Best Paint Competition – June 2007

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – June 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 June 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: None
(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:

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!!

[mab_man20]

Sorry for the delay on this one guys, I was out of town.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Woo! First entry! This is my second attempt at liquid masking. My colors actually came out pretty well! Though it may not be a pro job, I'm quite proud of it :D. Perfect for my brand new club racer.

Chassis: Academy SBV2
Paints: Pactra (sprint white, fluo. yellow, candy purple), Spaz Stix (mirror chrome, hard anodized green)
Mask: Bob Diveley (hand cut)
Class: Amateur

http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/sbv2_body/pictures/picture-1.jpg
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/sbv2_body/pictures/picture-2.jpg
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/sbv2_body/pictures/picture-6.jpg
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/sbv2_body/pictures/picture-7.jpg


My color inspiration:
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/MRC%20SB%20V2/pictures/picture-5.jpg


More body photos:
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/sbv2_body/index.html

More chassis photos:
http://embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/MRC%20SB%20V2/index.html

[masterchief06]

HOLY COW :eek: What a sweet ride! Your painting and photography skills really set that thing off! Great job! :D

[mr_svensson]

body: Proline Humm-Vee Maxx
paint: spazstix , hardanodized yellow, hardanodized orange, hardanodized gold, mirror chrome, black and white.
masks: plastic tape
class: real amature

THE BEERHUNTER

http://img2.putfile.com/main/5/14409554256.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/5/14315370662.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/main/5/14412503931.jpg






hope u enjoy!

Peter

[Demon-TC3]

Class: NOOB!
Shell - Blitz - Stratus
Paint - Tamiya Color
Mask - Self cut Vinyl!

(OK some of u may kno this shell was once completely stripped and re-sprayed, all masking (including window) was hand done so it does look a little crap...oh well, second shell, not too bothered!)
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3940/dsc00023ak0.jpg

(P.S the paint flaking at the front is where old paint was not removed properly, wheel arches are not flaking, just came out funny!)

[FESTER2004]

awesome work guys

[ftwilliams616]

CEN GST 7.7 -25th Anniversary Chrome Grave Digger 20 that debuted at World Finals in Vegas-Parma 1/8 body-Pactra,Tamiya,SpazStix paint used-Liquid mask used on half of the work and the rest is freehand. First rc body I've painted,it has some flaws but overall I'm pretty happy and it usually draws a crowd anywhere I take it. Intermediate class?

[masterchief06]

that is your first body?! Holy cow is that awesome, and I really think you have gobs of skill if you can paint a body like that right off the bat. Most people take years and lots of practice to reach that level (im not even close to there yet). Great job man, and good luck with the comp.

[ftwilliams616]

Thank you,yeah it's my 1st rc body paintjob and I'm already addicted to it.I'm pretty artistic so that and a ton of patience helps.

[FESTER2004]

that looks hot in chrome!

[Demon-TC3]

LOL...i think i may need to invest in some liquid mask :O

[ftwilliams616]

Just a little advice on the Liquid Mask,put it on heavy because if not it's a bear to peel up.They say 2 heavy coats but I would lean towards 3 because I used 2 and it didn't work to good and it required a bit of flash clean up after pulling it up.The Chrome is the newest paint job they surprised Dennis Anderson with on the 25th Anniversary Grave Digger that debuted in Vegas.The chrome really is some cool stuff.

[mab_man20]

CEN GST 7.7 -25th Anniversary Chrome Grave Digger 20 that debuted at World Finals in Vegas-Parma 1/8 body-Pactra,Tamiya,SpazStix paint used-Liquid mask used on half of the work and the rest is freehand. First rc body I've painted,it has some flaws but overall I'm pretty happy and it usually draws a crowd anywhere I take it. Intermediate class?

Can you please post bigger pics. There is a lot going on in there and most of it is hard to see. Post them with all the correct info again and ill delete your previous post.

