True fire (first time airbrushing)

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Apr 20, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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True fire (first time airbrushing)

Ok well i have been able to recreate fire on cars through photoshop so i decided to give it a try with an airbrush on a practice panel. Go easy on me...this is my first time using a airbrush and i had to use a crappy 1/2 gallon compressor that would sputter and spit water out half the time. in the process of getting fittings to hook up to the 60 gallon with moisture traps on it.

And all the colors that go into it....

Apr 20, 2005 | 04:57 PM

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Flames look great. There is this one gentleman who does these realistic flames on high end street rods/cars. His work is amazing. I can't think of his name though. But anyways, keep practicing.

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Apr 20, 2005 | 04:58 PM

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That looks really good, first time huh? lol

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:00 PM

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michael lavallee...yah his work is absolutely jaw dropping. This is the same recipe, now just have to put it all together to get the real fire look.

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:00 PM

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looks good,
just a thought, but it seems kind of layered, with the brightest points all on the top, you could bring some of the darker colors over the other brighter flames, and vise-versa. its more of a PITA than anything, but makes it even more realistic.

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:02 PM

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That looks really good, first time huh? lol

First time with an airbrush...trickier than i thought it would be. However i have been drawing and painting for many years. Guess that helps

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:20 PM

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michael lavallee...yah his work is absolutely jaw dropping. This is the same recipe, now just have to put it all together to get the real fire look.

Looks good. I'm sure Michael's first attempt wasn't as good as what he's doing now. I would watch as much of his technique as you can get your hands on and keep practicing looks like you have a great start.

Did you see the Rides where he painted the car for the Ozborne kid?

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Apr 20, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Ouch, thats hot

looks damn good.

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:01 PM

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That looks sweet man

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:23 PM

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Looks very good for your first attempt. One thing I would say is many of the edges look very defined. I think they need to be 'blured' a little more. When I saw the show about Lavlee doing it he was holding his guides a few inches off the body which I think helped make the edges less defined.

Looking forward to seeing what you do in the future with this.

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:33 PM

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Sweet as hell

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:40 PM

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he also took black and did a little once all the other colors were down. that looks really good, especially for a first time. keep praticing

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:52 PM

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Dude, that's awesome!

I know a lot of people are giving you tips on how "the other guy does it". Using "the other guy" as inspiration is ok, but just for inspiration. Go your own way with it.

When you get comfortable with your technique let me know - I may make the drive from Houston to take advantage of your "Grand Opening Special Discount Sale"

Think my other half might like flames on her dark blue 98 Taurus??

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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i wouldnt change it one damn bit. those things are sick as hell. just lemme know if u wanna lay em down on my ta

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:15 PM

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Damn, I might get a hold of you when we are racing in OK to have you do some paint on our dragster. With a name like Nitemare, it's just begging for some flames.