Airbrush your first RC body! A Beginner's Tutorial

[@RCGirl]

So after a few days of use, I did find that the paints are scratching off somewhat easily, so to fully protect my paint job, I ended up spraying on a few coats of clear plastidip over the paint and it's totally protected now! amzn.to/2XMLEGL

[@RCVOODOO]

its a good idea to do that anyway because it adds strength to the body.

[@rcmctool2918]

RC GIRL, Did you paint the outside or inside on the lexan panel....??

[@RCVOODOO]

@@rcmctool2918 she said inside. Lol

[@RCGirl]

@@rcmctool2918 the inside for the colors, and for the parts I wanted matte I painted the matte clear on the outside. For protecting the paint, I used the clear plastidip on the inside

[@troywilliams1185]

Use crystal clear paint plasti dip will peel.off wait atleast 8 hours and spray inside with crystal clear

[@KnightenDaise]

Hey RC Girl!! Quick tip on your compressor! (Maybe somebody's clued you in already, but if not.....) You mentioned the stop-cock pressure release on the tank, but if you look on the bottom, there is another air release valve there. That is the one you really should mention to folks! That is the one you need to release after every use (in an appropriate area,) to expell the condensated water that builds up inside the tank itself! This will greatly improve both the machine's longevity and performance, as well as your paint's performance. I am a 30+ year remodel carpenter so I've got loads of experience with compressors. Hope this helps you and your fans! Cheers, and keep 'em wheels down!!

[@bobkeller8383]

Oh my God I'm in love. Lol great video. I just got my first rc ever and bought several airbrushes a year ago. May have to give this a try. You just got another sub my friend. Beautiful eyes and smile drug me in. Excellent content kept me. 👌

[@frederick6618]

Great video.

[@MrSneakyGunz]

17:07 Your body looks amazing.

[@justinmcmenamin9037]

Wow! Amazing job you did there! 😎

[@whisps1]

Really cool helpful video!

[@_into_the_journey_]

Wow that turned out really well. Good job!

[@OMGRC]

Awesome job and a lot of great tips😎👍 Thank you

[@cabojay12]

Thanks i ordered all the stuff today from your list. Nice work as always..

[@3Dprint4you]

Excellent video and well thought out and presented. One thing I would really like to put some emphasis on. Airbrushes is one of the places that money speaks loads. Please buy the best airbrush you can. There are some great Chinese airbrushes but here you definitely get what what you pay for. There are certainly some good Chinese airbrushes but they are the exception. The problem is that so many people just starting out will use one of the bad airbrushes and get really frustrated because they really are harder to brush good with and will give up because of frustration, myself included. Driving a good quality brush is really a great thing to do and you build confidence so much quicker. There are so many great airbrushes on the market right now. If you just really can’t right away spend some time researching the different Chinese brands, I own at least 4 of them, I did finally break down and buy a harder and steenbeck infinity CR+. I am not a snob because I use an H&S. Far from it. I’m a noob that wants to do his best and use the best tools to help achieve that. I still use my Chinese brushes but for any fine detail work I grab my H&S because I don’t have the I same talent to be able to do a killer paint job no matter what I use but need the help of a good tool to get close. I’m sure I’m going to get flamed for saying what I have but it’s just based on my own personal experience.

[@3Dprint4you]

Regardless I love your videos. Keep em coming!

[@Jarhead1313]

I've been airbrushing my bodies for almost 2 years now and what I've learned whether it be Faskolor,Wicked/Createx, or Pro-Line paints is to not only wash and scuff the body,but I add an adhesion promoter, and also after my body as cured for about 24 hours I spray a coat of Krylon clear coat. I do one quick misting with it, then wait about an hour and do another coat and so on. Since I've been doing that I haven't had any scratching or chipping from my Pro-Line paints, or my Faskolor and Wicked paints.

[@fueltoblaze1554]

thanks chap!

