Paint By The Chef

[The Chef]

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One For Budgio.

[jonmiller]

nice1 kristan. nice pinstripe between the two sections would have set it off a treat.

[The Chef]

yes i think that your right. I should have used the copper like the window frames.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

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One for jonny Nitro:thumbsup:

[Jelly]

Nice work mate :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

One from tonight. A few masking errors but all in all I pretty chuffed. It is only the 4th shel and about te 5th thing I've ever air brushed.:thumbsup:
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What do you reckon??

[Jelly]

Crap :thumbdown:








Only joking! Your best one yet :thumbsup:

[JonyNitro]

That's a good shell,

[eyeayen]

It looks tidy, you've come along way since your first one !

[The Chef]

Thank you. I really enjoy this but I don't know how the pros knock out so many at such a high standard. Pratic I guess. Hats off. I start another one saturday.:thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Good work fella :woot:

[The Chef]

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Tried to ghost some checks on this one but wasn't heavy enough with the paint. Or too heavy with the first coat.

Advice always greatly received.

This was before the one above,:thumbsup:

Learning with each shell.:D

[eyeayen]

As has been mentioned before get some empty 2litre clear plastic bottles. Practice on them, you use hardly any paint anyway and with the bottles being surplus to requirement once the fizzy sugary drink has been consumed it's a good way to practice effects rather than doing them on a shell and it not coming out right.

All the great works of art we see from anyone famous - Leonardo - Picasso - Van gogh - Turner - Monet, any of these, they all had practice pieces we never saw. You shouldn't be any different, it's all practice and you don't need to just discard these ( well, unless it turns out completely dreadful ), so if someone comes around to see your stuff you can say 'I can do this effect I think it would look quite cool' and they can physically see it even if it is on half a bottle... they don't need to see the ones before it that went wrong but you get to practice which is better than practicing on someones shell, especially if they're paying you, however little, you shouldn't do anything on a job for someone unless you have complete faith it will come out well.

Practice Practice Practice!!!

[Mike Parker]

One from tonight. A few masking errors but all in all I pretty chuffed. It is only the 4th shel and about te 5th thing I've ever air brushed.:thumbsup:
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What do you reckon??

You've done a fantastic job on this one Chef, really liking the chequers and the scheme :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thank you. I will endevor to get better. But I think it will take some time.:eh?:

[eyeayen]

None of us were good on our first one, it's all a learnt thing, if you look at everything you've done you can already see a progressive improvement so you're definitely heading in the right direct :D

[The Chef]

One from tonight. Piccys are poor I'll take some better ones tomorrow. This is for my Friend Jelly.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/Image0123.jpg
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What do you reckon?

[dobber]

Nice work, I like the fine detail in the shell. I know where I'll be bringing my shell when I need one painting. ( raced with you on Sunday, although never finished due to esc issues :-) )

[eyeayen]

Good shading on the slime :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

A simple one for my daughter.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050260.jpg

[eyeayen]

:lol: that's cute, I bet she'll love that !

[The Chef]

She did love it. I've just finished rebuilding her Mini T. God they are sooo fidley.

Either that or my fingers are too big:woot:

[Dudders]

O Chef, answer yer dog n bone!

[JonyNitro]

:D
Done some shells for me very good, and will only get better, so few more will be on the way:lol:

[The Chef]

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One from today.

[AfroP]

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One from today.

I like that very much

the green carbon effect is very nice
could you do that in a different color like purple?

[The Chef]

I can do it in any color that you wish.Glad you like it:D

If any one wants shells painting give me a shout.:woot:

RC Lazy will ship shells direct to me to save you double postage and I'm sure that if you bought shells from MK racing I could collect them or I can meet up with Mark and collect peoples order if he has them in stock.:D

[U1timate PigDog]

Nice work Chef :)

[The Chef]

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One from tonight. Need better light to do the truck justice. These 1/8 truck bodies take some amount of paint and prep. Hats off to mr Larry G. I think I'd rather paint buggy shells. But hey ho it was fun and the result was ok but not perfect.

[jonmiller]

coming along nicely dude :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thank you master Jon.

[The Chef]

Here's a B4 shell from today, Tried to ghost some flames in purple but wasn't quite heavy enough on the shading but you can see it if you look.:D
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[Skye]

Some top artwork going on here Chef. I think you should be stealing a catchphrase from a certain American wrestler called Dwayne.... :thumbsup:

As you can see from my avatar, Im currently running a single colour of white which I actually quite like. But I would like something from your good self even more, you've got some impressive efforts on show here. The next time I am needing a new shell you will be the first man I turn to. :)

[The Chef]

Thank you for your kind words:blush:Any time your ready dude let me know.

K

[Dudders]

Looks better in the flesh!. Awesome shell buddy, Harry will be well chuffed.... just need one for Adam now....

Here's a B4 shell from today, Tried to ghost some flames in purple but wasn't quite heavy enough on the shading but you can see it if you look.:D
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[The Chef]

What colours does Adam want? Let me know.

