[StygianMax]

About 9-12 months ago, Darrick sent this car to me as a present. For the longest time, it had really bugged me that I was unable to capture the colours of this car properly. Since I've discovered sunlight a few days ago :giggle :giggle as a way to light up cars, I've re-shot pictures of a few cars. This car is made by Ertl in (no, not 1:43) but 1:18. I **think** I've finally done justice to the car with my pics.

(click for 800x600 pics ~100-120kb)

 

[cobalt1959]

I think the pics turned out pretty good Felix. That Sun thing you talked about. Do we have one of those here in the states???

 

[ricallen]

Stunning pictures, Felix! Last I heard, we have a little sun here too! :giggle

 

[StygianMax]

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No kiddin'!!! Now that so rocks. :happy :lol I'm like a little kid in a candy store with my discovery of just how awesome sunlight is for my diecast photography. I know it's sound hilarious but I'm as happy as pig in mud. :yahoo

 

[Guest]

:coolpics :coolpics :coolpics nice model. i have the auto art as well. my friend has the real 50th pacecar decals but is too scared to put them on the car.

 

[Guest]

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:lol :lol :lol

In the Bay Area, we have to import our sunlight from overseas. :giggle

 

[Guest]

Very generous of Darrick to hook you up like that, Felix. :nicejob :cheers

Since you're very happy with the hue of natural light, perhaps you should invest in some of the special bulbs the professionals use. :cheers

 

[Ford GT]

Very nice Felix! :cheers :cheers :cheers

:iagree About sunlight too, nothing beats it. It just simply brings out the best colors :nicejob

WTG Sun! :lol

 

[Guest]

I do remember that model :lol

Looks like it has a great home :giggle

 

[Guest]

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well you don't get it from Good Ol' U.K :giggle

 

[Guest]

WOW :tongue WOW :tongue WOW

I want this model so bad but of AUTOart :woohoo

 

[Guest]

:coolpics yeah you gave it justice with those pics! :nicejob

 

[kenrobinson6]

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Can you export the Sun to the UK :giggle

Great pictures Felix, you've got a massive reshoot to do, haven't you.

 

[ricallen]

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AND at highly inflated prices too!! :giggle

 

[StygianMax]

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It most certainly does Darrick. :cheers Thanks once again for this gem. :happy :happy

I think I'll have to bottle up some sunshine and export to you fellas. :lol :lol It's good stuff. :giggle

Souky: I had thought of getting some decent lights but as of right now, I don't have a dedicated spot in the house to shoot pics from. Something tells me I'd be tossed into the basement. Trouble is that it's unfinished (i.e. bare walls, concrete floor, electrical receptacles are a bit scarce, etc.) so it's not the nicest spot. I prefer to take over the living room, but then that's just a temporary set-up for the shoot.