SCRWDRVR Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I’ve been thinking about trying this for a while now and finally broke down and did it today. I used my plotter to cut a decal stencil and this was my outcome...
DPNM Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Good first attempt. Well done. I would guess a similar pattern on the other side?
SCRWDRVR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 Thanks guys, 7 minutes ago, DPNM said: Good first attempt. Well done. I would guess a similar pattern on the other side? yes other side is exactly the same, I cut the stencil for the other side in mirror so the were the same.. I took a pic of the body and fenders together, only thing I see I should have done is lowered it a little more so it met the fenders better
DPNM Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 If your plotter cuts out the design you are ahead of the game. I still need to use an X-Acto knife. This looks like an '80s era design. I have one in mind using the drips as you have and the torn metal look that was popular back then. Plus maybe a couple stripes and/or checker-board. I also have plans for at least one '70s paint job. Probably more if I can.
espo Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I like your paint treatment. as DPNM mentioned this was something some were doing years ago. This will be interesting to see how it turns out.
Roadrunner Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I like it. The plotters can be an especially handy tool, no doubt about it. Two questions; what blue did you use (I like it a lot), and what kind of car is it? '37 something, perhaps?
SCRWDRVR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 56 minutes ago, DPNM said: If your plotter cuts out the design you are ahead of the game. I still need to use an X-Acto knife. This looks like an '80s era design. I have one in mind using the drips as you have and the torn metal look that was popular back then. Plus maybe a couple stripes and/or checker-board. I also have plans for at least one '70s paint job. Probably more if I can. My cutter will cut pretty small thankfully, I figured an old school paint job was good since this is a rehab kit 41 minutes ago, espo said: I like your paint treatment. as DPNM mentioned this was something some were doing years ago. This will be interesting to see how it turns out. Old kit, old style paint lol.... I'll have to post some pics when I get it back together.. 28 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: I like it. The plotters can be an especially handy tool, no doubt about it. Two questions; what blue did you use (I like it a lot), and what kind of car is it? '37 something, perhaps? The blue is a OEM Ford color I picked up in Dupli-color called Sonic Blue Pearl. The car is a 39 Chevy, this kit here
DPNM Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I painted the AMTronic I built for last years Cannonball with Sonic Blue Pearl. Nice color.
Roadrunner Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 31 minutes ago, SCRWDRVR said: The blue is a OEM Ford color I picked up in Dupli-color called Sonic Blue Pearl. The car is a 39 Chevy, this kit here Excellent. Thanks.
Roadrunner Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, tbill said: Great colors, looks fantastic ! Indeed. That blue is killer. I already added a can to my Amazon list(s).
NOBLNG Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Good job! Your paint looks waaay nicer than what’s on the box.
SCRWDRVR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 Thanks guys I am pretty happy with the outcome on my first attempt
Roadrunner Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Good job! Your paint looks waaay nicer than what’s on the box. True enough. I've never been a big fan of flames anyway, but this silver and blue mix looks just great.
DPNM Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: True enough. I've never been a big fan of flames anyway, but this silver and blue mix looks just great. I've always liked flames. Not the tribal ones. Old time, traditional, you betcha. I plan to try to do the True Fire in scale. Don't know if I can til I try. Brian's design and colors do go well together.
Roadrunner Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, DPNM said: I've always liked flames. Not the tribal ones. Old time, traditional, you betcha. I plan to try to do the True Fire in scale. Don't know if I can til I try. Brian's design and colors do go well together. Nothing wrong with individual taste, nothing at all. I grew up where flames were all the rage, and if I ever do a street rod that reflects that era, I'll probably add flames too.
SCRWDRVR Posted March 21, 2020 Author Posted March 21, 2020 5 hours ago, slusher said: Looks outstanding! Thanks Carl... and thanks for all the comments. I've got to decide now what will be the next stencil to try out...
89AKurt Posted March 21, 2020 Posted March 21, 2020 I've not seen such a design concept before, I like it! That's something you could produce and sell if you wanted a side job.
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