Total beginner here, really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to make it! Now I'm thinking "I've got this!" Which usually proceeds an unmitigated fiasco...🤣
Haha glad you enjoyed the video, pal! Hope there's some good tips there for ya. Just make sure that body is clean, clean ,clean before you start! YOU GOT THIS!!! 🤣🍻
If you mask all your details and spray clear coat over the lines it well seal the tape lines and omit the run factor, plus you can use a mat clear and it doubles as a primer! Don't worry about the mat finish as the body finish is very glossy! Ralphie
Awesome job Fil.. btw I learned from my hobby shop a couple weeks ago if you use ps55 clear as a base coat, you can use TS paints.. tge ts will stick to the ps paint, but you have to put that ps down first so it etches into the plastic 😊
I always wondered if that would work... I have used TS on top of PS before, and it adhered. I never thought of using PS clear, then spraying TS to it. Cool tip! 😎
Nice work Fil. Very cool paint work with the two colours and the white 😎 Like your idea of tackling the body shell first so when the chassis is finished it is time for rocking! I am going to give that a go pal 👍🏻
Thanks pal! Yeah there's no better feeling than being done with a build, then just popping a nice, freshly painted body on, and seeing the entire kit done. 👌
Just did my first RC body and I'm guilty of not having the patience for 4 thin coats. I do the first one light, then a heavier second. Third light touch up if needed. Used what I had on hand that went on my actual car which has held up so far with no chipping or peeling. It's the Rustoleum poly outdoor paint for furniture or equipment. Great stuff that should hold up to my abuse on the 1/10 scale 😁
I'm seeing more and more people use that same paint on their 1:1 cars. I'm curious how it'll hold up on lexan. Keep me posted! Maybe I'll do a video on it if it holds up well. 👊🏼
love your background all the og rc and boxes. I am just getting back into rc and just painted my drift car body. I noticed that lots of spots I did not tape very well so I have many places that bled into the body newbie problems lol
Right on, glad you enjoy the hobby studio! Welcome back to the wonderful world of RC! Have you found my "how to fix paint mistakes" video? It might be beneficial at this time, and help with saving your drift car body.
Interesting colours! I never thought pink and blue went together but it actually does very well. It reminds me of marshmallows and bubblegum for some reason
Sorry to say..., im sorta glad you had a little paint bleed. It let us see how to repair the inevitable stuff up a lot of us will have. (You planned that didnt you.! 😊) I thought you may have done black windows. But really great to see the respect for "The Frog" .. Great stuff. !
I may have planned that... Haha. I actually dedicated a video to fixing paint mistakes, too. You may find it helpful: ruclips.net/video/fxpGzMNURSY/видео.html 👊🏼
Great video.. thanks. 2 questions for you. Do you wash the shells before or after you cut them out. 2nd question. What are you using to mount your cars for your display.
Always, Always, ALWAYS wash the shell before cutting. After cutting they're usually good to go, but occasionally I'll wipe the inside with rubbing alcohol to remove finger prints. I mount my cars with "closet organizers" I found at Home Depot. :)
I probably should paint the body first as I always seem to procrastinate painting them or run into rainy, yucky weather and have to wait to paint. I will have to try it on my next build to see if it helps!
I started doing it this way because, like you, I would procrastinate, then the weather would be crappy, then I'd rush the paint and screw it up. Now, I start the paint first, take my time, and I'm always a lot happier with the end result. 👊
Hey dude, good luck out there! Feel free to email me at poorboysrc78@gmail.com if you need any pointers. Unfortunately, I don't have video dedicated to cutting out bodies. 😭
You can do that, I don't do it all the time, but on a body I know is going to get worked hard, I will. Just don't use too abrasive a pad. Gray scotch Brite is perfect. 👊🏼
You do the same as me but I clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol and paint the top and bottom of my wing so rock chips cant be seen from the top or just get a plstic wing and make it even easier.
