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@Fuijo Thanks for the tip; will give it a try should I encounter another overspray on my next shell. I am starting trimming the Raybrig HSV-010 so will be posting another work log in due course.

Like many ebay shops, they claim that the wheels (fastrax) are 0mm offsets; I think they are 1 or 2mm offsets because the width is 189/190mm wide. I have lowered the body by another hole and the steering does not appear to snag the edge of the wheel arch of the body. I guess I will need to try it out at the local rc club next week. I will also need to limit (cap) my motor because after chatting with the local racers at the club; 13.5T would be recommended. May get a 13.5T in due course.

They are the standard wheel hexes that came with the kit. I agree, they are right on the edge of the body shell and I wondered how I can lower the body by another hole. I will definitely give another slight adjustment to the shell. Thanks.

Wing mirrors and light shells complete! I'm still considering whether to cut the shell posts as I have 2 other bodies to do.

A few more images with the chassis and wheels. Got the wing mirrors and light shells to finish then body is complete.

Sounds good; will take up on your offer. What time on Thursday evening?

I haven't been actually racing RC touring car before. I re-started this hobby recently so a few tips will be good; especially the car set up etc. Are there any rules, eg. BRCA? Or is the club flexible on normal meetings? Thanks.

Thanks for info; I will try the detailing pen on the next body. I currently have a Raybrig HSV-010 (Tamiya item. 51429) and a Subaru BRZ R&D Sport 2014 Rd.2 Fuji (Tamiya item. 51575) for me practice my spray painting on.

I thought about using a permanent marker because that's what I did in the past many years ago; but the lady at the local model shop recommend using lining tape. The lining tape comes in 0.5, 0.8, 2.1, 3.3, 5.0, 7.0 and 10.0mm roll. I am not sure how it will fair on the track but considering the timescale and the simplicity of doing the lining I can replace them if they come off. I also use cotton bud sticks and cocktail sticks to piece the lining onto the body.

Black lining complete. Just the wing mirrors remaining. I am considering installing a spoiler but not sure the what it may look like so I will put is on hold and see the completed before installing a spoiler.

The masking was not sufficient, so I am a little disappointed. Yes I agree. the pearl white looks good under light. Got the wing mirrors to paint in pearl white to complete.

Top front view. Side elevation. Roof top view. Rear view. 95% of the decals are in place. Some minor black lining to complete to give a little realistic look.

Time to remove the protective film! After removing the film, I'd noticed that my masking was not sufficient at the lower part of the body; mainly near the bumpers.

The windscreen and windows are sprayed according to the guide with Smoke (PS-31); 2 coats; 30 minutes between coats.

My first spray paint since my college years with some inspiration from other guides on the internet. The new Honda/Acura NSX body is going to be on my TRF419X chassis. Note. The image may not be very clear as it was taken inside a DIY spray booth. Main body colour scheme Pearl White, Tamiya PS-57 Roof, Rear and front bumper I'd changed the standard black (PS-5) having got some interesting information from a blog at Soul RC in the following order:- Translucent Purple, Tamiya PS-45 Pearl Clear, Tamiya PS-58 Metallic Red, Tamiya PS-15 Gun metal, Tamiya PS-23 The pearl clear was suppose to be the first layer, but I didn't want high reflective (or sparkle?) in the finish so I'd decided to the change layering sequence. More image to follow. Front close up (image below) of the bumper; you can just about notice the dark metallic/pearl purple effect.