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Railroader · Sep 10, 2007, 08:43 PM

Here's a couple pictures of the new body I bought for my Trinity T-Spec RC car.

I,
-masked the windows
-painted metallic red body
-removed window mask
-sprayed with "window tint" paint
-remove protective mask on outside of body
-apply decals
-cut body to fit chassis
-done

Took pictures.

Here they are:

More pictures: Mazda 6 RC Trinity T-Spec - powered by SmugMug

I did a horrible job cutting around the wheels. I need to buy curved scissors. I also had t cut the rear bumper so high to accommodate slopes on my driveway, I am not entirely please with how that looks.

It was my first one, I rushed it. [NOTE: Sig.] I'll take my time on the next one and make it just for show. I hated the body that came with it when I bought it used. It was silver and orange.

Anyone else done this?

imitchellg5 · Sep 10, 2007, 10:14 PM

That's pretty slick looking, good job! I wish I had my RC car, I used to have a really nice one, but a friend killed it. Tried to drive it through a pond

KeriVit · Sep 10, 2007, 10:56 PM

I like it even though I am not the slightest bit interested. Very pretty color.

scaught · Sep 11, 2007, 12:18 AM

Looks pretty good to me.

Peter · Sep 11, 2007, 03:27 AM

looks like a toy car..

Peter · Sep 11, 2007, 03:40 AM

oh it IS a toy car
how embarassing.
Tis too early I tell ya.

Sealobo · Sep 11, 2007, 03:45 AM

you should put a can of coke beside your ride so that we can know about its scale...

richwig83 · Sep 11, 2007, 03:53 AM

Wow someone love aperture priority!!!

Looks sweet, shame you had to cut off the rear bumper!!

Railroader · Sep 11, 2007, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by richwig83

Wow someone love aperture priority!!!

Looks sweet, shame you had to cut off the rear bumper!!

Do you think I should have used Shutter Priority, Manual, or Automatic? Or possibly "A-Dep'? What about "P"?

I like the look of the shallow depth of field f/1.8 gives me. I took some shots at f/7, but I just wasn't happy with the results. EDIT: The shallow depth of field hides most of the flaws too

Railroader · Sep 11, 2007, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Peter

looks like a toy car..

Did you notice the "RC" in the title? Is that what tipped you off?

Originally Posted by Peter

oh it IS a toy car
how embarassing.
Tis too early I tell ya.

Huh?!?!

This doesn't seem like the Peter I know.

Railroader · Sep 11, 2007, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Sealobo

you should put a can of coke beside your ride so that we can know about its scale...

It is 1/10th scale. I thought about putting my shoe out there, perhaps I will do the Coke can instead.

MacosNerd · Sep 11, 2007, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Do you think I should have used Shutter Priority, Manual, or Automatic? Or possibly "A-Dep'? What about "P"?

I mainly shoot in either manual mode or Aperture Priority.

What lens were you using?

Railroader · Sep 11, 2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

I mainly shoot in either manual mode or Aperture Priority.

What lens were you using?

Sorry, I was being sarcastic with him.

On a serious note: I was using the ultra cheap Canon 50 mm f/1.8 lens @ ISO 800, 1/500s, & +1/3 exp bias. I use Aperture Priority mode quite a bit, but I use Shutter Priority for sports/action and I use A-Dep for landscape/scenery shots. My wife uses Auto.

Reventon · Sep 12, 2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Here's a couple pictures of the new body I bought for my Trinity T-Spec RC car.

I,
-masked the windows
-painted metallic red body
-removed window mask
-sprayed with "window tint" paint
-remove protective mask on outside of body
-apply decals
-cut body to fit chassis
-done

Took pictures.

Here they are:

More pictures: Mazda 6 RC Trinity T-Spec - powered by SmugMug

I did a horrible job cutting around the wheels. I need to buy curved scissors. I also had t cut the rear bumper so high to accommodate slopes on my driveway, I am not entirely please with how that looks.

It was my first one, I rushed it. [NOTE: Sig.] I'll take my time on the next one and make it just for show. I hated the body that came with it when I bought it used. It was silver and orange.

Anyone else done this?

Nice work! The paintjob looks great also.... but the body?! Why'd you cut off the front? And I'm not trying to tick you off, but apart from the headlight and grill stickers, it doesn't look ANYTHING like a mazda. Here's what a mazda's body looks like:

The body you have looks nothing like the mazda 6, except for the stickers. I think you kinda got ripped off on that part. I mean... it's NOTHING like it. Look at the trunk, or the shape of the windows. :|

Ignoring that, it looks cool. Have any vids of it in action?

