1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
The '67 Tribute Vette to my late Stepfather's actual '67, is almost done. Going to finish the decals and mount the body magnets.
This paint job was done with Tamiya PS-55 Flat Clear as a primer, and then automotive paint, 976 Chevy Marina Metallic Blue, on top of the primer; more on the paint here: https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=49044
Starting off with the worst mistakes on the paint job, of all of the body. The window trim decals bailed me out a bit, but I know what I did wrong.
This is the song that immediately went through my mind when I stepped back and took a hard look.
Going to finish this all up tonight, and go match the color to the real one tomorrow.
The HPI body only comes with the black or red hood stinger decal. Really want the white stinger to match, that's a rarity in that they are almost always black for '67. The white stinger is because this is 976 Marina Metallic Blue, over the Bright Blue interior. I think Goodwood Green also got the white stinger if the interior was also green, not certain about that though.
This paint job was done with Tamiya PS-55 Flat Clear as a primer, and then automotive paint, 976 Chevy Marina Metallic Blue, on top of the primer; more on the paint here: https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=49044
Starting off with the worst mistakes on the paint job, of all of the body. The window trim decals bailed me out a bit, but I know what I did wrong.
This is the song that immediately went through my mind when I stepped back and took a hard look.
Going to finish this all up tonight, and go match the color to the real one tomorrow.
The HPI body only comes with the black or red hood stinger decal. Really want the white stinger to match, that's a rarity in that they are almost always black for '67. The white stinger is because this is 976 Marina Metallic Blue, over the Bright Blue interior. I think Goodwood Green also got the white stinger if the interior was also green, not certain about that though.
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
Too late to suggest using the HPI stingers as masks inside the hood so you can have white painted stingers...
$1.50 Hobby Lobby 8.5x11 white vinyl sheet, stick the HPI stinger to it, cut out around it, peel the HPI decal away... instant white stinger.
$1.50 Hobby Lobby 8.5x11 white vinyl sheet, stick the HPI stinger to it, cut out around it, peel the HPI decal away... instant white stinger.
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
There's a really thin pin stripe that accompanies the stinger, that would be really hard to get right with a blade. MCI currently has the HPI Corvette decals, and they will change the color for a fee, been considering that, or a custom order from https://callie-graphics.com/. Thanks as always @Dangeruss!
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Turns out my Mom recently got Covid from her dentists office, and was still not feeling well today, so I didn't go over there and make any noise. Will go over there soon and match the color.
Took a moment today to finish the decals, minus the hood stinger and emblem which goes on top of the stinger.
Also finally got the magnetic mounts in order. This body has a weird shape, and it took a long time to get this to work. I'll get rare earth magnets for one side if this proves to be too weak for 25+ mph.
Kydex support.
Magnets located according to body mounts.
A lot more convenient than clips.
Rear on this model is never right.
Got the new full length body mounts for the Apex2, time to mount the other body.
Took a moment today to finish the decals, minus the hood stinger and emblem which goes on top of the stinger.
Also finally got the magnetic mounts in order. This body has a weird shape, and it took a long time to get this to work. I'll get rare earth magnets for one side if this proves to be too weak for 25+ mph.
Kydex support.
Magnets located according to body mounts.
A lot more convenient than clips.
Rear on this model is never right.
Got the new full length body mounts for the Apex2, time to mount the other body.
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
Sorry to hear about your mom. Hope she's feeling better today.
Ah, gotcha, didn't see there was a little pinstripe. Must look closer next time.
Ah, gotcha, didn't see there was a little pinstripe. Must look closer next time.
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
Thanks @Dangeruss, really appreciate that! Mom is back to feeling well again, but needs another day or so for the contagious part to pass. I'll get over there soon and take pics of the color match, looking forward to it.
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Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
Getting back to the Tamiya M-08 VW Bus, I spent one hour separating the decals from the sheet, and rough cutting them.
Looks like two more hours of decals, 23 windows that have to be assembled in pieces, it starts to get painful after a while. Can only do one hour sittings for decals, my least favorite chore, but so important to the overall project, can't mess up.
Looks like two more hours of decals, 23 windows that have to be assembled in pieces, it starts to get painful after a while. Can only do one hour sittings for decals, my least favorite chore, but so important to the overall project, can't mess up.
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Got the word today that MCI is done with my HPI '67 Corvette custom decals and shipping them. These will have the white hood stinger is the only difference.
When the decals are on, I'll match the paint up to the real thing.
Could be another week or so.
When the decals are on, I'll match the paint up to the real thing.
Could be another week or so.
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Looks pretty close. My Mom loves her new little RC '67 vette, but has to learn to drive on this little slower Bus first. Working up to the faster one.
The white hood stinger decal should be here next week sometime, from MCI, I'll get the pics when it's done.
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Got the MCI decal sheet yesterday. If this sheet was half the price, twice the delivery speed, and pre-cut, it would be more acceptable for me. Paid about $40 with the premium colors, to change the hood stinger to white. Honestly, you can see the ink jet pixelation dots in the chrome decals on the sheet, and the color fills aren't solid to the borders, there are jagged lines on the colors and borders too. MCI decals are good, not great. Sorry to say this, but manage your expectations accordingly.
HPI decals.
MCI decals.
The MCI chrome is spotty, in the long chrome prints - MCI sheet on the left.
I do believe for this project, the MCI $40 white hood stinger was the only way I was going to get one.
Enough with the bad, and on to the good: the hood stinger decal fits perfectly, once cut out correctly.
Camera flash brings out the blue in the Marina Blue Metallic.
Need to touch up the decal in the cowl, just noticed.
Need to get the dark blue vette body fit to the Team Associated Apex2 chassis.
HPI decals.
MCI decals.
The MCI chrome is spotty, in the long chrome prints - MCI sheet on the left.
I do believe for this project, the MCI $40 white hood stinger was the only way I was going to get one.
Enough with the bad, and on to the good: the hood stinger decal fits perfectly, once cut out correctly.
Camera flash brings out the blue in the Marina Blue Metallic.
Need to touch up the decal in the cowl, just noticed.
Need to get the dark blue vette body fit to the Team Associated Apex2 chassis.
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