[gainsy]

Some great looking shell's there Chef :thumbsup:
Having just air brushed my first shell i now know how hard it is & i have a long way to go before i can achieve anything like those
Hat's off to you & Jon & keep up the great work
Gainsy

[Dudders]

Adam has bagged Harry's shell. Would take pictures of it on but I've forgotten the blooming stanley knife!:bored:

[The Chef]

Some great looking shell's there Chef :thumbsup:
Having just air brushed my first shell i now know how hard it is & i have a long way to go before i can achieve anything like those
Hat's off to you & Jon & keep up the great work
Gainsy


Your too kind. I've done a handful of shells jon and I arn't even in the same league. Joh is way way above.:D

[gainsy]

Well if i am doing as well as you are Chef in 5 bodyshell's time i will be a happy man
& yes Jon's work is amazing, the guy is blessed with talent

[The Chef]

Here is one from tonight. Not my favorite but experience never the less.
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What do you think?

[gainsy]

Glad to see everyone else's hands get covered in paint, thought it was just me :)
Nice colours on that shell, i do like the carbon fibre effect, might try that out on the next shell

[Dudders]

Not for me but its awesome, GOOD JOB!

[The Chef]

I'm not sure that i like it but it does look quite good in the light:woot:

[AfroP]

I think it looks awesome

[damselfly]

I'm quite envious of the skills that you Guys have.
My art skills are limited to matchstick Men and i'm not very good at that.
Keep up the good work.
:thumbsup:

[jonmiller]

matchstick men made lowry a famous geezer ;) haha

nice1 kristan
although i think it would have been better leaving the purple sections off imo.

[The Chef]

I 100% agree Jon. But I guess experiment is the only way to learn. And I'm Pretty keen to learn:thumbsup:

[jonmiller]

indeed buddy :)

your order will go out today bud ;)

[The Chef]

Cool bananas. What is the thinner for chrome cele or water?

Thank you

[U1timate PigDog]

The red carbon look is cool I've done it with a few others just not red looks really nice :thumbsup:

I sort of agree with Jon about the purple but I think if you had come up with a flame design or something to put it in with pin stripes around it and lightened the purple could be pulled off.

getting the colours right is really the trick to a body looking good.

You seem to be putting in loads of practice and its really showing with your latest bodies, so keep it up and push yourself a bit further everytime you do one.

Keep up the good work buddy and I look forward to seeing your next ones :)

[jonmiller]

chrome doesn't need thinning.

being solvent based clean up will require an auto type thinner

[eyeayen]

Nice to see some Candy's being used :), I quite like the purple section as it gives that top face some definition, maybe a pin line around it though would have helped pick it out more.

You're coming on in leaps and bounds Chef ! Good going !

[Dudders]

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[Jelly]

Nice work mate. :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

No CAT 3SX pictures yet then?

[The Chef]

No CAT 3SX pictures yet then?

There will be.:woot: Taking my time. Really enjoying building it:D

[gainsy]

Can't wait to see the cat :)
Just a quick question, when doing flames do i have to use white with the stencils as the main flame or can i use a yellow or blue maybe?
Only asking as just run out of white & the shop's not open till monday!!!

[The Chef]

You can use any colours to paint flames.:D

[gainsy]

Cheers Chef, went for blue in the end, pretty happy but must practice a lot more before i do it on a shell

[The Chef]

Cheers Chef, went for blue in the end, pretty happy but must practice a lot more before i do it on a shell

Picture?:drool:

[gainsy]

Will put 1 up tomorrow once i have finished it off :)

[chatts#725]

these look great, each one better than the last

[gainsy]

Ok here's what i done, not very happy with the outcome but it's my first attempt at fire, was thinking of doing my undertray like this but think i better practice a lot more, sprayed the candy orange way to think i think

[eyeayen]

gainsy - when you're painting it's good to check constantly as to how dark it looks on the good side, not the side you're painting. Hold it up against a piece of white paper to see how dense it is too, that should help you sort yourself out.

I know it's far to easy to get carried away with it though and you're so into your artwork you forget.

[gainsy]

Cheers for the advice :thumbsup:, i had the plastic sheet taped down so couldn't check it, wont be doing that again, going to change to the paints Jon sells as my brush doesn't seem to like the acrylic paints, in fact i think i am going to get a whole new set up as my compressor is pretty naff as well, will just keep practising & not try to be too ambitious too soon

[eyeayen]

What acrylic paints are you using ???

If you've got plastic over the body, make a window in it, cover it with paper, and put masking tape around it so you can pull it off, check then replace it.

[gainsy]

I am using Faskolor paints, got these as this is what was in the local model shop
Good idea about the window, i will try that :thumbsup:
Just going to concentrate on the basic stuff for now, my problem is i always try & run before i can walk, saw the fire being done on the web & thought that's easy :woot: how wrong i was, just goes to show how talented you guys all are & how much i need to practice
My compressor is only a 1.8 bar so is only kicking out about 26 psi & my brush is a Aztec A470, well it's not my brush(only on loan), will be getting my own brush soon once my kids stop spending my money :D

[eyeayen]

gainsy, I'll stop derailing the Chef's thread and PM you.

[gainsy]

I was thinking the same thing, sorry chef

[The Chef]

No worries We're all friendly here:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

One for Fun:thumbsup:

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One for Truggy Runner Jr.:p

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What do you reckon.

