Finishing The Kyosho Turbo Optima - Painting The Body

In this video I paint the body and driver figure for the Kyosho Turbo Optima.
As you see in the video, I had some paint issues but I think it turned out OK in the end. There's a link below where you can get the Revive RC Under Tray. Enjoy!
Revive RC Turbo Optima Under Tray:
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[@terence79chan]

I’m envious, thanks for another great video Mick! 👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

No need to be envious mate, the paint job was a mistake anyway 😂. Thanks Terence, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂👍

[@prophetate]

Mick 😊 don’t be to hard on yourself, I think it turned out really nice 😊 I will go for metallic red on my turbo optima too now. So much better than plain red 😊👍 thanks for the tip ❤️

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate. Sorry for the very late reply! I did kind of like the look once it was finished, I guess it grew on me. I do have a new body set for it though so I will do it again as planned. This body will be a good runner body. 🙂👍

[@prophetate]

@@RCHobbyShed awesome 😊

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

Count me in as one who likes it. i thought it was a little gaudy at first but its actually good and it reminds me of a1970's motor cycle helmet.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Heathcliff! I thought the same at first but I like it now. I guess once we get over the initial shock it looks OK 😂. Oh yeah I remember those helmets they looked cool! 👍

[@ralphhowing3473]

Very, very nice Mick the fish eye effect adds a more unique touch to the build. I like it!!! Ralphie

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Ralphie! This one will be getting repainted soon though. Since I mixed Acrylic and Enamel paints when paint (because the Enamel wasn't labelled as such) there was a bad reaction, which has only gotten worse over time. The red is now very orange and the metallic really looks like fish scales 😂. Not so bad if it was intentional but it's not the look I was after, so I'll paint it again and use this body for running. 🙂👍

[@Surferslocker]

Mate, the paint job looks alright. As you say, custom 😊.

[@gregory9157]

To be honest, i like 👍 thé painting in the rc. It looks like a new painting technic to me. It is thinking outside the box and then new inventions are Made 👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Gregory! I'm looking at it the same way too now. This could be something to do intentionally on other cars, just for a different look. 👍

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Always looking cherry Mic. I’m waiting for the mid to be realeased. That is the one I want and remember. I hope you build that one as well on your channel!!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! The Mid will be nice, hope you can get one. At this point I'm unsure when I will get one. I can't afford it right now, I've blown my RC budget for this year. 😂👍

[@Aro800]

Looks awesome. Box art but not box art. Love it!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@richwrag3308]

Really nice looking body, proper smart. I'm always using line tape to straighten my lines. It hides a multitude of sins. Tamiya do curve tape in white and 2mm wide. Would look better than the black you used but it still looks nice 100%

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Rich! That Tamiya tape for curves is meant for masking, it's not designed to say on there like the Microline tape. I prefer the black anyway but to their own. 🙂👍

[@Dankerkitty]

I think the red looks sweet like that!

[@amc_sounds]

Echoing others, I really like the effect - it's a cool, reverse sparkle look. Love it, and defo unique.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! I agree it is pretty unique. I bet I couldn't do it again if I tried though. 😂👍

[@prophetate]

Hi Mick 😊 I had to revisit this episode, because I’m still amazed of your color choice. It is amazing that even if it is candy red and silver it has a beautiful gold shimmer to it. I really like it 👍👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks for coming back mate! Haha that paint had a bad reaction as I didn't realize the Spax Stix paint was Enamel🤦‍♂️. I actually thought it was Acrylic, it doesn't seem to say it on the label. So anyway when I've used it with Acrylic they had a reaction. It actually got worse over time too, the body is kind of and orange/gold now. I'll do it again soon as I have a new body set for it. I'll probably use this body for running. 👍

[@prophetate]

@@RCHobbyShed oh sorry to hear but it is good that the original bodies are available again and not too expensive 😊 one ought to get one extra body at every purchase since at least I usually ruin at least 1 body while painting 😂😂😂

[@RCHobbyShed]

@@prophetate I'm not too worried about it. As I said to someone the other day, you gotta try different things to makes things different, otherwise everything is just the same. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Although it would have been good to know what type of paint that was by having it printed on the bottle instead of looking up on the internet after things go bad! 🤣 Yeah, that would be awesome. A spare body with every kit. 🤣👍

