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    Arkonik x Traxxas TRX-4 custom build

    Hi Guys, We've just built our first custom build with the Rigid light kit and filmed it using stop frame animation. Would love to hear your thoughts - https://youtu.be/dEGbjkO6kLY
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    Opaque windows on 1:24 hard body

    I'm attempting my first hard body, and have very little experience overall (I've only painted one 1:10 lexan body, and both of my rigs are RTRs, less than a year old.) This is a 1:24 scale, 3D printed body, and between the small scale and my complete lack of modelling experience, I've decided...
  3. JatoTheRipper

    Olive Drab for Lexan

    Does anybody know of a Lexan paint color that will replicate this olive drab seen on the JConcepts Creep body? I know I can spray the paint on the outside or coat the body with Tamiya PS-55 for the matte look, but I can't find a polycarbonate paint color similar to this. I have reached out to...
  4. Compdoggie

    Painting lexan Body

    Here is a video I made about painting a lexan body on a traxxas slash. Best How to Paint a lexan body Thanks!
  5. JatoTheRipper

    RC4WD Blazer Pre-Painted Complete Body Set Quality?

    Please post photos of your prepainted RC4WD Blazer bodies. I only want to see photos of those that come in the light blue, orange, teal, or yellow pre-painted schemes from RC4WD. I am looking to get one of these bodies, but I am concerned about the quality of the paint. I don't want any...
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    ☆ Paint and custom body work showoff thread! Let's see those one off pieces of art. ☆

    ☆ Paint and custom body work showoff thread! Let's see those one off pieces of art. ☆ I haven't found one yet, and a member mentioned starting up a thread for this so here it is. Let's see those custom paint jobs and one off custom bodies!!! Please no projects, but feel free to show how you...
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    Paint

    Sooooo I'm lookin to paint my new body for my scx10. I am wondering what sould be the best way to do so. I remember when I was young we used to pain the body on the inside. Im clueless of the type of paint or airbrush too. Please Help!
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    Need some help on backing

    Hello, this is my first lexan body i've ever painted. It's a 79 ford f150 from hpi for my scx10. The windows and bed was painted tamiya gun metal and the rest was painted with tamiya red (ps-2). The only two colors I have to back with are the tamiya gun metal, and an outlaw black. I think the...
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    Any paint help>

    Just bought my first lexan body (normally get hard bodies) Its a hpi 79 ford regular cab for my scx10 dingo. Any tips on painting would be great. :ror:
  10. tripsix

    SCX 10 Cherokee Body, build

    A link to me and my son's first body and build...were rookies and appreciate any feedback you can give. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-scx-10/443968-scx-10-cherokee-body-build.html#post4315507
  11. tripsix

    SCX 10 Cherokee Body, build

    This is mine and my son's first attempt at doing a new body. We had the axial aluminum link upgrade which we got creative with to get the wheel base correct, without causing any binding in the drive shafts. Not bad for our first try, but definitly some noticable paint concerns(my noob...
  12. Ramination

    Hardbody Reconditioning Tips - Removing scratches and painting

    First, I have never done any work like fixing, building or painting any hardbody. Advice/links for noobs would be great. I am looking for tips and advice on reconditioning my FJ Cruise hardbody. I love this thing, wheel it every weekend and the body has seen better days. I'd like to remove...
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    Need help choosing a color any suggestions?

    Okay I have a few questions I need asked 1. I know you should brush the trim on the inside of a clear body but when painting the inside should you brush or airbrush it?? 2. Okay so I just ordered my proline Cherokee body and I can't decide what color I want to paint it!!!! Everybody does red...
  14. yatester

    starting a wraith kit build

    im starting a wraith build and have a few questions.....first i would love to paint my roll cage but i was wondering of the guys that have painted theirs do you find the paint scratching off a lot?.....next should i invest in bead-locks or are the wheels it comes with fine....thanks for looking...
  15. mahgninnuc1

    Some of my Paint Jobs and wraps

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    easy paint

    this is how to paint quick and easy get detailed pant or car paint ledt over and paint a base coular then use tape to make designs then paint over it or use that for the design then peel it off also use black tape to make stripes on vehicals
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    Havent seen this body used before

    so i found this jem at a thrift store and made it into a crawler. i was looking all over the place for paint and roll cage ideas but it seems nobody has used this body or hasn't posted pics. what do you think? my chassie is orange and black and i want to make a simple roll cage for the...
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    would this work?

    im getting a lexan body for my scx10. ive never painted one but it doesnt seem that hard. anyway i had an idea and wanted to get some opinions and tips from you guys. my plan is to paint the body blue and black from the outside and spray the inside gray. That way it will get scratches from the...
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    painted my dingo body

    hey, painted my body now, hope you all like it, any response would be good"thumbsup"
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    Airbrush?

    I got a 80 chevy body for christmas and i was going to get a harbor freight airbrush but they are out of stock. So whats a good air brush for under $80? Also what do you run for filters since i'll be running it off my dads big air compressor. I got faskolor paint for it, does it need thinning?
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