Best advice I could give you is to use quality masking tape, and a sharp hobby knife so you get nice cut lines. From there, it's a lot of practice, practice, practice. 👍🏻
Hi Fil, Thanks for the helpful video! I’m getting back into the hobby and picked up a Squash Van. Question: the paint on your Squash Van turned out really nice! Did you use the same techniques that you showed in this video - ie same masking tapes and stuff? Thanks from a new subscriber!
New Subscriber, right on! Thanks for coming on board, Simon. For the Von Squash, I used all the same tips and tricks that you see in this video. The key for a really crisp line between the two colors is to use the blue fine-line tape, and make sure it's seated really well before you start spraying. A hair dryer works perfectly to help the adhesion. When you're happy with that, the less expensive, wider tape can be used to mask of a large area, like the white part of the SV. Here's a quick link to some fine line. It's not 3M brand (which is what I use), but it's got good reviews, so it might be worth a shot. jinbing High-Temp Vinyl Fine Line Fineline Masking Tape Automotive Paint for Curves Blue (1/16 in +1/8 in Each 3Rolls) a.co/d/cRANfre
Thanks so much for the detailed response! Really appreciate it, and thanks for the enjoyable content! The Squash Van is going to be my first build since I was in high school back in the late 80s early 90s! Amazing that this hobby is still going strong, love it! @@poorboysrc
Judging by the shadows in your yard you only waited few minutes between layers and it seems to be no problem. I read I should wait at least 10-15 minutes. What is your recommendation there?
I usually wait about 20 minutes. I have used a hair dryer before, many times. I prefer the sun, but during the rainy winter months, I'll bust out the hair dryer. 👊🏼
The one thing you did not mention when painting a body, but you did it. It is better to spray the darker colors first. White should be the last color you spray. Also you can use 3M blue tape for masking and it works well and is cheaper than Tamiya tape. I use the 3M blue painters tape for large areas and Tamiya tape in tight areas. However, I have used the 3M tape on everything and had no problems. Thoughts?
Absolutely a good point! I think I actually edited that part out by accident! Lol! The blue tape I discussed in the video is the same 3M blue autobody tape you're referring to. That stuff works great on RC bodies! 👍🏻
@@poorboysrc That is funny you edited that part by accident. LOL Yes, the blue tape does work good. I use it all of the time along with the Tamiya tape. Keep your great videos coming! Thanks
This may be a stupid question, but just wondering, do you paint the inside of the body? and why just the inside? does it not show as being painter inside? just curious, i am new to the hobby and trying to get started painting as well
Not a stupid question at all. We paint the inside of lexan bodies so it helps protect the paint when you roll over. You can roll as much as you want and never damage your paint job. 👊
Not daft at all, it's a good question. That's called overspray film. It's kind of a shrink-wrapped thin plastic thats applied to the body at the manufacturing facility. It's purpose is to keep overspray off the outside of the body during paint. If your body is missing it, you can always just mask it off the old fashioned way. 👊🏼😉
@@darrengaynor4966 Oh, yeah definitely spray the inside of the body with clear (polycarbonate/lexan) bodies, and the outside with hard plastic shells. It's also very important that you use the proper paint. Tamiya PS paint for Polycarbonate/lexan and TS paint for hard ABS plastic.
@@darrengaynor4966 just take your time, familiarize yourself with the lines you want to cut and those you don't, before you start cutting. A good pair of curved scissors can be a life saver. Some guys use xacto knives to cut, I don't use one often, but for long, straight lines (like under doors, side of the body) I do, and it works great. Just score an edge, then crack along the edge, don't cut right through. 👊🏼
If the body comes with the little indents, indicating where to drill the holes, I'll do it after paint. If those little indents aren't there, I'll drill my holes first. 👊🏼
That’s great that you have mastered the correct pronunciation of “Decals” now it’s time to work on “Tamiya” Ta-mi-ya Clap ooot the Syllables 👏Ta👏mi👏ya.👍
Well that sure seems a little condescending, now doesn't it? Surely an astute man such as yourself can understand the idiosyncrasies of speech on a global platform? 🤔
Haha, thanks dude! It's one of my fav musical artists, LeBrock. He's got a cool 80's sound, check him out on Spotify! (I use this track on my Mod-Clod running vid!) open.spotify.com/track/0GVWl5wt4tE9hC5t5wRfyd?si=Ypsvq9yNTFyHxCu9zk3JxQ&dd=1
Hey Fil, I'm subscribed to your channel since a few days. The CW01 challenge brought me to you. Really like your content and the Wayne's World sounds. 😁
for someone who owns so many tamiya cars you have no idea how to say it. also why spend $10 on 40ml of the body cleaner stuff when you can get 1000ml of Isopropyl alcohol for a few dollars? all in all great video.