[ftwilliams616]

Tried to post bigger pics but I keep getting " the images are to large".If there's a different way to post them let me know.Thanks

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Host them on photobucket.com , or ******.net then use the image link script to post them here.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Tried to post bigger pics but I keep getting " the images are to large".If there's a different way to post them let me know.Thanks

email me the photos. jeff@embraced-dc.com and I'll upload them for you and email you the links so you can re-post them.

-Jeff

[ftwilliams616]

Jeff sent you the pics so you should be getting them,thanks for the help guys.Jeff

[ftwilliams616]

1/8 Parma Grave Digger body,painted like 25th Anniversary Chrome Grave Digger unveiled at this years Monster Jam World Finals in Vegas-CEN GST 7.7-A total of 10 colors including-Pactra,Tamiya,Spaz Stix Chrome were used.Liquid mask was used on the big lettering and a few other areas with most of the paint being done freehand.Intermediate?

http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/gravedigger/01.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/gravedigger/03.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/gravedigger/04.jpg
http://www.embraced-dc.com/temp/RCStuff/PaintCompetition/gravedigger/05.jpg

[ftwilliams616]

Thanks a million to everyone who helped get my pics straightened out,not to bright when it comes to the computer.Sorry for all the hassle,Jeff.

[mustang1965]

My new entry for this month !
everything is painted, No decals !

Body : Protoform Stratus 3, 190 mm
Masking : Tape (kip 308) handcut
Paint : Auto-Air Sparclescent Real Teal and Sparclescent Mango, FASKOLOR Blue, red, black and White.
Class : Intermediate

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

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

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

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

[hijacker]

Wow. Not much point in entering intermediate this month!

[chicagonative17]

Here is a body I am afraid to cut because it looks soooo nice! I hand cut the black and charcol black checkerboard you see going down the middle, as well as the rest of the body.

Body: HPI Mustang GTR 200mm
Masking: Hand EXACTOed everything, MasterMask liquid masking film
Paint: Airbrush Faskolor - gloss black, charchol black, fasescent yellow, white
Class: Intermediate

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3115.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3103.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3114.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3118.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3116.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3113.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3104.jpg

Ian T.
HobbyTownUSA

[chicagonative17]

Body: HPI Mustang GTR 200mm
Paint: FASKOLOR: black, charcol black, white, fasescent yellow
Mask: Hand cut MasterMask liquid masking film
Class: Intermediate

This is my beauty that I am afraid to cut because of how nice it is. I hand cut everything out of the liquid mask with my exacto knife including the black and charcol black checkerboard running down the middle.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3115.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3114.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3118.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3116.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3103.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3101.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Looks very sweet. What HT do you work at?

[chicagonative17]

Naperville Illinois

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[hirme]

that joker face is off the hook

good job bro

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Ian,

Small world! I'll ask for you next time I'm in the store.

[chicagonative17]

Sounds good, stop by anytime! Are you close?

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Naperville, around 75th and Washington.

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Here's an entry just to get judge comments/feedback.

Body Team Losi 8T
Dively LMF hand cut
Faskolors, AutoAir paints
Intermediate

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/JoeM-8T/joem2.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/DSCN2003.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/DSCN1997.jpg

[chicagonative17]

I like the faded money symbols. Looks good.

[Dragdrew06]

Ok I call this one take 2. This body came brand new and painted with my used Losi 8ight I bought and it looked pretty bad so I stripped it with EZ Off and started over. This is my first attempt at using liquid mask and I really enjoyed it...other than the fact that the bottle of Fasmask that I used looked like it was from the 90s. it was a little chunky but it worked good enough. I have a brand new 16oz bottle being shipped to my house right now. Sorry the car looks like poop right now I will try to clean it up a bit and take more pics soon. Enjoy!

