How to Paint Flames (Motorbooks Workshop) (Motorbooks Workshop) - Softcover

Bruce Caldwell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760318247 ISBN 13: 9780760318249

Publisher: Motorbooks International, 2005

Synopsis

Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. This book will explain how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. The process of painting the flames will be broken into major segments so that the reader can go as far as they feel their skills and confidence will allow. - No other books focus exclusively on the art of painting flames - Color photography and photo-heavy approach boost the visual appeal of the book - Part of the fast-growing Motorbooks Workshop series. 300 color photos Format: Softbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.25w x 10.75h

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Review:

For those of you looking for a decent "How to " check out How to Paint Flames from MotorBooks International stable, a fine selection of styles with their own step by steps in easy to follow full colour segments. Many styles are covered here, from Traditional Hot Rod to tribal and True fire plus a lot more --Pinstriping UK

Chapter 1 is all about design and inspiration. There are lots of coloured photos of 'flames' on full size cars and also a photo of flames on model diecast toys. Marking and masking out are comprehensivly covered, followed by surface preperation. Tools, compressors, airbrushes and spray guns are discussed together with respirators. Airbrush batteries are dealt with and then comes the chapter on paint. Paints and catalysts are dealt with as well as custom colours. Chapter 7 shows how to layout traditional flames using m3 masking tape for the outline, then filling in the blanks with a wider tape. This is a long chapter and it goes deeply into producing the layout, the cleaning and the final painting of the flames. Next, wall of fire flames. These are totally diffrent from the standard flames, they look like the car is actually on fire rather than being a representative of a flame like the traditional variety. Realistic flames have a seperate chapter but in my opinion they look like a smaller version of the wall of fire flames. A simpler and cheaper method of applying flames is the one shot method. This is done with masking tape and a foam roller, and is so simple even I could do it. Ghost flames are flames that are very subtle. They tend to be visible in bright sunlight but are almost invisible in dull light or after dark. Pinstripe flames are basically just the outlines of flames in paint, applied with a longhaired brush. Rip flames are produced by using the rough edge of masking tape. They don't really look like flames at all. Tribal flames are sort of non-traditional flames. They are usually a blend of different types and people tend to associtae them more with tattoos than traditional flames. Masking out and painting are as for traditional flames, it is just the design that is different. Special effects cover a lot of different ground. Some of these designs look very smart. The final chapter covers clear finishing and final polishing. --Model Engineers Workshop

From the Back Cover:

Flame paint jobs have been around for decades, adorning everything from hot rods, motorcycles, and pickups, to tool boxes and refrigerators. Flames are a great way to make a beautiful, personalized statement with an air gun and paintbrush. However, the styles and techniques involved in painting flames are constantly evolving, and in this newly revised edition of How to Paint Flames you'll discover all the latest tips and tricks to create every flame style imaginable. Author Bruce Caldwell, with the help of some of the best painters in the business, leads you through every step in the flame painting process. At the same time, the book provides inspiration to help you determine which style is best for your project. You'll learn how to create traditional flames, as well as variations such as tribal flames, ghost flames, pinstripe flames, and those incredible-looking realistic flames. There's also a new chapter detailing the styles and techniques for cool-looking scallops. Painting tools and techniques are covered in depth along with dozens of tips and tricks that will make your flames stand out; you'll even learn how to apply low-cost flames with a paint roller! If you're ready to paint your own flames, How to Paint Flames is the first tool you need to buy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0760318247
• ISBN 13: 9780760318249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160