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Recently announced by Pro-Line is some new Liquid Mask. Liquid mask can make those custom paint schemes easier, along with yielding sharper lines, than using old school masking tape. Here are the highlights- * No thinning needed * Easily conforms to tough to reach spots * Water based, environmentally friendly * 16oz bottle with a convenient flip-up spout cap * Professional results * Ready to spray [...]
Today: heads. Because heads are important, not only to people in general, but also to an RC interior. If you’re doing an interior, it’s worth spending a bit of extra time on your chosen driver’s head, because that’s what our eyes are naturally drawn to. The very first thing anyone will see, upon reflex, is your driver’s face. We all [...]
A really good thing with the SCX10III is that it comes with an interior, complete with a driver. It certainly adds a lot to the look. Especially so if the interior is nicely painted. True, it is seldom seen up close, but still I like to spend some time on it. I mean, why not? It’s a hobby after all, [...]
New from JConcepts is Body Shell Masking Tape. The new masking tape was designed to give your next paint job crisp lines and will be available in two different widths. Here are the highlights- * High quality tape designed for good adhesion & crisp lines * Easy to identify orange colors * Two width options – 12 and 24mm * #5014 – 24mm x [...]
G’day mates! The one thing that keeps me attached to this hobby of ours, toy cars, is all the many aspects of it. Last week’s column was dedicated to electronics, something I am slowly getting more and more comfortable with, today’s topic will be painting. I have now come to the point where I cannot immediately say how many lexan bodies [...]
When everyone else out there seem to be building their own version of the new TRX-4 High Trail, I’m as behind as ever and am turning a TRX-4 kit into a 2021 Bronco. Goes to prove that I never was an early adopter, and that Brian needs to raise my pay check. Speaking of money: if you want a TRX-4 [...]
G’day mates! Last week I had the pleasure of showing off the new body of my SCX10 III, Viper. Today we’ll have a look at lessons learned. First, an easy one: black and yellow worked well as a recipe for one eye catching color scheme that would look good both out driving, and in pictures published on this very website. [...]
Recently posted by our good friends over at Traxxas is a How To on Giving Your TRX-4 Ford Bronco a Matte Roof. The Traxxas crew did a nice write up on all the tools you’ll need for the task, plus some information on their ProGraphix Clear Matte Finishing Spray. The matte finishing spray makes it super easy to turn paint [...]
No, I haven’t been outside painting. I’ve been painting on the outside. Of the body of my little SCX24. Last column I mentioned I had some trouble with paint peeling off with the masking tape, but no such trouble today. The idea behind the paint scheme is simple. This car belongs to Rob Smith, son of Junior Smith, son Bob Smith [...]
Over at Bittydesign they have announced a full line-up of Airbrush Starter Kits. The kits are set up to suit beginners to pros and are a great way to take your painting skills to the next level. These high quality airbrush kits are convenient to use and can save you some cash. Here are the highlights- Bittydesign Airbrush Starter Kits * Entry [...]
Coming soon from Pro-Line are Speed Forms Mini Clear Test Bodies. The test bodies make it easy to try out your painting rig, to simply practice with, or to try crazy new paint schemes. Here are some highlights- * Comes as a 6 pack of test bodies * Modeled after full-sized paint sample bodies * Great for displaying color options * Comes with overspray [...]
New from Pro-Line is a Body Grip Tool for painters. The body grip tool makes it easy to have a proper grip on your body while you paint. The tool keeps you from getting fingerprint marks on fresh paint, plus it just makes painting easier. * High quality custom machining * Uses type 1 PVC * Powerful suction cup for a solid grip [...]
The next time you go to whip up one of your custom paint jobs, Duratrax has some new Vinyl Masking Tape for you to use. Available in 4 different widths (1/16”, 1/8”, 1/4” and 1/2”), the Duratrax tape is designed for crisp lines and to easily conform around the bends and curves in the body you are working on. Prices range [...]
Have a hot paint scheme for that new body of yours? Now there is a new brand of paint to chose from, Duratrax RC Paints. Available in a wide variety of colors and in two different sizes, the Duratrax paints are said to offer excellent coverage at a great price per-ounce. Duratrax RC Paint * 4.5 oz Spray Cans- $7.99 each * Fluorescent [...]
Alright so a few months ago I was talking to Dave over at CPC PowderCoating and he told me about a new way to put designs and patterns onto objects, I instantly thought of a lexan body and within a couple of days I had one ready to be dipped. Before I tell you about how it turned out first let me tell [...]
