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tigeraid

05-12-2005, 07:08 PM

Looking great. Man I'm digging that hood. Good recovery on the windows by the way!

D_LaMz

05-12-2005, 08:56 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments, I will spray paint the window frames and etc...over the weekend.

D_LaMz

05-20-2005, 06:17 PM

injecting

05-20-2005, 11:25 PM

Looking awsome. Did you veer fix the window's??

D_LaMz

05-20-2005, 11:39 PM

Looking awsome. Did you veer fix the window's??

Yep. :)

injecting

05-21-2005, 10:22 PM

Ok I'm glad. I hope you can get the trunk fixed up soon.

soul-theef

05-22-2005, 12:05 PM

looks beutiful so far so keep it coming.

Stickz

05-22-2005, 11:06 PM

I gotta get that kit! Nice job!

D_LaMz

05-26-2005, 05:50 PM

Well school is out and it is Summer Time :naughty:
Time to get a lot of progress done.

Painted the lips on the Top Secret Volks.

Before:
http://img160.echo.cx/img160/6946/dsc005830go.jpg
http://img160.echo.cx/img160/7272/dsc005843dj.jpg
http://img121.echo.cx/img121/5540/dsc003596ft.jpg
http://img121.echo.cx/img121/2456/dsc003518kd.jpg

After:
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/7299/dsc003077bp.jpg
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/3845/dsc003083jy.jpg
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/2708/dsc003095lt.jpg
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/5575/dsc003101jw.jpg
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/290/dsc003138ms.jpg
http://img236.echo.cx/img236/6686/dsc003157li.jpg
http://img17.echo.cx/img17/7655/dsc003164ea.jpg

Plus I'm getting the trunk fixed now.

injecting

05-26-2005, 06:37 PM

1 dam your lucky that school is out for you(2 weeks here :disappoin) 2 The rims are looking good can't wait to see the trunck fixed up.

D_LaMz

06-01-2005, 10:36 PM

Stickz

06-01-2005, 10:43 PM

Nice work on the paint. Good Luck!

assad_l

06-02-2005, 01:07 AM

I think you should apply some carbon decals but its up to you i dont want to stuff it up on you.
nice model cant wait for the finished product.

injecting

06-02-2005, 09:14 PM

I love it I would say put Carbon Fibor on it, But..... You already sprayed it black. SO I think you should keep it black.

D_LaMz

06-03-2005, 12:53 PM

I love it I would say put Carbon Fibor on it, But..... You already sprayed it black. SO I think you should keep it black.

The black is for the under layer so the carbon will be a little darker. Also I just got some carbon decals yesterday! :iceslolan

bhop73

06-03-2005, 02:57 PM

Looks good. I'm anxious to see how your carbon fiber on the hood goes, since I have the same kit myself.

Whumbachumba

06-03-2005, 03:11 PM

Here's a look at what it would be like with a cf hood.

http://img252.echo.cx/img252/5672/skyline5ft.jpg

bhop73

06-03-2005, 04:03 PM

Here's a look at what it would be like with a cf hood.

I'm not trying to hi-jack the thread, hopefully any answers can be useful to D_LaMz too, but do you have any tips on getting the carbon decal to work right with those vents? I, myself am a carbon decal noo.b (although, not a modeling noo.b) and could use as many tips as possible.

Whumbachumba

06-03-2005, 04:06 PM

I have no clue how to do that, all I did was make a pattern and photoshopped. It probably has something to do with the way the decal is shaped.

bhop73

06-03-2005, 04:13 PM

I have no clue how to do that, all I did was make a pattern and photoshopped. It probably has something to do with the way the decal is shaped.

Oh.. i see.. http://bhop73.com/stuff/forumfun/icons/893Doh-thumb.gif I thought that was a pic of yours.. heh

D_LaMz

06-03-2005, 07:24 PM

I'm not trying to hi-jack the thread, hopefully any answers can be useful to D_LaMz too, but do you have any tips on getting the carbon decal to work right with those vents? I, myself am a carbon decal noo.b (although, not a modeling noo.b) and could use as many tips as possible.

What you can do is to cut the decal into different pieces and try to align them up or even take a hobby knife and cut slits, but I haven't it yet because I'm working on an Enzo but will do the carbonizing tomorrow. :grinno:

I will also carbon the lip.

