First lid!

[johnnyh1709]

Wanted to do one that looked like my 1:1, this is what I ended up with

The autobot symbol is no sticker, I actually traced it on and cut it out using liquid masking.(That stuff's awesome.)

I used rattle cans and there is some places that had bubbles but it turned out ok to me. Also, I used spaztix mirror chrome, I backed it up with black, but, apparently you have to buy the right kind. I used some rustoleum that I had laying around the house instead of buying model paint and it ate through the chrome and gave it a silver finish instead of shinny. But, you live you learn.

This is my 1:1. Now I need to figure out how to get me a set of stacks on this lid!

 

[Shaun]

just noticed it was your first post so wanted to take the time to welcome you to the forum, and thats a sweet lid looks great for a first attempt thanks for sharing..........

 

[Hypnotiq]

Very nice looking lid! And welcome to HPISF!

 

[johnnyh1709]

Thanks Shaun, I also forgot to mention, Vintage Tone's how-to on masking and taping was a tremendous help! As is all the info on this forum, I have learned so much. Thanks to everyone for all the info on here.rockout

 

[frddyj]

Awesome Lid, + rep, bought time you made a post since you been a member for a couple months, lol.

thx for posting the pics, my son will love the Autobot insig... rockout

 

[johnnyh1709]

Thanks guys, I'm waiting on some zombies, maximizers, and hpi BB's, when I get it put back together I'll post some picks her assembled.

 

[Shaun]

Thanks Shaun, I also forgot to mention, Vintage Tone's how-to on masking and taping was a tremendous help! As is all the info on this forum, I have learned so much. Thanks to everyone for all the info on here.rockout

ya i cant say enough about vintage tones work,he's definately got talent!!

 

[Scott]

Nice job on the lid, and welcome to HPISF!!! 😛eace:

 

[MikeK1981]

Nice job and welcome to the forum! Great work on that autobot symbol, you must have a steady hand, I would have thought it was a sticker if you hadn't said anything. Lets see it on the savvy!

 

[texasavage]

Nice work bud! I still need to give the liquid masking a try, it came out great.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[maximusraylius]

Nice lid good job and nice first thread welcome to the family.

 

[Mickey]

nice looking paint job and welcome to hpisf

 

[ravaging_savage]

Nice. Wow I wish I could say my first lid was half that good, and I paint cars for a living. lol. I am rattle can retarded

 

[modified]

Very nice looking lid johnny, and welcome to the forum.

 

[USMC-716]

nICE!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bankrupter]

good job ! Welcome to the forum.

 

[AllanQ]

Welcome to the forum and the paint work looks great.

 

[NITROMITE]

welcome to the forum and great job on your first lid

 

[johnnyh1709]

Thanks for the welcome guys. Got my proline foams in the mail today, so when I get everything put back together I'll post some pics