Willy iine 18803 Posted October 14, 2021 Come to think of it, this blue is also my original mix.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11555 Posted October 15, 2021 I like custom paint jobs on RC cars for sure. Great examples in this thread! I'm into bright colours, which I guess reflects on my cars. This Hornet has a triple layer of PS Fluorescent Red -pardon me I don't remember the colour codes and don't have my rattle cans with me- backed by PS White, and double layer of PS White to complement. For the Manta Ray I went with double layer of PS Fluorescent Yellow backed by PS White, and two thin layers of PS Metallic Blue (love this colour) and no backup, trying to achieve a translucent effect. The shell turned out pretty good considered that it was my first go at something more intricate, but after many runs, when touching up the paint I ended up spraying another layer of blue, therefore losing the translucent effect. The Terra Scorcher was simpler, all in PS Light Blue besides the Silver grid and the orange details, which were done with two layers of PS Fluorescent orange (brushed on) backed with a layer of PS white. The most annoying part was the black gasket around the windows, a complete nightmare though worth it in the end. I have used the PS Fluorescent Yellow for the wheels as well (on top of white primer and sealed in wity glossy sealer). I find the quality of these pigments to be incredible in this paints -and in fact we pay it pretty much by the drop...! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1582 Posted October 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Ferruz said: I like custom paint jobs on RC cars for sure. Great examples in this thread! I'm into bright colours, which I guess reflects on my cars. This Hornet has a triple layer of PS Fluorescent Red -pardon me I don't remember the colour codes and don't have my rattle cans with me- backed by PS White, and double layer of PS White to complement. For the Manta Ray I went with double layer of PS Fluorescent Yellow backed by PS White, and two thin layers of PS Metallic Blue (love this colour) and no backup, trying to achieve a translucent effect. The shell turned out pretty good considered that it was my first go at something more intricate, but after many runs, when touching up the paint I ended up spraying another layer of blue, therefore losing the translucent effect. The Terra Scorcher was simpler, all in PS Light Blue besides the Silver grid and the orange details, which were done with two layers of PS Fluorescent orange (brushed on) backed with a layer of PS white. The most annoying part was the black gasket around the windows, a complete nightmare though worth it in the end. I have used the PS Fluorescent Yellow for the wheels as well (on top of white primer and sealed in wity glossy sealer). I find the quality of these pigments to be incredible in this paints -and in fact we pay it pretty much by the drop...! On 10/13/2021 at 7:23 AM, Qed296 said: I've got plenty off touch up pens and aerosol cans in the correct colour but its no good for polycarbonate shells....shame as it will just crack and peel off. Cheers anyway. 😍😃😍😍 That Hornet !!!! Stunning. James. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nwc100 462 Posted October 15, 2021 @Ferruz The Manta Ray is one of the best combos I’ve seen, looks really good, if I happen after another TT01 truck this is the colours it’s getting! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Some cracking colours people !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 So, do you want to see the end result straight away after a day of back and forth to garage spraying a sample (the sapphire shell comes with a light bowl set which i wouldn't be using, perfect for this task) or s set of snaps from each stage building up the reveal?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1582 Posted October 16, 2021 The last one, set of snaps from each stage for me 👍 James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goudar 526 Posted October 16, 2021 Each stage would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Ok folks....here we go.... Here we have my ps sprays, sample polycarbonate and some masking tape......super quick delivery so wasn't expecting to be able to do this today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Next up....split in two as i will be using 2 different colours on top of the ps37 to see what effect I get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Now we have 3 coats of ps37 on dry. ( the protective wrap is still on the polycarbonate sample piece at this point) and its sat on my roof of the car I'm trying to match. Next up is the backing colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 First coat of 2 of ps63.....now this wasn't the 1st choice to back it off with, i had chosen ps48 but I'd decided to use that secondly as its lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Ps5, 1st coat down and 1 more to go..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 All dry and the moment of truth, the protective wrap is still on...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 Well here we go....protective wraps off and I'm over the moon with the results.....I'm not going to try the alternative lighter ps48 with ps1 as this is a brilliant match.... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6207 Posted October 16, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 2:38 PM, Problemchild said: Core RC Shark grey JJ Core do some really good colours. I find their block colours cover really well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3472 Posted October 16, 2021 Should have been a Charleston but I wanted to replicate a hill climb special.. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3472 Posted October 16, 2021 I did a raid Afrique as well. I do like a 2CV. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qed296 249 Posted October 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yoshimitsu said: I did a raid Afrique as well. I do like a 2CV. Gotta love a 2cv....good work Yoshimitsu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvertriple 3472 Posted October 17, 2021 Super Hotshot Hornet Lunchboxes (Kamtec body shells) Turbo Scorpion 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites