8208/picture282cn1.th.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture282cn1.jpg)
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5230/picture283bb8.th.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture283bb8.jpg)

[Blue_Dawg]

The entry deadline for April was the 21st at midnight.

Also it must be themed.

Sorry, jatoisthematto

[cpee]

cool bodies transformers rock do we see sale in future

[awnelson]

[QUOTE=CarbonMadness]Not everyone knows who Nemo is (sadly it's true). :(

Nemo's the fish, Duh! JK

I like the quality of the bodies on here even if the volume isn't high. Keep up the good work everyone.

[BashemSmashem]

Markova! WOW!!!!

amatuer????


i quit!


I agree ! :(

[balang_479]

when does the polling start?

[Blue_Dawg]

I was wondering the same thing. LOL!

[mab_man20]

I havent forgotten about you guys. Work is crazy, but i should get a chance to put them up tonight. I will have them run for 5 days so we know who is the winner before may.

[ss17]

My vote goes for DaveC's Bears/superbowl body.

Colors look great and the bears and superbowl logos are awesome. Being a bears fan helps too.:)

[Blue_Dawg]

:huh: I feel cheated......

[adrcracing]

:huh: I feel cheated......


Congratulations, you are officially a paint comp participant!

Your first body looked great, now you can paint another one!

[Blue_Dawg]

Congratulations, you are officially a paint comp participant!

Your first body looked great, now you can paint another one!


Thanks. I may have one for next month, if I decide to enter again. April's just doesn't seem very fair. Unlike what is stated in the poll, I did follow the theme.

[adrcracing]

Don't take it personal. FESTER, may not be the best painter, but he is a realy good person, and he shines through like no other on this board.

[Blue_Dawg]

I understand, and I am sure he is a great guy. I just think it should still be fair though. It's not a personality contest. If it was, he would probably win for sure. :cool:

[Blue_Dawg]

I mean no disrespect Fester. I am the noob around here. :D Good luck.

[FESTER2004]

thanks Ad for the kind words

blue dawg- i am lost buddy???how is it not fair???