After using putty....

I have to say that you guys are awesome. :D
Just bought a dremel and some putty the other day and I've been playing around, not quite as simple as I thought. :D

Does this mean some pretty wild looking body kits are in the works !!!

Originally posted by primera man
Does this mean some pretty wild looking body kits are in the works !!! you betcha. :)

update-side skirts are a bitch :D

I expext to see a lot from yah! post some pics of what you're workin on

Originally posted by Honoturtle
I expext to see a lot from yah! post some pics of what you're workin on well I had a pic, but I lost the link to it, so I'll have to take another pic when I get home. It's quite interesting. :)

If you're having trouble, using styrene sheets cut out in the shape of whatever it is you're building as a base for the putty will help.

Originally posted by daggerlee
styrene sheets need more input :D



and for the skirts, I used the stock side skirts off of a mustang that turned out like crap. :D

sneak peak, it's hard to see what's going on here though :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid30/p85bb4bc26e9ece2d152f4ea623354239/fd56e962.jpg

Kicker: Don't , use a Dremel tool on your first putty experience. You should get a small hobby type file set with many different shapes and sizes. The dremel removes too much material and can sometimes damage the plastic by creating excessive heat. Use the styrene sheet method to create the "basic" structure/ shape of the kit. Then use the putty to fill in imperfections and create complex shapes. Remember to only use a coarser file to remove excess then go finer and finally use fine sand paper to give it a smooth finish.

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker: Don't , use a Dremel tool on your first putty experience. You should get a small hobby type file set with many different shapes and sizes. The dremel removes too much material and can sometimes damage the plastic by creating excessive heat. Use the styrene sheet method to create the "basic" structure/ shape of the kit. Then use the putty to fill in imperfections and create complex shapes. Remember to only use a coarser file to remove excess then go finer and finally use fine sand paper to give it a smooth finish. yeah, I found that out. I started using the dremel, screwed everything up. Added some more putty and started shaping it with an exacto knife. Where might I find some more info on this strrene sheet method?

Kicker, there were posts in the past. Do a search for "making bodykits" or PM Jay and ask him. He magically knows right away.:confused:

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker, that looks like shit, try againalright :(

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker, there were posts in the past. Do a search for "making bodykits" or PM Jay and ask him. He magically knows right away.:confused: :coolguy:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54218
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50161

Originally posted by jay@af
:coolguy:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54218
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50161 thank you jay, you are amazing :)

Originally posted by kicker1_solo
thank you jay, you are amazing :)

Don't say that, It'll go to his head. :D


J/k Jay, you are a mind of useful information

Originally posted by tazdev
Jay, you are a mind of useful information And useless information, too. :p

well the first one just talked about how to make it look like bolt on side skirts, and didn't really talk about those styrene sheets, and I'm molding my skirts on.
the second one told me how to use the styrene sheets, but I think I already like the way I'm doing it. Thanx for the help though guys. :)
When I'm done and if it looks like crap, you guys can say "I told you so". If it looks good, then go me. :D