first attempts

[marc w]

Hi there, I am new to this forum and trying to do some graphics with an airbrush. I live in the Netherlands and have fun playing around with rc controlled powerboats. Planning to take some classes soon and hope to improve my basic airbrush skills. Have been browsing this forum for a long time, picking up tips & tricks along the way. I use a Iwata Eclipse and a small hand-gun for larger surfaces.

Here is a boat of mine (45 inches in length);
The picture does not show the shot-up Rebel flag which is on the deck.
http://communities.zeelandnet.nl/data/webspace/upload/images/rebelairbrush.jpg

and one i did for a boating buddy of mine;
http://www.xtremercboats.com/phpBB/download/file.php?id=25042
http://www.xtremercboats.com/phpBB/download/file.php?id=25050

Next project is a sticker plotter i received as a birthday present. Should be fun!

[ABD]

Way cool Marc..I've done a few of those boats..Just never get to see them in action..LOL Side note, that picture is an awesome reference of water..lol

Welcome to the fun...Hit up the introduce yourself section, tell us some more about ya if you get some time.

[Jeroen - CDM]

Awsome boat man! But MORE important: Waar woon je in NL?? More Dutch guyz! MORE! lol

Welcome man, want a beer? lol

EDIT: If ya wanna take classes go to Marrisa & Eddy. Great guyz. They have workshops in Antwerp on regular basis. I'm planning on going there to, mayby we can go toghether?

[ABD]

Waar woon je??

Does that mean "Where are you"?...hahaha..I like learning how you cats talk:D

[Jeroen - CDM]

hahaha yeah, 'where do ya live'.

[ABD]

hahaha yeah, 'where do ya live'.

Sheesh all that outta them 3 words huh..hahahaa..Gonna be awhile learning this thing:D

[Jeroen - CDM]

Dutch is the hardest european language to learn, couse for every meaning there is 1 word. In the US some words have 20 meanings...NOT here hehe.
Our dictionary is like 1 foot thick made of bible paper, LOTT of pages hehe

[maxxpaane]

Daaayuumm!! what is that thing, rocket propelled? Looks awesome! great job marc w. MP

[Cowboy]

Howdy & Welcome Marc , Great pic & nice to have You aboard.

[AndyW]

Hi Marc, looks a wicke djob of the boat.

[Strictly Attitude]

how fast does that boat go

[sharonsstudio]

Welcome Marc.. nice job on the boats..

[mmccoy555]

Awesome dingy. Nice and crisp.

[laserman]

Great job, that looks awesome. :)

[Norm]

Welcome from Delaware Marc! Great looking boat.. fast I'll bet?

[REDTAIL]

that thing out the back is called a tuned pipe you slide it back anf forth till you get it to really scream 45 inches at least 60 mph probably alot faster

it also works linda like a muffler you see them on alot of 2 stroke motors

RT

[marc w]

Thank you for the positive responce. Nice to have your work appreciated.
The AC Models boat runs a good positive 60mph and the rigger (orange-blue) runs into the 70's. The engines are 26 cc, run on petrol-oil mix and produce between 5-7,5hp. Spinning props at 17-19.000 rpm. Indeed the thing sticking out the back is a tuned pipe. We need those to reach the performance we want.

Still struggeling with good fades. I think even more hard to do than striping etc. I suffer from overspray on the white area. Is there a good trick for that? Have searched the forum, not yet found what i need though.

[Oldbuzzard]

Great job Marc!

Roy

[opio]

nice lookin boat ive seen it on some boating forum, but alas its a gasser and im all about nitro lol

[shawn_42]

looks awsome keep it up