The "Bling Rocket" build

[srislash]

I finally finished reading the entire thread, Nice job all the way around, I'm posting my vote for color choice, the left pic, the one with yellow in it. Can't wait to see more progress. Keep it up.

I lean that way too. Thanks for the compliments.

Now for progress

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Still a bit more to do, but I am proud of it. Wish I had a couple 4" OSE decals. The 5's are just a tad big for the side.
Some pinstripe to go as well I think.

[Rocstar]

Looking good Shawn! Think you will get her wet before the water freezes?

[srislash]

Looking good Shawn! Think you will get her wet before the water freezes?

Well freezing at night here right now but only just. Doesn't usually last here too long. Should see water soon. Just waiting for that part from Randy for reassembly. Got to figure out decals then clear. Could happen tomorrow.

[lenny]

Coming out very nice,
I like that water effects on the deck.
May be just add a dark pinstripe on the scoop like on the deck.
To break it up some and let it flow back.

[srislash]

Coming out very nice,
I like that water effects on the deck.
May be just add a dark pinstripe on the scoop like on the deck.
To break it up some and let it flow back.

You got it man
I am thinking black pinstripe down each side of green Len and a little dark fade in the scoop.

[stelerzman]

I lean that way too. Thanks for the compliments.

Now for progress

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Still a bit more to do, but I am proud of it. Wish I had a couple 4" OSE decals. The 5's are just a tad big for the side.
Some pinstripe to go as well I think.

Great job., looks fantastic.

[lenny]

Ok I did not realize that center pinstripe was black,
I thought it was the brownish color you posted in the test stripes.
On my scoop in the intake I tried a piece of black tap on it for now,
And think I like it.
It just adds a little more scale detail to the looks of it,
Try it you may like.

[stelerzman]

How did you pull off the teal colored water effects on the deck? Also, what kind of tape is on the bench, the green masking tape?

Thanks for the answer.

[Heaving Earth]

nice work shawn.

i get a miami beach vibe.

to have a real one, you would need to sport a fat mustache, and two blondes with big knockers accompany. swingerstyle in silk bathrobe and sunglasses

[srislash]

nice work shawn.

i get a miami beach vibe.

to have a real one, you would need to sport a fat mustache, and two blondes with big knockers accompany. swingerstyle in silk bathrobe and sunglasses

Haha, got one healthy blonde here but just shaved the Mo-vember moustache and the rest I don't leave the house in.

[srislash]

How did you pull off the teal colored water effects on the deck? Also, what kind of tape is on the bench, the green masking tape?

Thanks for the answer.

So back in the dating phases of the aforementioned blonde, I bought her some flowers that came with this decorative wrap. Simply lay it on and spray over. At the time(and actually till I peeled it off) I thought it would give an electric effect. The turnout here is to my liking.
The tape is painters tape. Pricier kind is blue,they are good to leave on in case I am distracted by pesky work and have to leave the painting for a while.

[stelerzman]

So did you glue the decorative wrap on and clear over it?

[srislash]

So did you glue the decorative wrap on and clear over it?

Just taped it on. Just got to watch the air on the airbrush.

I can thank our bud 'Tiq' for opening the bag of tricks for me some time back.

[stelerzman]

Nice trick paint job. I'll have to try it some time.

[srislash]

Nice trick paint job. I'll have to try it some time.

You can do it with anything. Stretched metal, the wife's doilies, tablecloth. Though I have not done the latter two I do know someone who has.