[@radiocontrolledmadness8119]

Hey thanks for this I’m just now learning the same, tips for adhesive promoter, I’ve heard you should paint immediately after and what promoter? Also I’ve just used rustolium it’s ight but id like to try krylons stuff

[@rukia3219jnemsjkdkwk]

I'm planning on painting my first custom rc body for my rustler. I originally was going to use the paint in the can but now am leaning towards airbrushing it instead. The way I was going to paint it was on the interior of the body and not the outside. Will the paint still scratch if I do it on the inside?

[@FarmerFpv]

@@rukia3219jnemsjkdkwk Yes it will still scratch eventually. All Lexan RC bodies are painted from the inside except for hard-injected molded bodies. Which comes on most crawlers and rock bouncers.

[@alittleofeverything153]

I really like my Masters airbrushes. They work well.

[@Cliffprogarage]

Turn out perfect nice.

[@chuckymystic]

Awesome job!!! I hope I'm a little artsy and can do a halfway decent design

[@cookingwithsamontheblackst3282]

Good job I been airbrushing 32 years I do shirts on the beach done a few bodys

[@rotorrabbitfpv]

Looks awesome!

[@Mugen-MTC2R]

That looks so cool, nice job!

[@ronlarsen6201]

Nice job RC girl. you are very sweet. its fun to see you explore the hobby. God Bless You.

[@rctrucktalk1149]

I have just bought my first airbrush with the aim to paint up a new body for my RC, love what you did with the Capra, you have a good eye for color and design (IMHO). You are inspiring love your channel glad I found it.

[@billwilliams8017]

You are a talented lady. Love your videos!

[@secrest1970]

Thank you for the video! Really appreciated for us “noobs” to airbrushing. Just picked one up. Great video!

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

I liked this video immensely; it's very informative. I've been wanting to get into airbrushing in my model railroading, to weather some of my rolling stock. I've done a little weathering by hand, but your detailed, step-by-step approach makes airbrushing seem easy. I'm going to bookmark this video and review it a couple more times, before I take the plunge. I'm taking your closing comment to heart. Thanks for producing and posting this video. PS: I also appreciate your detailed listings in the commentary for all of the items you mention in the video. That's perhaps the most helpful feature of all.

[@RCGirl]

Thanks glad you found it helpful!

[@LEXPIX]

Nicely done.

[@ripper9111]

Your videos are just simply terrific. Please keep up the great work.

[@keithphillips1234]

I would pay you to have this done!! I kid you not, I love what you did with that body. Excellent job on the details. Keep up the great work. Thank you for all the time you take to share with us.

[@RCGirl]

Thank you!

[@keithlea6804]

I agree. My eyes dont see all that well and that has kept me from building one over the past 5 years. But this kit from Axial could change my mind on a build attempt.

[@rcpete7055]

Awesome first attempt 😁👍 very subtle.. Now for some Brigter Colours🎉😜

[@blindj]

Dang you are definitely naturally talented. When I do something for the first time it never looks that good. Great job, great video.

[@AutoBodyEverything]

gravity feed is always better than siphon feed bcs you get more paint delivery with less pressure bcs gravity pulls the paint down int the gun vs high air volume to pull up the paint. Especially for automotive applications, literally all paint related factors can be applied to all applications. paint has a very universal standard. Even the same psi setting for the air brush is the SAME psi setting for a full size automotive professional spray gun.

[@Ferra3904]

You've inspired me!!! You have a nature talent for this kind of stuff. Didn't know where to start but now I do and can be confident i have decent equipment. Thank you!

[@RCGirl]

Awesome great to hear!!

[@Mine4943]

Such a neat job for a rookie! Love it!

[@nathanjohnson3564]

Yay rc girl rocks!! I've always wanted to air brush, I might have to get into this!!

[@RCVOODOO]

Very nice for a first paint job. Most people are lucky to get a good solid, one color their first time. 👍

[@rcintro1489]

When ya gonna start using yours, I'd love to try it but not sure if I can.

[@thunder4x488]

Brilliant thanks for showing so professional looking.

[@2shoestoo]

Looks great. Nice clean job.