BODY: Crowd Pleazer 2.0 8ight
MASKING: Fasmask
PAINT: Fasluscent Blue and Yellow, Fasilver, Fasblack
CLASS: Amatuer

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/IM001027.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/IM001029.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/dragdrew06/IM001028.jpg

[mustang1965]

Those body's are really great ! like the graphics on the Losi !, the colours on the mustang really match .. I love that Faskolor Yellow !

[chicagonative17]

On the Mustang GTR I went for a color scheme that just seemed to "fit". I didn't want to do anything crazy or unreal because its not something you would see on a real car. I LOVE doing the crazy stuff like the joker face (really cool) but that just wouldn't fit with what I was going for. Kind of like the old mustang that won last month, simplicity with beauty.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[SerpentKing101]

Body: Protoform DNA2 190mm
Masks Used: handcut Dively's Liquid Mask
Paints Used: FasGreen and Red, Fasflourescent Green and Yellow, Faspearl Silver and Charcoal, Pactra Sprint White
Class Entered: Intermediate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/My%20Paint%20Jobs/IMG_0476.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/My%20Paint%20Jobs/IMG_0477.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/KeltosJonn/My%20Paint%20Jobs/IMG_0478.jpg

[ftwilliams616]

There's some sweet paint jobs on here,good job guys.

[CarbonMadness]

SK so you tried for the Mcgoo look (or should I say his race scheme)? (that’s defiantly not the easiest paint fob to pull off (I’m not saying any more good or bad things as this thread is for entries not disusing, lol).

[SerpentKing101]

Might have been a Mcgoo body, dunno. Scheme was based on a guy's avater from another forum. Only seen the front though, so I had to improvise the rest. Original had white in the front instead of black.

Its Ok though, I'm saving my creativity for this Mazdaspeed 6. :D

[zueslilbuddy]

Body: Pro Line Discontinued Jeep Renegade Scrambler
Masks Used: Hand cut automotive masking tape
Paints Used: Flat automotive silver base coat, Flat automotive black
Class Entered: Way Way below Amature From what I've seen lol

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/IMG_0373.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/IMG_0374.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/IMG_0372.jpg
Went for the Jeep on the street look lol

[MAXXTRAX]

Class: Pro
Airbrush: Iwata HP-CS
Paint: Faskolor and Spaz Stix
Masking: Bob Dively Hand Cut
Body: Pro-Line Nemisis


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/100_2167.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/100_2170.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/iamaxxeriii/100_2171.jpg

[chicagonative17]

Very clean and crisp work. Not too much, not too little. I like it.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[chicagonative17]

Which of the colors on the body are faskolor and which are spaz stix?

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[MAXXTRAX]

Everything is Faskolor besides the chrome. The blue is a color I custom mixed... ;)

[chicagonative17]

I love custom mixxing faskolor, it always turns out nice. A few days ago I made my own faskolor blue that I am awaiting use. It consists of fasescent blue, silver, faschange blue, a little black, and a TINY bit of fasgold. It looks like a deep blue that is VERY metallic with a little color change to it.

Are those yellows and oranges just the plain fasorange and fasyellow or are the the fasescents?

looks good.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[MAXXTRAX]

Just straight Red/Orange/Yellow/White

[chicagonative17]

Thats a really good fade, nice job. I couldn't even tell it was 4 colors until I closely looked and saw the white at the bottom.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[Wrobcio]

here's mine:

Body: Protoform Mazda 6 190mm
Paints: Parma Faskolor
Class: PRO
Mask: Bob dively

I've painted it for one guy who ride for Tamiya Poland. Everything is painted.

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/mazda6rcm%20025.jpg
http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/mazda6rcm%20023.jpg
http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/mazda6rcm%20001.jpg
http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/mazda6rcm%20009.jpg

[Wrobcio]

another one

body: Crowd pleazer 2.0 Jammin X1 CRT
Paints: Parma faskolor
Mask: Bob divelu liquid mask
Class: PRO

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/cp2jammin%20011.jpg

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/cp2jammin%20010.jpg

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/cp2jammin%20005.jpg

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/cp2jammin%20006.jpg

http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/cp2jammin%20004.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Wrobcio, those both ROCK!!!

