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WIN THIS DRAG BUS!!! Limited entries available!

January 26, 2016 admin Leave a comment

Ok…as you may already know..(or not..lol)..
Ive got a little offer for those of you willing to take a little chance.
You could win this KILLER ALL PAINT 1 of 2 Custom Drag Bus!!

And it could be yours for as little as TEN BUCKS!!!!
Thats right, I said $10.

http://hottoycars.com/wp/product/raffle-item-custom-candy-fade-tribal-flame-vw-bus-pearl-blue-fade-one-entry/

Yes its possible you wont win anything, thus the gamble…but, its not everyday (if ever) you can get a piece of this quality for such a price, so, just let that sink in for a minute…click the link and look over the pics and description of the bus, and read the rules and exclusions (aka..fine print)..then make your decision.
Now….know that the drawing will be held this coming saturday, and there are a LIMITED number of entries being made available, so if you want to play…dont wait too long!!! Once the entries are sold, thats it..no more will be made available. Ive had a few of these raffles in the last few years, and most of them did sell out. This is the first promotion of this kind Ive done via the newer Hot Toy Cars.com site tho.
Also, for those purchasing 2 or more entries, you WILL at the very least receive a large HotToyCars.com vinyl decal!!
Oh and even my friends outside the US are welcome for this event, but, will be responsible for additional charge to cover shipping.

So go get yourself an entry or two and have fun participating!!!

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First look! 1of1 candy fade plus multilayer flames drag bus!

Gallery September 29, 2015 admin 10 Comments

Here is a killer VW Drag Bus done with a combination of flames and colors which cant be matched! First run mask designs plus loose mask airbrushed ghost flames! This is a ONE OF ONE creation with candy and pearl colors faded together seamlessly. The multilayer flames ghost out and the candy.fade flames glow with color.
Want to own it before it hits the store? Hit me up!

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Peek at two one of one buses..finish coming sooooon!

September 23, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Here is a peek at two one of one all paint vw buses coming up in the next few days. One is custom mixed pearl blue fade with a touch of candy blue. Tribal flames are candy pagan gold tangerine and red fade over pearl silver to gamma gold base color fade.

The second one has relatively.the same flame colors but with variations of course. The main color however is a deep black with bright blue custom mixed blue flake/sparkle. Veeeery cool color!

These will be ready for sale in a couple days so keep watching for your chance.

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Candy flamed fade ralley striped drag bus -PEEEEEK!

Image August 16, 2015 admin 2 Comments

Here’s the first look at a new bus…coming soon…all paint…1of1
Watch for more..shouls be close by this weekend!

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Peeeeek! – Tribal BatTruck!

May 14, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Heres the Wayne manor utility vehicle! Lol..Ice Blue Pearl Fade with multilayer flames (trad.) And some blueberry black tribals on sides along with my original design tribal Bat on the hood. Needs details but I should have it next in line this weekend.

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Stretched Merc..in process..post clear stage!

April 23, 2015 admin 2 Comments

Here’s a peek at the stretched merc coming up. This is post clear stage as all moving panels had to be removed or risk bridging gaps…which is not a good thing! So now…the task of sanding/polishing begins. Followed by assembly. Im looking at several days before its done…but…with any luck and no sand thru incidents…she will be ready sometime, late, this coming weekend. Stay tuned!!

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Orange fade bus with tribals and Dark Purple/blue top!

April 19, 2015 admin 1 Comment

This beauty has several subtle fades with multiple colors and layers of candy and pearl colors. Tribal flames on top, nose, and sides. Multilayer candy pagan gold traditional flames on lower sides. One of one with detailed lights and logo. RRs up front with sanded tread rears. All with white letter Goodyears!

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Process Shots : Blue Blazes FIRE!!

Gallery March 28, 2015 admin 11 Comments

How about a rare peek at my Blue Blazes FIRE technique??

Ok…you got it! lol
STEP 1 ~ loose fire added and coated with candy blue.

This layer is the first one and is eventually going to be more of a glow or background when subsequent layers are applied. So it is done loosely, mostly freehand with the nozzle of the airbrush tilted at a 45 degree angle, blowing towards the rear of the casting.

STEP 2 ~ Starting to add tighter, more defined fire licks.

Now I begin adding tighter defined licks with a mixture of AutoAir Wicked detail White, Transparent Base and High Performance reducer. Its almost a milky looking liquid. 2 drops of Detail Blue wicked is added to the mix when in airbrush. I am using a Badger Sotar for this step and HotDawg stencil from FlameMasks.com to create the fire licks.

STEP 3 ~ More licks added.

Blue Blazes Fire process for 1/64th scale. Step 3

Adding more fire licks. Notice these licks generally are inside the confines of the first layer but do not follow it completely. The first layer also acts as a “road map” of where the fire will go on in subsequent layers..

STEP 4 ~ Fire licks of layer 2 are completed.

Blue Blazes Fire 1/64th scale technique in process - step 4

And the last of this layers fire licks are done. Notice these licks while more defined than the previous layer, are still a bit wide and loose. This is how each layer should progress. Each layer becoming tighter and more defined than the last while still not following the same paths exactly.

STEP 5 ~ Erasing and defining the licks.

Blue Blazes FIRE 1/64th scale technique ~ Stewp 5

I used a trans parent black to define and “erase” unwanted licks or areas of the 2nd layer fire licks. This should be done with care.

STEP 6 ~ 2nd Layer completed with a few coats of candy blue.

Blue Blazes FIRE 1/64th scale technique - step 6

This is the final step for the second layer of fire. Candy blue is applied in several light layers fading from dark to very light towards the front. More layers of candy are applied at the rear than the front, creating a fade in the color.
More layers will be added (usually about 5 to 6 total} after this. Each getting more and more defined than the previous layers. The final two layers should be adding a lot less new licks, but rather add to existing licks. Thise should be small areas where the fire would be the most “hot” if it were really burning. In the last couple layers, remember the old saying “Less..is MORE.”

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Tribal flamed 1 of 1 Drag Bus..in process peek!!

Image February 6, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Fresh Tribal Flame designs tested out on this one. Has multiple colors of candy and pearls, and some multilayer flames nestled in the middle of roof tribal licks.
Fades from Tangelo Pearl to Tangerine Candy over pearl silver on sides. Top goes from light purple to medium blue candy, to Cobalt Blue candy.
I may be adding some more flames …still mulling it over..we will see. 😉

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Stretched Merc Limo Gets Some Candy Color! -WIP

Gallery February 2, 2015 admin 7 Comments

Well I’m not quite done with it yet, but thought I’d give you a peek at the stretch merc. She has some semi ghosty tribal flames freshly designed I might add! Pearl and chrome base coats for the candy tangerine, red, to purple fade.
I have some ideas for a layer or two of candy pagan gold flames …we will see. But for now..I’ve got some pretty colors to build upon!
More soon 🙂

How about a rare peek at my Blue Blazes FIRE technique??

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