I disagree. The only times you look into your monitor is when you are checking to see if your video is capturing the detail you are explaining. This I appreciate.
Total beginner here, really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to make it! Now I'm thinking "I've got this!" Which usually proceeds an unmitigated fiasco...🤣
Haha glad you enjoyed the video, pal! Hope there's some good tips there for ya. Just make sure that body is clean, clean ,clean before you start! YOU GOT THIS!!! 🤣🍻
First video that told me to WASH IT before starting !
Thank you, great video ! Will save me from my first mistake.
Oh good stuff! Washing makes a WORLD of difference! Glad the video was helpful! 👊🏼
If you mask all your details and spray clear coat over the lines it well seal the tape lines and omit the run factor, plus you can use a mat clear and it doubles as a primer!
Don't worry about the mat finish as the body finish is very glossy!
Ralphie
I've never tried that before, but you've got me thinking... I might give this a whirl on my next paint job.
@@poorboysrc giver a shot y'all be satisfied.
Love black and white cats. Legend.
My furry tuxedo bandits. 😆
Very good work, and I'll be doing the same soon on my son's boomerang rc. Thanks for the hot tips!
Awesome! Glad the vid was helpful! 👊🏼
Turned out great Phil! Reminds me of neopolitan ice cream...Mmm ice cream, time to go to the grocery store.
Hahaha I thought the same thing at first... That pink looks delicious! 🍨
@@poorboysrc You said it! Pink is always delicious.😛
@@roloreoandy9867 hahaha, you betcha buddy! 😉🍻
Awesome job Fil.. btw I learned from my hobby shop a couple weeks ago if you use ps55 clear as a base coat, you can use TS paints.. tge ts will stick to the ps paint, but you have to put that ps down first so it etches into the plastic 😊
I always wondered if that would work... I have used TS on top of PS before, and it adhered. I never thought of using PS clear, then spraying TS to it. Cool tip! 😎
That was an excellent tutorial on painting an rc car and how to deal with the inevitable problems.
Thanks for the feedback! 👊🏼
I do paint some of my car bodies before the build. Doing so seems to make the build faster. Excellent vid bud! Hahaha decales 😆
Deeecals! Hahaha! Yeah I find I make a lot fewer mistakes when I paint first. 🍻
Nice work Fil. Very cool paint work with the two colours and the white 😎 Like your idea of tackling the body shell first so when the chassis is finished it is time for rocking! I am going to give that a go pal 👍🏻
Thanks pal! Yeah there's no better feeling than being done with a build, then just popping a nice, freshly painted body on, and seeing the entire kit done. 👌
Just did my first RC body and I'm guilty of not having the patience for 4 thin coats. I do the first one light, then a heavier second. Third light touch up if needed. Used what I had on hand that went on my actual car which has held up so far with no chipping or peeling. It's the Rustoleum poly outdoor paint for furniture or equipment. Great stuff that should hold up to my abuse on the 1/10 scale 😁
I'm seeing more and more people use that same paint on their 1:1 cars. I'm curious how it'll hold up on lexan. Keep me posted! Maybe I'll do a video on it if it holds up well. 👊🏼
@@poorboysrc Will do, and thanks!
Yeah all great tips bud. Nice work on this. It turned out GREAT!!
Thanks pal! I'm stoked, and starting the chassis build today. 👍🏻
love your background all the og rc and boxes. I am just getting back into rc and just painted my drift car body. I noticed that lots of spots I did not tape very well so I have many places that bled into the body newbie problems lol
Right on, glad you enjoy the hobby studio! Welcome back to the wonderful world of RC! Have you found my "how to fix paint mistakes" video? It might be beneficial at this time, and help with saving your drift car body.
