Tony T Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 What a great looking build...very nice! I can see where you have a difficult time picking paint...I think there are few colours that would not work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the comments. I was kinda looking at colors similar to this early build of mind. I thougt it might make it look a little more classy. But the stealthy look might work. Very Clean build, but too "Boyd Coddington" style for my taste. It's easy to see your Paint results won't be a problem though! Crazy Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 How about something that will get it noticed....like this hybrid 599...Bright lime ice and gunmetal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 this is just bad to the bone. colors, colors, colors, which is best for this?? tough decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djway3474 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Well lets see the pictures of your cuda. Hosted on Fotki link to the build picts http://public.fotki.com/djway3474/completed-cars-in-scale/street-machines/cuda-barcheletta/ There ya go I have others in planning for other makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Nice work again, John. Interesting, never seen Mid Engine Corvette before, can't wait to see some color on it. Engine looks really good and even if I'm not a fan of these new cars, this one is really great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) Gorgeous design and execution so far. The mockup shows that all your careful work means that the surfaces are crisp and the details all show up extremely well. As a result I'd suggest staying away from a monochrome look (i.e. black on black, grays with silver, wheels painted to a similar shade as the body, etc.). I'd say do the main body in a bright color with strongly contrasting interior, wheels, and engine compartment to emphasize all the nice elements of this build. Mike's suggestion to use a metallic or pearl might add some highlights to show off the shapes a bit better than a solid. Myself, I'd do it in a medium pearl orange with a stainless roof panel, polished aluminum wheels and grill, with a dark red/orange interior with stainless steel highlights and matte body color engine compartment cover. Edited September 15, 2011 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 A wild mid engine design like this needs a bright color, to 'make a statement'. Dark colors will hide the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Finally got this painted. I hope you like this color, I wanted to paint it a color that was out of the normal so I found this color. It is testors one coat laquer Bronze. Never tried this paint before but it is very user friendly, goes on smooth. I did wet sand a polish this car to make the metallic pop!. For those of you who wanted to see a bright yellow or orange on this build let me just say this color looks great in person. Plus it matches the carbon fiber decals that I used. Again comments are always welcomed. Edited September 23, 2011 by customsrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very nice! Perfect color and great imagineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Combined with that Carbon Fiber it's a Great Combo! Crazy Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great choice for color, you dont see it too often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great work...I really like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This is a really cool build, I kind of think Chevrolet should do this as a 1:1 , I think it would make the vette drive much better. I know what to try and build my own mid engine vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Combined with that Carbon Fiber it's a Great Combo! Crazy Ed On the button with this one....NOW the wheels??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 That carbon fiber is looking great. Nice pictures, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Great colour choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Hey guys I finished this one and will post pictures in the Under Glass section. Edited September 28, 2011 by customsrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.