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Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:41 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
durb69 wrote:Sorry my memory failed me. This is the link http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20clear%20transparent%20vinyl%20adhesive%20media.html?gclid=CO2uipy_17QCFURnOgodnH8Anw

I'm working from my phone so I'm having trouble using code.

Also if you look on that website they have a super thin clear adhesive backed paper you can put on top to that get that factory shine.

Thanks durb! I've already commited to my Jagermeister theme for this one,but I'll be trying that out for sure on my other projects. Hard to find off the shelf stickers for 1/12. Your car certainly turned out nice! Awesome work on that baby! :shock:

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:49 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
Here is where I'm at so far. These are really crappy photos but I've still got a long ways to go anyway. Better photos will come later.


Comments and critique welcome. Still have more stickers and details to add. The wing will be stripped and repainted tomorrow. Photos came out poor like my others so I just threw a bunch out there.

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Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:25 pm
by RC10resto
Looks great - clean and simple as it should be for a Jager car.

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:22 pm
by vintage AE
Awesome resto! I like the videos and the mechanical speed control in action. Very well done!

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:41 pm
by skunk.werkz
this is great, makes me miss my 12e

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:01 am
by durb69
PlastiZapCA+ wrote:
durb69 wrote:Sorry my memory failed me. This is the link http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20clear%20transparent%20vinyl%20adhesive%20media.html?gclid=CO2uipy_17QCFURnOgodnH8Anw

I'm working from my phone so I'm having trouble using code.

Also if you look on that website they have a super thin clear adhesive backed paper you can put on top to that get that factory shine.

Thanks durb! I've already commited to my Jagermeister theme for this one,but I'll be trying that out for sure on my other projects. Hard to find off the shelf stickers for 1/12. Your car certainly turned out nice! Awesome work on that baby! :shock:
Thank you!

Wow I love this car! you could not have picked a better sticker selection! ha ha.

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:55 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
Thanks for the feedback guys! I'm still working on the wing. It's hard to get good coverage with Fasorange over a primered surface so I'm slowly adding coats to it. Once I've got good coverage I'll wet sand it carefully and then seal it in several more coats of gloss. Probably start on the final mechanical updates while I wait for the wing to dry.

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:58 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
durb69 wrote:
PlastiZapCA+ wrote:
durb69 wrote:Sorry my memory failed me. This is the link http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20clear%20transparent%20vinyl%20adhesive%20media.html?gclid=CO2uipy_17QCFURnOgodnH8Anw

I'm working from my phone so I'm having trouble using code.

Also if you look on that website they have a super thin clear adhesive backed paper you can put on top to that get that factory shine.

Thanks durb! I've already commited to my Jagermeister theme for this one,but I'll be trying that out for sure on my other projects. Hard to find off the shelf stickers for 1/12. Your car certainly turned out nice! Awesome work on that baby! :shock:
Thank you!

Wow I love this car! you could not have picked a better sticker selection! ha ha.

I automatically thought of Jager the first time I saw the car. It's that orange paint! :lol: I got lucky on those stickers too cause they're from the Tamiya replacement body set in 1/12 and those are hard to find anymore. You can still find the decal versions ,but those tend to be too transparent over dark colors.

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:43 am
by slotcarrod
I was wondering where you got the stickers from! As usual, fantastic! Now how is the driver looking? :wink:

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:49 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
slotcarrod wrote:I was wondering where you got the stickers from! As usual, fantastic! Now how is the driver looking? :wink:

Thanks Rod! I'm having a hard time convincing myself to grind up that driver. Was thinking I might save him for a scale model. I'm still thinking about it though.

Wing with first coats of paint on it. Still lots more to do before the clear can be sprayed. The wing is not perfect and probably never was. I won't replace it though as it's an original part and adds character to the car. Probably trim the number roundel on the nose. I've got an idea for adding details using some vinyl stickers I have. Hopefully it will work out like I want it to.
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I've got NOS Futaba servos for her now and may replace the reciver with this new one too. Also have correct resistor mounts and tie rods. Lots of work to do!
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Re: Rusty RC12E Resto-- Almost Done!

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:15 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
Nearly at the finish line! :D Just need to finish the decals on the body and this car is done.


Since I caught heat for having non vintage servos I've gone and rebuilt the entire chassis. Now I have all NOS vintage Futaba radio gear. I've also got the correct Associated 05 stock closed end bell motor and NOS Associated tie rods. The wing is also done and mounted up. I hope you will approve of my efforts.

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We happy now? The servos!!! We happy?
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Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:25 pm
by RC10resto
Nah, looks like crap - I think you should start over :P













Just Kidding (not too lazy today to put J/K) Amazing job - I hate when people say "better than new" but I think it fits here :wink:

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:15 pm
by scr8p
holy pic count batman..............

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:32 pm
by PlastiZapCA+
RC10resto wrote:Nah, looks like crap - I think you should start over :P











Just Kidding (not too lazy today to put J/K) Amazing job - I hate when people say "better than new" but I think it fits here :wink:
Lol! Thanks man! Hopefully I can wrap it up tonight.

Re: Rusty RC12E Resto

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:32 pm
by AndrewSi
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