I really pleased with Truggy Runner Jr's.:thumbsup:

[AfroP]

That looks awesome dude!

wheres you SX3 shell?

One for Fun:thumbsup:

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One for Truggy Runner Jr.:p

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What do you reckon.

I really pleased with Truggy Runner Jr's.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Here's My CAT. Tried something a little different. Not bad but prefer the monster.


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[gainsy]

Love it, great job Chef :thumbsup:

[Dudders]

Far to sexy to race....

[jonmiller]

goin great guns kristan, nice1 buddy

monster one looks familiar ;)

[The Chef]

Yes I was asked to copy it for a friend. Don't know who painted the original:confused: Was it you Jon?

[jonmiller]

yup yup ;) ya did a good job dude

had to dig back aways through the photobucket album to find it..

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/jonmills/Picture003-32.jpg

[The Chef]

One for Little dudders if he likes it.
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[Dudders]

Harry loves it mate, I'll return the Croc one on Sunday @ Torch. Do you want to put the Croc one on sale?

[The Chef]

Don't think it will appeal to the masses but he can keep it for bashing.:thumbsup:

[rondoolaa]

great spray jobs

[The Chef]

Had a go at free handing and just playing with this one trying just to get to know my kit and paints better.:thumbsup:
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What do you reckon.

I think some of the ghosting needs to be more fluid.

[eyeayen]

True flame effect is a nightmare the right way around let alone backwards in side a shell. It's not a bad effort but I'd say your biggest trouble is you've tried to do it all with one colour, if you look at the flame paint jobs they go through white, yellow, orange and into red over a black.

I think this would have looked a lot better if you'd used white and also a mid blue and maybe a dark blue or a turquoise ? When you use a template don't go all the way down it, keep turning it to get different curves, clean it off, flip it over, you seem to have used one shape, have you got a flame template ? ( Jon, do you sell them ? ) - if not pop down to your local art shop, buy one piece of plastic coated drafting film or some acetate and cut it yourself, Flame stencils aren't too difficult to make yourself, for everything else like the gear wheels and skulls and stuff I'd say just go with one you can buy, it's quicker and easier. You're flames need more shapes in them, reference is everything with this, do a google image search so you have reference of real fire to work from. Also less is more.

It's clear you have the talent and are getting along well with the airbrush and learning each piece with the paints it's just a case of refining what you've learnt so far.

[The Chef]

Thank you for your criticism, it is much appreciated I did use white turquoise and a darker marine turquoise but I think that I went too thick. I can see that I went round the stencil too far having looked back on it more experience. I hope to learn from each shell and improve as I go. :thumbsup: Just takes time.

[eyeayen]

Thank you for your criticism, it is much appreciated I did use white turquoise and a darker marine turquoise but I think that I went too thick

Maybe it doesn't show up so well in the photo's as in real life with the colours. It's clear to see you've improved though, keep going, you're doing well. I hope I didn't seem to harsh saying any of that but no point in messing about...

[The Chef]

There was no offense taken. I just wanted to tell you that i had thought through what I painted and had tried and failed with the depth of colour:D

Must try harder. I'm painting a helmet for a mates birthday gift tonight. I have to get this one right:confused:

[eyeayen]

Helmets have a safety factor that's more important than how the paint job looks. Make sure you don't get any paint at all on the inside and that includes the vent holes. Only take off what you can. And when it's clear coated make sure they don't bake it in an oven as that will damage the inside, you can't see it either but it won't work if it needs to in an accident. You need to be SUPER CAREFUL. Any problems PM me... that said I'm moving house Friday so won't have internet until next week...

[The Chef]

Thank you. Sorry poor description on my part. Should have said welding helmet/visor. But yes you are quite correct one should take many precautions when doing anything on a safety item.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Painted the welding helmet for my best friend tonight chuffed to bits with it. As always a couple of minor masking errors but apart from that I happy with the blue fire and the vw badge.:thumbsup:

Honest opinions please.:cry:

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What do you reckon?

[U1timate PigDog]

Not bad Chef, not bad! I would of personally had shadow on the checked area a little darker to give it a little more curved look and bottom part of the fire is really good but doesn't quite match up with the top flames on the visor.

Apart from that I think its a really good effort, not to many visible mistakes and has a really cool look to it, I think the blue flames are the best touch :thumbsup:.

and the carbon effect gets a thumbs up too :D. good stuff.

I think the main thing is whether your friend is happy with it, and of course you are.

[gainsy]

Nice work Chef :thumbsup:
That's 1 cool welding helmet

[Skye]

That looks pretty darn cool to me chef. Im loving the little kettle signature as well, nice touch. Is this on the car shells you paint? If not, I think it should be.... :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

That looks pretty darn cool to me chef. Im loving the little kettle signature as well, nice touch. Is this on the car shells you paint? If not, I think it should be.... :thumbsup:
It will be from now on.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

My Pal Jelly wanted his SX2 to look like a Focke Wulf, so here it is.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050321.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050318.jpg

And Craig at my local club asked me to replicate his Cougar shell, here they are. Apologies to whom ever did the design originally.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050317.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050316.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050315.jpg

What do you reckon.:D

[billyboy9002]

they look great, cheers for doing them for me,
are you going to the shootout on tuesday?

craig

[The Chef]

I'll be there tuesday:thumbsup:Glad you like them.

