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Still an option. https://mciracing.ca/collections/team-associated/products/1-10th-associated-rc10-turbo-mirage-box-art-decals?sort_by=manual I got that decal set (2 sets, actually) after the 2014 re-re. Quality was typical MCI (good, not great) so I used the paint drops decals to create masks and p...

That's a great looking dune buggy model. Glad I could help. Regarding the bus roof, yes it would require a lot of sanding and filling to make a terrace farm like that smooth. Key to minimizing layer lines is to tilt the part to around 45 degrees from the build plate. When it's time to print parts fo...

Thanks! I've heard/seen good things from Revell's chrome spray however I'll need to handle the parts to install them so it's probably not an option -- at least not for this project. BTW, I've received a reply from Alclad: Hello Doug I've contacted the distributor who supplies Maul's World there have...

That's excellent advice.
You can prime lexan with Tamiya PS-55 Flat Clear which will allow enamel to bond to lexan.

Since most of the body is blue, I'd probably shoot the white first. Not only will it require less masking, assuming you're applying paint directly over bare plastic or over white primer, the white will remain nice and bright and not tinted from the blue beneath it. Also, French Blue really pops when...

I've saved the largest and most complex parts for last on this project. This bed side required 11-1/2 hours to print -- but I think it was worth the time. With layer height set to 0.08mm, the layer lines are almost non-existent. A few passes with some 380 grit paper and they're gone. I probably cou...

Looking forward to seeing the pics! There's also a Dune Buggy and a Sand Rail in the Gdrive, that GoMachV uploaded, been thinking about giving one of those a print. Yes I've seen them. Both are very cool and I will print them one day. It will be a nice break to simply print a completed kit that's b...

Uh oh, what I miss? :lol: :wink: I know the MIP cvds is one, but it at least has the cvas. I also didn't discuss trimming the wheels. Well, I thought your video was excellent and definitely plan to refer to it for my BK build! I'm amazed with all the tiny details; were there any parts that Brian di...

I admire your persistence. You keep after it until it's perfect.
I'll give my paint jobs one shot and just live with all the imperfections. If I try to repair my mistakes, I always make them look worse.
The wheels and tires look amazing!!

It irritates me to no end how Tamiya cans only provide enough paint for one small vehicle. If you need to paint something larger or correct any mistakes, you'll need to buy a second can.
Def not a fan but sometimes it's the only way to find the right color.

... With a lighted magnification headset, no flaws can hide, which is why I'm constantly redoing things, can better see how bad things really are 8) Ah HA, there's your problem! A "lighted magnifier headset". Flaws don't exist if you can't see them so do yourself a favor and get rid of th...

Wow, that clear coat is so slick, does it even need polish?
No matter what I do, all my lacquer work orange peels so I need to wet sand and polish. It's such a hassle.
Yours looks like it's already been polished. Nice work!!

I envy you with this kit. I only have clones and they arrive as subassemblies (chassis, axles, trans) so I've never built one entirely from parts. Maybe some day I'll find a bargain and get to experience building the entire kit. Anyway, SRB's and 3-speed pickups are my favorite Tamiyas. Since you en...