In progress Mazdaspeed RX7with tribal flames

[Andy Jones]

I've been suffering from modellers block lately and been kicking around the idea of trying to do some graphics as a challenge and to try something different. Anyhow I think the attached might work - don't know if I can pull it off but I'll give it a try .

[BaNe]

that will look cool keep us updated.

[chrismcgee]

that looks cool, is that a vinyl transfer?

[turbo type-r]

thats pretty dope keep us update

[EMAXX]

That sounds like a really cool project. Keep up posted.
What color is the rest of the body going to be?

[flyonthewall]

I'm sure u will manage no probs Andy!

[Sidewinder-03]

Originally Posted by chrismcgee

that looks cool, is that a vinyl transfer?

Yeah really. Either way I would love to Know how to do that.
C-mon, let us in on how ya did that? That's gonna be sweet...like candy.

[gundam1969]

Go For It Andy!

This Shouldn't Be A Problem For You.

[Andy Jones]

Thanks for the comments guys - I'm touched by your faith in me - just hope I can do a decent job on it.
What I did was find a graphics site with example tribal flame graphics, printed them off, scanned them and played about resizing until I got the right size and printed it off again (theres probably a quicker way of doing it)- so unfortunately it's not vinyl just paper stuck on to get some idea of how it would look. I'll have to make a template and either :-
(1) Cut the design out using friskitt tape or
(2) Cover the body with tamiya tape, draw the outline of the design and cut it out - the danger I can see with this method is cutting through to into the base coat.
Haven't really thought about colours - ghost flames would be cool but I've haven't tried that before either - still it's all about trying different things - if I mess up I mess up ! theres always brake fluid !
Anyway I think I'll practice on the Estima first as it's a bit bigger.

I'll keep you posted

[turbo type-r]

where did you get the van

[Andy Jones]

Originally Posted by turbo type-r

where did you get the van

Aoshima VIP American 029886 - Estima Lucida Evolution V3 Exclusive

[chrismcgee]

the way i use to transfer the cut tribal to the car is as follows.

1: print off shape as needed in both reversed and normal. (for each side)

2: place a piece of clear acitate (clear plastic sheet) over the top

3: with a pen trace the outline onto the acitate.

4: flip the acitate over and place a layer 40mm tamiya tape over it

5: with a scalpel cut out the shape needed

6: place another layer of tape over the top to lift off the stencil

7: place the tape onto the car and position

8: remove the top layer of tape and your left with the perfect tribal logo.

9: press all the areas down.

10: lightly airbrush paint over the top

hope this helps

[Andy Jones]

Thanks Chris I'll give it a go - think this one will have a steep learning curve !

[chrismcgee]

well i had a steep curve with my sti

the blue i used was too thick and hadnt adhered to the silve well enough. made it peel off.

[Andy Jones]

Decided on the colour - Tamiya chrome yellow - it's the first time I've used tamiya paint and I'm impressed. Having trouble making a mask for the tribal flames but if I manage it ok I'm thinking of spraying them purple pearl.