Bittydesign | RC Body Airbrush Painting Tutorial with Mat Jenkins |

Published 16 June 2022
Mat demonstrates how he prepares and paints his RC car bodies with Brett.
After cleaning the body, Mat applies Bittydesign liquid mask on the inside.
With the design inked on the outside, Mat can plan the process of painting each color.
Mat discusses his methods and tools in airbrushing.
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[@clearstream67]

Great video guys. I'm getting back into RC and airbrushing after about 30 years. Working on a Bittydesign Vision for a Kyosho Inferno MP10e and also have an SCT shell to paint up. Going with a Neon Genesis Evangelion theme for both. One comment: "Opaque" means no light goes through it. Raw fluorescents that aren't backed yet are "translucent" or "semi-transparent."

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Cheers! Thanks for clarifying.

[@figuresix]

Im gonna play this video next party.. Drink every time the dude with cowboy mustache says YEP..

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

YEP..DRINK!

[@xaviertaylor759]

Great - thanks for sharing. Some very useful tips on there about cutting out the shapes - much appreciated. Interesting seeing the different paint thicknesses.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching and glad it was helpful!

[@laurencoles1989]

Great video. I'm hoping to have a go spraying shells for my husband and son here in the UK xx

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching and good luck with your painting!

[@user-ud5xw8ox8g]

Great tips! Thanks for posting.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Best tutorial yet.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Cheers! Thank you for watching!

[@ayske1]

I'm painting my third TC body in 5 years.. Good tip about holding the blade in hand! Will try that!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Good luck with your project and glad you picked up a tip!

[@rcvitals]

This vid helped me alot. I caught what you were saying about applying with a brush. I did and I felt your pain. Would love more vids like this. Thank you soo much for vid.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching!

[@benchtalkrc6635]

great video , thanks to Brett and matt ,

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching!

[@jasonvicars226]

I always cut the tip off a number 11 blade so it doesn't "wander". 😊 Great video!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Great tip! Thank you for watching!

[@onecrazygearhead]

Put the reducer in first and then the paint

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Either way is fine as long as it is well mixed before spraying.

[@GLM359]

I use a thin flexible blue rubber To do lines grips body better then cardboard

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for sharing your great idea!

[@ryurc3033]

I have several different hobby knifes. One is cut in half, and one is mounted in a compass(barely bend the tip of the blade in the direction of the circle.) Never use any other type of liquid mask, the rest suck butt in comparison to the bitty designs liquid mask. I'm fine with brushing it on, but I will buy a sprayer soon.

[@ryurc3033]

Oh and heavy metallic paint really needs the .5 nozzle and needle....well at least through an iawata....

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

BittyDesign mask rocks! Yes, 0.5 size Iwata is better for metallic or flecked paint.

[@jasonrhodes9726]

It is easier to clean your airbrush with windshield washer fluid. It has a high alcohol content and quickly evaporates and leaves no film.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

That all depends on the type of paint being used. washer fluid will not clean lacquer or solvent based paints.

[@woodandwheels]

So ein Schwachsinn.🙈 Verdünnt wird bei mir die Farbe mit Fensterreiniger und mit Isopropandol wird gereinigt. 1x die Woche wird mit Aceton gereinigt, dann aber alle Gummidichtungen entfernen.

[@jasonrhodes9726]

@@woodandwheels its been so long since I last used my airbrush, I can't find it. But don't worry it will be fine, so you do you and don't worry about what I do.

[@raindeergames6104]

Beautiful work man. Really awesome to see someone so invested in a skill. 🎉 What is a good paint for airbrush on polycarb bodies?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching! We like to use Vallejo Premium acrylic paint for polycarbonate bodies.

[@raindeergames6104]

@Hearns Hobbies Thank you so much for the recommendation. And this can go directly onto the poly no primer needed?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Yes, no primer required. Depending on the size of your airbrush nozzle, some thinning and flow improver can be helpful.

[@kylarstern7627]

So Createx works on Lexan? Does Wicked Colours work as well then?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Sorry, haven't tried Wicked Colours.

[@9stepbossmanjeff119]

Hey to all

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Hello.

[@joenickels5083]

what airbrush are you using

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Mat is using the Iwata Revolution HP-CR3 www.hearnshobbies.com/products/iwata-revolution-airbrush-gravity-0-3mm-iw-hp-cr3

[@connorcorrigan97]

Can Tamiya PS spray can paint be used with the bittydesigns liquid masks? I’m curious as it says on Bittys website that is isn’t compatible with spray cans, cheers

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Yes you can! They only thing you need to be careful of is the thickness of the paint is not stronger than the layer of liquid mask. This applies to airbrushing as well. Otherwise the mask will be difficult to remove. Try on a scrap first to get a feel.

[@connorcorrigan97]

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up and tip

[@dimitrisplexidas9218]

Where can we get this little ruler 📏

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

It is a header card from a product package. Any flexible cardboard will work.

[@colestaples2010]

Dam I wanted to see you cut it and get tips

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Here is a great tutorial on cutting bodies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppzckKlrhK93epo

[@ilud2007]

when paint black , do you use regular waterbase paint ? it doesnt crack later ?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

If using craft paint you need to test it first to ensure it has flexibility. I recommend polycarbonate or polyurethane paint.

[@ryurc3033]

Add createx brand 4050 uvls clear to any water based acrylic paint and it will stick unbelievably well. I even add it to the cheaper craft paint when I need the durability/or uv protection. After you mix it, wait 15 minutes for the chemical binding to happen, then spray. Also distilled water for thinner, slows down the drying slightly, but a touch of reducer will speed it right back up ......

[@lachieMcg772]

If I stuff this process up what can I use to strip what I've done and start again?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Small errors can be removed with the thinner that suits the paint you used. Tamiya Polycarbonate cleaning can help. I don't recommend stripping an entire body as the paint stripper will make the body brittle.

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

If I stuff up painting the inside, I just paint the outside.

[@jstump1972]

What card is that at 4.52?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

It is a header card off a product. Any card will do.

[@alfamnajid1601]

How to get the template tu draw from the outside? Can i get a picture?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

You can make a template on a piece of paper and copy that onto the mask. The design can be by hand or printed from your computer.

[@GhostWarGalleon]

I use a 2.5” and 4” (inches)clear plastic straight edge flexible ruler! With standard and metric measurements!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@gabormihaly667]

🤔🤔😪😪😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Really?