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[M pro]

Well I finally got the Black Special after putting it off for fare to long :/

I'm not one to buy this and leave it in the box as I see so many doing so this will be my build

And the first build with pics on here I believe.

Let the build begin







Also started the painting


Also one thing to note, the driver on the Avante black is grey unlike the white one on the 2011 and 1988


The body will also be unpainted like most of my cars here http://photobucket.com/Avantefamily

[M pro]

Did a little more painting tonight

[Rosey]

Mate superb and yes you are the first on here to do a 'Black Special' build thread. I will be following this with anticipation because for me, this BS version is the dog's nuts!

[Tamiya Era]

cooool,,,,,will enjoy the thread for sure
and enjoy ur self

[M pro]

Little update on the paining





After using the gun Metal paint I added a layer of clear lacquer to give it a nice shine

And FYI that top helmet sticker is a PITA to put on right






And all together








And as my one will be clear bodyed I have painted the bottom of the driver black so it all looks right once together



I’m quite happy how the driver turned out

More soon

[Tamiya Era]

Thats an Amaaaaaaaaaaaazing mate....fantastic result...( teach me )

[neobrunox]

Little update on the paining



After using the gun Metal paint I added a layer of clear lacquer to give it a nice shine

And FYI that top helmet sticker is a PITA to put on right




And all together






And as my one will be clear bodyed I have painted the bottom of the driver black so it all looks right once together



I’m quite happy how the driver turned out

More soon

Fantastic job

[M pro]

Update time!


Ok tonight was pretty much doing the main body




I can’t tell you how nerve racking doing this was as the side stickers are a pita to get on without messing them up, and knowing this was my only set didn’t help




but finally I was done







More soon

[Theibault]

Update time!
Ok tonight was pretty much doing the main body


I can’t tell you how nerve racking doing this was as the side stickers are a pita to get on without messing them up, and knowing this was my only set didn’t help


but finally I was done







More soon

Quick tip for stickers, wet the surface with Windex. You can then slide them to the proper location. Squeeze excess off, any left under evaporates without leaving a mark. PS, do you always sticker then paint? That seems backwards to me (not flaming, just curious). How do you keep overspray from getting on the stickers?

[Tamiya Era]

Update time!
Ok tonight was pretty much doing the main body


I can’t tell you how nerve racking doing this was as the side stickers are a pita to get on without messing them up, and knowing this was my only set didn’t help


but finally I was done







More soon

Ver nice and neat..wat tool u use for trimming the body?

[M pro]

Ver nice and neat..wat tool u use for trimming the body?

I always use a scalpel to run over the lines and then a quick bend gives you a neet line

[Tamiya Era]

Quick tip for stickers, wet the surface with Windex. You can then slide them to the proper location. Squeeze excess off, any left under evaporates without leaving a mark. PS, do you always sticker then paint? That seems backwards to me (not flaming, just curious). How do you keep overspray from getting on the stickers?

He is not going to paint i guess....his collections are all of clear bodies which gives a great look....
i am going to do the same with my Vanquish

[Tamiya Era]

I always use a scalpel to run over the lines and then a quick bend gives you a neet line

cheers mate,,
so will the ( TAMIYA 74040 Modeler's Knife PLASTIC MODEL CRAFT TOOL ) do the job?

[KalEl63]

cheers mate,,
so will the ( TAMIYA 74040 Modeler's Knife PLASTIC MODEL CRAFT TOOL ) do the job?

Any sharp blade. I do a light score and pull the lexan away as it works far better than trying to cut it.

[ralphee]

From somebody who is super anal on even a slight mark on a screw slot, this is EPIC. Decal application looks perfect, though im still to try the Exacto on shell cutting, may have to try this on the BS back up shell i have to do soon, need some pink rims though . Top job on the driver figure too, its nice to see one so neat and well finished.

lee

[M pro]

Thanks for the comments guys

And as said in the OP the body will be clear like the rest of my cars

Didn't get much done today as time was short but













I also managed to get the wing cut too

[Thommo]

Well done M pro, another very impressive Avante in your stable. You have a great attention to detail buddy, that is just awesome. Don't rush it for us

What pinion gear comes in that kit?

[Theibault]

Thanks for the comments guys

And as said in the OP the body will be clear like the rest of my cars

Didn't get much done today as time was short but













I also managed to get the wing cut too

I totally forgot that I have seen so many of your other cars without paint on the body. Apparently, I can't read either lol. A few months ago when you posted all your Avantes, I thought to myself that I need to do a body like that. Looking great! I have one of these NIB that I will eventually build, but that's a long ways down my RC to do list so I'm just going to build vicariously through you.

[wolfdogstinkus]

Nice build M pro, thanks for sharing.

[Wez-li]

Great build thread, you know how much I hate seeing tamiyas trapped in boxes

[M pro]

Ok guys here is a large update

[M pro]

[M pro]

And all done














As we have just moved I have not had time to out my cars up :/ but this will soon change



Ill get better pics up once its day

[Tamiya Era]

super looking with clear body...great

[neobrunox]

Very interesting , you did not paint your bodies.
i have bought another body & decals for mine
i will probably do the same for it