[@prophetate]

@@RCHobbyShed 😊 the candy red och candy green on the grasshopper and fox rims are extremely warm and beautiful 😍

[@RCHobbyShed]

@@prophetate Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@kylemanausa2315]

I think it turned out looking sweet!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Kyle! 🙂👍

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Looks awesome 💯

[@rcicons4915]

Awesome job Mick. Got to love Owen giving us these awesome shells and upgrades to this beautiful vintage cars.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Keith! Oh yeah, Owen is doing great things. We need more like him in the hobby. 👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mick, to be honest my friend, the body doesn’t look too bad. Call it a bespoke ‘RC Hobby Shed’ colour. 🤣😉😊 you’re not going to notice any flaws in the painting, when you’re throwing it around the track. Awesome 👏🏼 . Protective under shield is going to prove invaluable too. Take care and best wishes 😉😊😉

[@RCHobbyShed]

G'day John! Haha yeah, I was going to tell everyone it was custom but just couldn't do it 😂. That's it mate, not gonna see it when it's running. Oh yeah, the undertray is awesome. These gold chassis look 10 years old after a couple of runs so the undertray will keep it looking fresh. You too mate, cheers! 👍

[@urmilpatel1721]

Love the metallic flake effect from the "accident"! That looks great, you give me some things to rethink regarding my ReRe Turbo Optima build.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Urmil! I wonder if I can do it this way on purpose now? Probably not! 😂. I'm glad it's given you some ideas with your Turbo Optima. Enjoy the build mate! 👍

[@fishtailfistscale8362]

You can never go wrong trying a new technique. R&D is the key. Now after you buy a new body shell your paint skill will be enhanced. Be sure to post a video. Love the candy 🍎 with the ✨flakes✨. One of One. 🏆🤝🤙

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks! For sure, I see it as a good learning experience. Now I know what to do if I ever want this kind of finish so it maybe be useful in the future. Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@jone7940]

Mick, I may have odd taste but I reckon it looks fantastic! The minute I saw the decals I was sold. The undertray fits like a glove too. Lovely!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Jon! Yeah it's looking better to me now. I guess I just wasn't impressed when it didn't turn out as I'd planned. However, there is the fact that I (think) I can say this is the only one like this out there 😂. Oh yeah, it's definitely improved once the decals went on! That undertray does fit beautifully, Owen has done a fine job with it. Thanks Jon! 🙂👍

[@jesseortega8598]

Awesome Job. I like it. Very cool build. I had one when I was younger. I want to get another one.

[@Willybrordus]

Great car and thanks for the tips! I’m busy painting my Turbo Optima right now! Greetings from Antwerp!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Nice paint job, cool buggy

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Duke! 🙂👍

[@mattarnold5599]

I just managed to get a hold of one of these, and I paid a small fortune to get it shipped to the US from Hong Kong, but I have one! Thanks for the link for the undertray, I've got one of those on the way as well, also a boatload of aluminum bits from Yeah Racing and Xtra Speed. I can't build anything box stock. I think that your paint job looks pretty good, especially with the decals applied. I'm going to do something similar to box art, but vastly different colors. Where you did red, I'm going to do a bright gold to match the chassis, and what you did in white will be a dark metallic blue. The wheels will be gold aluminum pieces from Yeah Racing, in the same style as the originals. Watching you build kits is so relaxing for me, please keep it up!

[@martinhsrc6699]

I think it looks good. I know what you mean though it’s not what you envisioned. The Revive RC undertray looks quality. I need order one for mine

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Martin! Once I got over the fact it didn't turn out as planned I kind of looked at it, I guess in a different way, and now think it does look kinda cool. The undertray is great, fits nicely! 👍

[@petergoodwin2465]

