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**Gmoney** · 03-12-2003, 10:47 PM

try thinner flames and i think it will turn out better. and if you used more then one layer of clear coat if u apply them to close together it bubbles up.

**nikon** · 03-12-2003, 10:48 PM

I like it not many people have any artistic ability, such as myself....you did a damn good job IMO, very niceh [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] I like it alot

**Raven98RS** · 03-13-2003, 05:09 AM

I don't mean to offend you but those flames look horrible. You need to redisign your flames and repaint it. I would also think about going solid red but changing colors isn't bad. I have realized I can draw within the last year and flames is one of the things I can draw rather decently [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] Your flames are to fat and just kinda sitting next to eachother. The curves of each flame need to interact with eachother kind of in a random way. I don't know how to explain it, I'll sketch a couple flames and take a pic to give you some ideas. Look around for flame pics online to give you ideas too. I would think about maybe having some flames go over the top of the lid too. Good first attempt though

Just checked out your car, beautifull car. If your gonna do two colors on your flames I'd go with silver and red, should tie your ext and underhood together nice

[ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: Raven98RS ]

**lord_gufi** · 03-13-2003, 05:22 AM

imo , the flames look to uniform... give it some random ness go wild with it and it looks liek you used a stencle , ive never much liked that effect i like the faded edges of an air brush because fire its self fades because of the light it emmits

**XxKeNxX** · 03-13-2003, 07:37 AM

Arite thanks, im gonna come up with a new design over the next couple days. This was my first time really airbrushing anything so I wanted a basic design, I think I can do more elaborate things now. So by next week Ill have another design [img]smile.gif[/img] and yea..black into silver would be kool. Ill probably do somethign with that
keN

**Pewter2k Formula** · 03-13-2003, 12:45 PM

Yes they are right the flames need to have a pattern and should be uniform. Higher in the middle....take a look at mine and see what I mean.
Also as far as the paint bubbling it looks like from the pic you didnt sand the surface and clean it good??

And what Raven98RS the flames need to be negative as well as positive..taking up the same space in each...teardrop like

It takes practice so get a board and practice laying out the flames like I told you. Did you use the tape??

[ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: Pewter2k Formula ]

**XxKeNxX** · 03-13-2003, 03:46 PM

I actually cut out a stencil and taped the stencil on tight. And yea I didnt make ne other designs, just made that one in like 5 minutes and used it. This time im gonna take my time and stuff with it and come up with something better. And it was sanded and cleaned ALOT, I always make sure to do that kind of prep when I paint something
keN

okok...wat about having a Red airlid, with black flames?! Or should I stick with black, with red flames?! help me wit some ideas here [img]smile.gif[/img] Today I tried to make a stencil for a Bird with flames coming off of its wings, didnt look right though. Gonna try it again soon

[ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: XxKeNxX ]

**Pewter2k Formula** · 03-13-2003, 05:09 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by XxKeNxX:
I actually cut out a stencil and taped the stencil on tight. And yea I didnt make ne other designs, just made that one in like 5 minutes and used it. This time im gonna take my time and stuff with it and come up with something better. And it was sanded and cleaned ALOT, I always make sure to do that kind of prep when I paint something
keN

okok...wat about having a Red airlid, with black flames?! Or should I stick with black, with red flames?! help me wit some ideas here [img]smile.gif[/img] Today I tried to make a stencil for a Bird with flames coming off of its wings, didnt look right though. Gonna try it again soon

[ March 13, 2003: Message edited by: XxKeNxX ]<hr></blockquote>

You dont use stencils :D You hand lay them out with pinstriping tape like this

I would keep the air lid black and do the flames in red, orange and yellow. Then outline them in turquoise. I wouldnt have the black down at the bottom either. Start with yellow at the very bottom then orange and red.

**Arctc Wolf** · 03-13-2003, 05:30 PM

i'm hoping that u didn't paint ur lid on ur bed michelle :D jk. neways, michelle is right tho about the stencil and colors.

**Pewter2k Formula** · 03-13-2003, 07:38 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Arctc Wolf:
i'm hoping that u didn't paint ur lid on ur bed michelle :D jk. neways, michelle is right tho about the stencil and colors.<hr></blockquote>

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.. That's funny!! :D :D :D . No I just taped it upstairs here where the computer is. I had a pic of a mock-up I did in photoshop on the screen and was copying the design from there. If the darn printer hadnt gone on the blink then I woulda laid out the flames in another room ;)

**Dominic** · 03-13-2003, 07:57 PM

Wow cool, now we all know what michelle's bed looks like :D

Nice flames btw... flames = good.

**dmiller_2005** · 03-13-2003, 08:19 PM

Michelle you should get this and paint it with those flames! I think that would look awesome with the clear!!

**Pewter2k Formula** · 03-13-2003, 10:05 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Dominic:
Wow cool, now we all know what michelle's bed looks like :D

Nice flames btw... flames = good.<hr></blockquote>

[img]tongue.gif[/img] :D

**Pewter2k Formula** · 03-13-2003, 10:07 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by dmiller_2005:
Michelle you should get this and paint it with those flames! I think that would look awesome with the clear!! <hr></blockquote>

hmmmm...not sure about that...thats the MTI lid..right? I've heard they have quality issues :( Tht would be really different having the flames over the clear though! ;)

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