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01-30-2010, 04:21 AM | #1 |
Warrant Officer
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington
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Maybe it's not a big deal... But as soon as I got my New Sting Raider in the mail, I was reminded of something that bugged me on the original.
The Canopy. It always bugged me that it wasn't molded green like the rest of the boat. I hated it. Since I couldn't find a green that would match, I immediately taped around the cockpit windshield glass and the raised portion on the removable canopy. Krylon Satin Blacked it. I ran out of gloss and dullcote beofre I could finish... But you can see how the removable canopy part looks smooth, satiny and pretty much like it came from the factory like that. The front windscreen doesn't look AS good as it could yet, because it hasn't been coated. Apparently dullcote must be good for a quick high or something, because michaels is almost always out of it. Soon though.... Very soon. I think I'll paint a few more areas on it, maybe the engine cover...? Then if I can find two more of these, or some of the watermelon-moccasins, do one in black, or blue, and maybe a crimson guard one as well! |
01-30-2010, 04:55 AM | #2 |
Loser
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: WA State
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That looks sweet. And yes, apparently "huffers" prefer dulcoate or silver or gold paint. So if you see someone that looks like they were friendly with the Tin Man...you'll know what's up...
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01-30-2010, 04:57 AM | #3 |
Beer Viper
Join Date: Mar 2009
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looks good, i never really thought about it before but the clear plastic is a bit boring isn't it!?! i always look at stuff and say to myself," i can't tape that, i'll just get out the magnifying glass and hand paint super slow and careful"!
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01-30-2010, 05:41 AM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Nice job!
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01-30-2010, 12:52 PM | #5 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Michigan
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Well, it begs the question - is that canopy supposed to be mostly window or mostly boat/hull/whatever? I agree that as-is there has always been something funny about that piece, but I don't know if I like your mod better than the original. It's not worse than the original either, but ideally I think I'd prefer a happy medium - maybe something more like how the front window is braced by metal at the edges.
Painting a watermelon moccasin all black would look rad though, and might make more sense than a bluish-green Cobra vehicle. I am also struck by the possibility of making it a green-hued Dreadnok vehicle instead of a Cobra one. Seems to fit, being a fan driven swamp boat. Last edited by blackbarn; 01-30-2010 at 12:55 PM.. |
01-30-2010, 01:18 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: dallas tx
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i came across one in terrable shape. it had been painted by an oil base black. but i didnt want to toss it out.
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01-30-2010, 02:24 PM | #7 |
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very cool update.
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