It looks great Mick, should see some of the shockers I've done . I'll be needing a new shell for the optima soon the way I drive it. Gave it a bash on 3s ,wheelies across the rough ground, flipped it bad a few times . Nothing but the shock popped off. Same place that rips the arms out of my Arrmas. It's fast enough on 2s but 3s it flys . Will have to get the radar gun for this one . Sticks like glue to the ground and it's rough as hell out there . Better find another shell ,cracked it but it had a huge cartwheel. Need 2 shells for this if I run 3s but 2s is just right . This thing is my favorite now what a beast. Goes just as good if not better than the modern stuff. Thanks for showing us this, I've thought about doing paint jobs like this, it's still looks great.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Peter! Haha there's a few of mine that haven't seen the light of day either. Lol sounds like you pretty happy with the Optima, awesome! Yeah it would be nice on 2s but nuts on 3s. We always want more power! lol Glad to hear you're happy with it, and yeah I think it needs it's own shelf. For no other reason other than being an Optima! lol. You'll have fun doing some paint jobs, go for it. They don't always go bad like mine 😂. Maybe grab a nice Impala body and hit it with candy paint. 👌 Thanks mate. I'm almost happy with it now. 🙂👍

[@kaosr.c]

I like the accidental paint job ... looks great and awesome job 🤘🏻

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate. It's always good when a fail turns out ok. 😁👍

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Turned out awesome despite the mishap with the paint!🙂👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate. Yeah I'm thinking it turned out OK, not what I wanted but still OK. 👍

[@LowestDifficulty]

I think the paint looks awesome!! I would have the bob ross approach "happy mistakes" lol cool video, your build videos are my favorite. I think you have a really good eye for detail and taste. 😎😎🤘🤘

[@Bormac073]

Classic car Mick. Good job 👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Jason! 👍

[@lrmbvv]

inspirational to get going on mine in the box, the new Kyosho motors are in, I pre-ordered the 21.5, bet you got a few, did my first water cleaning on a brushed, interesting, car looks great.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Yea, I dunno Mick, I think its a bit like when a company does a figurine or toy wrong or makes a mistake, and that makes it MORE valuable because its slipped through quality control. Plus you cant really see what the paint is doing 100%, not being able to see it with the naked eye. The other thing is you did such a good job with the white coats, and the decals, you kinda dont even notice the paint. It just looks metallicy red/copper. Plus the gold shocks contrast in colour really well. I think you got it very wrong, but weirdly, you got it VERY right. Plus no one else is going to have a Turbo Opti that colour, anywhere in the world. I'd call it a win.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Jacen! Yeah I'm kinda liking it the more I look at it. I do wish I didn't rush the body trimming though and ruin that area in front of the left rear wheel though. 😬 Although it's not how I wanted it, I am liking it more and more. You could well be right when you said about the toy company fails working out for the good! Haha yeah, I agree mate, nobody has one like this! Maybe I'm just to critical of these things sometimes. Glad you like it mate. Thanks! 🙂👍

[@sustorres765]

Great episode dude, can see you are kind of not happy with the paint, but you always say and show all you do, brilliant tips as always you can always get another body and do it up for the shelf, you need to have a little burn up 🔥🔥 I’m sure it will go real nice dude, loving your work👌

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! It has grown on me now, although it's not as planned I think it actually looks OK. I'm in two minds if I'll get another body for the shelf or not now, we'll see. If I do get another body I might paint it the way I'd planned again and put it on the channel, at worst it can only be another paint fail 😂. I'll get it out soon for it's first run! Cheers mate. 🙂👍

[@sustorres765]

@@RCHobbyShed thanks for the reply as always dude, really great channel looking forward to the next episode, any thoughts on a Wild Willy 2! Hehehe 👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

@@sustorres765 No problemo mate! Ahh the Wild Willy 2, yeah they're great fun. They're a great build too, lots of details to paint on the body. I built mine back in 2000 when they first came out but as yet I've not painted it 😂. My dog used to chase it around the backyard, she'd flip it over, grab it by a wheel and run off with it 🤣. If you're looking to buy one, I say go for it. Great build and great fun! 👍

[@sustorres765]

@@RCHobbyShed nice one, I got it!! Looking forward to getting it finished might change the drivers head… I have a idea 🤩👍 cheers dude

[@RCHobbyShed]

@@sustorres765 Awesome, have fun with that mate! Haha, you gonna put a small head on him so he looks like a shrunken head guy? 🤣 Post some pics on the group when it's done. Will be great to see it. 👍

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

It looks great mate. I reckon it matches the gold on the shocks well

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate. Over time the body has changed colour quite a bit, being almost orange/gold now. I do have a new body set for it. So I'll use this body for running and keep the new one for the shelf. 👍

[@RichardE3046]

Work of art, it’s nice!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Richard! 🙂👍

