Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 9, 2015 Been a while since I had a new car .. So build thread here we come I tried the score and snap method for the first time and it works really well Good scrub with a dish scoured and washing up liquid 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandster 285 Posted August 10, 2015 Have you removed the protective film already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Not yet my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Drying in the sun Window masks and ready for translucent red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Red on Gunmetal on Black on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Now the film and inspect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Shade outside Sun shine 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboided 374 Posted August 10, 2015 Love the colour in the sun. How did you manage to get consistency with the translucent red? Is it obvious when it's got enough paint on there? Or are you spraying and praying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 I done a test run on a spare bit of lexan.. Two nice full coats of red Same of gun metal And black I looked up against the light to see what the coverage was like 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted August 10, 2015 Wow, you got skills buddy...... body looks amazing..... I tried smoking out some windows recently and couldn't even get that even LOL !!!!! Looking forward to seeing finished on the chassis... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted August 10, 2015 Does look amazing buddy! I'm kind of regretting the body lines I did on mine now Looks OK from a distance, but they're very uneven up close. It will be a good excuse to run it though I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 10, 2015 Bearings came today so should be moving forward soon .. RC bearings are very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted August 10, 2015 I'm really liking that color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byteme909 27 Posted August 10, 2015 +1 on that paint job and color choice. Amazing skill in the even paint app especially since it looks like you're using just a can instead of an airbrush. looking forward to the remaining build and completed model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trini2DBone 633 Posted August 11, 2015 Holy bejeesus !! That came out sweet! Nice work...! Reminds me of a 350Z I did a while back...translucent orange backed by copper then silver...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 15, 2015 Decals started Painting black spoiler and mirrors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 16, 2015 Assembly of spoiler Final dusting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 16, 2015 Test fit of the spoiler .. Few more decals to go 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted August 17, 2015 Will you leave the spoiler glossy or Matt it out? I'm just partial to the mat black on plastics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 17, 2015 It was a satin with the ps paint. I decided to clear it so I think it will stay shiny.. Easy to change at a later date if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted August 17, 2015 Looks great that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 17, 2015 I think black wheel centres and I'm going to look for some exhaust tips to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted August 19, 2015 I think black wheel centres and I'm going to look for some exhaust tips to makejust order yokomo gunmetal mufflers $8.50 on flee bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted August 29, 2015 Spoiler fixed in place and decals done 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites