Amemiya U Greddy RX-8

[wrexink]

Here is my next project and some progress pics. More To come in a month or 2!? Needs to get warmer out so i can paint it. Curbside model. no motor to work on. The Center dash is custom i sanded it down and added the Carbon fiber decale and the controlls.

[wrexink]

Here are the rims I painted.

[Layla's Keeper]

Honestly, you're using far too much paint with too small a brush for the larger areas, and it's leading to very large brushstrokes that wreck the effect of the two-toning.

Also, you may want to use some 3M Blueline painter's tape or Bare-Metal Foil to redo the separation between the black and the red, since it's very clearly uneven with spotty paint application.

[wrexink]

I got it Painted! I am making this RX-8 Look like how I want my future car "hopefully an RX-8" to look CANDY APPLE RED / Darkred. I used a house of color metallic silver base coat "2 coats" And 3 Coats of Testors transparent Candy red paint.

[wrexink]

Let me know what u think!

[lechatnoir82]

Originally Posted by Layla's Keeper

Honestly, you're using far too much paint with too small a brush for the larger areas, and it's leading to very large brushstrokes that wreck the effect of the two-toning.

Also, you may want to use some 3M Blueline painter's tape or Bare-Metal Foil to redo the separation between the black and the red, since it's very clearly uneven with spotty paint application.

Agreed. I would strongly recommentd spray painting larger parts and definetely using tape for masking.

[wrexink]

It adds texture to the seats.
OH! Here is something what it should look like when its done. Designed it on NFS Carbon.

[H311m4n]

Dude do you even read what the others told you ^^? Cuz their advice may be usefull! The paint on the body looks very clean though! But you should redo your seats mate

[wrexink]

Yeah. I read them. I might redo the seats. I know there just trying to help out but they dont need to be such critics about it.

[anopanjo]

Ey man nice work i think its good so far, one thing id suggest is pitch in some extra cash and use spray cans for most of the car, paint ur seats, interior chassis all with spray cans and its worth it!

[H311m4n]

Originally Posted by wrexink

Yeah. I read them. I might redo the seats. I know there just trying to help out but they dont need to be such critics about it.

I don't see any critics there, only helpfull ideas

[speedphreak]

Did you paint the red after the black? You don't have to use this info. But would like to share a technique I use, and I MAY help you if you choose to do so....I paint all lighter colors first. Make sure it is even and flat. Red sucks when it comes to brush painting. It usually takes 2 coats to cover completely. Just be patient with it...thats what modelling is all about! And have fun with it!

-Chris

[deltableh]

Originally Posted by speedphreak

Did you paint the red after the black? You don't have to use this info. But would like to share a technique I use, and I MAY help you if you choose to do so....I paint all lighter colors first. Make sure it is even and flat. Red sucks when it comes to brush painting. It usually takes 2 coats to cover completely. Just be patient with it...thats what modelling is all about! And have fun with it!

-Chris

I do the same thing, light colors before darker, however, I've noticed that metallics like silver and gold go over black, oddly enough, quite easily. My recommendation for brush painting, and I do a lot of it because I just enjoy it, is to take your time, and use a small brush. I always carry a lot of paint onto the part, and then spread it out. Generally, it doesn't take much doing it like that to get good coverage. Just take deep breaths, and relax. Another small thing that helps is painting on "out-breath". It's a trick I learned from photography; for some reason, you're steadier when you exhale. But remember, enjoy your model first and foremost. If what we're saying sounds like rubbish to you, then it's your prerogative to ignore us.

All that being said, your exterior paintjob looks great! The shine is really, really good. I wish I could see a picture or two more of it.

[wrexink]

ok. Yeah i guess they are only trying to help me out. And Just got flat red paint so I will redo the seats and interior. Thanks for your help

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by wrexink

Yeah. I read them. I might redo the seats. I know there just trying to help out but they dont need to be such critics about it.

They're only helping you out, despite how you may see it. If nobody ever pointed out the mistakes we make, how can we continuously improve our skills?