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[MysticCollector89]

Hi everyone!
I've been seeing alot of people putting carbon fiber decals on their cars and I really want to know where I can buy them online. Same with the flocking, I really want to put carpeting on some of my models. I'd appreciate it if you guys could lead me to websites where I can buy those 2 things. Even better if I could get both things from one website since that will save me shipping costs.

Thanks in advance!
Mystic

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[mbc112]

I've bought my carbon on http://www.minicars-collection.fr

[Blitz]

Was going to start my own thread but thought this might be the best route since it was already posted here.  I spent some time on another forum earlier (gasp) since DX was down.  I found a couple customs that the OP used some really nice carbon fiber decals and was curious where they were from but the thread yielded no details.  I don't have an account there so I couldn't ask directly.  I'm kind of picky on certain details and carbon fiber is one of them. The worse thing is when it looks like obvious fake sticker. (out of scale, wrong color, poor quality)

What is THE BEST carbon fiber decal out there for 1:18?  Pictures help a lot so if possible, provide lots of information and/or examples.  Thanks.  

[Seby123]

in my opinion, scale-motorsport carbon composite decals are the best. they come in a range of colours and 3 scales..heres a pic of what it looks like:


(picture from modelcarforum.de)

and here's where you get it: http://store.scalemo...Category_Code=4

[Blitz]

Which scale was that?

[mark]

MysticCollector89 - try ebay for flocking - check the Toys&Hobbies/Models&Kits/Automotive  category, search "flocking".

the carbon fiber stuff is there, too, but I agree that it's hard to find the right scale that doesn't look like a sticker with a huge weave pattern. The hood of the red car that seby123 is showing looks as close to correct as anything I've seen.  

Mark

[Prelude2Elude]

Seby123, on 24 January 2011 - 12:40 AM, said:

in my opinion, scale-motorsport carbon composite decals are the best. they come in a range of colours and 3 scales..heres a pic of what it looks like:


(picture from modelcarforum.de)

and here's where you get it: http://store.scalemo...Category_Code=4

That looks awesome, the website doesnt have 1:18.

[imitenotbecrazy]

Prelude2Elude, on 28 January 2011 - 01:44 PM, said:

That looks awesome, the website doesnt have 1:18.

I would assume that the decal used in that picture is 1:24 as it looks much smaller than others I have seem people use scaled at 1:18. Its funny because if that is 1:24 it looks much more accurate than the 1:18 decals. Im guessing the 1:18 carbon decals are bigger so you can see the weave better and not necessarily geared towards accuracy

[imitenotbecrazy]

I was looking on their site to see how much shipping would be... turns out their warehouse is about 3 miles from me? I emailed the owner and asked him if I could swing by because they usually dont sell anything on site but he said hed make an exception so it looks like Ill be getting a few sheets of carbon fiber soon  

[Blitz]

imitenotbecrazy, on 29 January 2011 - 12:53 AM, said:

I was looking on their site to see how much shipping would be... turns out their warehouse is about 3 miles from me? I emailed the owner and asked him if I could swing by because they usually dont sell anything on site but he said hed make an exception so it looks like Ill be getting a few sheets of carbon fiber soon  

Post up pics when you do.

[Blitz]

I've never even considered that.  Thanks for the insight.

[Blitz]

Different things.  Mainly I want to dress up some interiors of my Ferraris and Lamborghinis.  Maybe on a spoiler or engine compartment.  Just a small amount of contrasting detail.

Edited by Blitz, 31 January 2011 - 05:38 PM.

[Blitz]

458 Italia.  I will try it.  Thanks for the offer.  My issue is that the only available type we have here is Scale Motorsport.  I've seen a few others that looked (seemingly) better.  Of course, everything is deceiving in internet photos.

[got556]

Blitz,

We're going to tackle this together lol.  I'm doing the interior of a Hot Wheels F430 right now.  I absolutely hate applying decals.  Tomorrow I have to go pick up a package at the post office that has my microset and microsol and I've been reading every tutorial possible to be as efficient as possibly using small decals.

Good luck dude!  I know I'm gonna say a few chosen curse words and down a few beers when I tackle the interior on mine lol.

[Blitz]

Which F430?

I've used Scale Motorsport and Microsol/Microset before.  The main trick is patience, a steady hand and more patience.  I've been looking at all the different carbon fiber pics around DX and I'm going to try my hand at adding some CF where the brushed silver normally is.  I'm using my black 458 as practice for some other work too.

Edited by Blitz, 31 January 2011 - 10:41 PM.

[got556]

Since we're posting interior shots (don't mind the floorboards tan showing thru...it's getting fixed....

Not near as good as the examples above, but I'm improving each day lol.


100_0115 by adidac_23_02, on Flickr


100_0113 by adidac_23_02, on Flickr


100_0116 by adidac_23_02, on Flickr

Edited by got556, 03 February 2011 - 11:32 AM.

[joseph]

What method do you guys use to apply carbon decals? Do you use some sort of adhesive to get it to stick or water like some other decals?
Any particular tools or hints that can help me out?

[ayaxr]

Maybe you could ask the admins to let the topic stay pinned in this section after you publish it.  It certainly would be of a lot of interest to many here, myself included. I've dabbled with it a few times, with mixed results.. I hate getting it wrong and blowing thru a sheet of the stuff with very little to show for it.

[Alpha91]

This is a bit of an old topic, but did you ever make a tutorial mrm?