[JeffEmbracedDC]

freakin AWESOME work, guys! Seriously nice!

-Jeff

[chicagonative17]

You have your own website where you sell you bodies and you arn't in the "pro" class. You should be, your good enough.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[zueslilbuddy]

I would think him selling bodys that makes him pro and its not fair for him to be in intermediate.
Just my $0.02

[JeffEmbracedDC]

I would think him selling bodys that makes him pro and its not fair for him to be in intermediate.
Just my $0.02
You have your own website where you sell you bodies and you arn't in the "pro" class. You should be, your good enough.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA


"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."

If he is truely that good and wins 2 contests (consecutive or not) the class rules will require him to bump up to the pro class.

[chicagonative17]

I agree but with bodies that are as good as his are and how he has a website devoted to selling his bodies, he should be a pro. It gives the other intermediate runners little chance at winning when a "should be pro" is in the intermediate. I bet the others in the intermediate class including me, have put HOURS of work into a body only to lose to a "deranked" painter.

I don't have anything against him, I love his bodies, but I think it would be fair to everyone if he was in the pro class.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[hirme]

I'm with Ian on this one...

but now that this competition has winning prizes...people may prefer to enter interm. to win rather to loose in the pro...

not offend to Wrobcio here...I'm sure it wasn't his intention by going intermediate.

my .02$

[MAXXTRAX]

Ya, I would have to agree. Why not have it so the "Pros" pick who needs to be in which class? To be honest I am not here to win, much rather see what I need to do to improve my shells.

[chicagonative17]

Plus, who will run against MAXXTRAX?:cool::eek::D

Wrobcio, why not you edit yours to pro, you will feel better doing so because you will now be in the "elite" class. I wouldn't doubt it if you win in the pro class, that first body is spectacular.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[JeffEmbracedDC]

wrobico, I've got to agree that those bodies are awesome! I'm totally going to rip off some of that second design you did (with the high-contrast carbon fiber) for a body I'm doing for a friend... Hope you don't mind :)

[Wrobcio]

Relax guys, take it easy :)
From the point of regulations, I fit intermediate class as hell ;) I have no idea when the contestand may become PRO, so please don't treat me as someone unfair. If you want me to belong to PRO class, I will, that;s not a problem for me. I will treat it all as a kind of flattery. I thought I am not as good as ADRCRACING even in one percent!

ps. I have changed the class into PRO
ps2. JeffEmbraced DC - no problem ;)

btw. prizes, prizes, but I still didn't get one for winning the march comp

[chicagonative17]

Not many pros are as good as ADRCRACING. Believe me, your good enough to create some tough competition in that class. We arn't bashing you about anything, we just wanted to give the other intermediate entries a little better chance. I guess thats a good problem to have : )

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[mab_man20]

Wrobcio: I commend you on taking the leap to the pro class. Its a tough step to make. However, the way your bodies have been looking recently you would probably be forced to move up in the very near future. (Im calling PaulO right now for you to find what the deal on the prize is)

Everyone else: Lets not get too over zealous and send all the good intermedate guys to pro. If a painter is good and wins a competition by a huge margin over some other quality bodies then the process can be expedited. Keep the great work coming, only a few more days to get them in this month.

[jacsac]

Wrobcio, nice paint. Totally different from each other and both stunning. Now I got decide which to vote for.

[Wrobcio]

Thanks guys!

here's my previously body with the same design
http://www.binheniek.4nt.pl/car-design/bodies/zawody%20033.jpg

[mustang1965]

@Wrobcio : congrats with your promo to the pro class !, you're really one of the best and it doesn't matter wich class you're in.. you're the one to beat ! ... and the one to learn from !!

Competition or not .. we're here to learn from eachother !