[The Chef]

One for my boys' SX3.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050344.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050346.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050345.jpg

[Mike Parker]

Looking sharp chef!! :thumbsup:

[Jelly]

Thanks again for mine mate : )

The blobby SX3 looks good!

[The Chef]

Your welcome. Any chance of a piccy of it on the car:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

On for Master Watts. Hope you like it Daniel.:blush:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050354.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050353.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050352.jpg

Just to add possibly the hardest shape shell that I have painted to date.

[jonmiller]

lookin good kristan. you'll be outta paint soon the way yer burnin through the shells :D

agreed, they are a right pig of a shell.

[The Chef]

I'll order a couple of bits in the week:thumbsup: Had real trouble getting mask of the last two shells I've done. The only thing that I can think is that i have put it on too thinly as it is not coming off nicely in sheets/strips.

[jonmiller]

yup, that's what it'll do if put on too thin

[U1timate PigDog]

I think thats one of your best ones so far, good work :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

It looks more tidy in the flesh.:D Still need more practice though.

[JonyNitro]

Very nice getting better now, More Practice!cough!

[The Chef]

I still owe you a Baja shell jonny:p

[Jelly]

Your welcome. Any chance of a piccy of it on the car:thumbsup:

The full effect isn't complete yet but it's fitted for the mo.

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/5696/imagecjp.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3761/imagejmn.jpg

Next I think it needs black wheels and wing. Thanks again mate :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Cool Glad you like it Jelly.

One for Tom Hatton If he likes it.:blush:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050420.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050421.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050422.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050423.jpg

First one with the new air brush, will take some getting used to, heavier and a stiffer action. Not bad points just take some adjusting.

Let me know what you think TOM.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Me and my boy's SX3's.:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050445.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050443.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050444.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050445.jpg

[johnabbs]

hi,i am loving the work,i am thinking about getting away from my 1 colour wonder paint job,how much do u charge for paint jobs,cheers john,
ps keep up the good work,well done.

[The Chef]

You have PM.

[Fletch248]

Painted the welding helmet for my best friend tonight chuffed to bits with it. As always a couple of minor masking errors but apart from that I happy with the blue fire and the vw badge.:thumbsup:

Honest opinions please.:cry:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050276.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050291.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050299.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050301.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050302.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050304.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050306.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050307.jpg
What do you reckon?

really random thing but is this guy from modified elite ? as its the same crown logo ??

[The Chef]

No this is our VW royalty crown bit of a tongue in cheek joke between a few of us:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

A couple of B44.1 shells for freddie. We got there in the finish:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050448.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050447.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050446.jpg

[Dudders]

A couple of B44.1 shells for freddie. We got there in the finish:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050448.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050447.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050446.jpg

Themselves are fine dam!

[The Chef]

Thank you sir. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Is mr Elms going do you know?

[robelmes]

Yes I am, is my shell done? I keep checking this post hoping to see it

[The Chef]

Yes it is:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050450.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050449.jpg

Here it is. Need slightly brighter yellow and a couple of masking issues.

Hope you like it.

K See you in a bit:D

[freddie]

thanks mate really happy with my 2 shells !!:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Your welcome. Glad you like it. Thank you for the Piccy.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_5762000.jpg
:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

One from tonight. Camera flash doesn't do the colours justice.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050453.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050451.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050454.jpg
Hope John likes it.

[johnabbs]

john loves it,thanks very much mate,see u tomorrow.cheers

[The Chef]

Cool. The blues are darker and more vibrant than in the pictures but you can judge for your self tomorrow:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

A collection of shells I've painted on the cars from SHRCCC today:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_2571.jpg

[The Chef]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/GetAttachment.jpg
Thank you John.

[The Chef]

Here is one from today.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050459.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050458.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050460.jpg

[jonmiller]

Nice color combo Kristan. Perhaps try reducing your shadow color more and bumping the pressure up a tad. Try building the shadows up over several passes. When reduced that much it can be hard to see but a bit of paper or kitchen towel behind the shell will help see it.

You'll soon have the SHRCCC rostrum filled up mate :D

[The Chef]

Thank you Jon. I was going the wrong way with the pressure then:blush: The thinner I went the lower I made the pressure. I'll try high next time.

Thanks:thumbsup:

[Jelly]

Continuing the good work mate :thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

Try it on paper or something first so you can get an idea of it more. Then just transfer what you've learnt to doing it on the shell. Don't try and do it all in one go, gradual shading as Jon has mentioned will work perfectly.

On your first pass you can make it quite loose, then the more passes you do the closer to the body you can bring the airbrush, also control the paint more. The natural effect you get from this will give a shadow that is closer to the area you are shading and softer the further away it gets, like a real shadow.

Or you could mask it into the design and then just mist over some transparent colour that is suitable before you put the design down, this will give a very graphical effect and although not the soft 'photo real' type shadow it will be very effective !

[U1timate PigDog]

Hey Chef, you just keep the work coming I think your skills are improving nicely.

one slight thing tho, if I was you I'd really take your time on the design of the flames (design whatever your putting on the body) I put a lot of time into preparing what the design will look like, a few designs down on paper and then a first light colour say bright green sharpie to draw the design on the shell.