[@totallytamiya]

Looks alright Mick. I went through a phase of spilling paint out of the cup of my airbrush for a while, straight onto nicely finished work. Not good! Had to walk away and come back to it later with a fresher mind. Use lid on cup now when using a lot of paint. I've often had to get a little creative to rescue the finished look. It's all part of the experience. Liking the under tray. It's a great fit. Just a thought but have you considered masking the under tray and spraying the outer edges black. That gold would sparkle in contrast to the black. You could even incorporate a little gold pattern into the black too. Track is coming on nicely too. Keep em coming Mick. ATB Darren.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! Oh yeah I've had a few paint spills over the years too! lol. The undertray is great, fits nicely. I did actually think about painting the sides of the undertray much the way you said, the only difference was I planned to use the candy red with some kind of gold design. I lost interest after paint the body though lol. Thanks Darren, cheers! 👍

[@Chunky246]

I think it's pretty good actually! Maybe if you're not 100% happy with it use that one as the running/bash body? Then pick up another shell for the shelf? Awesome video as always though.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Matt! I'm around 70% happy with it now, it could have ended a lot worse I guess. I think that will be the plan, run this body and grab another body later. That said, I'm kinda lazy so it'll probably stay this way forever 😂. Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@James-bristol]

It looks cool done a great job I wouldn’t complain,

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks James! 👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

That looks frigging awesome Mick!!! The paint looks fiery, I like it and so does my RC adviser little wife👌👍. The REVIVE-RC undertray makes the beautiful Gold chassis glow like real gold, nice work REVIVE - RC👌🏆. That was a great trick making the mask from the decal sheet like that, I'll be doing that in future, I hate using decals /stickers for colour where it can be painted instead, they're gonna come off sooner than later. Great build as usual mate👍and thanks heaps for sharing your tips n tricks again🍻🦘🇦🇺

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! I think so too, especially in the sun. Haha glad you both like it! Oh yeah, Revive RC has done a marvellous job on the under tray. I thought of painting it but didn't want to hide that sexy gold. Thanks mate. A similar trick is for window masks. Put some tape on the outside of the window, trace it with a pen. Cut it out, BANG! you have a window mask. 😁👍 Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@RCHobbyShed It'd be a shame to hide that sexy looking chassis, the screw head protectors in the cover are a nice touch by Revive RC too.

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@RCHobbyShed Thanks for the tip for the window masks too mate, I just did my Frog build and it didn't have masks.... Looks like I'll have to buy another Frog kit to use your idea hehe

[@jecoboost1440]

I think it looks pretty good.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@ShenRC]

man that stinks when this kind of stuff happens..those candy colors always are tricky. the color looked real nice though, i think it still looks great!! on the bottom skid if your going to run it some what I would put a small thin section of stick tape under the front part of the skid to hold it down so it cant get ripped or lifted off the chassis if it snags on something.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Oh yeah, it sucks mate! Oh well, these things happen I guess. I'm quite happy with it now, it's different! I thought about the front of the undertray too, yeah I think I'll put some double sided tape on it. 👍

[@alfredyost7972]

I think the red color looks good. You can always buy another body and paint it again, if you choose to do so.

[@RCHobbyShed]

I'm liking it more now, I guess once I got over the failure and really looked at it. I think I will grab another body at some point. 👍

[@nwirc]

Thanks for the info on that bottom guard.. Also I like how you made your own stencils from the decals.

[@RCHobbyShed]

No probs at all mate, glad you found the video helpful. Cheers! 👍

[@ericwood2790]

I think it looks great, might not of been exactly what you were going for but turned out awesome.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Eric! I quite like it now, once I got over it not going as planned. 😂👍

[@dsoupashis]

You can see the bronze colour coming through at the end of the video, I think it looks awesome buddy , you can't nail them all 100% and sometimes the mistakes look better! 👍🏻

[@RCHobbyShed]

Yeah it's strange, as time went on it got more bronze looking. Thank mate! I'm liking it more and more, and seeing it as less of a cluster**** 😂. That's exactly right, can't always get them right. I'm actually liking this mistake now. 🙂👍

[@williambragg6890]

Is it not a solvent in the rattle can that's affected the paint? I spent ages doing a paint job on a WPL then hit it with tamiya clear coat and the paint went all crackly. I try not to mix brands as well as air brush and rattle cans