[@AppalachianHandcraft]

I know I'm a bit late to the comments on this video, but I just found your channel. I'm loving the content so far. Keep up the amazing work on the videos and the R/Cs. When/if you get more comfortable with airbrushing and decide to upgrade your airbrush, I would recommend the Iwata HP-CS as a great intermediate. I recently picked one up to replace my old Iwata Revolution and I'm really loving this new one so far. I use it for everything from hand tooled leather, artwork, and R/C bodies. It's capable of fairly fine detail work and has pretty good coverage for larger areas as well. 🤙🏼

[@RCGirl]

Thanks for the advice! ✌🏼

[@aerialcombat]

Just what I was wanting to learn next, thank you!

[@jamesswift4641]

Awesome paint job,really cool details👍👍😃

[@PhiddyPford]

Up that game, you can easily decant and spray Tamiya PS thru the airbrush. As it’s thinner already it will spray different than proline, less pressure (20psi) and a .35 tip.

[@dennis586]

I have wanted to learn thank you for showing about how it all works

[@MrBumbles2]

yep doing a crawler metallic pewter, trimmed with metallic charcoal,

[@LEGOBubuS]

Oooh.. RCGirl + RC cars + Airbrush = that's gonna be cool! 😍 I'm also learning, it's fun!

[@UKGtrotter2k]

You have done an amazing job on that bodyshell, You'll may want to add some ptf "plumbers tape" to the hose connector on your compressor to help stop any air leaks you may get in the future. When I change tips on my airbrush I use the needle loosely to help keep the nozzle straight when screwing in, Keep up the good work.

[@keithlea6804]

You could paint a rig for me any day. Full size or rc wouldnt matter. Cant wait to see the next paint job. Thanks for sharing.

[@woppaenginerring]

Magnificent job RC Girl.

[@KZizFISHIN]

Watching the start of this i was thinking why would you add that much xtra work to painting the body because to me i have no skills of being an artist i would ruin more body panels than i could correctly paint so i kept watching and got my answer you already have really good artistic skills

[@SanchezOKelly]

If you 'prime' the area with a matte clearcoat - that will prevent some of the bleeding. As the clearcoat will bleed and seal that gap. But since it is clear - you won't notice it.

[@RCGirl]

Thanks yeah I've been doing that now!

[@rick7025]

Nice work way better then just using spray cans

[@DetoursRC]

Been wanting to get into airbrushing. Im gonna buy a kit and all of those proline paints soon.

[@jeffreybentz7097]

Excellent video, Great job of getting the process and instructions across in an easy to comprehend manner. Thanx!!! Nice job with your paint job also 👍👍

[@sosteve9113]

I love the airbrush,I did several of these bodies in my day,great fun

[@Moorercracing]

great video! very good detail on the steps!

[@RC4X4]

Great info. I like the air set up. I've used a Tamiya one for ever and spray cans.

[@andyrichey1192]

Wow awesome job !! I dig it, that is super cool. Appreciate you sharing RC girl

[@Dave-us6yu]

Have to admit, you did a super fine job!! I have had a air brush kit for probably 15yrs but never used it yet.And have the proline paints with it as well. Congrats again, if I ever get around to trying it hope it turns out at least half as good as yours!

[@epoweredrc]

Well, I just seen your post on Instagram today about airbrushing and asked what you was using then I come across your video today.. So awesome Great video thanks.. hope my first one turns out half as good as yours did.

[@stevewalters2974]

I absolutely loved your video! I have a truck I am building and I am going to have my daughter paint my truck and she was thinking of how she's going to paint it. She has some paint brush experience but not the equipment. This video should help a lot! Thank you! By the way :-) you're very beautiful :-)

[@RCGirl]

Oh awesome! Yeah I really like this setup for a beginner. The compressor is really nice, gun is decent and you can always upgrade to a nicer gun as you improve. The setup was $120 when I got it. Looks like it's gone up to $140 so keep an eye on price drops!

[@jdsrcs8061]

Wow wow wow!!! Very cool. I think I might have to try this!!!