Then I make sure I go round correcting any mistakes or lines I'm not happy with, for flames I would look no further than Larrys thread that guy is a masterclass in flame painting. I'd start by taking a few of his simple ones and making alterations to suit your style.

Hope that makes sence and it wasn't meant as a critism because your work really is coming along. Keep at it :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thank you Piggy D. I'm constantly trying to improve. I was sent this as a design http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/bodyshell_design.jpg

But I really would like my scalpal work to improve as some of the guys seem to have perfect cuts and equal with pin stripes.

All pointers are welcome.

Thanks Chef.

[U1timate PigDog]

well it certainly does look like the picture supplied, good job!! :D

[LarryG]

wow, thank you U1timate PigDog, I appreciate the compliment!!!!!

I like what you said about drawing on the paper, I am always drawing flames on paper to try to make them different, pointy, long and wavy, cartoon style, once in a while I doodle something I want to paint.

And Jon, that is exactly how I paint shadows, a large piece of white cardboard behind my work area to see the thinned out shadows build up, after a hundred or so, I know exactly how the shadow should look on the clear parts of the shell , lol

Chef, good job, practice and repetitve work makes you better and better

[The Chef]

Larry G dose some af the best Trophy trucks.

Here is one of the Losi shells I painted for Rob Elms.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/photo-1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/photo.jpg

Thank you for the pictures Rob. See you at Torch.

[U1timate PigDog]

Now that I like. :thumbsup:

Good work Chef!

[gainsy]

Now that I like. :thumbsup:

Good work Chef!

+1 :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Me 2 :) Top work Chef

[eyeayen]

Can't see the effect over the black properly, pearl blue circles ? Anyway all looking cool, looks like you're getting a good portfolio together !

[The Chef]

Thank you. It is pearlessent gears backed with black:)

[coleman758]

Thats SWEET, Easy the best yet

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/photo-1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/photo.jpg

[slipknot666]

here you go kristian a few pics of the shell mounted up
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww193/slipknot666_2009/losiedited1.jpg
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww193/slipknot666_2009/losiedited2.jpg
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww193/slipknot666_2009/losiedited3.jpg

[The Chef]

Top banana. Thank you for the pictures. Have you raced it yet?

[slipknot666]

not yet bud was due to race the hong nor cup but it was cancelled

[The Chef]

One from tonight. For my RB5 SP2 Perfecting the Idea for the Vega when I can afford it:thumbsup:

I'll try and snap it in day light as the piccys don't do the ghosting justice in the dark coloursl

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050464.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050463.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050462.jpg

Not 100% happy with the rear but I'll nail it on my Vega. When I've saved up.:D

[The Chef]

One from Tonight. For sale I'll put it there now:)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050485.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050484.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050482.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050481.jpg

[The Chef]

One from tonight. Really pleased with this. Probably one of my best. Flames/smoke is more subtle than the flash makes out.

For sale.

I'll put it there now.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050486.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050487.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050488.jpg

[The Chef]

One from tonight now in the for sale section.

A little Larry G style:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050494.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050493.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050492.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050490.jpg

[U1timate PigDog]

Hi Chef,

Your getting there, I prefer the look of this Larry style painting for flames they look good.

I think if you had used a darker background the silver pinstripe would of stood out more and improved the look of the flame. I think you've got the orange - white fade working well here.

Overall looking pretty good. Keep it up.

[The Chef]

Thank you Piggy D, I'll just keep practicing.

[The Chef]

I was asked to copy the shell on the left for Mr Chris Ellis.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050498.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050499.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050500.jpg

[U1timate PigDog]

You've done a great job there Chef :thumbsup:

I think its your best yet! Nice work

[teamorsum96]

You've done a great job there Chef :thumbsup:

I think its your best yet! Nice work
+1 :thumbsup:simpler the better

[The Chef]

VEGA for me. Using Jon's holographic Ice.:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050545.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050547.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050548.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050549.jpg

What do you reckon:eh?:

[freddie]

Very nice !!! Still can't find a design I like !!!!!

[Getpip]

Kris the paintwork is up to your usual high standard but even Picasso couldnt make that hideous shell look good! :woot:

[The Chef]

I'd like them to release the frog. Now there's a shell.:thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

I like the paint but that shell needs a warning, it's proper hideous.

If you paint any more of those I'd look at maybe trying to make the window a different shape to distract the eye and turn it into something more curvey, make the design flow with it and not with the shell lines.

Your paint work is fine though so I shouldn't be slating the shell, there's a time and a place for that ;)

[The Chef]

Thank you. I quite like the shell but prefer the frog. But there is not an option at the mo.

[The Chef]

Here are the shells that have given me sleepless nights quite literally.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050536.jpg

[eyeayen]

They look fine mate, what's up with that. Good design, nice bright colours, detail, ticks all the boxes.

You'll get used to the sleepless nights, it's a painter thing !

[The Chef]

Just bits you can't see, that I'm really not happy with. At a glance they look good but not on close inspection.

[eyeayen]

Have you learnt from it ? If so then you won't make the same mistake again.