@@poorboysrc yeah it is good to be back in the hobby I have already painted the body but I might buy another one and store it away for a rainy day
@@fredbradick8404 hope you're enjoying it, pal. Things have changed a lot in the last 10-15 years, so there's plenty to keep your interest piqued! 😉
This looks great! Greetings from Vienna!
Danke! Decals are going on this weekend, and so is the rest of the build! 🍻
Hello drom Australia. Thats is super simple paint scheme and looks awesome 👍😎. Love it
Thanks dude! 🍻
Interesting colours! I never thought pink and blue went together but it actually does very well. It reminds me of marshmallows and bubblegum for some reason
Thanks man! I'm really happybwith how it turned out! Thanks for commenting. 👊🏼
Nicely done! That’s a cool looking colour scheme. Great tips for beginners too.👍😊
Thanks pal! I think the decals are really going to bring it to life! 👍🏻
Thanks dude this was a great vid. I’m gonna try my first paint job on my new Schumacher. Wish me luck 🤞🏻
Excellent! Glad it was helpful! Just take your time, don't rush anything, and you'll rock it!
Sorry to say..., im sorta glad you had a little paint bleed. It let us see how to repair the inevitable stuff up a lot of us will have. (You planned that didnt you.! 😊)
I thought you may have done black windows. But really great to see the respect for "The Frog" .. Great stuff. !
I may have planned that... Haha. I actually dedicated a video to fixing paint mistakes, too. You may find it helpful: ruclips.net/video/fxpGzMNURSY/видео.html 👊🏼
I learned a couple things from this video, thanks buddy.
Right on dude, glad it was helpful! 🍻
You can use a polycarbonate clear . Then any other plastic paint . On top of the clear made for polycarbonate.
Indeed! I actually just did that on my most recent body, the Kyosho Dirt Cross. 👍🏻
Great video.. thanks. 2 questions for you. Do you wash the shells before or after you cut them out. 2nd question. What are you using to mount your cars for your display.
Always, Always, ALWAYS wash the shell before cutting. After cutting they're usually good to go, but occasionally I'll wipe the inside with rubbing alcohol to remove finger prints.
I mount my cars with "closet organizers" I found at Home Depot. :)
I've always found Tamiya paints to be the best. I've used pactra and a few others, but Tamiya just seems to be much better.
I'm right there with ya. I've had horrible luck with some of the others, Tamiya PS all the way! 👌👍🏻
Great video!
Is there a video about the best way to cut out a body?
Thanks for watching! I don't know of a good video to recommend for cutting. And I'm horrible at it, so I won't make one, lol! 🤣
I probably should paint the body first as I always seem to procrastinate painting them or run into rainy, yucky weather and have to wait to paint. I will have to try it on my next build to see if it helps!
I started doing it this way because, like you, I would procrastinate, then the weather would be crappy, then I'd rush the paint and screw it up. Now, I start the paint first, take my time, and I'm always a lot happier with the end result. 👊
Looks mint!
Thanks Wayne! 🍻
I'm new to painting and cutting out these lexion bodies so see how it goes.
Do you have a link to the video of you cutting out the body? Cheers.
Hey dude, good luck out there! Feel free to email me at poorboysrc78@gmail.com if you need any pointers.
Unfortunately, I don't have video dedicated to cutting out bodies. 😭
@@poorboysrc thanks.
When I get time I'll give it a go, it'll never be a shelf queen but it'll look ok once it has a battel scars on it.
Thank you bro, got a new subscriber
Right on, thanks for coming on board! 👊🏼
Could pass for Tomley’s brother.
Haha, too funny! Well we've got the same name, so that's a good start. 👍🏻
you have a very Nice collection behind you
Thanks, brother!
@@poorboysrc you are welcome
Do you need to scratch up the inside surface with an abrasive pad when cleaning with washing up soap to give the paint more to hold on to?
You can do that, I don't do it all the time, but on a body I know is going to get worked hard, I will. Just don't use too abrasive a pad. Gray scotch Brite is perfect. 👊🏼
Are Rust Oleum x2 appropriate for ABS painting?
