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[vintagedragfan]

Thanks everyone. I know this type of paint job isn't everyone's taste, but you can take the idea into building 60's and 70's customs, and even take the taping method into doing flames and scallops. Just a thought. But it is fun to do none the less!

the (type) of paint job doesn't take away from the talent it takes to do it ! I have painted 1-1 cars my whole life, a few flame jobs and such, there is nothing easy about it, but it does take a good eye and patients speaking from years of experience, I have yet to do a custom paint job on a model, I will probably try to do some thing cool on my current project, beautiful work Chris, keep at it bro!!

[chris_thobe]

Thanks alot man! I have peinted several 1:1's too, but nothing like this. Its definitely tedious!

[gtx6970]

Here is my first scallop attempt. I think it turned out pretty good.

 

 

 

Thats a huge understatement.

 

WOW , thats the best I can come up with.

[LacrosseBoss]

this is what my paint jobs want to be when they grow up. Absolutely incredible work. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the tutorials.

[Albie D]

Here is my first scallop attempt. I think it turned out pretty good.

This came out very nice! Im digging the new Pegasus "Supremes", good fit for the build.

[chris_thobe]

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.

[Austin T]

What brand of tape are you using? I have cut tamiya and regular blue scotch tape thin like you instructed,but it wrinkles and I'm almost sure paint will bleed through. Your paint work is just gorgeous,hopefully I can get mine half as good as yours.

[jbwelda]

i bow down before you sir. that is incredible work that i can only wish to be a mere shadow of! just incredible!

 

that tangerine looks good enough to eat!

[Mooneyzs]

I am really digging that Scallop paint job. Very nice job on it.

[Cesar Bossolani]

You have a lot of skills!!

[chris_thobe]

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.

[crazyrichard]

insanely nice and just looks perfect !!!!!

[chris_thobe]

[chris_thobe]

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.

[ningoth4]

Beautiful work!!! Where are the tutorials that were mentioned above?

 

Kevin

[ningoth4]

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!

[crazyrichard]

stunning just stunning  

[Kennyboy]

WOW! Beautiful paint and attention to detail!

[vintagercr]

Very very nice!

[James2]

Perdy!