first painted shell

[braddaz]

Hi Guys
finished my first shell an thought i would post a pic does look better in picture as a few mistakes learnt a lot of things
liquid mask is hard to get off if you leave it on for quite a while
scalpels are sharp
test airbrush first before spraying on shell
the airbrush needle is sharp
an yep scalpels are defo sharp
lol
take my hat off to people who airbrush shells

[eyeayen]

I think that's a valiant first attempt ! You've got a lot going on there for your first go.

The liquid mask might not have come off well if it was too thin, I've had stuff masked up for literally years and it's come off fine with that so I don't think that's the cause. It also doesn't seem to respond so well if you heat dry it when you put it on, better if you just let it dry out naturally.

[AK.customz]

nice work i like the cross over flames,and as said above dont be shy with the liquid mask it is a right pain when to thin

[andys]

That's some complicated design shenanigans going on there fella - if you can manage that on attempt one - you'll be fine :)

Liquid mask - min 4 coats - go for 5 to be safe, comes off easier when it's thicker.

[eyeayen]

I put six coats of LM on but they are thin coats...

Anyway, not wanting to derail the thread, onto the next one fella, this has been good so we're all expecting to see great things from now on... No pressure :lol:

[braddaz]

thanks guys

i think i only put three coats on of liquid mask so wonder if that was the problem ?

already being looking at another shell to buy :thumbsup:, really do like the look of vinyl cutters it took me ages to cut union jack out lol

[U1timate PigDog]

As previously said good going for your first attempt, plenty going on and you will improve everytime you do one. It does sound like youve put it on a little too thin, though I only use 3 medium coats of mask when do bodies so just depends how thick your putting it on. I also speed up between coats with blow dryer and then leave the 3rd coat overnight to dry out properly.

I like the fact youve gone for it with this shell so as Ian says great things will be expected on your next lol :woot: