JollySipper

That looks great!! By the way, what would be a good drawing program for someone with limited budget and even more limited experience with such programs? I have Windows XP....

I'm pretty happy with the way this one turned out.......

T-Bucket Rat Rod!

I understand that it is... I titled the thread non-automotive so folks could over look it if they chose to...sorry, it won't happen again...

A couple more... a phoenix and psychedelic teddy...

Thanks! It worked like a charm...

I did these in my paint program...

I wanted to share with you guys some artwork I had done in my paint program.... neither the forum nor photobucket will recognize these images as pics, only the photos... Is there anyway to possibly post them??

Thanks for the quick responses! The pieces are for the turbo logo and side mirrors on Tamiya's '88 911 turbo... looks like I'll be learning a new technique!

The next project I'm getting has these for some small details. They sound like a cross between PE pieces and dry transfers like for white letters and such.... What are they exactly and how would they be applied?

This is my ride!! ...nah, some lucky guy in Jersey owns this... would be nice though!!!

I was going to edit the photos but the dimensions that photobucket gave for the pics arent the same as what the paint program says. When I tried to post pic, it posted the paint size, not the photobucket size. Also, I copied all the IMG codes but it only let me paste the last one that I copied, not all 4....

I tried to post some pics of one of my builds but I'm gonna have to resize them in my paint program first. When I do this, will they have to be reup-loaded into photobucket or will the pics size change automatically? Also, how do you copy and paste more than one IMG code at a time for more than one pic in a post?

Thanks for the help guys, especially with the links...I want to get the 6 cyl. bad enough that I may go the resin route.... maybe use the V8 for a hot rod build later...Thanks again!

I just ordered the Revell '50 F1, but I want to put in an in-line 6 cyl. instead of the V8. Which kit from Amt or Revell would make a good donor for this?

I read on Wikipedia the color was Big Bad Orange, an AMC color...Interesting little fact, the editor-in-chief of Hot Rod Magazine had the Disco Z28 painted Big Bad Orange, and he is a huge DoH fan...

I can't remember which kit has taken the longest to build, but my quickest build was a '66 Chevelle snap-tite kit I put together when I was about 6 or 7 years old... I believe it was molded in tan and had metal axles

Wow! This topic turned into something really cool! We're all learning a little about each other and hopefully will continue to do so. I was afraid noone would take this thread seriously, but 4 pages in a day prove otherwise. Very cool, guys! Now, lets keep them coming!

I see a lot of cool user names and avatars on here and I was just wondering how you guys come up with them... My user name is something I came up with in high school. I wanted to start a band called Jolly Sipper's Bottling Company. As for my avatar, that's Flapjack. He's a character on a show on Cartoon Network. So what's the story behind your's?

I may can't offer much help, but I'll do my best. First off, you may want to wait about a week before putting any kind of tape on your fresh paint. When you do decide to begin masking, use a low tack painter's tape ( I use Duck brand blue tape from Wal-Mart ) Then be sure to burnish down the edges really good before applying a second color.

A lot of guys say that you can soak the model in water, then stick model in large zip-lock bag then put in freezer. As the water expands in the joints it forces the pieces apart. If you need to strip paint, LA's Totally Awesome seems to be a popular choice. edit: sorry to repeat^^^ we posted at the same time!

Also, there isn't much need to post some things, like questions that newbies (myself included) have for the older forum members. A lot of times they are told that their questions can be answered with a simple google search, which is very true. Just yesterday I searched how to make a Mexican blanket, and search results provided a link to this very forum with a couple tutorials on the subject.

I've got a complete decal sheet for the '71 Cuda that has woodgrain for the dash and console, also has the billboard stripes, side marker lights, everything but gauges. If you decide against painting the woodgrain, let me know...

I was browsing through the truck section and the thread I was reading gave me the option to make a reply post anonymously. There was a blank avatar with window for post just like I was signed in, only I wasn't. Is this something You guys know about?

Thanks for posting the thread, they have the same kit.