No one will notice when it's charging around a track either, I know that's a bit of a rubbish thing to say but at the end of the day that is it's job. We don't learn unless we make mistakes. Also you've been looking at it intently all the time you've been doing it, the customer will only see it when he gets it and I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

[The Chef]

I know what you mean but I'm not happy with it. I've offered him a deal on the next shell. If I'm not happy then I don't expect him to be.:D

[U1timate PigDog]

Agreed they look fine Chef, I think most of us feel the same, after I've finished a body I always think I could of done this better or that better and its a good thing as it helps improve your work.

As long as the customer is happy, thats what counts at the end of the day.

Keep up the good work.

[eyeayen]

I know what you mean but I'm not happy with it. I've offered him a deal on the next shell. If I'm not happy then I don't expect him to be.:D

Yes I can see what you mean but if you're anything like most of the other artists I know you are your own worst critic. Therefore the customer may well be happy and you shouldn't highlight your parts they may well not notice.

Also I understand offering the deal on the next one but everyone charges peanuts for these as it is, you need to find some middle ground where you're both happy and no deal needs to be done.

How many shells have you painted ? Not as many as any of the pro's, customers need to be aware of this and the fact you are still building on your skills which I would imagine is reflected in the price.

You're doing better than you think and the more you do the better you'll get.

[Mike Parker]

They both look good Kristan :thumbsup:

I agree with what Ian has said in his last post, I'm my own worst critic at times as like you I'm always concious that I'm doing work for others so naturally I want their shells to look bob on.

Its true that nothing beats experience, and that'll come in time. And if you've any q's or need any advice, me & plenty of others are on here so drop a PM if you need owt :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thanks guy, I'm going to try putting the mask on thiscker and the paint on thinner. It seems to be mostly the black and white that give me the agro.


I'll report back asap.

:)

thank you all for your encouragement, Just keep trying I guess.:D

[eyeayen]

Just a thought here and on some area's it might seem impossible but just bare it in mind. When you paint it obviously builds up on the mask, so when you aim your airbrush try not to aim it toward the mask edge, see if you can go away from it so you're painting over it rather than into it... Did that make any sense ?

Someone told me it along time ago to stop paint build up but I was working the normal way around then so it was easier to achieve, but if it's possible, give it a try. It might just be something little like that which makes the difference ?

[The Chef]

Will that not make the paint harder to control, i.e over spray a lot of the time one paints towards the mask especially when ghosting/shading.

I'll try but Idon't want lots of over spray.

I'll give it a go.

[eyeayen]

The ghosting / shading thing will be okay as it's only lightly applied. It's more the solid colours where you're building up an even coat. It shouldn't be tearing as you take the masking off where you've only put on a light coat ?

[The Chef]

Hi guys. Much better sucess this evening. Much thicker mask and much thinner paint layers. Seems to work well. It would appear that I was thinning the mask too much and only putting about half what i should have been on. So here's this evenings result.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050616.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050617.jpg

What do you think. Much easier to work with and better lines I think but not perfect width round the drips. Got to get better with the scalpel.

[freddie]

Thanks mate hopefully won't wreck it over the weekend !!!

[The Chef]

You need to add sunshine to see the magic ingredient. :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

V nice. No vega? Will reply to your pm tomorrow, but essentially a no at this time.

[eyeayen]

Glad you're getting on with it better. I've never thinned the mask, it works fine without it, I guess it doesn't go as far ???

Looks cool :thumbsup:

[U1timate PigDog]

Its looking nice this one Chef. :thumbsup:

I dont thin the mask either so....I'm not sure it goes any further as wouldn't you have to build up more coats to get the required thickness for it to work??

ie I do 3 medium coats, and you would need 6 coats to get to the same thickness if it was thinned by 50% ??

[The Chef]

I was doing 3 coats at about 30% reduction. That could be

[eyeayen]

More trial and error I'm afraid mate...

[The Chef]

Here is one from today.

Tried putting the mask on really thick and it is almost as hard to get off as when it is too thin. These new rango shells are quite hard to paint.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050741.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050742.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1050743.jpg

Cam off a little easier when slightly warmed. More trial and error.:thumbdown:

Looks pretty good in the flesh, only a slight bleed near the window,

[eyeayen]

I like the design, nice to see you doing more, been a while since you posted !

Why are they harder to do ? Too small ?

[The Chef]

They are hard because they have deep furrows around the windows and the louvers on the wings which make getting the mask off and paint in very hard.

Colours work well though.

[U1timate PigDog]

Hey Chef,

Haven't seen much of you on here in a while. This one looks one of your best, the mask looks like its come off nice and clean (if it was too thick just do one less next time and you will probably find it about right)

Looks really good keep up the goodwork :thumbsup:

[gainsy]

Good job Chef :thumbsup:
If you don't like furrows then you aint going to like the new dex210 shell, just done 1 & there are a few bits hard to get paint into on the roof
I see you have been practicing your pin stripes, looking good buddy :D

[The Chef]

One from tonight. I thought My boy would like it and it has given me a chance to play with techniques, beauty is that what ever I do for him he is happy with his shell. The beauty of being 6 eh:lol:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050747.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050748.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050749.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050750.jpg

I'm pretty pleased with it. The main pratice was "trying" to get it Symetrical And scalpel work on the pin stripes.

