Carbon fibre decals, how to apply?

[Forhod]

Nice work~
After reading.. now I know how to apply CF Decal..

*Forhod looks behind the models, Nice Ride~

[Jonno]

wow, 3 great cars in one picture!
Your models look really good for a beginner (or so you call yourself ) . And I love the car in the backround!

[tamiyarevell]

To yellow15
Please you tell me which color do you use on the right hand car ???
It't looks great.

[Mean_B16]

What is so alluring about carbon fiber........
personaly I think they show lazyness on behalf of a ricer, and look stupid. Nothing else on the car is carbon fiber, so why NOT paint the hood to match the car OR the spoiler ?

I don't usually respond to bashing but you really don't seem to know anything about carbon fiber. First of all it is 6 times stronger than steel and only a fraction of the weight (that is why it is used SOOO much in race cars today) speaking as someone who HAS a carbon fiber hood I know a little about it. The light weight DOES help and everybit of weight you can shave adds up and losing 20lbs or so on a hood can make more of a difference than you think. And in my case where I have a scoop on the hood, all the fresh air that is pulled in aids in cooling my motor thus producing a little more power. I don't know where you get off calling me lazy, so you don't like the way Carbon Fiber looks? Well I DO: as well as a buch of other people. I don't like chrome rims but I don't slam other people that do, it's just not my taste and thats all. Sorry you feel that way but to each his own I guess.

[RyanGiorgio]

Nice job. I like your S15 (correct me if im wrong). Don't see any here in the states (well aside from those people who think thier rides are S15's and put S15 lights on their cars ).

[yellow15]

tamiyarevell: the one on the right is Tamiya Gold Spray paint (sorry i throw away the empty spray can already but i think there is only one gold colour?)

well i'm not a 100% beginner.. i did build quite a few models when i was around 15 or so (tank, bike, car, figures...etc) but the result was really terrible and almost all of them ended up in the rubbish bin. After reading the FAQS + other ppl's posts here, i've decided to re-enter the modelling world so this is my first attemp in building a nice car model.
anyway, I've learned SO MUCH from here... Thanks guys!

[Forhod]

Looking great again.. Now I see a 1:1 Silvia behind the 1:24 Silvia?

[flyonthewall]

You've done a great job on that!

[Mean_B16]

As nice as your models are I just can't stop drooling at the 1:1 S15s in the background, MAN I am jealous (as i'm sure everybody else is also)

[com]

Nice job! i like your orange/black one
Is it just me but i saw TWO 1:1 S15s in the background!!!

[Snooker]

And how do you put CF decals onto GT Wings? Do you wind it around the wing or how do you do it?

[Lan_evo]

I've got a question on this 2.
How do u guys wrap cf around round parts??? I cant seem 2 do it any pics if u have done it.

[DriftAE86]

Dave ESPI

i too have a carbon fiber hood and i am not a stoplight ricer. i am an experienced drifter and the hood on my ae86 made a great difference in turn-in response, and no i didnt paint it because
A. i would rather spend money on more important things like gas, food, tires, and event registration.
B. it looks really good since i have black 15x7 mesh wheels so it goes with the look of the car anyway.

well here, look for yourself.


as for everyone's C/F decal advice, i wish i knew earlier. i did one on an AE86 model a year ago and i tore a corner off trying to trim it while it was still damp. its a cheesey looking decal though, so i'll just do it over again someday. what is a good looking brand in 1/24th scale? and where can i get it online? thanks.

[Itsuki]

i have a question2.
i have seen some pics with a clored carbon decal in yellow or red
how u guys do it?

hmm driftae86 u have msn or icq or something like this?

[Ferrari TR]

If you can't find a decal setting solution, you can try regular hosehold vinagar. Mix it about 50/50 with water. try it with a test decal first though.