Bodykits?????????

[Modelcargarage]

How do u make the bodykits exactly i do not get it sorry but im new to this forum and new to the whole bodykit making im not new to models but just new to some of the ideas any help would be appreciated
thanks
MCG

[Modelcargarage]

yes i know this subject has been brought up before but i want a more direct response so please dont write to say thats its already been writen im not tryin to be rude or anything
thanks
MCG

[Silver82x]

this might help a little..searched for bodykits

[mike@af]

I came across an Automotive Dent Filler called Bondo "Body Filler" it is pretty good. It is very very strong, but you cant mold it till its dry.

Instructions for Bondo

Mix up the hardner and body filler

Plob a bunch of it on the stock bumper

Let it dry for an hour till its hard enough

Start carving it with a X-acto knife and sand paper

Then there is model putty




It like clay, but it drys up a bit faster. You just plob it on the bumper and work with it before it drys. You can make tools out of paperclips and popsicle sticks to help shape the putty



I have also heard that you can use styrene, im not sure how though, sorry.

I hope I helped, you can IM me at GTmike400 if you have any other questions.

[Modelcargarage]

thanks for the effort i suppose ill just have to give it a try and try to guess how to do it though but thanks for the link

[mp3z24]

Originally posted by Modelcargarage
How do u make the bodykits exactly i do not get it sorry but im new to this forum and new to the whole bodykit making im not new to models but just new to some of the ideas any help would be appreciated
thanks
MCG

use styrene sheets for the base shape.
then fill the areas that you want to work on with putty. i use tamiya polyester putty to fill. then after the putty is dry, you can sand / file it like plastic. the styrene sheets are also sandable.

DO NOT try to only use putty... unless the part is very small, it probably wont work.

~Mike