True Flames Paint Job

[cTc]

Sitting at home today, I get a call from one of my paintball buddies, he wants to know if I could paint his CO2 tank with silver flames, I say sure, then he says he want the true flame look, so I say, never done it before but bring it on it will give me something to do other than hold down the recliner.

He shows up with the tank, a small one, 12oz. I proceed to remove the stickers etc and prep the tank. a quick over spary of black and a little time to dry and its time to lay some flames. I mixed 4 different silvers and a white, thinking that should be enough for the effect.

So after about an hour airbrushing I switch over to clear and lay a quick shot of clear coat.

Not bad for a first timer and 2 hours worth of work.

http://www.choppertowncustoms.com/pbtank1.jpg http://www.choppertowncustoms.com/pbtank2.jpg

The digital camera really really puts a hurting on the effect it dosent show the differnt layers of flames, only the darkest and lightest. I will get some sunlight pics when I can so you can see the tru apperance.

I may made a mistake, now the wife wants the rebel flamed out :lol:

[Snorebaby]

Looks great! Love to see the daylight pics. He should be happy with what you've done.

Like to see the rebel when you get it done. I know you will do it 'cuz the wife wants it done, and when the wife ain't happy - ain't nobody happy! ROTFLMAO!!!! :lol:

[GearJammer]

SWEET!!! The pics look great as is, any enhancement would only be bonus. Great job!


"I know you will do it 'cuz the wife wants it done, and when the wife ain't happy - ain't nobody happy! ROTFLMAO!!!!"...ditto on the ROTFLMAO!!! Ain't THAT the truth! :lol:

[cTc]

Yeo, the rebel is next, right after a respray of the paint ball tank. It has a nice scuff on it now from the guy little one who dropped it by accident. I think rather than try to patch, I will just redo the whole thing, its not that big a task and it will give me a chance to right some wrongs I found in my technique. :lol:

later

[Are (yes it is my name!)]

Hmmm...I cant see any pics.....just red X's

[cTc]

try it now

if it still dosent work, right click on the x and click on show picture

and just in case here is the direct links to the pics

http://www.choppertowncustoms.com/pbtank1.jpg
http://www.choppertowncustoms.com/pbtank2.jpg

[cTc]

I also added the pics in the photo album

[Are (yes it is my name!)]

I can see them now :lol:

They look real cool 8) That would definetly look good on a Rebel, or another bike for that mather :wink:

[cTc]

The tank is not a good practice piece, it is too small. But I am going to try and get the rebel in the booth in next couple weeks if it dosent sell, she really wants to sell it and get a 750, bet we'll see how it goes.