Fkouch

06-03-2005, 10:58 PM

Personally I always wax. Increases shine, protects the paintjob and prevents dust building up. KInd of a no brainer ;)

Cheers

Farrokh

D_LaMz

06-04-2005, 12:52 AM

Here's a look at what it would be like with a cf hood.

http://img252.echo.cx/img252/5672/skyline5ft.jpg

Well I got bored and its 12:48 am in Texas and this is what I did with Photoshop.

http://img248.echo.cx/img248/9844/dsc00397asd2bx.jpg

Just hoping the real thing is like this. :grinno:

I do have a question though, can I put turtle wax like a week or so after the carbon decal dries without a clearcoat? Thanks! :)

Whumbachumba

06-04-2005, 01:04 AM

D_LaMz

06-04-2005, 01:11 AM

Probably not, and I wouldn't try with such a beautiful paintjob. I think I just used a larger scale pattern than you for the cf. I guess I could have rotated and then twirled it also.

Hey, I'm in Texas also, Dallas metroplex area.
I'm from Houston in the Cy-Fair area , too bad neither of our too cities made it to the NBA Finals. :frown: San Antonio should represent Texas though.

Whumbachumba

06-04-2005, 01:12 AM

We were both close...again. I used to live in the Woodlands, but we moved in 94 or 95.

spidereddie

06-04-2005, 03:17 AM

:

I do have a question though, can I put turtle wax like a week or so after the carbon decal dries without a clearcoat? Thanks! :)

NO NO NO ... n. o.

You cannot rub anything on your carbon decals unless you clear coat them. Wax, compound..anything.

And as per the "decals on funny surfaces, with irregularities." It's actually quite easy.
Here's a pic of one did
http://img64.exs.cx/img64/3900/img25579bx.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
Look closely at the top left corner of the hood and the bottom left corner of the hood. Coming off on a diagnal from the corner of the vents you'll see a "change" in the pattern. That's the misalignment from when I made tiny cuts with a blade to relieve the 'stress' from being bent so funny. Also, I cut out the center portion where the horizontal vents go. I then just added little pieces to cover up those bars after the big piece dried.

[/HIJACK] sorry. don't wanna overtake your thread, just trying to help.
PM me if you have any other questions or if I didn't make myself clear enough

D_LaMz

06-04-2005, 09:56 AM

NO NO NO ... n. o.

You cannot rub anything on your carbon decals unless you clear coat them. Wax, compound..anything.

And as per the "decals on funny surfaces, with irregularities." It's actually quite easy.
Here's a pic of one did
http://img64.exs.cx/img64/3900/img25579bx.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
Look closely at the top left corner of the hood and the bottom left corner of the hood. Coming off on a diagnal from the corner of the vents you'll see a "change" in the pattern. That's the misalignment from when I made tiny cuts with a blade to relieve the 'stress' from being bent so funny. Also, I cut out the center portion where the horizontal vents go. I then just added little pieces to cover up those bars after the big piece dried.

[/HIJACK] sorry. don't wanna overtake your thread, just trying to help.
PM me if you have any other questions or if I didn't make myself clear enough

No probelm, you did use microset and microsol right?

D_LaMz

06-11-2005, 08:22 PM

After week of doing the carbon decals and leting the paint cure on the trunk, I have pics.

My first time using carbon decals and it came out ok, but I learned a very good lesson. I learned to always use the templates that I made, go in the same direction on the sheet! :banghead: :rofl:
You can really see where I made some repairs and even a BIG line where the decal overlapped. Now I just have to paint the hood pins.:sunglasse

Anyone now how to use X-19 (smoke) to make the carbon darker? Can I just simply brush it on or do I have to use an airbrush?

http://img147.echo.cx/img147/8586/dsc006093da.jpg
http://img147.echo.cx/img147/3324/dsc006101uy.jpg
http://img147.echo.cx/img147/6166/dsc006110pg.jpg
http://img147.echo.cx/img147/9758/dsc006120sz.jpg
http://img147.echo.cx/img147/4680/dsc006137bv.jpg

I like this pic a lot since the carbon fiber looks real.
http://img147.echo.cx/img147/3517/dsc006203ai.jpg

http://img147.echo.cx/img147/7655/dsc006210ic.jpg

assad_l

06-11-2005, 09:00 PM

Awesome cf looks soooooooo real this car is AWESOMW!!!

PS.
You should come join the graphic manipulation forum and show us some more skills!

SidewayzS15

06-12-2005, 12:06 AM

Looks really nice man, cant wait to see this one done, also i didnt know there was a photoshop forum, looks like im going check this out

D_LaMz

06-24-2005, 11:50 PM

Technoman

06-25-2005, 12:08 AM

Skyline looks awesome!

