Back Yard Flame Job

Here is how I do Flames on plastic and Resin bodies. There are flames that are pre cut that these guys sell www.airbrushdiecast.com/kbkustoms/forum/smf/index.php
I've heard nothing but good things about them. I haven't tried them myself but do plan on it someday.


This is a quick demonstration. If you have any questions I'd more than happy to help you out. That's what this hobby is all about.

The backyard method:

I picked up some Tamiya masking from Hobby Town. This tape is the thinnest that I've found which is great for doing jobs like this. If you use a thicker type of tape your taking a chance on getting a paint edge along your tape.

Tamiya Masking Tape


I laid the tape over the hood over lapping each just enough to cover the body. Then I free handed my Flame design using a marker. This will be my guide.


Make sure you put a new blade in your exacto knife before cutting out your Flames. A dull one will cause problems. It'll tear instead of cut.


Mask off the rest of the body to prevent over spray from getting on it.


I sprayed a white base coat over the front from a can Be careful when you use spray cans. Don't get into a hurry. Put light coats on the body until it's covered. My demonstration body could of used a few more coats.


Using a Air Brush I sprayed on the yellow first. When I was happy with the yellow I added the orange.


Peel the tape off and Wha La! Flames