I think they'd work just fine, but for added security, I'd prime the body first, that way you know the Rustoleum will stick to the primer. 👍🏻
I need help on knowing where to buy the stick on windows, etc. so I don't paint all the windows. I now have a totally black body. I used Tamiya, too.
Most kits come with window masks. If yours didn't, you can always try MCI. If they don't have them, you can just mask them yourself.
@@poorboysrc Thank you!
@@playerpianogal any time. :)
You do the same as me but I clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol and paint the top and bottom of my wing so rock chips cant be seen from the top or just get a plstic wing and make it even easier.
That's a good idea for the wing. 🍻
any tips on how to tape off windows front rear and side windows that is the one part I had issues with
Best advice I could give you is to use quality masking tape, and a sharp hobby knife so you get nice cut lines. From there, it's a lot of practice, practice, practice. 👍🏻
@@poorboysrc I used blue painters tape and yup a sharp hobby knife but for some reason I had so many places where the paint bled through
Great thanks.mark
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Hope it was helpful!
about to paint a tekno truggy brilliant blue and bright silver which color first the blue
Always the darker color first. 👊🏼
Hi Fil,
Thanks for the helpful video! I’m getting back into the hobby and picked up a Squash Van. Question: the paint on your Squash Van turned out really nice! Did you use the same techniques that you showed in this video - ie same masking tapes and stuff? Thanks from a new subscriber!
New Subscriber, right on! Thanks for coming on board, Simon. For the Von Squash, I used all the same tips and tricks that you see in this video. The key for a really crisp line between the two colors is to use the blue fine-line tape, and make sure it's seated really well before you start spraying. A hair dryer works perfectly to help the adhesion. When you're happy with that, the less expensive, wider tape can be used to mask of a large area, like the white part of the SV. Here's a quick link to some fine line. It's not 3M brand (which is what I use), but it's got good reviews, so it might be worth a shot. jinbing High-Temp Vinyl Fine Line Fineline Masking Tape Automotive Paint for Curves Blue (1/16 in +1/8 in Each 3Rolls) a.co/d/cRANfre
Thanks so much for the detailed response! Really appreciate it, and thanks for the enjoyable content! The Squash Van is going to be my first build since I was in high school back in the late 80s early 90s! Amazing that this hobby is still going strong, love it! @@poorboysrc
Judging by the shadows in your yard you only waited few minutes between layers and it seems to be no problem. I read I should wait at least 10-15 minutes. What is your recommendation there?
How long do you wait until the first and second coat dry? Did you ever try using hair dryer..
I usually wait about 20 minutes. I have used a hair dryer before, many times. I prefer the sun, but during the rainy winter months, I'll bust out the hair dryer. 👊🏼
Hi is that a lexan body shell u painting the tamiya ps polycarbonate paint with
Yep, it's lexan. 👊🏼
The one thing you did not mention when painting a body, but you did it. It is better to spray the darker colors first. White should be the last color you spray. Also you can use 3M blue tape for masking and it works well and is cheaper than Tamiya tape. I use the 3M blue painters tape for large areas and Tamiya tape in tight areas. However, I have used the 3M tape on everything and had no problems. Thoughts?
Absolutely a good point! I think I actually edited that part out by accident! Lol!
The blue tape I discussed in the video is the same 3M blue autobody tape you're referring to. That stuff works great on RC bodies! 👍🏻
@@poorboysrc That is funny you edited that part by accident. LOL Yes, the blue tape does work good. I use it all of the time along with the Tamiya tape. Keep your great videos coming! Thanks
This may be a stupid question, but just wondering, do you paint the inside of the body? and why just the inside? does it not show as being painter inside? just curious, i am new to the hobby and trying to get started painting as well
Not a stupid question at all. We paint the inside of lexan bodies so it helps protect the paint when you roll over. You can roll as much as you want and never damage your paint job. 👊
Hi, daft question but what’s the clear film you pull off at the end ? And how did you apply it?