[mustang1965]

My second entry for this month

Body : Ride Accord 190 mm
Paint: SpazStix candy orange backed with pale gold from Alclad, Faskolor fasescent yellow, charkoal, chameleon gold, black and white
Mask : Kip tape 308 handcut
Class: intermadiate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/DSCN8567.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/DSCN8569.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/DSCN8571.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Rubenfastback/DSCN8562.jpg

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Too nice...too nice. Clean!

[chicagonative17]

What template did you use for the carbon fiber look. I have found screen to work, kinda.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[MAXXTRAX]

Class: Pro
Airbrush: Iwata HP-CS
Paints: Faskolor
Masking: Bob Dively hand cut
Body: Pro-Line CP 2.0 Revo

http://www.mrpaintin.com/superman1.jpg

http://www.mrpaintin.com/superman2.jpg

http://www.mrpaintin.com/superman3.jpg

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

[JeffEmbracedDC]

What template did you use for the carbon fiber look. I have found screen to work, kinda.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

I use rubber non-skid drawer lining from Walmart.

Here's an example of what I've done with it:
http://rc.jeffjassky.com/temp/Car%20Bodies/Hyper%207%20Crowd%20Pleazer_files/IMG_1653.jpg

There are several different types. I'm using the flat rubber kind and NOT the fluffy foam kind.

-Jeff

[MAXXTRAX]

Could you get a brand name for me? That looks much better than the stuff I am using.

[chicagonative17]

Same here, I used thick window screen and that works but you can only do it on flat surfaces.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[davec-nitro-rs4]

WonderLiner

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/davecnitrors4/DSCN0983.jpg

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Hmm. I believe mine is slightly different, but it looks pretty similar.

I tried calling walmart twice and they were having a hard time understanding what I was talking about.. hah..

Next time I go there I will note what it is and let you guys know. The wonderliner is very similar to what I have but I believe slightly different.

-Jeff

[chicagonative17]

Class: Intermediate
Body: JCONCEPTS Revo body
Paint: FASKOLOR- Fasescent blue, Pearl Silver, Black
Mask: Hand cut-MasterMask
Pictures: Use pics #1,2 and 3

This is a body I did in about 1 hour. A friend of mine wants a Revo body for himself and one for his dad since they both have Revos. The father will be getting his shortly because I havn't finished that one yet. Nothing really special even though the body turned out really nice, the pictures don't show the true sparkle of the colors. Think Metallic blue, near chrome silver, and the plain gloss black. Everything is free hand cut.

The colors and design are on customers strict request.

I never thought it would turn out this well in only 1 hour of work.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3147.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3149.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3150.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3148.jpg

[balang_479]

amazing stuff.... alot PRO entries this month,

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Balang, I just noticed you are in Italy...any chance you can smuggle me over some Gaja wines? :D

[masterchief06]

Maxxtraxx- yet again, I am stunned.:eek:

[Paul Onorato]

Guys, there are some awesome bodies in this month's contest. Too bad so many of them are not mounted on a chassis because I would put them in Readers' Rides. So, if you want to be considered for Readers' Rides mount those bodies!!!

PS: Great paint work guys!!!

[chicagonative17]

If mounted, which ones would you put in the "readers rides"? Are you talking about the pro ones only? Now I need to know if I should mount my Mustang GTR because if its not one of the ones considered, then I don't have to mount it quite yet.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[davec-nitro-rs4]

I don't own the chassis I painted mine for :(

[MAXXTRAX]

The SM shell has been sold already...

