Best Paint Competition - December 2007 CONCOURSE

[mab_man20]

Best Paint Competition – November 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 November 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: Concourse
All bodies should be painted (or should I say modeled) to appear as a real life car. The more realism the better. This includes not only paint, but added features like tail pipes, rear view mirrors, seating, dash boards, etc.
(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: Concourse
7) A maximum of 3 entries per person.
8) Recommended 4 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]

Tune in next month for some cool new prizes from a new sponsor (in addition to NOVAK and RCCA)

[mustang1965]

Mab_Man, you asked met to read carefully !!... i did..... it's almost de same text as the november comp. !

[mab_man20]

Thats true. I keep that there for all the new guys. It hardly ever changes from month to month. If it does change I usually will highlight the changes in the 2nd post of the thread so the regulars see the changes without having to reread everything again.

[mab_man20]

New requirement.

All pictures must be posted using the [img] tags. A tutorial expaining how to do this can be found here (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=240038)

When pictures are "attached" instead of linked to, they appear in the polls as links and not images. It is a lot of work and I dont have the bandwidth to upload every attached image to my own accounts in order to post them as images each month in the polls. If a random one sneaks by i will gladly put it up, but I will do my best to hound people during the month. Please feel free to PM or email me with any questions or if you need help posting the links. I am glad to help and host a few peoples pictures, but I cant do 10-15 pictures a month.


edit: if someone attaches their entree, I will contact them and have them send me links. I will then edit the post with said links so that everything is ready to go for the polls.

[mab_man20]

No entrees???????

[mustang1965]

I'm really sorry !, but i have no concours body's :( ... and none planned to paint.

[zueslilbuddy]

All I have is a used body I'm doing up now, and its not going to be all that great.

[zueslilbuddy]

Body: Used 1/10 Vintage Bolink T-Bird I think called ''Bomber''

Chassis: 1/10th scale, Name ''T-ROD'' Manufacturer,Me and, Team Losi, Kyosho, Tamiya, Duratrax, Traxxas.

Class: Amateur

Paints used: Fascolor: Faspearl blue, Orange, faspearl black, fascolor Silver, faspearl red, Testors silver.

Masks: hand cut 3M automotive masking tape.

Was an ugly all red body that I couldnt strip so I painted the outside with air brush and paint brush.
The Pics:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/Project/IMG_1293.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/Project/IMG_1296.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/Project/IMG_1292.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/zues_lil_buddy/Project/IMG_1294.jpg

I know its not that great but feel free to laugh.
Someone must be able to top this lol

[st_dragn_wagen]

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

damn, i have an F150 body off my old T3 i could have submitted, would fit into this months comp pretty good. but i painted it 6 years 11 months ago :eek:

[zueslilbuddy]

I just painted the t-bird yesterday.

[Wrobcio]

Class: PRO
Body: HPI hemi cude
Paints: Spaz stix color change red/purple/blue backed with holographic, mirror chrome, fasblack
Mask: tape

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4791/kameleon0172dl9.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9122/kameleon0122go3.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9186/kameleon0081vs0.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9792/kameleon0111gs9.jpg

[stanmondz]

body,losi mini baja
class, amateur
paint, pactra red and white rattle can
mask, supplied window masks and masking tape
this is the first body iv ever painted
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/stanmondz/DSC03538.jpg

[AirBoston]

I was going to run this car in a previous Concours that didn't run (September I think).

Body:Carson 914GT
chassis manufacturer and size: Tamiya M04M (L piece added) 1:10 Scale
Paint used: Createx
Masks: BDLM for the airbrused areas and custom cut brissle brushes for lettering
Class entered: Intermediate

http://members.rennlist.com/dmclaughlin/DSCN0033rs1.JPG
http://members.rennlist.com/dmclaughlin/DSCN0037rs1.JPG
http://members.rennlist.com/dmclaughlin/DSCN0040rs1.JPG
http://members.rennlist.com/dmclaughlin/DSCN0042rs1.JPG

Fullsize version:
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=75302&stc=1&d=1185636387
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=75303&stc=1&d=1185636387

Details to point out: The roof on a 914 is textured fiberglass, so the model's roof has been wet sanded to remove the gloss. All of the race decals and license plates were hand lettered using a magnifing glass and custom trimmed brushes. The chrome trim and hood pin plates are spazstix chrome. I found the hood pins and rear trunk pins and tie downs were found from other models sticker packs. The Cubie lights were supplied by the owner and were imported from the UK.

[YeahYeahYouWere]

Wow, great entries so far.

Zues, nice salvage job! I saw the before pictures on your monstrosity thread. Very impressive turn around. Of course, they call it a T-Rod, even though it is clearly a Thunderbird (though you put a Chevy bow tie on it it looks like!)