[@RCGirl]

Yeah do it!

[@dschenk952]

RCG, thanks a ton for your intro to airbrushing, I'm just getting started, and this was very helpful. Nice job on your Capra, too.

[@RCGirl]

Thank you!

[@fabianrengelink2662]

Well done Hayley! 😍👊🏽🇳🇱

[@Hachi501st]

masters are a good beginner airbrush. quality wise they are bit meh.. i too started with a masters but felt like i needed more. once you get pro status you might want something a bit more reliable and consistent. iwata and badger airbrushes are top of the line. i personally use a iwata eclipse for my modeling. i do a lot of fine detail, blending and shading with mine.

[@HermundAOlsen]

Awesome! You made it look so easy, thanks.

[@thelawless1523]

u are awesome. i still cant believe u into all this

[@graymatter45]

Nice job. That airbrush kit looks like a great value

[@pokemountain518]

Nice you did a very good job I’m inspired to try airbrushing now!!!

[@pekwalker]

Only thing I would suggest is when you adjust your air pressure on the compressor, adjust it while applying pressure to your Airbrush.

[@Cliffprogarage]

Where did you go? I haven’t seen any of your very educational videos?? Hope to hear from you thanks

[@sharkfatrccustoms]

Looks awesome, wish my first one had looked like that! lol Just a couple of tips you may find helpful. If you put the pressure up to about 45 psi you can fine tune the airflow easier (on the fly) with the mac valve on the connector. Diluting some cleaner with water and adding enough to cover the bottom of the cleaning pot makes it a doddle to clean. And make sure to drain the compressor tank after each session, otherwise it can rust through :)

[@ottomaticrabbitt3998]

when masking off a body or panel you should make all of your cuts before painting and then just weed out one color section at a time. that way you dont have to try and go back after putting a color on and cut out the next section

[@RCGirl]

Ahhh good point! I wasn't sure if the paint would bleed through the cut sections if they were cut already, but someone below suggested using a clear coat over it to seal it! Good ideas

[@paweskrocki7234]

Great Vid , exactly what I was looking for ! Thank You

[@derekgardin1512]

Can also use a scouring pad from the kitchen to scuff the body. Just use a new one (dollar store is good for this stuff)

[@alanhafer828]

I'm totally impressed! That is one professional looking paint job and design!!! You always do an awesome video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍😃

[@kktkev]

Nice paint job

[@massourc2908]

Great job

[@troybates4173]

Very well done I've been airbrushing for a while and I love it over rattlecan. That was a nice intro video and an awesome paint job I wish I had your artistic talent. Keep it up and I look forward to your next video

[@rcscalecrawler38]

Bonjour, super vidéo, jolie Capra, vous avez mis du poids dans les roues ? merci

[@RCSUPREMACY]

I would look into Createx for the future. They have some unreal waterbase paints. My latest build with the 14k Gold leaf sheets were surrounded by waterbased Createx. Body came out great! definitely digging the design!

[@RCGirl]

Thank you, I'll have to check those out. Wasn't sure what other paint options were out there for lexan

[@mtrccrawler6300]

Great tips!! Awesome video!! Super dope!

[@scotth5924]

Hey new to your channel , love the content , I’m building a axial bomber for covid fun 🤩,so I found your paint tutorial awesome job , keep up the great work 🤙

[@RCGirl]

Thanks! Good luck with the bomber!

[@derrick6483]

Man! That came out really nice. Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough explaining everything. I like your content because you always do that. Also you bring a very positive and optimistic fun vibe to the videos. I like that. Good stuff ✌

[@RCGirl]

Thank you! Hopefully I'm showing people that it's not difficult/scary to learn something new, since I'm new to it myself!

[@derrick6483]

@@RCGirl Nonsense! You are a seasoned veteran. 👍😁

[@RCGirl]

@@derrick6483 haha well with airbrushing I'm a noob!

