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@svenb @Superluminal Thank you! Part of me wishes I went for a solid colour but if I don’t try now when will I ! Tamiya white tape! It’s the only chance I’ve ever to get a sharp line. They vary from 1-5mm. Tamiya 87179. The body is cleaned, wiped dry with lint free, masked and sprayed in one sitting. Ideally tape is removed as soon as possible.

@foz75 Thanks for checking in and asking. Yes, alot over a month ago now but it has taken a pause again since as focus and setbacks hinder the motivation. Shifted to other projects for now in another scale ( 1:24 ) . Main masking took a good while as no masks are provided of any kind with the bodyset. I blocked in the main metallic blue rather well I am pleased with the result, moved onto the red and into the orange / yellow. The resolution the lowest grade Cricut can provide is incredible. It is cutting millimetres or half millimetres patterns. I am truly impressed. Unfortunately I was impatient with the first layers of orange and overcooked how much paint i layed down on the first masked orange pass leaving it not being 100% sharp. I am at the stage of moving on to the next pass to continue the vibrant gradient. Or starting over either lowering expectations or improving my approach. It´s alot to wrap my head around having not done anything this complex before. We´ll see how and when it continues! Thanks for looking

Long time but here we are, the photo dump of the project! Specification - Rothmans BMW E30 M3 / XV-01 Pro Shy of Tamiya's potential re-release I conclude my rally M3 project where I utilised a fairly good reproduction bodyset to make a box art that never was the iconic Rothmans E30 M3. It was the most difficult paint job I attempted from the amount of colours used and masking involved shy of my jaccs mk7 civic trf fwd build attempt. It has its short comings but I remain proud. Self made decals, the bodyside red stripe is vinyl, the rest is paint. ( decals nearly sold out still extras available ) Improvements to the bodyset include - Front LED ´s tinted with clear paint, rear LED ´s Modified SRC Mirrors Demiworks rear lamp buckets Jack lift points from styrene Aftermarket Exhaust Aftermarket windscreen wiper Textured vinyl on lamps Hood pins and cut off switches Wheel decals, livery decals, self made Painted trims instead of kit decals Painted windscreen "streak" or clean path Painted exhaust soot Paint misted on soot to wheels RCRACINGLEGENDS ( ebay ) SW388 spoon sports wheels finished in gold to mimick speedline corse wheels of the era. Various multi media materials were used to bring the lexan to life tape, vinyl paint etc. No bodyset kit decals were used apart from the original bodyset window masks. The chassis remains as a roller for now so there is no electronics.

@yogi-bear wow! Super inspiring this! What printer is that? I’ve been inconsistent with rc but have had bursts if manic inspiration. I will combine making masks, vinyl decals and of course slot of paint. Here’s today. I’m sort of terrified so I’ve taken my time to work up the nerve. Deep wash and alot of masking as the body comes with none. https://www.instagram.com/scale_technics

Awesome !

Some hilarious comments in this thread, Made my lunchbreak. Thanks for that! I find Scale Builders Guild youtube is the most inovative and inspiring in my opnion if you want true quality rc building, running, etc. It´s a specific niche genre he´s into but the precision, experimentation and passion can be applied to any project and hobby really.

What a trip!

By the power vested in Tamiyasan we hereby pronounce you man and box wrench?

Long time coming mini plotter investment, and a can of neon purple paint colour arrived which was missing.

Ah…… 1:1 actual cars. Yes, it’s the absolute core seed of everything that is thought about and consumed on the daily. So much so that it has lead and fueled my entire ( modest ) career ( automotive design ). Design Portfolio However, ironically - finances, time, space, family and location void the justification of having 1:1 projects currently. So the joy is had digitally and in 1:10 scale 😃. Here was my latest one 2017-2022 a true 1:1 Tamiya project, everything was changed, modified, painted or removed to make it look and feel the way it did. OEM+ Club sport approach.. 1984 AE86 with a late generation (2001) Japanese only market 20V 4AGE swap

If you want a modern day TT02 step up with nice plastics, modern engineering, and “open” design with access to everything splurge for a base TA08. I have multiple TA02T’s with the iconic box art bodies setup as pre runners which work great. So fun and dramatic with basic electrics and a lipo. If your ultimately after building a variant of a truck. I do not love the shiny plastic, it’s equivalent to the TT02, the chassis is not sloppy like a TT though. TA03/4/5 are nice options but aren’t exactly modern. I’ve owned all of them at one point or another. The TA06 is super annoying design with it’s battery from underneath and overall feels a bit complicated. Just my opinion and experience! So, TA02T and TA08 would be my pick.

@Kol__ It was a clearance item at a company that sells enormous commercial plotters and vinyl in Sweden. It was marked down 50% so about $100 depending on your location. A must buy! Hope it works the way I think it may!

A mini plotter. This enables the next tier of possibilities and opportunities for my builds. I started with custom liveries and decals 2023/24 I will now move onto making paint masks, the decals themselves, and whatever else I can come up with. At least that’s the plan.

I made some Photoshop variations for some directions of a M-05 build I´ve been planning. When you have a moment please vote! https://take.supersurvey.com/poll5377034xF01842E4-161 M-05, 210mm, ABC Hobby Honda City Turbo II They´re all based loosely on the period F1 Williams livery Nr 3 is a fictitiousType R in Gloss Black Nr 9 is a fictitious what if - "Mugen City Pro" Personally I am into 8, 9, 3

Enjoy every bit of the process and completely lose yourself in each project deep dive 😃

I am referencing the concept car and road going version of the car as well. The lexan body is for the most part based on a more stock version of what is / will be the new mustang below. The primary difference is the hood and fenders from what I can gather from the race one.

I increased everything about 5%. It feels more substantial and correct. I will sketch out the side vents and mock-up a wing. I will either go with decal only or cutout and paint for the side vents.

I increased everything about 5%. It feels more substantial and correct. I will sketch out the side vents and mock-up a wing. I will either go with decal only or cutout and paint for the side vents.

Despite being 2025 I drew and cut out a first draft of some decals by hand that I am planning to make. I am debating getting a plotter but am enjoying doing everything manually. Back to basics, paper, pencil and a scalpel.

The chassis is a high end but dated 2000s touring car. I personally love these. I made a habit a few years ago of picking up complete kits with electrics whenever they pop up.

I adjusted some lines and worked on the large letters. I’m making notes along the way of changes for the next round. So far it’s pretty close. Both need increasing by 15% or so.

The GT3 Mustang was mounted onto a complete electrified 417X I had in storage. I made a first draft of the livery with tape and had an initial round of the Ford Performance decals. Printers never function so I had to do it the analog way I drew and cut out the letters with a hobby knife. I estimated the placement, shape and proportions. The body is not identical to the GT3 race car and it is alas a lexan body, so I’m making adjustments best suited to the result given what I have.

@GToddC5 my childhood hopped up motor for my first hobby grade rc early 90s. Sat in a 2WD sledgehammer. So nice to see!

Turns out i have most of the paint already for the livery. I will mount up the body onto a chassis and start taping on an initial plan on the exterior.

@urban warrior Yes Molotov does great products, I used up two pens of theirs. I wanted to try a more matte finish so got sharpies, a gold and a silver. These are a bit easier to “drybrush” on if that makes sense the molotov have a moving / pump like tip. Both excellent. @njmlondon I am saving in SVG format with no background, I am using a printing service in Denmark called stickerapp. There ought to be plenty of options depending where you’re located. I’m relatively new to making decals I’m a 18 months in or so, started with the Lancia. It’s not perfect but it’s rewarding seeing a “one off” build you made I really enjoy that.