Newbie Here

Hey guys, I came across this forum a few days ago. I love to do models but I've never really "done" a model correctly. I've always used brushes to paint the bodies and never really taken the time to make my models look really really good

Here are a few pics of the models I've done. I've done mostly bikes up to this point, but I wanna do some kickass cars...I've read thru the painting tips thread. I went out and got some spray cans of paint, but they didn't have a few of the colors I wanted, can anyone recommend a good place online to order paints from? I specifically wanted gun metal in a spray can and my local hobby shop didn't have it. Anyways, as you can see from my pics, they aren't the best looking models in the world :)

I'm really into bikes, I actually have a 2001 honda f4i crotchrocket :)
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/bike1.jpg
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/bike2.jpg

The crappy job I did on this subaru
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/car.jpg

This is the model I bought yesterday to do. I'm gonna paint it gun metal grey instead of the blue.
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/box.jpg

Anyways, this board is gonna be a big help so thanks alot guys!

Welcome to AF.
Those are some very nice Bikes. Hope to see more in the future!
Brian

Welcome :wave:

Nice bikes you have,
but the impreza :apuke:

:wave:

Welcome to the group. You will find plenty of help here! I like the bikes-wish I could do them. As for the paint your local shop could order it for you if you ask. Also Testors makes a good gun metal metallizer paint that would look good. You might be able to find that easier than say a Tamiya brand. But if you have to look onlie here is a good site-Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/plamo/) They will ship to the states and beyond!

Scott

Welcome to AF noob :D
J/k
Those are bikes with good brushing skills. If you got the dough, go buy a spraygun. It'll suit you well.

Welcome:wave:

Welcome, nice bikes

great job, your brushing skills are good

Try this website hobbylink japan (http://www.hlj.com/)

i am a fan of Rossi

i hope to see more of your models
:jumpie: :jumpie:

it is a great kit to make, try it you sure have fun
name of this kit : 1/12 Repsol Honda RC211V by tamiya

Welcome to AF :wave:

Nice bikes you have~
Good Luck on the Skyline~~

nice bikes

W E L C O M E

wow..thanks for all the compliments on the bikes guys..I didn't know they would be so well received on a car site, but its all models right :) i love doing the bikes..they are a bit more expensive than the cars, they usually run 35-45$ but are a hell of alot more detailed :)

here's the other one i did
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/bike3.jpg


I hope I can redem myself with the car I do :)

what do you guys recommend using to paint the smaller details of the cars? such as the insides and the shocks etc? stuff like that. Walmart has a testors spray gun for around 25$ i was thinking of picking up..

oh ya..here's the real thing too :) it doesn't get much better than this :)
http://njrapidad.com/matt/images/f4iside.jpg

one more thing..do you have any tips of keeping dust off your models? do you guys keep them in cases or do i just have a really dusty house? :)

I found this at tower hobbies

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRS70&P=7

is lacquer paint good to use on the body??

send me the impreza i will restore it 4 u :D no... im serious! lol

Great bikes and Welcome to AF.:)

Originally posted by mattfl
I love to do models but I've never really "done" a model correctly. I've always used brushes to paint the bodies and never really taken the time to make my models look really really good.

What are you talking about? Those bikes look great ! Thats some intensely good brushing skills. Keep up the good work.

Welcome to AF!! :wave:

I have terrible trouble with dust. :( I've started buying simple plastic cases for my cars...

Hello and welcome to AF!:cool: I store my completed models in the same manner as Jay; I'm eventually gonna get a plexi-glass case for them for my living room.:)