my accord wagon

micro_man · Post by **micro_man** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:00 pm

i built this car just for the summe themed contest hence the open sun roof . i was going to put on some custom wheels ,but i like the way it drives now , so i left it alone .

before paint

after paint

grnmachnracr · Post by **grnmachnracr** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:01 pm

micro, any tips on making the sun roof? thats straight pimpin'

micro_man · Post by **micro_man** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:05 pm

thaks for the props , i just cut it out with a exacto that i got hot with a candle(i dont like my dremil). i then used a set of very small files to square it up and some sandpaper to finish cleaning the area up .

Post by **CaboWabo** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:27 pm

guys... when pimps post pics in the contest thread and in the flossin thread - they almost always include new shots, different shots than were were posted in the contest thread.
this isn't your chance to spam - it's your chance to show more shots of the ride however you wish without having to think about contest rules and such.

I'm not singling you out - but this is the 2nd one tonite in less than an hour so it's time to address the issue.

mekinhux · Post by **mekinhux** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:49 am

CaboWabo wrote:guys... when pimps post pics in the contest thread and in the flossin thread - they almost always include new shots, different shots than were were posted in the contest thread.
this isn't your chance to spam - it's your chance to show more shots of the ride however you wish without having to think about contest rules and such.

I'm not singling you out - but this is the 2nd one tonite in less than an hour so it's time to address the issue.

Well said... micro let's see some pics of her ass!!! Is she properly detailed???

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 10:27 am

Yeah, you know, I think that looks pretty slick, but I could use a bigger pic to see better. Now's your chance to crop out all the background so we can focus on that car.

micro_man · Post by **micro_man** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:16 pm

im sorry i didnt mean to mess things up . here are some new bige pictures , but they are poor quailty and dont realy show the shine of the car like the first piture .

here ya go mekinhux a shot of here ass , sry no detail work , i suck at it .

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 3:28 pm

sry no detail work , i suck at it .

Well there's only one way to get better.

Seriously though, I've got really shaky hands, so if I can do it anyone can.

Here's what I do, I keep a rag soaked with mineral spirits near by, so I can quickly wipe off my mistakes, and retry. Eventually, after a few tries, I get it close enough.

mekinhux · Post by **mekinhux** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:41 pm

Hey micro, just thoguht of something... This Accord might look really good on the chassis I sent you!!! With that blue neon under it and the 5 spoke star wheels, I think it will look spectacular

micro_man · Post by **micro_man** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:42 pm

thanks for the tips crazy dave . ive tryed to do it before , but i have no skill with a brush , but i will try and get some bodys to pratice on . here is a example of my crapy detailing skills ....

but will your tips and some time i think i can get better . now to get some supplys . oh mekinhux i hope so , i will try it and see , your zzSE is in the mail anlong wit hda extras .

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:47 pm

thats not bad at all dude.

IronDragon · Post by **IronDragon** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:49 pm

for headlights have you tried masking it off? I know I am much better with a razor than I am with a brush try masking headlights and tail lights off.. might be a slow process but worth the effort in the end...

micro_man · Post by **micro_man** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:56 pm

thanks hogjowz , im not happy with it but not many are happy with there own work . iron dragon i will have to try that i'm gona have to get me some clone bodys to experiment on .

mekinhux · Post by **mekinhux** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:58 pm

Man that S2K looks stealth. Me like it

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 5:15 pm

micro_man wrote:here is a example of my crapy detailing skills ....

That's not too bad. Some details, even if they're imperfect really bring a car alive.

Also, get a "Liner" brush from a craft store. It should have a fat handle, and a really fine tip. I think the fat handle gives me a little more control.