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Got flames?!


TheSyndicate
11-23-2002, 10:08 PM
Just a little idea I tried earlier today on my ITR hood that I plan on stripping and repainting.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/728754flamehood.jpg


Base color of testors jade green, then I used 3m professional masking tape to cover the entire hood, then I drew in the flames with a pen and cut accordingly with a VERY sharp knife. Painted over with testors white. Simple technique really, but more emphasis needs to be put on making the flames more curvy.
supratuner
11-23-2002, 10:12 PM
this is just my opinion but i think a car should be one color instead of graphis andcrap like that
turbos86
11-23-2002, 10:19 PM
That's very good
how it shifts in color~:)
TheSyndicate
11-23-2002, 10:22 PM
An airbrush would achieve excellent results... :)
TheSyndicate
11-23-2002, 10:30 PM
I might as well try some more stuff before I strip the paint.. :D


http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/345042flames2.jpg

I love the blade on my knife..feels so DANGEROUS :bandit:
TheSyndicate
11-23-2002, 11:15 PM
I guess i should wait for the paint to fully dry next time. :hehehe:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/973494flames3.jpg
TURBO_EK4
11-23-2002, 11:22 PM
:hehe: :hehe: :hehe:
hiver77
11-23-2002, 11:44 PM
Originally posted by TheSyndicate
I might as well try some more stuff before I strip the paint.. :D


http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/345042flames2.jpg

I love the blade on my knife..feels so DANGEROUS :bandit:

It's funny... even when I'm using a brand new blade no. 11 I can't seem to cut the masking tape cleanly.

I feel sad.:sun:
Jonno
11-24-2002, 06:25 AM
Originally posted by hiver77


It's funny... even when I'm using a brand new blade no. 11 I can't seem to cut the masking tape cleanly.

I feel sad.:sun:

So true! :D
daggerlee
11-24-2002, 08:18 AM
Scale Auto Magazine had a real nice article a while ago about doing flames. They advocate drawing your design on tracing paper first and then cutting out frisket film for the flame itself. I think either method is fine, but with theirs you can have symmetrical flames on both sides, since all you do is reverse the template to do the other side.
flyonthewall
11-24-2002, 09:54 AM
Not bad! With a little more practice this should look great!
Integra14
11-24-2002, 11:08 AM
haha sweet!
primera man
11-25-2002, 05:10 AM
Not really in to this "Flames thing" on cars....maybe on some of the early hotrods etc...but not on a new type car :bloated: :bloated:

Good try with what you are trying to do though

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