how-to: fender flares

how-to make fender flares (bolt-on type)

This mini-tutorial shows just one of several ways this can be done...

http://images22.fotki.com/v520/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_043-vi.jpg

http://images22.fotki.com/v518/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_042-vi.jpg

What you need:

- styrene strip 0.4mm x 6.3mm (.015'' x .250'')
- styrene strip 0.75mm x 2.0mm (.030'' x .080'')
- stretched sprue
- modeling cement
- hobby knife
- file

http://images21.fotki.com/v578/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_044-vi.jpg

Step 1:

Glue the thin styrene strip to the inside of the wheel arch and let dry.

http://images22.fotki.com/v518/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_045-vi.jpg

http://images21.fotki.com/v517/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_046-vi.jpg
Step 2:

Once the thin strip is completely dry, glue the thicker strip to the outer side of the thin strip. Let dry thoroughly.

http://images21.fotki.com/v517/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_047-vi.jpg

Cut the thin strip to match the thicker strip.

Step 3:

Glue the stretched sprue to the edge where the fender flare meets the body.

http://images22.fotki.com/v520/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_048-vi.jpg

Step 4:

Cut and sand the fender flares to the desired shape.

Done :sunglasse

http://images21.fotki.com/v517/photos/1/1097084/4612207/IMG_027-vi.jpg

PS: You can use this technique to build a support for wide body kits or wide wheel arches (just fill with putty and sand smooth).

Have fun!

Cheers from Germany
Sebastian

Edit: WIP thread of the above pictured car is here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=674398

I love the dam legacy already!!! O wait..this isn't that thread. You would do wonders with 1:1 moster subies. I like the glue..heh.. "Contact a professional" haha. Sorry...long horrible SATURDAY at work:(

I love the dam legacy already!!! O wait..this isn't that thread. You would do wonders with 1:1 moster subies. I like the glue..heh.. "Contact a professional" haha. Sorry...long horrible SATURDAY at work:(

"Contact a professional"
I never thought about that, it's hilarious :jump3: :jump3: :jump3:

Haha. This is a cool tutorial, I might have to use it to fit some fatties in some project cars.