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[BigDog]

Excelent read...

Very interesting and educating Thread: it's a pity that it seems that not only SlideRule but others who have posted on this Thread aren't in SCI anymore - they appear as "guests".

The reason I'm diggin' this up now is very simple: I just found it today! And it looks to me that lexan bodies can be made into highly detailed cars. I had never seen such a complete tutorial on preparing and painting a lexan body - I myself have done some pretty detailed paintings on lexan bodies in the past, but I have never gone through the trouble of attaching parts to it (hoodpins, rearview mirrors, etc.).

This is truly an inspiring Thread! My thanx go to SlideRule, even though he probably will never read this, and to those who so wisely put it on the "Sticky Threads" area: excelent read!

Cheers!
BigDog

Re: Archived Article Tim

Hey Alan!
The honor is mine!

Thanks you guys!

Tim

[Scaleracing]

Re: Archived Article Tim

Hi Larry and Tim,

I will post these photo's to a Gallery on SCI.

SlotCarHeroes GT 40 Gallery

Tim this is a truely great article I am honored to have it on SCI.

Cheers

Alan

[Larry LS]

Re: Archived Article Tim

I believe I did get the photo copies but before I say yes, I will have too look it up first, or take them from here again for sure, to have them on hand and check with Alan as to where we could store them for sure. As I am running out of room on my ISP also to store for viewing here. As it will get pruned also soon.

Thanks for letting me know Tim.

Re: Archived Article Tim

Hey Larry!
Good the hear from you! Hope you're doing well.

I'm glad folks are still looking through it... and maybe learning something for themselves.

However, on archiving... if you would like to keep the article, you might want to keep copies of the photo's as I'm planning to do some "housekeeping" on the website soon, and these photo's (and links) are likely to disappear.

Thanks!

Tim

[Larry LS]

Re: Archived Article Tim

I did archive it in the FAQ Froum but found no sign of after the big EZboard crash I will try to archive it again. But it has been getting a lot of views right where it is and seems complete here yet. So I left it alone right here thanks again.

I believe I still have a copy here on my zip disk library here. Wish I had a lot of the others stuff also after EZboard's screw up with no backups as they claimed to have.

Re: So did you mask the windows on the outside?

Good Grief, this thread's still here?

It's flattering, but somebody should archive this...

Tim

[DaveKennedy]

Re: So did you mask the windows on the outside?

I hadn't seen this before but it's really great. And the hoodpins are a fantastic detail.

This is a great tutorial that shows all the steps well. It's very informative.

DK

Re: So did you mask the windows on the outside?

Hi There,
Wow... been a long time. Thought this thread was archived...:rollin

Thank you everyone for your comments!

Hi Steve,
Yes, the clear finish coats are applied over the entire outer shell. However, on the interior of the shell, the windsreens are masked to prevent overspray from clouding the windscreens. Only after all the work is done are the masks removed. Hope this helps "clear up" the mystery.

Kind Regards,

Tim Johnson

So did you mask the windows on the outside?

I didn't see you mention masking the outside of the windows. Does that mean you clearcoated over the clear sections of the body?

Regards,

Steve C.

Great Work Some helpful Tips !

Thanks

This one fine tutorial, Tim!!!!! What craftsmanship, you certainly can tell that you have been at this for a while. I was tired at the end of the tutorial and I didn't do any of the work! You can tell that you love your work and you are willing to share your knowledge with the rest of us. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Kevin :drivin

Cool!
Good suggestions.

Thanks!

Tim

Masterful work!
At the risk of sounding like an art critic that would suggest Devinci use acrylics here are two suggestions that you might find useful.

I have painted several gulf cars and use the black Pactra R/C Striping Tape to outline the orange stripes. It comes in a roll with stripes in about 6 different widths. The smallest works great. I tape it on first inside the shell as a guide for the orange paint. It adheres to the body well and and is stretchy enough to make curves as needed. Painting over it with either the orange or gulf blue seals it in place. I have never had any peel away. The main advantage is that you get crisp straight black lines hand painting can't match. I have even cut it narrower and used for door trim with good results.

Try double decals for your meatballs. I use thin Pattos decals often and get good results by putting one meatball atop the other after allowing plenty of time for the first to dry. That elliminates the see through look.

Believe me, I'll be using some of your suggestions on my next project.

Best Regards,
mcseitz

Wow! I have been waiting for something like this for some time. Thanks, Tim! I would have never thought of some of these techniques, especially the hood pins and other small stuff. Bravo!