nelson racing engines f-bomb camaro

[itsclayyoo]

pardon the crappy pics my cell phone doesn't take the best pics. this is my first model in almost 5 Years so it isn't perfect. so please excuse the flaws. this is just a mock up. it isn't complete. most of the motor is scratch built..this is my first attempt at scratch building anything. thanks for looking. I'm open to any comments or suggestions. thanks!

[bowtieboss]

Very nice start

[itsclayyoo]

thank ya (:

[hemi]

Man I dont see a thing wrong with it at all I think you are doing a great job.

[itsclayyoo]

hemi thank you for the compliments! I will post more pics soon its almost done I am waiting on my decals to be sent. I had someone make them for me because I had no idea how to make them. Thanks again.

-Clay

Edited July 15, 2013 by itsclayyoo

[Chevydave331]

WOW! Very Nice build of an awesome car.

[george 53]

When Hot Rod/Car Craft started this car I thought it was a waste of time. Still do, but it sure looks COOL as a MODEL! In real life, it really isn't all that much to look at. Just ANOTHER Camaro. But as a model, I gotta admit, I might even try somethin like this! Great way to use up those NASTY AMT 80's issue of that kit! If I were to do it, I'd do it JUST like yours, THAT'S cool lookin!!!!

[itsclayyoo]

Thanks man! I really love the fbomb camaro. Its definitely my favorite car. I can't wait for it to be completed. I just need my decals! Thanks again for tge compliments!

[itsclayyoo]

Finally printed out my decals. Decided to print out 2 sets just in case I mess up. I will post pics after I clear coat them and put them on the car. The quality of the pic isn't great. The decals look great in person. Ill try to post better pics later

[itsclayyoo]

so my decals didn't work out as planned. I think I might just try to hand paint the fbomb logo on the car. I'm a tattoo artist and have some college education in art. I think I can do it. wish me luck.

[jones45]

good luck brother

[itsclayyoo]

thank ya!

[TFchronos]

I'm liking this very much, looks top notch in my eyes. I'm looking foward to seeing it when it's finished.

Edited July 23, 2013 by TFchronos

[itsclayyoo]

thank ya! should be done soon. the logo/decal is giving me issues that's the only thing that's left to do really.

[Danno]

Are you trying to apply your decals on the satin or eggshell finish? If so, that's probably why you're having trouble.

Decals must be applied on a glossy surface. Otherwise, they "silver" - or get air under the decal film - and they won't adhere smoothly. They'll tend to lift off.

Best way to do it is to spray a clear coat over the area, apply the decals, then you can spray a flat clear or satin clear over the area to get rid of the gloss.

Neat project.

[Belugawrx]

thnx "Classified" good tip

Bruce Coy

[itsclayyoo]

Are you trying to apply your decals on the satin or eggshell finish? If so, that's probably why you're having trouble.

Decals must be applied on a glossy surface. Otherwise, they "silver" - or get air under the decal film - and they won't adhere smoothly. They'll tend to lift off.

Best way to do it is to spray a clear coat over the area, apply the decals, then you can spray a flat clear or satin clear over the area to get rid of the gloss.

Neat project.

Thanks! I'm gonna have to give that a try!

[Tazaman]

Where is my car Clayton Franklin? Folks he agree to sell this car to me for $50. Well after sending money a month and a half ago, no money. This after canceling the dispute on payapl in good faith that he would follow through with his word! I have now been blocked from his facebook page! So he is hiding. But what he doesnt know is I know where he lives and works. So it is simple. Send me the car, return the money or I will come and get it! And unlike you Clayton I am a man of my word!

[Dragline]

Sounds like the man needs his car.

[Kennyboy]

Yep, cant blame him for being mad too.......$50.00 ?? for a 1/24 scale?

[mademan]

Yep, cant blame him for being mad too.......$50.00 ?? for a 1/24 scale?

depending on build quality..... ive seen 1:25 go for a heck of a lot higher......... heck most kits I buy (vintage) are 50+ before even building.

[Dinky]

Very nice, do you have a pic from the side of the engine?

[Car Man]

I like it a lot

[freakshow12]

depending on build quality..... ive seen 1:25 go for a heck of a lot higher......... heck most kits I buy (vintage) are 50+ before even building.

I agree Mike. I doubt you or myself or many others here would even sell one of our built ups for that! I did a Jenkins 69 camaro on commission for 1k a few years ago

[johnbuzzed]

$50 is cheap.

You might have to apply a clear coat to the printed decals (and let that dry) before you cut the decals from the sheet to apply them. Then, the surface on which you apply the decal should be smooth and glossy, as has already been mentioned.