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I thought you could only make a mold from new bodies that haven't been cut out yet.

I was planning on taping any holes up and reinforcing them. Once the plaster of paris dries, sand away.

Sorry I doesn't read well what you looking for.
Createx make a UV reactive base

I suppose you can combine it with fasfluorescent without any troubles

closest I've found: Dodge body, RS4MT

Decals applied.

I'd avoid using heat on alloy as it could un temper it , aluminium needs to be accurately heated to a temp then cooled slowly to retemper it after heating , it's kind of the opposite to steel and you don't want to end up with it soft as cheese .

Well, I was going to get all fancy like and use an airbrush but my equipment was in sad shape... bummer. I'll have to pick up a new one or try to rebuild it. To keep moving forward and have a painted body for this month's (Feb) build contest I...

you might check with MCI Racing CA. I've never asked them about masks but they make reproduction vinyl RC decals so they may be able to help. Plus, they're Canadian.

I couldn’t think of a better scheme for my new B6D body!

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I'm not a fan of liquid mask myself. Someone with more experience with it might be able to give more insight, but usually, when using liquid mask, you draw your design on the outside of the body. Once the liquid mask dries, you can see through it to...

i wish i could paint that well...

That has a cool old school vibe to it. Makes me want to find some sand dunes.

Great paintjob on that buggy.

YEah i know...we were all pretty by bummed.

If you are going to thin Faskolor or Createx Based paints, use the reducer made for the paints. Createx #4012 reducer not only thins the paints but also does not water down the pigments in your paints like other solvent based liquids do.

If your...

Something i did a couple years ago.

I realized afterwards that if I had used black instead of blue, it would have been the colors of the German flag. Which might not be bad on a Porsche. :roll: :lol:

Many thanks for the MCI details i was getting frustrated trying to find Ayk Decals and they had them Yay :D

Painting is overrated. Let someone else do it. :lol:

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When I saw the topic something else came to mind and I was just going to tell you that it was completely natural and it just means you're growing up... :lol:

This is why...

Oh man, I like that! Might have a winner there.

That marble effect sounds cool. I think I may have to give that a try! Thanks.

I've never tried to hand paint lexan bodies at 1/10 scale. I have, however, painted numerous at HO scale slotcars.

I found my catalog that has this body. Here's the ad with the body painted. In addition, I'm also posting a picture of the buggy body...fugggggggly :lol:

Ugh...that buggy body looks like it was born premature, a fetus of a body... :lol:

Very cool. I just bought a replica off ebay from the following seller. Perhaps he has stickers for you. I'm guessing he's on here given how much vintage RC10 stuff he sells.

Nice tutorial. One comment though (bolding mine):

I use water based paints, there's not precautions needed for ventilation . I use a BBQ box with the side cut out for a painting booth.

Either paint outside where there is enough ventilation,...

Rit standard dyes I haven't had any luck with lately. It used to be my go to. The Dyemore is fabulous on nylon. I was shocked how well and how quickly my fiberglass towers took also. In the past, even the good old stuff took forever. The Dyemore...

That's exactly what I was looking for, thx. Don't know why they call it an 'SK Modified'.

Have you tried liquid mask? If not I lay the masking tape inside on the windows and trace out with a pen . Holding the body up to a light when tracing helps to.

Vintage RC cars tend to have that... :wink:

He still has some posted here if anyone is curious and hasn't seen his work.

Thanks , its been 4years since my last post, life kicks and need focussing in other matters, Glad to be back

I don't have a pic, but there was a guy I used to race with had a car that had a 'typical' race scheme BUT it looked like the paint was being peeled off by speed and the front looked like bare metal.

Not that I would know though.... Its been years sinse I saw a star wars movie, not counting the newest,, but I dont much remember it either!

Thanks! I like the pattern, but those gold and copper colors just kinda flop for me. Good luck on your paint. Im going to soak my spray cans in hot water this time and see if that softens them up inside any.

Hello,
Exactly ! But those bodies are not the most common ones !

Definitely not that common. I was searching for the Celica when I found mine.
With the big market of short course trucks in surprised a rally car modeled on 4wd buggies hasn't...

what happened to the rear wheel/tire openings?
It was like this when I bought it :o

Interesting, I'll have to check this paint out. I like the blue tint.

BÄÄÄHMM !!! :D Perfect choice - Great Work!

Search the site for Box Art paint.
Tamiya Camel Yellow is pretty close if you want to use a can.

Very nice, I like it way better than box-art.

Agreed. Looks great!

Please be aware I am a novice....

When I needed a hole for my body pin I used a teaspoon with a perfectly round handle, heated it over the gas stove flame and just pushed it through. It has the advantage that it quite neatly adds a little extra...