Not daft at all, it's a good question. That's called overspray film. It's kind of a shrink-wrapped thin plastic thats applied to the body at the manufacturing facility. It's purpose is to keep overspray off the outside of the body during paint. If your body is missing it, you can always just mask it off the old fashioned way. 👊🏼😉
Thank you, I’ve not had a model like this before only just realised you spray the underneath of the shell not the top like on the lunchbox etc .
@@darrengaynor4966 Oh, yeah definitely spray the inside of the body with clear (polycarbonate/lexan) bodies, and the outside with hard plastic shells.
It's also very important that you use the proper paint. Tamiya PS paint for Polycarbonate/lexan and TS paint for hard ABS plastic.
@@poorboysrc any tips on cutting out the body? Thanks for all your help
@@darrengaynor4966 just take your time, familiarize yourself with the lines you want to cut and those you don't, before you start cutting. A good pair of curved scissors can be a life saver. Some guys use xacto knives to cut, I don't use one often, but for long, straight lines (like under doors, side of the body) I do, and it works great. Just score an edge, then crack along the edge, don't cut right through. 👊🏼
Drilled holes before paint job or vice versa ?
If the body comes with the little indents, indicating where to drill the holes, I'll do it after paint.
If those little indents aren't there, I'll drill my holes first. 👊🏼
Nice tips for newbies and even the more experienced builder. Great stuff buddy.
Thanks Rob! Hope you're doing well, my friend! 👊
@@poorboysrc Doing great, big 60 BD tomorrow. Hope all is well with you and the family bro!
@@robbrennanrc no way! Happy birthday, you CW01 speed demon! 🎂
$12.99 a can, someone lives in Commiefornia! LOL
Even worse, I'm in Canada!
That’s great that you have mastered the correct pronunciation of “Decals” now it’s time to work on “Tamiya” Ta-mi-ya Clap ooot the Syllables 👏Ta👏mi👏ya.👍
Well that sure seems a little condescending, now doesn't it? Surely an astute man such as yourself can understand the idiosyncrasies of speech on a global platform? 🤔
This is timely info!
About to lay down some paint work???
@@poorboysrc you bet 👍just picked up a kyosho outlaw rampage, still undecided on paint scheme though 🤔
@@JIPPERR_1 no way! The 90's version? Or the more recent release?
@@poorboysrc the more recent one, got the pro kit version and am loving it already 🤙🤙
@@JIPPERR_1 I've got one too, they're SO much fun!!! I dropped a 4300kv Spektra Brushless system in mine and it's bonkers! 😆
thanks dude
unrelated.. that shirt at 21:00 is sick...
Hope it helped! 👊
Haha, thanks dude! It's one of my fav musical artists, LeBrock. He's got a cool 80's sound, check him out on Spotify!
(I use this track on my Mod-Clod running vid!)
open.spotify.com/track/0GVWl5wt4tE9hC5t5wRfyd?si=Ypsvq9yNTFyHxCu9zk3JxQ&dd=1
@@poorboysrc it did. Exactly what i was looking for! appreciate you showing the failures. and will do!
@@cerealbucketcoaster right on, cheers pal! 🍻
Hey Fil, I'm subscribed to your channel since a few days. The CW01 challenge brought me to you.
Really like your content and the Wayne's World sounds. 😁
Hey dude, thanks for coming on board! Stay excellent, amigo! 🤙
I just use Rustolium
How's the adhesion?
@@poorboysrc exelent
for someone who owns so many tamiya cars you have no idea how to say it. also why spend $10 on 40ml of the body cleaner stuff when you can get 1000ml of Isopropyl alcohol for a few dollars? all in all great video.
Potatoe, potatto, my man! 😁 - Glad you enjoyed the video! 👊🏼
He also said deck-els…. 😳 I think he’s messing with us. 😂
@@sammoore7173hello
@@sammoore7173my names Sam Moore too 😀
Would be a better video if you could stop watching yourself while recording. Can you wait until editing to watch yourself ? Very distracting.
I'll keep that in mind, and appreciate the feedback. 👊
I disagree. The only times you look into your monitor is when you are checking to see if your video is capturing the detail you are explaining.
This I appreciate.