[@RCHobbyShed]

It could well be but they're both acrylics so I took the chance, it doesn't always go to plan lol. Yeah for sure that's what happened with yours, the solvents in the Tamiya paint ate into you base coat. It's always heart breaking when that happens. 😭👍

[@brianargo1659]

It's still a good looking car👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Brian! I'm gonna call it custom. 😂👍

[@Ben-Lloyd]

I think you've done a great job, it looks really good 👍🏼

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Ben! 👍

[@donovangladden9074]

Great video!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Donovan! 👍

[@RcBasherBoi]

I like personally my friend, nice work!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! I am liking it more now too, I guess it's pretty unique. 🙂👍

[@brianargo1659]

I see what happened after I seen the white go on. Pearl is a thin transparent paint. And what happened was the white filled in the gaps. If u try it again do ur red and silver like u did. Or even add an extra coat or 2 of red. But let that dry good. Then put 1-3 coats of clear. Then spray the white. The clear should stop the white from bleeding

[@RCHobbyShed]

Yeah it could be that too. I have also been thinking a coat of clear between might have been a good idea. 👍

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

Faaark man. The helmet looks sick!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@philmoffett366]

I think it looks superb (very acceptable👍) and you've made me change my mind about the chassis tray! I was a bit mah about it but looking at yours I've just ordered one👍👍

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Phil! I'm getting used to it now, it's looking better all the time. That's awesome mate, that under tray will help keep your beast nice and shiny underneath. Those gold chassis look usually look pretty horrid after a few runs. Good one, I think they're a great investment! 👍

[@Willybrordus]

Good job!

[@superjimnz]

How;d you get the undertray in Aus? The ebay store says they don't ship internationally

[@RCHobbyShed]

He posted it to me. When I clicked the link (www.ebay.com.au/itm/353899684451 ) I noticed there was some country exclusions in the postage details. I went to your channel an see you are in New Zealand, which isn't in the country inclusions. So I would say send him a message through eBay, I think he'd be OK sending to New Zealand. 👍

[@RACEABLE]

Masterpiece!bravo !

[@Willybrordus]

Absolute fantastic build! Congrats, looks awesome, I need to start painting my body shell too, finished the chassis lately.. But I’m not so fond of painting..

[@madsrcbuggy]

It's a cool buggy, very nice! I love that underguard, it's clear to see some thought went into it! Yeah, it's a bummer when paints react, I've had that happen a few times and it annoys me like hell, same feeling you got... Regarding the layers, I learned that using a hair dryer in between layers will help, it's one of the best tips I got for airbrushing. And with the red, I also had difficulties with Tamiya PS paints, red backed with gunmetal, just becomes way too dark, worked fine with blue and green but red is a problem... And for the camera, yeah, I got that problem too, ha ha!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Mads! Oh yeah, Owen ready did a fantastic job on the undertray. Haha yeah annoying is and understatement lol. I did actually use the heat gun between coats, that's actually why the tape started lifting on the side. I'm thinking I should have waited till the next day to spray the Tamiya white, and do much lighter coats than I did... Oh well, it's done now! 😂 Yeah, the camera issue. Funny story, I once took a photo of an electric stovetop running and in the photo the elements were bright pink yet in real life they're a deep red. So I did some Googling and read that most cameras have issues with reds and greens, something to do with the sensor 🤷‍♂️. I can't remember why, but it is a thing. 😂👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

I have had the same issue with silver reacting with another colour. I think you got away with it though and it looks good. Custom paint job 👍🏼 All intentional lol I am waiting for some.good weather before painting mine....the bloody rain is back and it is cold just when it looked like spring time was here. Anyway, good job I reckon. 👍🏼

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! Oh yeah, all things considered it could have been much worse. I can live with this "custom" paint job 😂. Hopefully the weather clears up so you can get your painting done. Cheers mate! 👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@RCHobbyShed cheers. Fingers crossed

[@ramonguzman6366]

Looks great

[@PercysRc]

I like the colour , good job pal👊👍

[@richardwright7648]

Looks awesome 👍 I’m hoping to get one of these for my next build. I haven’t decided what colour to go for yet, I want to try something a bit different 🤔