Wrobcio, your work continues to impress. Your stuff always looks really great and you manage to make sure it has just enough and is never too busy.

Stan, very nice job for a first time paint job. I'd be pretty juiced if I could pull one off half that well when I get around to my first one.

Airboston, I really like the color choice. Since I went to U. of Illinois, I have this disgusting affinity for orange that just seem unnatural. The scheme and style are a great fit for the body, great work!

[zueslilbuddy]

T-ROD is the trucks name.
The body is a Bolink 55 T-Bird named the bomber, If I had better camera the bird would look more like the bird it really is pic is kinda blurry lol

[federx]

Body: tamiya Enzo 1/10

Chassis: tamiya tb02 stock

Class: Amateur

Paints used: lexan black, plastic black, transaprent

Masks: tamiya pre cuts

my first entry :o

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4015/e1ds5.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8272/e2hb3.jpg
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6466/e3dl6.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8846/e4mv5.jpg

[caci623]

Class Pro
Body Proline 1980 Chevy Blazer
Paint HOK Meteor Maroon Metallic, Faskolor
Mask Tape

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/caci623/Blazer3002.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/caci623/Blazer3005.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/caci623/Blazer3004.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb108/caci623/Blazer3003.jpg

[FESTER2004]

awesome entries guys!

[GoofyTexan]

Pro-Class
REVO and Jato Bodies
Hand Made Mask
Revo has Painted Lights and Grill
Fast Black
Pearl White
Fast White
Spaz-candy blue, Orange, yellow
Mirror Chrome
Custom mix gray
FastKoat

NOTICE THE GHOST FLAMES ON THE SIDE!!!!!
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6159/1002521vs0.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7674/1002515ms6.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9250/1002523ye8.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2614/1002516bd4.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1802/1002517cp3.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2793/1002505oe4.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/358/1002511ej7.jpg

[GoofyTexan]

Hemi Cude HPI
Hand Cut Except the stars
Class Pro

Spaz-candy orange
Fast Pearl Red
Fast Pearl Blue
Fast White
Fast Black
Fast Silver
Spaz Mirror Chrome

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7318/1002544rp9.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7267/1002543sk0.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7351/1002542tn8.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4236/1002540xj6.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/5018/1002541xm0.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8356/1002539gf3.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6985/1002538jd9.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9468/1002537ws3.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8711/1002535za9.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/701/1002534oi6.jpg

[FESTER2004]

wow thats dukes is hottttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!

also love the jack daniels!

[big_dog1893]

Body: Early 50's Chevy pick-up Proline
Chassis: Axial scorpion
Masks used: hand ripped ripped tape
Paint used:Pactra Spray can White, Yellow, Red (all done on the outside for a faded look)
Amateur

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/big_dog1893/100_1121.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/big_dog1893/100_1132.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/big_dog1893/100_1120.jpg

The little stuff for added Redneck-ification from the local HobbyLobby doll house isle

Shotgun-in backwindow
Whiskey barrel-on the side
Axe-rear fender next to the barrel
bucket-other side
fire wood- behind rear window
rebel flag-printed off the computer for a nice faded look

[FESTER2004]

thats wild but you should have done the white ina gray to simulate primer!but very redneckish,i love it!

[AirBoston]

Just a reminder...
Restrictions: Concourse
All bodies should be painted (or should I say modeled) to appear as a real life car. The more realism the better. This includes not only paint, but added features like tail pipes, rear view mirrors, seating, dash boards, etc.
(See accompanying thread for this year’s schedule.)

I do hope that this is repeated on the voting polls too so that people voting will keep in mind that the bodies entered this month are to be graded on their details as well as the paint.

[mab_man20]

Just a reminder...


I do hope that this is repeated on the voting polls too so that people voting will keep in mind that the bodies entered this month are to be graded on their details as well as the paint.

Thanks AB.

Im hopping on a flight to Australia in a few hours, but when I get there in like 2 days from now ill send out some messages to a few painters this month. There are some awesome entries though!

[94eg]

COOL! It's nice to find a place to show off some artistic skills. I hope you guys like this one...

Body and chassis: Tamiya Avante Carbon Chassis Kit (Egress) with Vanquish body
Paint used: Pactra lacquer for polycarbonate (airbrushed) & Tamiya acrylics for driver & cockpit (brushed & airbrushed)
Masks used: hand cut (3m blue painters)
Class entered: Intermediate
Details: Intakes cutout & filled with aluminum honeycomb mesh, interior pieced together from various Tamiya kits to work with this body. Lots of time spent air-brushing, sanding, polishing & detailing the drivers head (photos don't do justice). Flames each cut from 1" wide strips of masking tape. Then layered so they roll continuously across the body. Oddly enough, the black outline around the window was the absolute hardest part...

