geetee66 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 21 hours ago, bisc63 said: Heck yeah! Old school metalflake look down to a T! 19 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Loving your work on this one! Simply beautiful. Later- 8 hours ago, Cool Hand said: Looking forward to seeing the result after the tape work. 6 hours ago, speedy5963 said: Looking good, can't wait to see how the pattern lays out! Thanks guys I finished the tape lines tonight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) As the fine tape likes to lift on the curves, I decided to go ahead and add some colour to the design. I removed the outer line to see how it looks. The blue shifts to purple and I reckon it'll look nice under the purple candy. The panels will have a black shadow fade, before lace decals are applied. Edited January 6, 2020 by geetee66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Masked up the roof again and sprayed some black around the edges of the panels and did sunburst patterns on the C pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 The paint treatment on the roof looks great. I like watching the intricate masking and different colors used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Great job on the roof patterns Guy, going to look sweet under a layer of candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 i'm really digging the flavor on this. The roof masking seems to be progressing smoothly, looking forward to seeing how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Simply amazing work. Thanks for sharing. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks for following the progress chaps. got the decals on last night. Gotta let them dry, then clear, followed by the purple candy, then more clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I love the custom roof paint and decals, top notch work. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one. Something about this car just calls out to be painted purple. I built one of these some years back as a tail-dragger. I wasn't following any particular customizer's work, just using some of the bits in the kit. It's not nearly as nicely done as yours is looking to be but I used a similar paint method, laying down silver first then a purple top coat. If you want to see it, I think I can drag up a photo and post it. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I gotta say, when I saw the first post, I thought we were going to get another one of those bodies with wheels stuck under it and never seen again posts. You have proved me wrong! I'm glad I kept ? reading, very nice subject and excellent painting, So Far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 7 hours ago, geetee66 said: Thanks for following the progress chaps. got the decals on last night. Gotta let them dry, then clear, followed by the purple candy, then more clear. I have been enjoying watching your build and the paint work especially. You mentioned adding decals ? So the patterns on the roof are decals ? Do they come in black or other colors and what is the source of the decals ? When you lay the candy color over this it's really going to pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, espo said: I have been enjoying watching your build and the paint work especially. You mentioned adding decals ? So the patterns on the roof are decals ? Do they come in black or other colors and what is the source of the decals ? When you lay the candy color over this it's really going to pop. Thanks Espo, I'm glad your digging it! Yes, the lace and the stars are nail art decals. £1.25 a sheet on eBay. Just search 'nail art decals' I've got a bunch of them now.. hibiscus flowers, skulls, roses, tartan, zebra.. The lace pattern decals seem to be mainly black, but there are some white ones around. They behave well, respond to setting solutions and don't seem to react to clearcoat. Thanks for your generous comments, everyone. It means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 This is looking really cool - very impressive paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Got the purple candy on. I think it worked out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Im always impressed with your painting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 14 hours ago, David G. said: I love the custom roof paint and decals, top notch work. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one. Something about this car just calls out to be painted purple. I built one of these some years back as a tail-dragger. I wasn't following any particular customizer's work, just using some of the bits in the kit. It's not nearly as nicely done as yours is looking to be but I used a similar paint method, laying down silver first then a purple top coat. If you want to see it, I think I can drag up a photo and post it. David G. Thanks David please post your Electra build. I'd like to see it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, 72 Charger said: Im always impressed with your painting . Nice one mate. I appreciate it. couldn't resist removing the tape before bed, tonight...glad I did. I'm happy with the results. The lilac body goes well with the purple roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Yeah really nice . Is that tape glue on the doors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Fantastic looking top! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLASTIC FANTASY Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Awesome job. I love seeing your process for the roof design. It provides inspiration for others. This something I would like to experiment with. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 51 minutes ago, 72 Charger said: Yeah really nice . Is that tape glue on the doors ? Yeah, it is. I normally stick tape to my inside forearm before I apply it, to reduce the tackiness. Looks like I forgot in a few places. No worries, it'll be super shiny, soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Very impressive Guy, few layers of clear to bring out the shine and it will certainly bling in direct sunlight. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 11 hours ago, geetee66 said: Thanks David please post your Electra build. I'd like to see it ? Thank you Guy, I hope you enjoy it. It's not nearly as sharp as yours is shaping up to be but it is the first one I painted with an air brush. Thanks, David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, David G. said: Thank you Guy, I hope you enjoy it. It's not nearly as sharp as yours is shaping up to be but it is the first one I painted with an air brush. Thanks, David G. That looks great! I love the shade of purple and those old school caps suit it well. Stance looks good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, geetee66 said: That looks great! I love the shade of purple and those old school caps suit it well. Stance looks good, too. Thanks Guy, I'm glad you like it. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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