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How wide is too wide?

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:26 pm
by sat4life27
A sneek peek at my second attept at a body kit.....

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One side down, one to go....

Edit: got both sides finished. Now all I need to do is sand everything down and smooth it all out.

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Now I ask pimps..... What color/colors should I paint it?? I am going for a Touring car look and feel.

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:04 pm
by evoraptor
red an yellow!
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:42 pm
by steelwoolghandi
just a suggestion I was looking at the body real close and I think that if you round of the part right behind to front wheel well it would look even better. The square part on the back behind the rear wheel well is cool.

also you might want to add a vent on the front side of the rear wheel wheel that would look real sweet! oh and the back continue the back lights to fit into the flare on the back that would look good too. Just my 2 cent's about what its worth! :?

I like the look real well I think a matalic red would look real cool on that body! Great work man I really like your build style! :cool:

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:26 pm
by sat4life27
Thanks evoraptor and swg, I used the plastic from a Microsizer speed set DT sent me for the whole bodykit. I did a little work to the frontend. I am still not finished with everything I want to do. The vent idea might be put into effect though. Thanks again pimps!

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A mock up with some wheels I might use. I also will be getting another SE chassis to use with this one.

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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:25 pm
by sg219
Lookin' sweet!!! 8-)

I definately think the vents would be cool to see. :-o

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:23 am
by DarkTari
That's com'n along real sweet man. As far as color is concerned, I suggest YOU pick out a real Pimp color combo that shows off all the detail that was done. Go look'n hear to get some ideas., just go thru the individual galleries.....

http://www.webshots.com/search?new=1&so ... xotic+cars

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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:27 am
by Maxximum Attack
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOOOOOTT!!!!

Use a nice brght color to give it the touring car look. And fill it with sponsors. That's not pimpin' that's PERFORMANCE :-o

Maxx

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:34 am
by DarkTari
Where Da Hell You Been MAXX ????

Give 'em one of dem great graphic designed colors you're famous for 8-)

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:47 am
by SuperFly
If you're going for a touring car that's kitted out, I'd go with some kinda white/bright color combo. Something like these:

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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:34 pm
by Maxximum Attack
DarkTari wrote:Where Da Hell You Been MAXX ????

Give 'em one of dem great graphic designed colors you're famous for 8-)
He he, no money for the hobby :( . I'm kinda into cellphones for the time being. I have a design burning it's way throug my head. But it's for a WRX. I can buy one but i want a laptop and a nintendo DS (yes a DS). Just got wireless Broadband installed :-D . My aunt is coming to barbados on monday but i have no money to pay her back :( . I want 2 WRX bodies a show an go. I have a lithium chassis here just waiting for a turbo and a new scooby dress 8-) . I miss RC :sad: Dammed :blazin: SUPRA

@ Superfly: :sad: they're beautiful :sad:

Maxx[/quote]

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:14 pm
by micromatch
nice ride so far, i cant wait to see the turn out, reminds me of a JGTC <sp?




:)

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:51 pm
by sat4life27
Thanks for the pics superfly....I am leaning torwards the blue and white like the Toyota.... I went to Target today to get the diecast car I wanted to rape for the RX7 and I picked up a new camera as well. So now some better pics will be coming.

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Still got alot of work to do but you guys get the Idea now. Also what kind of body filler or putty do you pimps use?

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:58 pm
by backdrift
SHARPIES RULE! Nice car bro :-o

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:39 pm
by steelwoolghandi
Also what kind of body filler or putty do you pimps use?
Tamiya Putty works real well and drys quick (but not too quick)

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:43 pm
by SuperFly
steelwoolghandi wrote:
Also what kind of body filler or putty do you pimps use?
Tamiya Putty works real well and drys quick (but not too quick)
I used to use Squadron's white putty, but I've converted to Tamiya. Tamiya is more gooey and seems to have a higher liquid content. I got more air pockets and cracks with Squadron's.