Dr. Cranky Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The Old Man sent me this latest round of eye candy while I was at Daytona Bike Week and I had not had the chance to share it with all his fans here, but now I do. Please enjoy . . . some of these paint jobs (and colors) are just beautiful. Great job, Donn, and thanks for sharing the work with us, it's always an inspiration, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Here are a couple more: As most of you know, Donn's painting is all about Testors enamels cut with cheap lacquer thinner, and then cleared with enamel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Why does he not post his own work on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Beautiful paint work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Why does he not post his own work on here? Jonathan, that's a good question. I think Donn doesn't have a photo archive, so he's often sent me the pictures to share. And I do so gladly every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Jonathan, that's a good question. I think Donn doesn't have a photo archive, so he's often sent me the pictures to share. And I do so gladly every time. Virgil, ok was just wondering, was not trying to be a jerk, glad you didnt take it that way. Those are some beautiful bodys, great work, I just got an A/B and trying to get everything working right, so far not going very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Not at all, buddy. I'm one of those folks who keeps pestering Donn to send me more pictures of his builds so that we can drool all over them. And he is generous enough to do so. I'm just passing the stuff out for the rest of us to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I do love the eye candy he is sending you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Beautiful work. Hope my Merc turns out as nice. That blue on the Willys is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 WOW!!! Beautiful Work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 That first blue is a gorgeous color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey Gang ! Thank you for the compliments ! These bodies are airbushed with Testors enamel base coats which were then overlaid with Testors clear topcoat mixed with Pearl X pearl additive powders . This is what Virgil and I have been experimenting with over the last couple of months . The Merc body is an aquamarine color that the photos just can't do justice to ! I pulled my hair out trying to find a base color for it , when I finally did , I was extremely pleased with the end result . The indigo blue was a complete accident , I wish this happened more often , I'd be thrilled ! Lol ! As for Virg putting up photos for me , photobucket is a roundtoit for me , so to speak . My computer committed electronic suicide awhile back and I haven't had the time or the funds to replace it with the one I want ! Between the two of us , I think there will be alot more of these colors combinations , eh Virg ? I'm loving it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Donn, those are some killer shades you've created. Can you be more explicit about what you used for basecoats to achieve these colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Donn, amazing work, I am in awe, you thinned the enamel with lacquer thinner correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 My heart is going pitter patter and my eyes hurt from the SHINY :) . Thanks doc & Donn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I,ve just bought both of Donn's vids so hopefully i'll be able to do paint jobs almost as good as Donn's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Those paint jobs are awsome as is all of his work, he needs a photo bucket account it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Donn, amazing work, I am in awe, you thinned the enamel with lacquer thinner correct? Jonathan , Yes ! Thinned at a 2 to 1 paint to thinner ratio ! And yes , if I can do it you can to ! Monty , Not to be a jerk , but my colors are mine . If I didn't compete , it might be a different story . I spend alot of time and money experimenting to get these colors to where they are at . I got burned once when I first got back in and swore it wouldn't happen again . I'll help anybody out otherwise , but my colors are where I draw the line . Besides , why should I deny anyone else the pure pleasure of experimentation that I enjoy ! Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Rodder Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Well Donn as always fantastic paint work that merc is a stunner of a paint job nailed it no doubt.Interesting color on the 48 from the pictures if this was built as a custom it would be period correct just my opinion.The willys love that indigo blue had chevy silverado 1:1 that color really pops in the sunlight awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The '48's color , believe it or not , is a big boo boo on my part ! Didn't turn out the way I wanted it to , but it is a perfect period correct color . It's on it's way to The Loosiyana Loonitic's house , more his style rather than mine ! The Indigo blue has a hint of violet to it that the camera doesn't pick up . Pretty as all get out under the lights , it walks all over the place ! I put one of the ' 48 Fords into this color and it's going to be something to behold ! The Willys will be a drag car when it's finished , the Ford a street machine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Donn, Great colors and nice paint jobs on all of them. Not to ask your trade secrets, but just to make sure I understand you correctly, those colors you create are all done with Testors enamels and Pearl X clearcoats, right? I will assume you "experiment" with different ratios of certain colors to get it "just right" and there is much trial and error in your madness. I am inching closer to having my airbrush setup all ready to go and am anxious to try to replicate your success. I have to wait for the pollen season to subside as it is real heavy right now here in Charlotte. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatride Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) The '48's color , believe it or not , is a big boo boo on my part ! Didn't turn out the way I wanted it to , but it is a perfect period correct color . It's on it's way to The Loosiyana Loonitic's house , more his style rather than mine ! It's my style because im cool oldman ! Oh yeah Betty loves the Dark Blue . Great Job oldman ........ Edited because I forgot to finish , imagine that Edited March 20, 2012 by heatride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The only time you're " cool " ? That's when Betty puts an icebag on your pointed head after you're done chasing cypress stumps , ya lunatic ! Please thank that wonderful woman for me , she has my deepest sympathies being married to the likes of you ! Lmao ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Michael ! It's been over a year ! Bout time you get rollin' , Brother ! Lol ! Ratios are the key with the Pearl X powders , it all depends what you are looking for , colorwise . Trick is to mist them on until you achieve the color depth that you are looking for . As for the madness , yep ! I'm having a blast with these and I don't see it ending anytime soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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