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Reventon

Nice work! The paintjob looks great also.... but the body?! Why'd you cut off the front?

See that big bumper in the front...

Originally Posted by Reventon

And I'm not trying to tick you off, but apart from the headlight and grill stickers, it doesn't look ANYTHING like a mazda. Here's what a mazda's body looks like:

[IMG]http://www.damox.com/cars/thumbs/Mazda/2004_Mazda_6.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i.xanga.com/migueloo/Mazda%206S.JPG[IMG]

The body you have looks nothing like the mazda 6, except for the stickers. I think you kinda got ripped off on that part. I mean... it's NOTHING like it. Look at the trunk, or the shape of the windows. :|

Actually, thanks for the pictures, it shows how well ProLine did to make it actually look like a Mazda6! They did a very good job with the roof line, windows, doors, body panels, hood... heck, just about everything.

My intention was not to buy a Mazda body, it was pretty much the only thing available at the hobby store. I would have bought a GM product if I could have, preferably a Corvette. Alas, only the Mazda was available. But I am pleased with it.

Originally Posted by Reventon

Ignoring that, it looks cool. Have any vids of it in action?

No, I do not have any videos.

[EDIT] CRAP! I didn't realize I was replying to Rob again. Sorry guys.

Dakarʒ · Sep 12, 2007, 02:28 PM

I was wondering whether you'd be able to identify him from the post. Not that I was 100% certain.

Peter · Sep 12, 2007, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Did you notice the "RC" in the title? Is that what tipped you off?

Huh?!?!

This doesn't seem like the Peter I know.

Missed the "RC" bit, and assumed this was some crazy car mod - and everyone had thought it was a real car..

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

I was wondering whether you'd be able to identify him from the post. Not that I was 100% certain.

I went to this thread first, replied, and then, like I do with all usernames I don't recognize, followed the "Find more posts by this user" link... didn't take long.

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

Missed the "RC" bit, and assumed this was some crazy car mod - and everyone had thought it was a real car..

C'mon, it's ME Peter. You think I'd do some crazy car mod with a Mazda?!?! I am deeply disappointed!

Peter · Sep 12, 2007, 04:00 PM

are they bad cars?
Dunno much about them :/

Alcantara · Sep 12, 2007, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

See that big bumper in the front...

Why not just remove the front bumper and keep the body? Do you crash into things regularly?

Actually, thanks for the pictures, it shows how well ProLine did to make it actually look like a Mazda6! They did a very good job with the roof line, windows, doors, body panels, hood... heck, just about everything.

Dude, you're seriously blind.

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 04:11 PM

Remember, I retired from GM... I only buy Union-made, American company, American-made cars. But I make allowances for toys.

Dakarʒ · Sep 12, 2007, 04:11 PM

They took our jerbs!

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Alcantara

Why not just remove the front bumper and keep the body? Do you crash into things regularly?

Dude, you're seriously blind.

[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/cash68/kilbeyscarsucks.jpg[IMG]

Please Rob, go away.

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

They took our jerbs!

Good jerb! [/HSRCOACH]

Dakarʒ · Sep 12, 2007, 04:17 PM

HSRCOACH = Homestar Runner Coach?

No not really, but I haven't a clue

Alcantara · Sep 12, 2007, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Please Rob, go away.

I did that just for you, RR.

I knew you'd right click on it to find the URL, and you didn't fail me. For the record, I don't think it sucks at all, I just don't see how it's a mazda 6. You should make a vid of it though, is it RWD? Make some tires out of PVC and go drifting!!1!1!!11!!!!!

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

HSRCOACH = Homestar Runner Coach?

No not really, but I haven't a clue

Drop Down and Gimme 20!!

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Alcantara

I did that just for you, RR.

I knew you'd right click on it to find the URL, and you didn't fail me. For the record, I don't think it sucks at all, I just don't see how it's a mazda 6. You should make a vid of it though, is it RWD? Make some tires out of PVC and go drifting!!1!1!!11!!!!!

Please Rob, go away.

Alcantara · Sep 12, 2007, 04:24 PM

You are predictable as ever. Haha.

Dakarʒ · Sep 12, 2007, 04:27 PM

No, he's doing what you asked a long time ago. He's trying to ignore you hoping you'll ignore him.

Alcantara · Sep 12, 2007, 04:30 PM

I don't mind him when he isn't trolling. I think he and I share a lot of similar interests: R/C Cars, photography, automobiles, beer, etc.

Railroader · Sep 12, 2007, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

No, he's doing what you asked a long time ago. He's trying to ignore you hoping you'll ignore him.

On the nose.

Thanks.