[chicagonative17]

It won't let me edit my competition post, so here is the semi-mounted body of my Mustang GTR.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3188.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3187.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u289/chicagonative17/100_3183.jpg

[Paul Onorato]

If mounted, which ones would you put in the "readers rides"? Are you talking about the pro ones only? Now I need to know if I should mount my Mustang GTR because if its not one of the ones considered, then I don't have to mount it quite yet.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

Ian,

No, I am not talking about just the pro bodies, but all the bodies. Not sure if you have seen a recent issue of Radio Control Car Action or not, but every month in Readers' Rides I feature one of the bodies from this Best Paint Competition. But all of you who participate on this online competition should also email me directly so they can be picked for Readers' Rides. You car might not be shown under the Best Paint heading in Readers' Rides, but it can very well be in the regular section of Readers' Rides. Just make sure the body is mounted, the pictures are as high res as possible, you include you complete name and mailing address and include a brief description of the vehicle.

Paul Onorato
Senior Editor
Radio Control Car Action
paulo@airage.com

[MAXXTRAX]

You have to understand that most custom painters are doing the shells for customers, and don't have the actual trucks or cars the shells are going on. Why not feature some of the better shells in the paint section of the magazine, unmounted?

[Paul Onorato]

It won't let me edit my competition post, so here is the semi-mounted body of my Mustang GTR.


The mounted pics of your Mustang look great. Email those pics to me.

Paul Onorato
Senior Editor
Radio Control Car Action
paulo@airage.com

[chicagonative17]

Will do.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[Paul Onorato]

You have to understand that most custom painters are doing the shells for customers, and don't have the actual trucks or cars the shells are going on. Why not feature some of the better shells in the paint section of the magazine, unmounted?


I totally understand that some of you guys paint these bodies for customers and you might not have the actual car or truck to mount the body on, but it does not have to be on the correct vehicle. Or you can even fake it with having the body sitting on blocks of wood and placing mounted tires in the wheel wells (That is as long as it is not obvious that it is faked). As far as showing the bodies without a chassis in the magazine, it just looks odd. Putting a body on a chassis is not a big deal, you don't have to drill holes for the body mounts and you have the option of faking it as I mentioned. All I am saying is if you want to be selected, mount the body!!!

Paul Onorato
Senior Editor
Radio Control Car Action
paulo@airage.com

[ftwilliams616]

Hey Paul,I would like to send my pics in to Readers Rides in.I own the GraveDigger truck and my pics are not that great I think
?,I have a good cam but not to hitech saavy.What is your e-mail, and any camera tips?Thanks,Jeff.

[Blue_Dawg]

Here's my first entry for June...

Body and chassis mfg.: Pro-line 07 Silverado for T-Maxx
Paint used: Createx AutoAir and Faskolor
Masks used: Hand-cut Dively's
Class: Amateur.... This is my 2nd body ever.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/Art%20Work/DSC02875.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/Art%20Work/DSC02868.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/Art%20Work/DSC02871.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/blue_dawg_2006/Art%20Work/DSC02869.jpg

[Blue_Dawg]

Yes, that is carbon fiber on the bed. The pics just don't show it well.

[Blue_Dawg]

Here is my second entry....

Note: This one has been in the contest before, but was withdrawn with the agreement that it could be entered in a later contest. :D

Body and chassis mfg.: Pro-line Crowd Pleazer for T-Maxx
Paint used: Createx AutoAir and Faskolor
Masks used: Auto tape and paper masking tape.
Class: Amateur.... This is my 1st body ever.

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

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

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

[balang_479]

ill post this one i did for a crawler im going to get... It came out alright, the lettering ROCKSTAR and Logo on the front are hand masked with masking tape and Spray Cans were used....

Body: Pro-Line Silverade HD
Mask: Masking tape
Paint: Tamiya Spray Cans
Class: Intermediate
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/balang_479/rs.jpg

i wish i had more pics.. maybe later

[Paul Onorato]

Nice Car Action sticker!!!

Paul Onorato
Senior Editor
Radio Control Car Action
paulo@airage.com

[chicagonative17]

Where do you find those stickers?

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[chicagonative17]

You know Paul, I have an idea. What if you came out with a Car Action issue that was plastic sealed but inside was the magazine as well as a bunch of stickers/decals. Or attached to the inside somehow.

