My Hot Rod S2000

crazydave · #1 03-10-2003, 09:59 PM

When I bought my Microsizer Sport I never planned on really using the clear Orange body, but I was using it to practice painting today, and I think it came out really good.

I've done some really nice flame jobs on larger scale cars, but I was intimidated doing one on such a tiny car. It came out better than I expected, but I think I could do better with a little practice.

You like?

Here's my second try at a flame job

DriveWRX · #2 03-10-2003, 10:06 PM

Me like!

Mmmmm... FLAMES!

Excellent job! Where did the wing come from?

Check out my Flame Paint job. (It was a practice too!)

nghts · #3 03-10-2003, 10:49 PM

Very nicley done...Im a terrible painter as I found out on the weekend...first time though

crazydave · #4 03-10-2003, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

DriveWRX, your flames look really good too, but you always do great work!

The wing is from the Zips Zaps F&F body set. It comes with a couple extra wings.

RIGD1 · #5 03-11-2003, 01:06 PM

That's very nice! Thumbs up!

kwikbb · #6 03-11-2003, 01:12 PM

That's one sexy S2K!

nrmcj · #7 03-11-2003, 07:46 PM

shizzit... that S2k ROCKS the house...!!!! you paint by hand?!

Squishy · #8 03-11-2003, 08:54 PM

hmm...besides the orange window that clashes with the silver, that thing is TIGHT. What did you use? silver and grey paint, with a brush? also, did you paint it by hand, or with a stencil?

Zephyranthes · #9 03-11-2003, 09:38 PM

Would you trade for those extra wings?

#10 03-11-2003, 11:26 PM

Nice work man,u did a good job.I know its really hard to do flames on such a small scale.

crazydave · #11 03-12-2003, 12:41 AM

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What did you use? silver and grey paint, with a brush? also, did you paint it by hand, or with a stencil?

I used Dupli-Color automotive touch up spray, in Silver, Medium Charcoal, and Clear coat. It's acrylic laquer that you get at the car parts store.

I did the flames with masking tape, and an Exacto knife. I put the tape on the body. Rough sketch the flames in red. Then I put the tape on glass, touch up the flames in black, and then cut them out. The tricky part is sticking them back on straight, without tearing them.

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Would you trade for those extra wings?

Sorry, only have 2 like that, and they're both currently occupied.

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hmm...besides the orange window that clashes with the silver, that thing is TIGHT.

I know!

I was thinking of what I could match the Orange with. I thought Lime Green, and Purple maybe? I gave up on matching the Orange. I'm debateing over blacking them out, but I think it looks kinda cool, like a Matchbox car from the 70s. They always had Orange windows.

Here's my 3rd try. Getting better, but I think I need to get some thinner tape to get the results I want. This 3M stuff is pretty thick. hard to cut contours, and I'm getting build up around the edges. Need some Pactra stuff from the hobby store.

Lord_Nick_D · #12 03-13-2003, 08:57 PM

how did you paint that its amazing was it spray or brush paint it looks like it was airbrushed

crazydave · #13 03-13-2003, 09:23 PM

The Civic I spray painted from the back, just behind the car, so the paint wouldn't hit the front. That's how I get the airbrushed effect.

Lord_Nick_D · #14 03-14-2003, 11:47 AM

civic
so thats using a spray can
I'm amazed

ralliart · #15 03-16-2003, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by crazydave
The Civic I spray painted from the back, just behind the car, so the paint wouldn't hit the front. That's how I get the airbrushed effect.

What do you mean? spray what color? the silver flames or the goldish color? I dont understand how that works...lol, could you explain?