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/94eg/rc/01.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/94eg/rc/D20_0092.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/94eg/rc/D20_0119.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/94eg/rc/D20_0117.jpg

[AirBoston]

Now THAT is a great example of using one's imagination and fitting a car to a contest. I have not seen a concours buggy before. Great job 94eg!

[caci623]

That face is worth 1st place by it's self. Great job!
Caci

[94eg]

Thanks for the nice comments guys. I really appreciate it. I think he kinda looks like Harrison Ford from certain angles...:D

This is actually my first Driver figure I've ever painted for R/C. I did a few anime figurines with my buddy back in the 90's, but there is a lot less detail & shading in those. I semi-followed a face-painting tutorial found on TamiyaClub.com and I think it went pretty well. I also found that making my own pinpoint brushes by splitting toothpicks down the grain probably works 1000 times better than buying expensive fine brushes. You simply make a new one every time you change colors, the tip wears down or you need a slightly different size...

[FESTER2004]

yes very well exacuted!thats aweosme!greta detail work!i wish i had that much patiance,lol!

[stanmondz]

heres my second try
HPI trans am 1/10th scale, RS4-2
pactra rattle can,compatition orange,black
window masks and masking tape
amature class
this is modeled after my 2001 firebird, different orange,but i can't find any sunset orange metallic for lexan
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/stanmondz/DSC03569.jpg

[quebecnitro]

Hi is my body just painted.
class:amateur
body:xray
chassie:xb8ec
paint use:pactra can, racing red,outlaw black,spring white,competition orange.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/monsterracingsun/xb8ec039.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/monsterracingsun/xb8ec036.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/monsterracingsun/xb8ec035.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/monsterracingsun/xb8ec038.jpg
a++++++++

[Adanmtxt1]

Is everyone entering here simply choosing to not follow the rules, or are they either stupid or inept at painting? Only one person (with the sweet orange roadster) has actually entered in honor of this month's realistic concourse concept. People on these forums must have mental handicaps running in their families; if anyone is still wondering why the forums are dying here.....:roll2:

[zueslilbuddy]

You know its the people like you that drive everyone out of the forums with your pointless rants, and insults.
I really don't understand why you havnt been banned yet.

[stanmondz]

the color, the wing, and my real car is not a WS6, are the only difference, want proof? SEE
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/stanmondz/DSC01109.jpg

[quebecnitro]

Is everyone entering here simply choosing to not follow the rules, or are they either stupid or inept at painting? Only one person (with the sweet orange roadster) has actually entered in honor of this month's realistic concourse concept. People on these forums must have mental handicaps running in their families; if anyone is still wondering why the forums are dying here.....:roll2:

:mad:hey dude you mongol

[Mini-TBasher55]

A lot of people actually followed the rules and have some sweet rides, but it is true that some just entered without reading the rules.

the color, the wing, and my real car is not a WS6, are the only difference, want proof? SEE
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/stanmondz/DSC01109.jpg

I understand how you guys are offended, but hes not all wrong-I don't really care whether you guys are following the rules by the letter, but there are many differences you did not mention including the headlights, wheels, tires, windshield wipers, mirrors, window tint, etc. I think Adanmtxt1 is saying that in the past, concourse comps have been of cars where you look at it and say "wait, that isn't real!?!?!?" :)

Quebec, your buggy has a great paint job, but Adanmtxt1 is right, its just not concourse, you know?

I'm not a mod and I don't run the contest, so if the mods think its alright then it is:)

[stanmondz]

i understand your point i cant delete my entries

[FESTER2004]

everyone should be good expet the losi baja buggy and xray buggy!not picking on you stan but they arent cocnurse but your t/a is fine!

[stanmondz]

i knew the baja would'nt go over well thats why i did the firebird

[mab_man20]

There are a few bodies this month that dont quite make the concourse theme. I will PM those members when I create the polls and they will be able to reenter their bodies next month.

Having said that. Im currently working on my tan and my accent down in Australia. Tomorrow (the 21st in the US) I will be heading totally out of internet range and will not return until the 27th (26th in the US). I dont want to cut the competition a day short so instead of making the polls right now I will wait until I return to Sydney.

Happy holidays to all and a happy new year!!!

Thanks for making this another successful year here on RCZone. :D

[FESTER2004]

happy holidays to you too Mab!

can you bring me back a kangaroo?lol

[mab_man20]

If I can get it through customs its yours. :D

Polls are being worked on now.