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Richard! They're a great buggy and the build it fun. I'm sure it will look awesome whatever you paint scheme you decide on. 🙂👍

[@Chris-sd6os]

I can empathise Mick - just had a bit of a disaster painting the Super Avante. Horrible blue paint speckles appearing through the yellow. The interest level plummets! It happens to the best of us!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Oh no! Maybe I jinxed you 😬. That sucks mate, hopefully you can hide it with stickers. Oh yeah, we always go in thinking this is gonna look awesome, then it all goes sideways 😭. On the plus side, we don't have to worry about damage from running so much! 😂👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Hi. I didn't get on well with the undertray. They countersunk screws to mount it at the rear cut through it. I also found that using a 1060 ESC with it wasn't good either, no room for the on/off switch. This chassis is very tight for electronics and you had some good solutions for what you used. Oh, another issue I have in the servo wire routing, having it in the battery compartment and up through the chassis plate as per the manual just didn't work. I have had to run it out and over the battery holder where the velcro strap goes.

[@ClevelandRips]

I want one!! 🤞🏻🤘🏻🔥👍🏻

[@brianargo1659]

Would it have been a good idea to. Leave the film on the undertrey until after u run it then pull it off before it goes on the shelf. Do u think that silver bleed through the red because there wasn't enough layers of the red? And also because of what u said may have still been a little wet?

[@RCHobbyShed]

Haha yeah, it might have been a good idea to leave the film on till after the run. I kinda of need to take the film off to show people what they're getting if they buy one if that makes sense. I think the silver bleeding through was a combination of the silver and white being a little heavy or wet. I'm also thinking it may not have been so bad if I'd used straight silver instead of metallic, as it seems the metallic particles seem to have come through the most. It seemed to get worse over time so I'd have to think it was due to the thinners in one of the paints. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@craiglloyd8123]

Looks great Mick, think you did a great job on rescuing the paint job.. I’m gunna have to invest in one of them undertray! Will you be getting a re re optima mid on the channel?

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Craig! The undertray is a great investment to save that pretty gold chassis. I'm not sure at this point if I'll be getting the mid, I'd love one of course but can't afford it right now. 👍

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I will be starting the build of mine soon.... I think it won't be run an awful lot, but I still think I am going to get an Undertray before running it at all... I also am not sure what to do about paint... leaning toward some lame flake no matter what, and likely if there's white, pearl white, and metallic red.... Not sure if I want to do box art though...or? What do you think of the power system you've got in there?

[@RCHobbyShed]

Awesome, you're gonna love the build! I think the undertray is a great idea, even for minimal running. Metallic red with lame flake and pearl white would look great! Just keep in mind, if you want the red on the side you'll need to mask and paint it metallic red as the sticker red won't match. Even all red metallic with lame flake and no white would look great, up to you mate. I haven't run this one yet so can't really say. I have run this ESC and a LeMans 480T (21.5T) in my Kyosho Fantom and it's great, so I imagine the 240S would be awesome too. I'm hoping to get it out for a run very soon so we can see. Have fun with your build mate! 👍

[@jamesclark9502]

That looks great mate, it might not have been what you were originally after but the crackle works! Did you back the Pearl White in a standard white? I've got some PS57 lined up for a crawler body job and was planning to back it in a plain white. That might have had something to do with the final effect on the red? Anyway, any excuse to look at planning another colour scheme on a new Optima body - maybe go full spaceship on that to compliment the driver's overalls :)

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks James! Yeah I think it actually came out looking OK, not what I wanted but OK. No mate, I just used the Pearl White on it's own. It seems to cover just like normal white so I didn't see the need to back it with white. Yeah I agree, I think the white softened the silver which in turn softened the red. Haha yeah, good excuse to maybe go gold or something to match the driver. 👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Mick. I'm wondering if the problem was actually the white Tamiya paint behind the Spaz Stix paint that caused a reaction or was that masked off at the time? Different brands of paint sometimes don't like each other. Anyway it looks really cool and certainly different to any others out there. Gorgeous kit and that under tray is a great idea. I bet this will be lovely to drive. Kyosho certainly know about good handling. Top work mate 🙂

[@RCHobbyShed]

