After using putty....

[kicker1_solo]

I have to say that you guys are awesome.
Just bought a dremel and some putty the other day and I've been playing around, not quite as simple as I thought.

[primera man]

Does this mean some pretty wild looking body kits are in the works !!!

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by primera man
Does this mean some pretty wild looking body kits are in the works !!!

you betcha.

[kicker1_solo]

update-side skirts are a bitch

[Honoturtle]

I expext to see a lot from yah! post some pics of what you're workin on

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by Honoturtle
I expext to see a lot from yah! post some pics of what you're workin on

well I had a pic, but I lost the link to it, so I'll have to take another pic when I get home. It's quite interesting.

[daggerlee]

If you're having trouble, using styrene sheets cut out in the shape of whatever it is you're building as a base for the putty will help.

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by daggerlee
styrene sheets

need more input



and for the skirts, I used the stock side skirts off of a mustang that turned out like crap.

[kicker1_solo]

sneak peak, it's hard to see what's going on here though

[wkma7six]

Kicker: Don't , use a Dremel tool on your first putty experience. You should get a small hobby type file set with many different shapes and sizes. The dremel removes too much material and can sometimes damage the plastic by creating excessive heat. Use the styrene sheet method to create the "basic" structure/ shape of the kit. Then use the putty to fill in imperfections and create complex shapes. Remember to only use a coarser file to remove excess then go finer and finally use fine sand paper to give it a smooth finish.

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker: Don't , use a Dremel tool on your first putty experience. You should get a small hobby type file set with many different shapes and sizes. The dremel removes too much material and can sometimes damage the plastic by creating excessive heat. Use the styrene sheet method to create the "basic" structure/ shape of the kit. Then use the putty to fill in imperfections and create complex shapes. Remember to only use a coarser file to remove excess then go finer and finally use fine sand paper to give it a smooth finish.

yeah, I found that out. I started using the dremel, screwed everything up. Added some more putty and started shaping it with an exacto knife. Where might I find some more info on this strrene sheet method?

[wkma7six]

Kicker, there were posts in the past. Do a search for "making bodykits" or PM Jay and ask him. He magically knows right away.

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker, that looks like shit, try again

alright

[Jay!]

Originally posted by wkma7six
Kicker, there were posts in the past. Do a search for "making bodykits" or PM Jay and ask him. He magically knows right away.

:coolguy:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=54218
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=50161

[kicker1_solo]

Originally posted by jay@af
:coolguy:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=54218
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=50161

thank you jay, you are amazing