[jonmiller]

mmm zparkley goodnezz :)


in regardz to the pinz, what type of blade are you uzing? mozt uze zomething like a 10a, perhapz try a 10. i find it eazier to uze. juzt perzanol preference of courze

[The Chef]

Whats with all of the zzzzz'z I've been using a long straight blade, ive tried the shorter straight blade and I'v got some of the swept long curve blades but find them very tricky to control.

[eyeayen]

I favor the dart like 11's, you can see the end of them real well as they're so pointy.

[jonmiller]

zpilt coffee on my keyboard thiz morning and now a couple keyz don't work!!:mad:

one being the pqr*tu (or z az it iz now known:lol:)

[The Chef]

LOL. Sorry to hear that john. I've got some 15 blades coming. I'd like to try those.:woot:

[eyeayen]

15 Blades ??? What the hell are they, never heard of them ? You need to keep trying different ones though, something will work in the end, also try some different handles, that helps a lot. The number 3 is too chunky for me so I use the super slim number 7.

Or you could make your own like Jon does !

[The Chef]

These

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280748721072?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_708wt_937

[GRIFF55]

I tried the no10's but found 11 easier to use. I do like the look of e11, might have to get some

[The Chef]

One for Rob Elms. You asked for brighter Rob So I mixed it up a little.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050755.jpghttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050753.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050751.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1050758.jpg

[robelmes]

:thumbsup:looks good, cheers mate

[The Chef]

Looks better in the flesh;)

[eyeayen]

Great colours, I bet they'll really pop in the sun :D

[The Chef]

Thanks Ian. It does look better in the flesh brighter and much more depth than the photo shows.:thumbsup:

[The Chef]

One from tonight. Got a little carried away. What do you think.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4087.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4085.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4082.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4081.jpg

[Dudders]

HOT!. You've not got your 8th car have you??????

[The Chef]

No not yet just playing with shells I have:thumbsup:

[gainsy]

Very cool, i like it a lot :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thank you Bud. It looks better in the fleas :)

[eyeayen]

Looks better in the fleas :lol:

That's mental mate, so much work, good going. Where have you been ? Nothing posted for 3 weeks... That's unlike you.

[The Chef]

Thanks Ian. Been busy at home and building real cars at work:)

Will try and get a few more done. Re arranged my paint room at the weekend so should be easier:thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

Re arranged my paint room at the weekend so should be easier:thumbsup:

I'm painting in the garage at the moment, I found myself using the Agama as a convient airbrush holder while I was drying the shell this week, that's not good is it. Like those ikea adverts, I really must tidy up !

[The Chef]

One for Master Watts
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060009.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060011.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060013.jpg


A brace for Mr Craig Hilton.:thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060015.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060016.jpg



Hope you like them guys.

[eyeayen]

Loving your colour combo's Chef.

Those flames in the purple are cool too !

[The Chef]

Thank you sir.

[jonmiller]

agreed :thumbsup:

[The Chef]

Thank you Jon but I'm Still chasing those perfectly sharp crisp lines.

[eyeayen]

You look like you're doing okay to me.

Maybe you should do a more simple design, 3 colours with a different colour pinstripe to pick out the shapes, no fancy effects just colours, maybe a fade or 2, no stencils ? It might make things look cleaner ?

Concentrate on the shape of the design rather than the effects within it. See if that changes things ?

I like your designs because you have so much going on but at the same time I think if things are quite busy they're not as clear. It might not work at all, just a theory though, you won't know unless you try.

[jonmiller]

aye, have a go at simplifying things. try laying your paint thinner and making sure it is properly heat set in order to crisp up some of the lines

[The Chef]

One from tonight, had an issue with the dark area ment to be dots as requested and seemed to attract paint via static so had to get a little creative to cover it up:cry: I quite like it though looks super clean up front and like a scared fighter at the rear.:D

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4319.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4316.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4315.jpg

[U1timate PigDog]

That looks a lot cleaner, I like the effects you have done and they work well with the design.

I like the way it doesn't look like you've used a stencil on the red and it blends well into the body. Nice touches and Good work you should very pleased with that.

:thumbsup:

[neil_p]

Looks awesome mate!:thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

YOUR BEST ONE YET Chef !!!

Really impressed, you've nailed this perfectly. Good balance of colours, well executed, looks fantastic ! Your stuff is quite busy normally but this is much crisper and cleaner looking, it works better because of that.

Come on then, where's your 8th shell... :D

[jonmiller]

looks well dude!

one word for your troubles though (well 3 if you want to be pedantic)
rcs body prep ;)

[eyeayen]

rcs body prep ;)

+1 on that !

[The Chef]

Anti static?

Thank you for the kind words. Laid the paint a lot thinner and was a lot better to work with.

I'm really thinking out the MP9 Shell and waiting for my new Vega shell cos I'm going for a total new scheme for all 3 cars.

[ejw]

Looking great, love the effect on back of Durango!

[The Chef]

Thank you. I have the MP9 shell, The new Rango shell just waiting for the Vega now.

