My 1/18 Mercedes CLK DTM

[Lessen]

I took a couple photos for my M18 project thread last night and they looked like crap. I hooked up my wife's Speedlite and...WOW! does that make a difference. I also did a little bit of tire detail this morning as well. These show the colors much truer. hope you like!

 

[Bryson]

Sick lookin paint job man!

Bryson

 

[Rolex]

Really slick. I notice the tires have that yellow NASCAR look. Who'd a thunk it?

 

[Karl M]

NICE, thats pretty slick. I like the carbon fiber look on the hood and wing.

 

[Lessen]

Really slick. I notice the tires have that yellow NASCAR look. Who'd a thunk it?

Yeah, it's definately a meld of many racing influences. Black wheels and yellow lettered sidewalls from Nascar. A German body with simple paint scheme inspired by Deutchen(sp?)Touring Masters. All thrown together on a chassis setup to replicate the latest Japanese invented auto trend.

 

[Candyman]

You're really kicking ass on painting the small stuff. I haven't even tried one yet. You're definitely making them look awesome.

 

[NCNitro]

Great job Josh, it looks great!

 

[Lessen]

Thanks guys! Well, since this build is finished I suppose it's time to regain some nerve and tackle that late model body of mine... Jeez, there's just soooooo much scoring. It's a bit overwhelming. I know Joe knows all about that. I sort of get the feeling I'm stalling on that one ... oh look, I'm getting a new buggy. I think it needs the Lessen touch (late model remains on the backburner) :shrug:

 

[Rolex]

The last 2 compliments you got were from the 2 best painters I know here. It's very nicely done.

But HEY !!

It's no Sponge Bob Square Pants.

 

[Z400]

that looks GOOOODDD i like that alot man

 

[hamz9561]

What type of vehicle did you mount it on? It looks great and makes want to try one for my 18R.....

 

[Lessen]

That is mounted on an Xray M18

 

[hamz9561]

Do you think it would fit on an 18r?

 

[Lessen]

Dont' think so.. the 18R's dimensions are much different than typical 1/18th onroads. I could be wrong but I wouldn't assume it would

 

[SMaxxin]

Great looking paint bro!

 

[Lessen]

Thanks man! Where you been lately?

 

[hamz9561]

I guess I'll just have to get a Skyline body for mine. Darn.

 

[Lessen]

Skylines are sweet bodies. I originally wanted to get the Nissan Silvia body but I think it was 140mm WB.. wasn't gonna fit.