Just a thought.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[Paul Onorato]

You can get RCCA sticker at RCstore.com.

http://www.rcstore.com/ME2/Default.asp

[davec-nitro-rs4]

Ya know, those guys over at some other magazine that shall remain nameless, they send you free stickers if you send them a self-addressed envolpe with postage.....:rolleyes:

[masterchief06]

Ya know, those guys over at some other magazine that shall remain nameless, they send you free stickers if you send them a self-addressed envolpe with postage.....:rolleyes:

Yea but who wants decals that say "Second rate magazine" on their car?:D

I would rather BUY an RC Car Action decal than be GIVEN any other sorry mag's sticker:cool:

[chicagonative17]

Your quite the promoter! Keep it up and you might get some! I know RC Car Action is the ONLY RC magazine I read.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[Paul Onorato]

Thanks for the support guys!!!

Paul Onorato
Senior Editor
Radio Control Car Action
paulo@airage.com

[CarbonMadness]

Sorry, but I read the other mags first (I just can't stand it when the downgrade the mag to cheaper paper, and expect you to pay the same price (but I still read RCCA, I just don't subscribe to it)).

Also I don't know how you can say the others are "second rate" as every mag is just as informational as the rest of them (it's also a good thing, as you get to read what other people thing about a car ;) )


Also don’t reply to this post, as we don’t need an argument about what mag is better, when they are all equal (it becomes an opinion based to which one you like more, as RCCA, XRC, and RCC all have very good writers and knowledge about RC cars).

[masterchief06]

Sorry, but I read the other mags first (I just can't stand it when the downgrade the mag to cheaper paper, and expect you to pay the same price (but I still read RCCA, I just don't subscribe to it)).

Also I don't know how you can say the others are "second rate" as every mag is just as informational as the rest of them (it's also a good thing, as you get to read what other people thing about a car ;) )


Also don’t reply to this post, as we don’t need an argument about what mag is better, when they are all equal (it becomes an opinion based to which one you like more, as RCCA, XRC, and RCC all have very good writers and knowledge about RC cars).
Let's just wrap this convo up with saying this (since this is a Paint forum)- carbon, I completely agree with you (what I was saying was sarcasm), and I have a lot of respect for what other mags do. I do, however, feel like RC Car Action is the mothership and is simply the best of the best.

Now, back to the paint:D

[Paul Onorato]

Lets see more entries!

[davec-nitro-rs4]

"The Best Paint competition will be open for entries for the first 3 weeks of the month and will close at Midnight (EST) on June 21st, 2007."

Next month!

[chicagonative17]

Don't forget, July competition is Red, White and Blue themed. Doesn't have to be patriotic, just the majority of color has to be that theme.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA

[mab_man20]

The polls should go up tomorrow some time. Its going to be a busy weekend, but I want to get them started for you guys.

Its great to see you getting involved in this Paul.

[balang_479]

sorry, I posted a body for this month, but i made a mistake and wish for it to be put in the Amateur class, not intermediate.

Thanks

[MAXXTRAX]

Um, tomorrow as in when? :D

[mab_man20]

As in right now. Only one day after I said it would be up.

[balang_479]

mab man you didnt put in the Amateur poll....

[Paul Onorato]

Sure he did. I was just checking out all the polls.

[masterchief06]

Well they sure weren't up for 7 days! It says that I can't vote on them for some reason.

Mike

[mab_man20]

They are all there and I am able to vote in all of them. Lots of people have already voted so i assume they are working. Are you sure your looking at the June polls and not the May polls?

[Jayboy]

I had a look at all the polls earlier...??
...they are definately there...

[vinny1957]

I know for usual painting we paint the inside. I know this may be a stupid question, sorry if it is I'm a newbie, but for contests like this do we paint the outside?
Vinny

[chicagonative17]

No, all of the paint is on the inside. It means EVERYTHING you do has to be done in reverse.

Ian
HobbyTownUSA