chris_thobe Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks everyone. This scallop job was a vision of Jim Hill at Pop's Garage. He gave me the idea, and helped me lay out a couple of the lines. I am hoping that he will let me do the paint work on some of his creations. As for the brand of tape, I just use 3M 2 inch masking tape, and take 2 really sharp hobby blades and tape them together with the tips really close for a finer line. I take a piece of the 2 inch tape about 1 foot long and stick it down to my cutting mat, and cut a bunch of strips. Keep at it, you will get the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 insanely nice and just looks perfect !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_thobe Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Well Gents, here it is all buttoned up. Might end up swapping the wheels out later, but they are staying on there for now. 95% out of box, besides a scratch built super tall floor shifter, plug wires and a photoetch banjo steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Beautiful work!!! Where are the tutorials that were mentioned above? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningoth4 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Beautiful work!!! Where are the tutorials that were mentioned above? Kevin Oops...never mind, just realized I started on page 3 here. I found them now. Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 stunning just stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 WOW! Beautiful paint and attention to detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Perdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_thobe Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks guys. I love how this thing turned out! It is just clean, I ended up adding some chrome bullets to the center of the rims. I have a couple more projects that I will post up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchmen4Hire Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I could have sworn tape can already be bought that thin, specifically for pinstripers. Oh well, I guess if anyone would know, you would lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 It can be; Scalefinishes sells it as well as various other sources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have a couple more projects that I will post up soon. Look forward to seeing the new projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 that is sweet!, really love the colors, nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks alot guys. I am happy with it. I got some BMF and clear on it tonight. I am looking foreward to doing some more Larry Watson inspired customs this year. Challenge accepted? Your work is absolutely beautiful, Chris, and the masking is nothing short of amazing. Which paints do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 i have been looking at all these builds you people are doing and i am so totaly blown away and amazed , unreal talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackbound Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Chris, out of curiosity, what airbrush do you use and with what needle size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 BEAUTIFUL PAINTING CHRIS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB08 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 CHRIS!!! I need to pick your brain!! I can't find the How To on layitlow.com. I'm looking for tips and the process of how to paint like this. I mean these cars are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Do you paint the designs on first then just mask over them and paint the car the full main color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeekodadi Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 wow man what can i say WOW. you just put everybody to shame!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeekodadi Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 you have to do a tutorial on this kind of paint now. you cant tease us and let us figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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