Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[nathan8856]

That's what putty is for!

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what putty should i use?

 

[CodeRedR51]

I used 1/16th aluminum tubing and reamed it out with a .0435 drill bit. I polished it before hand and then cut it to the size I needed.

Similar to what I did below but I only used a drill bit to round out the edges some.

 

[nathan8856]

Similar to what I did below but I only used a drill bit to round out the edges some.

woah, alright do yall mind if I ask some noob questions? Firstly how do I create decals like that? Secondly where do you get those wheels? And thirdly what brush do you use?

 

[CodeRedR51]

woah, alright do yall mind if I ask some noob questions? Firstly how do I create decals like that? Secondly where do you get those wheels? And thirdly what brush do you use?

1) Photoshop + careful measuring + printer = decals
2) I think I got those wheels from here:

3) I don't uses brushes for detailing, I use these:

 

[nathan8856]

1) Photoshop + careful measuring + printer = decals
2) I think I got those wheels from here:

3) I don't uses brushes for detailing, I use these:

toothpicks! thats actually a great idea, i'll try that out.

 

[AOS-]

what putty should i use?

you can use Milliput or any Tamiya putty.

 

[e36Earl]

Did you print the roundel (bmw emblem) as well? If so, could I get two of them from you?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Did you print the roundel (bmw emblem) as well? If so, could I get two of them from you?

I did. I can try and find the file but you'll have to print them yourself.

 

[e36Earl]

Do you just get decal paper from the hobby store to print them onto?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Do you just get decal paper from the hobby store to print them onto?

If they have it, yeah. I may have ordered mine off the internet. Has to be inkjet compatible (assuming that's what you have for a printer) and you can get it in clear or white background. (I used clear) After it prints, you have to spray it with this clear coat type stuff (made specifically for decals) so that when you put them in water the ink doesn't run.

 

[AOS-]

so that when you put them in water the ink doesn't run.

I thought about this the other day and I questioned why I would still buy from that same brand. There ought to be someone out there who's tackled this issue with his/her own product.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I thought about this the other day and I questioned why I would still buy from that same brand. There ought to be someone out there who's tackled this issue with his/her own product.

You can avoid it using a laser printer.

 

[nathan8856]

somes customs i did, the hellcat was just a wheel swap but it looks great!

f350: repainted the base and detailed

other f350: just detailed (used the end of a paper clip instead of a paint brush

police tahoe:

 

[DUBer]

My 1970 Monte Carlo.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Since I haven't posted anything new in a while:

Yes I know I still have to fully detail it, and paint that horrible chrome interior.

 

[AOS-]

That's a neat green. What specific paint did you use?

 

[mustang fanatic]

It's Model Masters Sublime green.

 

[Ericonwheelz]

RhinoVette GS - Changed the seat and dash with a custom gold set - Added bigger wheels that required some thinning - Added a custom steal spoiler - Added gold sub woofers to the back - Added a huge engine - Hooked it up with a new paint job.

 

[Ericonwheelz]

Oh yeah forgot to mention i added a roll bar and removed the rear window.

 

[Ericonwheelz]

Quick before and after of both RhinoVette builds.

 

[mustang fanatic]

How did you make the hole in the hood for the engine? I've always tried to figure out an easy way to do it.

 

[AOS-]

Drill a hole and use a jeweller's saw.

 

[Ericonwheelz]

How did you make the hole in the hood for the engine? I've always tried to figure out an easy way to do it.

I drilled a hole then used a dremel to carve out the rest.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Drill a hole and use a jeweller's saw.

I drilled a hole then used a dremel to carve out the rest.

Ah. That's what I figured. 👍

 

[nathan8856]

barn find chevy.
before:

after:

 

[Cano]

I thought about this the other day and I questioned why I would still buy from that same brand. There ought to be someone out there who's tackled this issue with his/her own product.

You can avoid it using a laser printer.

Not really. If you don't clear it, the ink will "break out" when you cut it. It might not run, but it won't stay in the paper.

I have to do some decals in the near future for the convention's contest, and I am going to experiment with Future as decal clear as well as decal setter once the decal is applied to the car. Will report back 👍

 

[AOS-]

Yeah, but if the problem is already known, someone should've at least made a set of decals that resolve that. I just don't know if someone has done that yet.

 

[Cano]

Yeah, but if the problem is already known, someone should've at least made a set of decals that resolve that. I just don't know if someone has done that yet.

I'm aiming to try to do just that with the Future. From setting it in the paper sheet to sealing it efficiently when already applied so it will be impossible for it to warp when the clear coat is applied, regardless of what kind of clear you use.

 

[e36Earl]

Did two wheel swaps (Simpsons Family Car and the newest Silverado)




It has the same 5SP's it came with but they're the smaller version off of a mad manga. I need to strip them, paint them (probably silver), and I may add a white wall to the "tires". I may even sand the tires off and make a set of rubbers with some rubber hose.




I hate how the Silverado needs such big wheels to look decent. I had an old Dubs Hummer and these wheels were the only ones that I had that were the same size as what the Silverado came with. I had to make a set of axles but I think it was worth it for now.

I am still working on the final touches for my e36 and waiting for its wheels=)

 

[e36Earl]

Picked up a 67' Chevy C10 and a Porsche 993 yesterday. Currently working on the C10. I goofed on my e36 and had to strip it down and start from scratch=/ I'm taking a break from that for now.