G'day Pete! Yeah I think that was the main issue. I know I did put the white on heavier too, I thought they were light coats but maybe not light enough. I am happy it didn't get any worse, so now it looks OK and different. Oh yeah the under tray is great, that'll keep it looking nice underneath! I think it will run nicely too. Cheers mate! 👍

[@porta_patrols]

nice

[@AddamsPlayground]

I wonder if it was a reaction between the paint brands? I think it looks cool, one of the textures you would not be able to get from normal painting so I like it! I think it is a great looking buggy and and I think this has made the top of my list of Kyosho buggies to get. I was goin to order the new mid but honestly I am not too excited about it for some reason. I love the style of this one, that low slung aggressive look really is cool! I feel bad for you with the paint, I know you are not terribly happy with it but I think it looks pretty cool and like you said, nobody else has that paint job so a true one of a kind!!!

[@RCHobbyShed]

G'day mate! I'm not too sure, it could be the different brands. It's seems only the silver ate into the candy, which are made for each other but it's possible the white softened the silver. Magical stuff! 😂. They are a great looking buggy, although I still prefer the look of the original Optima and Optima Pro over the Turbo, still a nice looking buggy though. Yeah I've never been to excited about the Mid either, I kind of still want one though lol. I'm OK with the paint now. It was annoying when it first happened but seems to look quite OK now. I can always grab another body later. Thanks mate! 👍

[@christianfriedrichs]

I had the same idea, but I bought Tamiya metallic red. I wonder how it will look!

[@JeffersonHumber]

The red looks fine, kinda cool actually. I haven't put the velcro on my under tray, like you said it's very precision. Curious to know how you managed to cut the wheel arches so nicely, I found them a pain to do since they are so deep and narrow,.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Jefferson! Yeah, I'm not sure it needs the Velcro at all. Owen has done a beautiful job of the fitment. For the most of the body I used the old "score n snap" method. Those arches are kinda tricky but using a knife is probably the cleanest way.👍

[@MrSneakyGunz]

I love it.

[@mattmclafferty6265]

i quite like it.. HariHari

[@zonoskar]

I think it looks cool. It might be from the 2 different paint manufacturers you used. It appeared when you sprayed the Tamiya white. Before that it looked like intended. But this look is cool too. I bet you can't replicate this on another body if you wanted to :)

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! Yeah I think so too. It may have been ok if I'd gone a lot lighter with the Tamiya white, my coats did get a little heavier towards the end but yeah, I think just the different brands. Haha yeah I agree, doubt I could ever do it the same again! 😂👍

[@theoagrc]

Hey Mick, I think the paint looks good dude. My attempts always look far worse 😂 Looks great with those black edges 😎

[@RCHobbyShed]

G'day Craig! Thanks mate, I'm liking it more now too. Haha I think we've all had some shockers along the way, all part of the "fun" I guess 😂. Thanks mate! 👍

[@Toystheyrenot]

I think it looks great! Will call it a happy accident.😊👍 The under-tray is a good idea and Ill probably order one. Even though mine’s not the new gold chassis, I reckon it will be great to keep dust and dirt out.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks mate! Oh yeah the under tray will keep it looking great. 👍

[@Toystheyrenot]

Seems like TBG have run out of it. Only the Mid tray is available. Hope they bring it back again soon.

[@RCHobbyShed]

@@Toystheyrenot It's Revive RC, but yes they are out of stock right now. I'm sure he'll have more very soon! www.ebay.com.au/itm/353899684451

[@jonwold]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes!

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Jon! 👍

[@charlesyoung8600]

Could It be the tamiya paint that caused that? I think the tamiya paint is a lacquer paint and the spazstix is a enamel one.

[@RCHobbyShed]

Yes! That will be exactly the problem. Until you mentioned it I never even looked to see what kind of paint the Spaz Stix is, I just assumed lacquer or Acrylic of some kind. Being Enamel never even crossed my mind. I just checked now and see it's Enamel, so that will be the problem 100%. Well spotted, Charles! 👍

[@wadeskelton7585]

Doesn’t look bad at all I think it turned out fine brother! I’ve done much much much worse 😆

[@RCHobbyShed]

Thanks Wade! Yeah I'm pretty happy with it now, although it didn't turn out as planned. Haha I hear ya mate, I've had some total disasters along the way too! 😂👍

[@n057828]

God bless ya mate sexy brother ❤