VRAA 2014-15

[geno]

Working on my car for this years VRAA.

I have most of my chassis work completed.

I need some advice on how to paint a stripe around the circumference of the helmet, has anyone pulled this off?

[Mark Huber]

Geno,

That is a very neat chassis.

As for applying a circular band around a helmet... I have had limited success with the masking tape approach. Tamiya masking tape is first rate. I use it for car stripes, but I am a bit fumbled fingered and find it a somewhat difficult to apply to the small helmets and acheive a good result.

So, I've followed the tip I got from Chris long ago. I picked up a couple of sheets of sign paper from a local sign shop. I painted the glossy side the desired color of the helmet stripe, and then cut very thin strips, peeled off the back side and applied the strip to the helmet. I used this technique on the Surtees helmet below. While a fine painted line would be better, I found this to be satisfactory. I used the same strips painted black for goggle bands.  After I applied the stips I 'sealed' them with a quick shot or two of clear acrylic spay paint.

[geno]

I have been working on my VRAA car some more.

[Mark Huber]

Excellent stance. With you, Matt B and Stewart in the race, it's fairly easy to predict what cars will be on the Concours podium.

[geno]

Finished my 1961 Lotus 21, I tried to model after that Neville Lederle drove after his accident.

[f143]

Super job Geno, lovely detail and finish.
Regards
Nigel

[geno]

Aug 14, 2014 19:41:58 GMT -5 f143 said:

Super job Geno, lovely detail and finish.
Regards
Nigel

Thanks Nigel.....too bad I placed the Lotus logo upside down.....and that was the last one had

[f143]

I'm in Australia Geno, looks the right way up to me!lol

[geno]

Aug 18, 2014 5:49:25 GMT -5 f143 said:

I'm in Australia Geno, looks the right way up to me!lol

LOL maybe I should send it down there, instead of Canada.