View Full Version : Frist try


RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:33 AM
Well after visiting here and seeing much of the Great work you guys do, I decided to give it a try. Its not the best but I think I can get some 1/64th scale picture shots off of it. The whole thing measures 8 H x 17 1/2 L x 8 W. Its pretty much done, I haven't really decided whether to cut off the Crowd end flap there or maybe just bend it in some to give me an extra inch of photography space. Same with the unused extra sky top - Anyway, sometimes the smallest stuff can be challenging, sure does get time consuming. Here it is, I'll get a car or two on it and take a few pictures -enjoy!
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/Track2.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:42 AM
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/Track3.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:45 AM
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/Track4.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:47 AM
I better get some rubber marks down on the thing to :)

CJTORINO
03-07-2006, 02:13 PM
Looks GREAT!! :thumbsup:

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:22 PM
Thanks CJTorino, here's some pictures with the diecast on it. -Enjoy!
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/trac33.JPG
Now that I have this, I can practice on the picture taking end of it.

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:25 PM
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/trac44.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:28 PM
It does look better with some cars on it :) Picture taking needs some work-
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/Tra11.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 09:30 PM
http://h1.ripway.com/RacerJoe/Trac22.JPG

RacerJoe
03-07-2006, 11:25 PM
I can tell from the pictures that lighting is also important, I'll have to work on that to :)

Steve244
03-08-2006, 09:31 AM
I'd try outside on a cloudy day. Definitely need a layer of rubber on the ground! How about some pics of the cars out of context. Underneath and such.

CJTORINO
03-08-2006, 01:00 PM
Looks terrific with cars on it.
You might look into getting some of the 'wheelie' stands
that were offered in the Johnny Lightning ShowStopper series,
they were also in the Original JL streetfreaks series cars,
I know I use them in my 1/64 scale DragStrip display for that
"Wheels Up" Look.
I like those pictures RacerJoe!

440 dakota
03-15-2006, 05:27 PM
very nice work :thumbsup:

free spirit
03-20-2006, 05:21 PM
nice work, now your hooked .im sure that drag strip will get longer .l.o.l.

roadrner
03-24-2006, 10:58 PM
Looking good so far. Definitely need to put some tire tracks down and don't forget the smoke. I've never seen a start at a dragstrip that didn't look like a smoking lounge at an airport. Great pix!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: rr

StreetFreak
05-04-2006, 11:05 AM
Looks GREAT Joe!

Really like the Firebird vs Mustang Fastback heat!:thumbsup:

STUTZ
05-05-2006, 02:34 AM
Nice work! I'm sure you'll perfect the drag racing pics. Keep posting updates with your improvements. :thumbsup: