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[Bob Hughes]

Hello,

 

I will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning airbrushing, masking, paints etc.

 

I would like to thank all of you for your support over all these years.

 

Bob Hughes

Kool Bodies

[mgerbetz]

Thanks Bob, Would you have any experience or advice about using Tamiya's masking tape for curves ?
Mikey

[Tim Wilkins]

I think you painted this body, Bob.  What type of chrome paint did you use?  Thanks

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[Bill from NH]

Hi Bob! Good to see you on here.

[Cap Henry]

Bob paints awesome looking bodies, I had a few a couple years ago

[Bob Hughes]

Thanks Bob, Would you have any experience or advice about using Tamiya's masking tape for curves ?
Mikey

I use Fine line masking tape only thanks

[Bob Hughes]

I think you painted this body, Bob.  What type of chrome paint did you use?  Thanks

I use Mirror Chrome Spaz Stix, let it dry for 24 hrs then apply the Black Backer Thanks

[Don Weaver]

Beautiful body, Bob.  What do you use to outline the patterns and detail work?  Thanks.....

 

Don

[Bob Hughes]

Beautiful body, Bob.  What do you use to outline the patterns and detail work?  Thanks.....
 Hi Don I use Stabilo OHPen S pen
Don

[Half Fast]

Thanks for the tip on the pen Bob. Nice to see you here.

 

You always pick me up (inside joke)

 

Cheers

[olescratch]

I have a couple bodies I would like to paint, but I'm hesitant due to the lack of masking for the windows.  What process do you use to make masks for windows when needed?

[Jairus]

Welcome to Slotblog Bob!  
Becoming a fan. 

[Bob Hughes]

Welcome to Slotblog Bob!  
Becoming a fan. 

Hi Jairus I use windshield retention tape , you can buy at a glass shop that installs windshields made by CRL co. It is 1 1/2 wide. Lay it inside the body windshield and trim around the patten of the windshield and side and rear windows, be steady and also I use X-Life #11 blades extra Sharp they are the best. I hope I was if help. Good luck! Bob

[Bill from NH]

Bob, do you use the windshield retention tape just for window masking, or do you also use it for masking numerals  & other large body areas? Did you settle on one paint manufacturer's brand when the Pactra became difficult to obtain? Any truth to last fall's rumor.that you & a partner might open another Londonderry raceway?

[Bob Hughes]

Hi Bill you can use it for any masking also Bob Lively liquid mask is great to use. What ever works. Spaz Stix paint is by far the best paint for lexan , I also use it on my wood carvings I believe you saw at the raceway. It is pre mixed ready to shoot, needs good venting and to wear a good mask. Light and Bright!!. As far as a raceway goes, there is no loyality from racers that buy on line. Your working on 40% out of that all the bills and what's left. So no Raceway. No partners
Bob, do you use the windshield retention tape just for window masking, or do you also use it for masking numerals  & other large body areas? Did you settle on one paint manufacturer's brand when the Pactra became difficult to obtain? Any truth to last fall's rumor.that you & a partner might open another Londonderry raceway?

[Bill from NH]

Thanks Bob!

[Kevin Donovan]

You do really nice work. What is your contact info?

[Jairus]

 Yeah, I was just saying hi.

I have my own tricks for masking and some experience painting. 

[Bob Hughes]

Thanks Kevin my email is witchcarver@comcast.net
You do really nice work. What is your contact info?

[Bob Hughes]

Hi Jairus send me some pics of your cars thanks Bob
 Yeah, I was just saying hi.

I have my own tricks for masking and some experience painting. 

[Jairus]

I have a section on this forum. 
http://slotblog.net/...s-in-the-attic/

We also have other painters here.
Not saying the block is full as I think the work you do is beautiful the block has plenty room for another.

[Bob Hughes]

Hi Jairus I know Peter Lentros I saw your work, Very Trick! Nice
I have a section on this forum. 
http://slotblog.net/...s-in-the-attic/

We also have other painters here.
Not saying the block is full as I think the work you do is beautiful the block has plenty room for another.

[olescratch]

@Jarius, can you either describe your method of window masking, or direct me to your forum topic describing it?  I thank you in advance.

[Jairus]

John, I use 3m #2080EL masking tape and cut it with a very sharp blade.
Super simple and the material doesn't bleed or shrink when the paint hits it.
 

It's a tape artists use for airbrushing. And the only place in Salem I can buy it is at an art supply store.
Low tack and leaves no adhesive behind.

 

[smokie]

It's a tape artists use for airbrushing. And the only place in Salem I can buy it is at an art supply store.

Low tack and leaves no adhesive behind.

 

I use frogtape delicate surface yellow tape....low tack. You can find it at home depot or lowes

 

my technique is to place a piece of tape on the inside of the body, and the use a crayon and rub it sideways across the inside of the window. it makes a fine line you can use to cut the tape after you remove it from the body...

 

Hey Bob- missed seeing you at the Hillbilly Nats this month...