K:D

[hotrodchris]

Like the subtle skulls and flameouts Kristian almost makes me want to get my airbrush out again but why embarass myself with plain or 2 tone?

[Dudders]

Clean and crisp, nice bud :thumbsup:

[ASKay]

very nice indeed, LOVEING the texturing stuff, and the bulk in white. Very nice...

[The Chef]

Here We have 2 for myself. Went for an old rusty body plates Alien tentacles and a peel to flag at the back.

I quiet happy all in all.

Rc Lexan Durango shell and The Frog Thank you To Lewis at Team Extreme for giving in after much pestering on here,:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1060159.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/P1060163.jpg

[Dr_UpGrade]

Very nice Kris!

(and well done on getting the 'exclusive' frog body! I liked that too when it was first shown on here...)

[U1timate PigDog]

My favourite is the body on the right, it looks nice and the flame just seems to flow nicer and brighter, to be honest I think its the window shape on the other putting me off, but good job on both. :thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

Loads going on there dude, Mental design, loving the subtle shading to pull the tentacles apart so they look on top of each other, very cool !

[The Chef]

Thank you Ian. means alot I'm really pleased with how they turned out. I really need to just work on my knife skills Ironic as I've spent 19 years with a knife in my hand:woot:

[The Chef]

Finished the MP9 Tonight. I like it and I have to say I'm chuffed with it.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060178.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060181.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060182.jpg

[The Chef]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060185.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060186.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060187.jpg

[eyeayen]

That's a lot of paint there. Looking good dude !

MP9, all shiny and new, won't stay like that for long :lol:

[The Chef]

Been flat out working the last couple of weeks. Here is one for Dr Upgrade.

It always makes me a little nerves when someone says I "DO WHAT YOU FEEL, I'LL LEAVE IT WITH YOU."

So Here it is. What do you think?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060346.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060347.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060348.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/P1060349.jpg

[Dr_UpGrade]

Hey Kris,
Cheers, totally love it! Really like what you did with it, to me very pop-arty!
:thumbsup:
Hope you're happy with it too...

See ya soon to pick it up!
Thanks

Mark

[eyeayen]

Lookin' good sir !

The slime is ace although I don't think the photo's are showing it off properly.

[The Chef]

Your right Ian the shell has a lot more depth in the flesh:thumbsup: It is very hard as you all know to get accurate photographs of these as they are hard to shoot due to their reflective properties.

[The Chef]

Another for Dr Upgrade.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4389.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4390.jpg

ould have gone a little heavier on the orange shading but looks good all the same.

Here is one for Tom.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4396.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4397.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/swampdub/Painted%20shells/IMG_4398.jpg

[U1timate PigDog]

Real improvement shown with these two, there looking great,

I especially like the dr upgrade one, clean simple, good choice of colours, and very well painted. Definately one of your best yet in my opinion, super work Chef :thumbsup:

keep it up.

[eyeayen]

It's obvious you're getting more confident with your masking and your airbrush dude, shells look better, as UPD says these are your best to date and I have to agree with him that the Dr shell is the best out of these 2. Colours look good, design is nice, well executed.

Keep it up :thumbsup:

[Steveonamission]

Agreed, flicking through your work, the Dr Shell is a great step forward for you, looks really nice, must be pleased with that, think anyone would be.

[The Chef]

Thank you all very much. I seemed to have a revelation this week where I got the hang of it a little more, can't quite put my finger on it but it all seemed to come a little easier if you know what I mean.:woot:

[bigred5765]

loving the first one mate
bice work

[eyeayen]

It is super cool when it all comes together dude ! A nice feeling that you know you're getting some where. Maybe just because you've had a break or weren't so stressed doing this one ? Any number of things ?

You'll keep improving too and look back at these in a year and laugh, it always happens. When you do something at that point in time it seems the best, if you see that shell a year later it never looks as good :lol:

Keep it going though mate you're doing real well. It's gonna be a laugh at TORCH if I ever manage to get myself a tenth and I'm up and running, there are gonna be about 4 painters there aren't there ? You, ASKay, Mr Magoo and me, I think that's everyone or is there a fifth ? There can't be that many other clubs with that many painters ?

[Dr_UpGrade]

Chef, REALLY like these.. :woot: and can't wait to see them in the flesh. Really apprecaite the effort you've gone to for these! Thanks...

Mark

[TomS 96]

Looks amazing Chef, cant wait to get the body on the car now!

Thanks Tom

[The Chef]

It is super cool when it all comes together dude ! A nice feeling that you know you're getting some where. Maybe just because you've had a break or weren't so stressed doing this one ? Any number of things ?

You'll keep improving too and look back at these in a year and laugh, it always happens. When you do something at that point in time it seems the best, if you see that shell a year later it never looks as good :lol:

Keep it going though mate you're doing real well. It's gonna be a laugh at TORCH if I ever manage to get myself a tenth and I'm up and running, there are gonna be about 4 painters there aren't there ? You, ASKay, Mr Magoo and me, I think that's everyone or is there a fifth ? There can't be that many other clubs with that many painters ?

I can't think of any more painters. I can't wait to get back outside racing I've had enough of the small indoor tracks. I like being outside especially when it is sunny.:thumbsup: