Monogram 1/24 '70 Chevy Malibu (Matrix)

[ridefast]

This is the kit I got from a friend of mine. It was incomplete (no wheels, no engine, various other parts missing) and it was painted a horrid shade of gold with a spray can. I planned to add the remaining parts to my parts junkyard but some of my friends insisted on finishing the model.

I didn't really want to do it, so I figured an extraordinary paint scheme would motivate me to finish it.

Every single sign/digit of the code was cut out and masked by hand. Hope you like the outcome.





























Thank you for your visit

 

[TRM]

Nice save!! That looks great! ;D

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Wicked Paint!!

 

[scratchmod]

Saaaaaweeeeeet

That is some paint scheme dude. Wow

scratchmod

 

[Quaralane]

Very interesting look to the car there

 

[Chris S]

WOW I feel your pain masking that up !!! well worth the effort tho' ,fantastic finish . I think I would have printed the pattern on clear decal sheet ,but Im just lazy ;D

Chris.

 

[ScarredKustoms]

Amazing paint scheme great looking build!

 

[Biskup]

I still can’t believe you spend so much time on cutting out the code But the final effect is worth it.
Cheers

 

[panzerace007]

Awesome Save !! WoW !! Great Job !!

 

[Planetjoe10]

Wow that thing is SICK!!! I love the paint scheme and it's incredible.

Nice Work!

Joe

 

[mariosmodelkits]

Excellent work two thumbs up.

 

[ShutterAce]

That's incredible!!!

 

[ridefast]

Thank you I am glad you like it.

 

[SimonW]

That's amazing, I would never have the commitment to follow thru on a paint scheme like that.

 

[java]

Super cool.

 

[Atomicdog]

AWESOME!

How did your get that cool graphic on the car?

Please tell me please please!

Very cool.

8)

 

[Quaralane]

Atomicdog,
he masked off and painted it. He mentions that in the first post with the pics

 

[ridefast]

How to do it? simple really.

1. You need a sharp image of the Matrix Code, so download Matrix Code screensaver (like this one: http://download.cnet.com/Matrix-Code-Emulator-Screensaver/3000-2257_4-10257503.html)

2. install and run it. Wait till the screen is almost completely filled with the code and press 'Print Screen' key. Now you have copied the screen to your computer's memory. Of course there are ready images of Matrix code on the web but they just don't seem to be clear enough. You need sharp code edges to make your job easier.

3. paste the image to a new document in Corel PhotoPaint or Adobe Photoshop etc. Convert it to grayscale and invert the image (i.e. the code becomes black on white background). Choose the part of the image completely filled with the code, copy, create new image and resize (make as small as you want)

4. now print your image on a regular A4 size (letter size) paper. You can check if it meets your expectations, etc. Cover the image with wide masking tape and put ANOTHER strip of masking tape on top of it. Now print again. This way you create the printed mask on the top layer.

5. remove the top layer, put it on you cutting mat and start cutting. It is going to take a while

6. paint you model black, put the mask on, spray silver, shade it with transparent green follow it with green pearl and remove the mask. Cover with clear coat, polish, wax. Job done.

This is probably one of the cheapest methods used for creating masks from anything on your computer screen. Hope it helps

Marek

 

[Captainugly]

I'm glad you were convinced to finish the car...that turned out pretty damn good

 

[MilitaryAircraft101]

holy moly that is a sweet paint scheme, I love the way you did it. Kudos