[@derrick6483]

@@RCGirl well you made it look like you know what your doing. I feel like I can do a good job now even tho I've never airbrushed. If I just take my time like you did and be all set up with everything in front of me I believe it will turn out nice. I really like the mountain scene. Especially the color choices! Looks Sharp! Take care. Later.

[@ggjflyguy]

have you tried the Parma Airbrush Paints? its what i use on with my setup and bodies

[@BDcumminsdiesel]

I have always wanted to do airbrushing I have done rattle cans for years

[@RCGirl]

Its kinda fun and opens up a lot of new colors!

[@BDcumminsdiesel]

Yes ma’am it does I have just been nervous about tring it

[@PeteWylieRC]

Great tips thanks. You did a really great job on that. Quite an investment but the cost of those little Tamiya PS tins does add up !

[@ozboy8144]

Nicely done 🙂

[@knigh_hawk_733]

If you’re looking for some great tips and trick cheap hacks on airbrushing you need to check out this cat lol Bloodshot Airbrushing the things this guy does with an airbrush will amaze you definitely worth the watch. Cheers

[@sharkfatrccustoms]

Yeah Ryan is a beast with an airbrush. Very helpful too :D

[@Jarhead1313]

That guy's videos is what took a Beginner like me 2 years ago and turned me into selling custom airbrushed bodies today, Just won Pro-Line's Readers Ride of the month last month with my Wintergreen painted Jeep Rubicon Summit. He's definitely a stoner, but the man is picasso when it comes to airbrushing. I can't recomend him enough

[@shanenelson8449]

Like how you painted your body thank you for the tips I was always afraid to paint my own body’s do to what it would look like lol but I’m sorry but your very pretty woman and I like how you explain everything very well

[@GrimJerr]

Who would have guessed the hardest part of building this kit is picking a paint scheme.

[@ludekv2454]

Good job 👍🙂

[@donharsh5469]

Awesome RC Girl cool 😎😎👍😎😎 video

[@scottopsahl3205]

Looks sweet!

[@drjavogel]

Beautiful tutorial. Beautiful airbrushing. Beautiful girl. That's a three-fer!

[@mtnmyke]

A+++ Super cool.

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

Good job, your awesome. Wished you and my wife could hang out

[@nostalgicshark3]

Could the body paint work on painting models as well?

[@jeremybaity7002]

Thank you for not editing out using a lighter color before the final blue. I cannot be the only one that was wondering how it would work but you crushed it!!! Have you heard any positive feedback on the kits for doing make-up? Seems they may be good for detail work or maybe good for nothing. LOL Again thanks a bunch. A+++

[@do1yourself762]

nice job .i like

[@blue03r6]

you can also use the paint brand, createx sold at hobby lobby. I do prefer Faskolor by parma pse which has a ton of colors and is actually less expensive than createx.parmapse.shptron.com/c/faskolor-paint-shop?pp=15 also, a liquid masking is a lot better to prevent bleeding. use many layers of it or it's not easy to peel off in a thin film. also you can back the paint with rustoleum. it will help keep if from scratching off. this is what most of the guys that paint rc shells professionally do.

[@ChrissiRC]

Cool Video 👍

[@rcintro1489]

I saw your Cappra on a thumbnail the other day and thought that looks cool wonder where she bought those panels, Now I know and great job I think it looks awesome! Great video! I've been scared to try it cause VooDoo knows my situation with nerve damage and didn't recommend I buy one. Seeing this he's probably right.

[@gamingbattlegames1225]

Awesome video, I’ve been wanting to airbrush RC bodies for awhile now. I do airbrush plastic models but doing a RC body is a lot different process in my opinion. A lot of masking tape is used to make your designs and I cannot draw to save my life. I would had loved to had seen more of your masking and drawing. Plus did you pant this RC body on the inside or outside of the body because I’ve been told when painting a RC body you want to paint on the inside to protect the paint and I didn’t hear you say anything about that. But overall you did a awesome job and thank you for sharing this airbrush paint job.

[@RCGirl]

Yes good point. On lexan you typically paint the inside, except for the matte clear (if you want a matte look), that goes on the exterior