I finally finished painting my new GT1 lid for my Maxx... It looked so cool on the Savage, I had to get it. I'll get better pics when the weather lets up... Here's a sneak peak...
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My new Lid....
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It's my TMaxx with the stock (custom painted) Savage body. I liked the way the body looked, so I painted one up for my Maxx.
Thats the RCRaven Al. bumper. I think the only stock items on my truck, are the bumper mounts & receiver/battery boxes...lol
Thanks to NCNitro for inspiring me to get a brush a start shooting my own lids... It's been a blast so far...
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Here's a few more mounted... The rain actually stopped for 5 seconds...lol
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Excellent work, Broken! Is that chrome paint? I'd almost hate to take it out and get it dirty.
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It's the Alclad II Chrome. There's some black shadowing behind the flames that's hard to see in the pics. The bed of the truck was painted with a carbon fiber effect. I'll try to get more pics...
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This is a link to one of the best airbrushing articles on the net.
Scroll down to spraying techniques to find the Carbon Fiber effect.
Very simple to do.
Airbrush Techniques- How to
Scroll down to spraying techniques to find the Carbon Fiber effect.
Very simple to do.
Airbrush Techniques- How to
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omg I'm broken...very nice job! Do you mind if I borrow one of your Techniques? I love how the Cutout part of the window makes it look like its rolled down! Very Creative! Two Thumbsup on this project!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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I'd love to take credit for the window idea, but I saw that awhile back in some R/C gallery.... I just took the extra step, & cut it out.
I was'nt real happy with the Transparent smoke on the windows, so I lightly misted it with fasblack to give it a better tint effect.
Thanks for the compliments guys, I can't wait to start another lid. I learn another "What not to do" after every lid...lol
I was'nt real happy with the Transparent smoke on the windows, so I lightly misted it with fasblack to give it a better tint effect.
Thanks for the compliments guys, I can't wait to start another lid. I learn another "What not to do" after every lid...lol
:whack: Bitch Slap me would ya!?!?!? That is one of the more KICKASS bodies I have seen in a LOOOONG time! VERY, VERY (did I say VERY?) nice work bro!
I honestly am impressed! I trashed a body shooting the chrome. Going to try again here shortly lol
I honestly am impressed! I trashed a body shooting the chrome. Going to try again here shortly lol
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Thanks Christian...lol The chrome was'nt bad at all. Just make sure the area is really clean, and shoot in many light coats. Shooting chrome is definately a test of your patience...lol I'm used to shooting and mounting a body in the same day...lol The outcome is worth the wait though...:bling:
ImBroken, I like the lid. Did you get any pics to Mjime yet? We have to get this on FRC. Forgive me I don't know much about the chrome paint, but does the Alclad II Chrome work only on air brushes? Or is there a spray can version?
As pain in the ass as the Chrome can be, I wouldnt want to shoot it any other way. The right PSI, flow and mix is key to getting it right.
a BUNCH of light coats as well.
As soon as the humidity drops this week I will be shooting some chrome on a XXX-NT body thats been waiting patiently.
a BUNCH of light coats as well.
As soon as the humidity drops this week I will be shooting some chrome on a XXX-NT body thats been waiting patiently.
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ImB, I really dig your color scheme. :breakdown
How thick is the HPI body? I need a new lid for my Maxx
How thick is the HPI body? I need a new lid for my Maxx
Man that lid kicks @$$ dude!!!! I have to agree with Chris and say that is definatly one of the best looking paint jobs I have ever seen. Great color scheme and a top notch paint job!!!! Keep up the great work:thumbup:
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I did'nt get any pics over to Mjime yet, I was waiting to get a few better shots when the weather was better. He could take the one I posted for now. The Alclad chrome doesn't come in a spray version. It can be applied with an airbrush or a modelers paintbrush.
This humidity is killing me... At least the damn rain finally stopped...lol I'm shooting Alclad II at about 22 psi with a med. nozzle. can't wait to see the XXXNT lid when it's done...
The Savage GT-1 body is probably twice as thick as the stock Maxx lid, but not as thick as these new Proline lids... I wouldn't suggest it for bashing...
Thanks TwiZtiD, and everyone else for the compliments. I can't wait to do a few more now...lol Again, thanks to NCNitro for helping a newbie painter out....
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Originally posted by Mayhem
Hey wanna paint my jeep body. That thing looks bad ass.
I might be up to the challenge... As long as you dont want anything out of control...lol I use mostly masks, and do some freehand shading. Let me know if your interested, I wouldn't charge much. I'd have to have it for a 2 week period though.
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