My guess is the Sogo Keibi Porsche 911 GT2 as the parts sprue below the wheels is white. Could be the street version though?

D_LaMz

06-25-2005, 12:13 AM

My guess is the Sogo Keibi Porsche 911 GT2 as the parts sprue below the wheels is white. Could be the street version though?

Wrong. :biggrin:

It might be kind of hard to guess what car this is. :smile:

QuietandDrnkThis

06-25-2005, 12:20 AM

Wrong. :biggrin:

It might be kind of hard to guess what car this is. :smile:

Porsche 911 GT1 number 25/26 car?

bvia

06-25-2005, 12:40 AM

Yup,. it's the '96 Porsche GT1. You can tell by the center lock BBS wheels and the oil filler/remote reserviour showing on the chrome sprue in the upper left of the lower pic.

Bill

D_LaMz

06-25-2005, 12:53 AM

Damn it, you guys got it! :rofl:
If there is another LeMans contest, I'll be entering it. :smile:

Technoman

06-25-2005, 08:37 AM

So do they win the kit then :)

QuietandDrnkThis

06-25-2005, 09:56 AM

So do they win the kit then :)

Currently building that same kit as my first model, but I do like the way you think :smooch:

emperorsupra

06-25-2005, 11:23 AM

im speachless

D_LaMz

06-25-2005, 10:59 PM

Here is what I just did.
I took apart the wing so applying carbon decals would be easier.

http://img196.echo.cx/img196/692/dsc006449fh.jpg
http://img196.echo.cx/img196/6858/dsc006463xr.jpg
http://img196.echo.cx/img196/5466/dsc006475vl.jpg
http://img196.echo.cx/img196/8924/dsc006499lf.jpg
http://img214.echo.cx/img214/2847/dsc006544bk.jpg

Now I got to do the end plates and the mirrors.

stisnan

06-25-2005, 11:40 PM

I love your CF work. Keep it up.

HellsDRifteR

06-26-2005, 03:41 PM

man i just love that car . might get that kit someday when i my modeling skills improve. Great work btw . keep it up cause i cant wait to see it finished

Koenigferrari

06-26-2005, 05:06 PM

Nice looking skyline!

D_LaMz

07-21-2005, 10:12 PM

Well I finished carboning the endplates of the wing, so now I got to carbon the mirrors tomorrow. No pics now because I'm just to lazy to get pics now but will get them tomorrow. :smokin:

Apexi_N1

07-21-2005, 10:21 PM

are those CF decal all comes with the kit?

honda_racing101

07-21-2005, 10:50 PM

Damn, that looks downright AWESOME.

Sigmaman

07-21-2005, 10:57 PM

Looking great so far.

D_LaMz

07-21-2005, 11:13 PM

are those CF decal all comes with the kit?
Nope

lmdrs22

07-21-2005, 11:20 PM

looking good man- what CF decals are you using? did you make any templates (for wing, mirrors, etc.)?

D_LaMz

07-21-2005, 11:41 PM

looking good man- what CF decals are you using? did you make any templates (for wing, mirrors, etc.)?
CF decals were SMS twill weave and templates were used.

D_LaMz

07-22-2005, 06:23 PM

Damn it the electricity went out!! So I had a delay of posting pics, but they just came back on like 30 minutes ago.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9223/dsc007186tu.jpg
http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/9409/dsc007139zd.jpg
http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/9205/dsc007125qb.jpg
http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/2783/dsc007073yf.jpg
http://img322.imageshack.us/img322/3908/dsc007004yz.jpg

SupaMan89T

07-22-2005, 07:25 PM

looks great! i need a skyline for my collection.

Feint Motion

07-22-2005, 07:27 PM

Nicely applied! :)

honda_racing101

07-22-2005, 08:24 PM

Fabulous work!

modder

07-22-2005, 11:03 PM

wow......i like the cf spoiler..........looks hot

D_LaMz

07-27-2005, 12:35 AM

Whumbachumba

07-27-2005, 12:51 AM

DAMN! I bet that was fun to get right. Looks absoluetly stunning. Can't wait till the next update.

91p10nizmo

07-27-2005, 01:09 AM

hi
That is looking very cool. ive got this model on my shelf and looking at yours is very insprational.

Uninen

07-27-2005, 04:30 AM

DANG! How'd Ya get the decals set on those mirrors so smoothly? They look :eek2: Could U please put on a HOW-TO quickie on them?

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