WIP - RotF Tracks

aledromo · 06-26-2012, 08:32 PM

I wanted to experiment with spray paints, and I've always hated the red bits on Sidearm Sideswipe. These problems were able to solve each other.

I still need to silver up his rims, and I have no idea what to do with his robot mode yet. Apparently I have to wait a few more days before he's fully cured to even transform him. But while I'm not pleased with the feel of the paint (rustoleum) I have to say that it's the smoothest finish I've ever gotten on a custom.

demanjaw · 06-26-2012, 08:45 PM

really nice so far man

OMEGAPRIME1983 · 06-26-2012, 10:03 PM

Looks nice. Maybe a bit thick, but still looks nice.

aledromo · 06-26-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OMEGAPRIME1983

Looks nice. Maybe a bit thick, but still looks nice.

Thanks. Any tips on the thickness? First time working with sprays.

Rumble02 · 06-26-2012, 10:55 PM

Dude slick. needs some bot mode but awesome

wheeljack2010 · 06-26-2012, 11:12 PM

Not a bad first attempt man. Next time just spray at a longer distance and lightly mist the coats on using a sweeping motion front to back, back to front. Seems irrelavent, but trust me, distance makes a difference when it comes to thickness. Did you prime (base coat) the internal parts (bot mode) already or did you just paint the car mode only?

aledromo · 06-27-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wheeljack2010

Did you prime (base coat) the internal parts (bot mode) already or did you just paint the car mode only?

Not sure what you mean. Base coat?

Satomiblood · 06-27-2012, 09:04 AM

He's asking if you just painted the vehicle parts...

Anyway, it came out nice. I don't think it's too thick as I can still make out the mold's details. Yea, I'd give it a day before transforming it. Does the paint feel dry at least, or does it have a tacky feeling to it? Either way, it looks clean and I like that you took the time to mask the areas off.

As for the rims, you should invest in detail swabs. The tips are small, but it gives you a greater margin of error to work with. A steady hand also helps.

OMEGAPRIME1983 · 06-27-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wheeljack2010

Not a bad first attempt man. Next time just spray at a longer distance and lightly mist the coats on using a sweeping motion front to back, back to front. Seems irrelavent, but trust me, distance makes a difference when it comes to thickness. Did you prime (base coat) the internal parts (bot mode) already or did you just paint the car mode only?

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Originally Posted by aledromo

Not sure what you mean. Base coat?

The only reason I say it looks a bit thick is because it looks like there are done bubbles. Ad for priming, he's asking if you primed the parts, which would allow for better, and more even, coats of the paint.

Stygian360 · 06-27-2012, 10:24 AM

Great mold choice! Is this the 'Sidearm Sideswipe' mold (i.e., the one who had the forearm flames on first release) or ROTF first release version? Personally I'd prefer the former were this my custom, but entirely your choice of course.

06-26-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
aledromo Decepticon at the Gate Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,754 Collection Count: So...many...	WIP - RotF Tracks I wanted to experiment with spray paints, and I've always hated the red bits on Sidearm Sideswipe. These problems were able to solve each other. I still need to silver up his rims, and I have no idea what to do with his robot mode yet. Apparently I have to wait a few more days before he's fully cured to even transform him. But while I'm not pleased with the feel of the paint (rustoleum) I have to say that it's the smoothest finish I've ever gotten on a custom. Attached Thumbnails My Feedback - Minus a few I forgot to solicit.

06-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#2
demanjaw black bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 76 Collection Count: between 90 and 200	really nice so far man I dont do commissions but if you have an idea that you want me to do send it to stevietformer@gmail.com

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06-26-2012, 11:12 PM	#6
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06-27-2012, 10:24 AM	#10
Stygian360 Herald of Unicron Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,106 Location: Laveen, AZ Collection Count: More than some, but less than others	Great mold choice! Is this the 'Sidearm Sideswipe' mold (i.e., the one who had the forearm flames on first release) or ROTF first release version? Personally I'd prefer the former were this my custom, but entirely your choice of course.