Pics of my body

[Rolex]

I just finished the big 1/8 lid (Gravedigger) for the extended Savage. Am I done now?

Metal flake never does well in a pic, since it's seen with only one eye instead of 2.. I did 3 coats of transparent Spaz Stix Teal, then a layer of Parma clear with white metal flake, then backed it with Spaz gloss black. In real, it's like a sparkling emerald. It really looks beautiful. I got lucky, since it started as a major disappointment with the transparent paint.

Here's the on board ignition panel I just built, just outside the body.

My first attempt at a true fire scheme. I did masked graphics followed by templates and airbrush, then some freehand brush work. I need more practice.

My patented secret for realistic headlights:

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Looks great. Almost didnt look at this one, but curiosity got the best of me.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

The pics are MUCH better than the email you sent me with the same subject as this thread!

 

[h8z2luze]

Awesome man.... but you know that thing never burns any nitro

 

[abadk9420]

Awesome man.... but you know that thing never burns any nitro

We all know that but hey its gotta look pretty sitting up there on the shelf, LOL!!!!

It looks great Rolex even if it is just goona sit on a shelf...

 

[Grrlracer]

i think it looks awesome and looks like you've been airbrushing for years...it's amazing this is your first attempt ...

i personally wouldn't have put any text on the flames.. but i would be happy if i was even half as good as you..

keep it up dude :thumbup:

 

[Rolex]

I've done a lot of spraying through the years, but this was the first time I tried real flames. In the last pic, all the spots you see are supposed to be crackling embers. I thought it might add to the effect.
The reason for the text was to disguise a spot that just didn't look good. Right under the 'RO', a spot that was too thin, and too much black came through.

 

[Webbage]

When I saw a thread about pictures of Rolex's body I had to take a look...

Nice piece of work man, looks pretty slick.

 

[Runaway Jim]

Hey Rolex, another great looking body. You can tell that you spent a lot of time working on this one to make it come out so great! Other than a body reamer for the post holes, what tools do you use to cut out the body? I got a kit with a reamer and some semi-arched scissors but the scissors suck! I've only done one body so far and have cut the majority of it out with my dremmel. I've got a relatively steady hand but could be better. The lines on this body are flawless. What tools are you using?

 

[Rolex]

Any straight lines are scored with a metal straight edge and snapped. The curves, like the wheel wells are done with the curved blade Duratrax lexan shears, then cleaned up with a drum sander in the dremel. The body posts are marked and cut before painting, and all I use now is a tapered stone in the dremel. Little by little on each one in front, making sure the lid will sit square, then same in the back till it goes into place. It just needs a little trimming by scraping the edge inside and out with an Xacto to take off the melted plastic.

 

[godale03]

Hey Rolex... that thing says "Nitro Burner" on the side of it.... Now correct me if I am wrong.... but I do not believe that rig has ever seen nor will it ever see nitro... it should be called "Dust Burner" ! LOL


J/K my friend.... That lid looks great!. I love the green metal flake and the real flames look sick man! Great looking lid and Savage for that matter. Fantastic job! What did you use to stensil the flames?

Tom

 

[Rolex]

Parma stencil sheet from HobbyTown. All flame patterns. Then a blank stencil sheet and a circle cutter for the side windows and the headlights. Then it was the freehand templates to mask the real flames. I had already failed one attempt, and had scarred the inside of the hood removing the paint, so I had no choice but to try it again. Overall, I guess it's okay, but NCNitro is the master of true fire painting.

 

[godale03]

Parma stencil sheet from HobbyTown. All flame patterns. Then a blank stencil sheet and a circle cutter for the side windows and the headlights. Then it was the freehand templates to mask the real flames. I had already failed one attempt, and had scarred the inside of the hood removing the paint, so I had no choice but to try it again. Overall, I guess it's okay, but NCNitro is the master of true fire painting.

You are right... NC is the man when it comes to real flames... but your no slouch yourself! I think you did a fantastic job!