How to use liquid mask - FG Audi A4 DTM Sportsline 4WD

Today I will be washing out the FG Audi A4 DTM shell, scuffing it for proper adhesion in a few areas. I explain how to apply your liquid mask, and show you how to lay on the coats needed. About 4 or 5 coats of liquid mask are needed to protect the lexan, before you start cutting and peeling. I also tell how I like to simplify my design by already ruling out certain parts, which are known factors, such as windows and headlights. The theme I chose for the car is inspired on RumBum Racing liveries, and I think it will stand out nicely on the grid once done.
To get more info about liquid masking, and buy your own, check out the following links:
www.spraylat.co...
www.bobdivelymo...
www.parmapse.com/
The car was delivered with the BMW M3 shell, which I painted up in some of my other videos. Apart from the necessary changes to the chassis mounting points, I also installed the optional spoilers and wings, that will add to the realism and give this car the desired, true-to-scale look. It's wise to mount these parts before masking and putting on the design, because it will give you a better understanding of what the car will look like once completed.
The part numbers for the body mounts are:
08013 - Thicker mounts, front
03014/02 - Thinner mounts, back
07013 - Center mounts
The part number for all the wings and spoilers in white plastic:
04154 - Wings and spoilers
All these parts can be ordered directly in the FG webstore, by clicking the link.
For more information about the FG Sportsline, visit the FG Modellsport webstore:
www.fg-onlines...
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[@Paultoth19]

Just want to say thanks,im a 42 yr old Aussie father of 3 boys.I come across your videos and really found them really helpful,i have 2 rc trucks that have been collecting dust in my room for a while and you have givin me back the spark to give them a new look and get them back on the road.Once again thanks for opening my eyes again,great job on the videos.cheers

[@hemistormrc]

That is such a nice thing to read, Paul! I hope you and the boys are having fun with them!

[@josephwyatt2004]

Being new to airbrushing rc bodies, I actually learned a lot from your tutorial on liquid masking. On my first body for an E-Revo (Pro-LineF-250), I used Tamiya masking tape as a diagonal pinstripe for divider lines between two colors. Needless to say it bled a little. I will never use masking tape again. Also, another advantage of using liquid mask, is that it will stop the ever so dreaded over spray. So, I'm learning as I go, and your video really helped me out. Thanks!

[@jamurphy8386]

Thanks for that tip about the Scotch Brite sponge at the beginning! I haven't tried it YET, but my friend, Carmine tried it on his CC-01 Landfreeder. We both saw the advantage - the scuffing on the inside gives the paint something to "bite" into, making the paint far more durable! And he even used Spaz Stik color changing paint. Some people seem to have problems with it, he never has...... BUT, neither of us are anywhere near as good as you are! Holy CRAP! I'm blown away by your talent! Something worth mentioning, for those concerned about scuffing the inside of your body..... The paint FILLS IN ALL OF THE SCRATCHES!! I've even had to sand off some overspray, and the paint looked beautiful through the lexan! Murph

[@hemistormrc]

Yes indeed, as hazed as it may look once cleaned, it all disappears when you start covering it with some color.

[@jamurphy8386]

Right, the first time was scary, but what many don't realize... painting the inside of Lexan is like having a very durable, permanent clear coat! Like I've said, I've even sanded some overspray on the inside.... and after laying down the colors, it was just as shiny as the rest! One thing I'm willing to try, after seeing how some of your bodies look, with some paint and dull coat on the OUTSIDE.... it looks like something I'd love the results of! Murph

[@EVERYDAYRC]

Another excellent informative video!! The biggest thing for me that you talk about is time and PATIENCE. It's hard for me personally to do the elaborate paint schemes I want to do with my 2 little ones running around.( I love my little kiddies) I have already gotten them involved with some of the steps. I promise that when I buy the PENTA body for my 5ive-t in will take all my time and pull off an epic paint job!!!!

[@theultimatewelder]

Thanks Chris, I always enjoy watching your videos. You are an amazing custom painter!!! Looking forward to your next video.

[@RcNerd]

Thank you Hemi I'll be getting the sign strip as the others I've used are not that good. You brilliant ✌️

[@CWR2011RC]

Teach away, I appreciate the videos for sure. I've never used liquid mask before, but I'm definitely going to give it try now. Thanks, looking forward to the next videos. Cheers

[@hemistormrc]

Expect to see a vid on a hard body RC soon! I have a RC4WD Trailfinder 2 on its way, and that will be the first time I paint a hard body. I'll show all of my stumbles along the way with that one, looking forward to learn some new things during that build. :)

[@hemistormrc]

I was so apprehensive about the stuff at first, but if you have the time to prep, go for liquid mask. It cuts way better than tape, and you end up with cleaner lines.

[@savagefluxe]

i have seen all your videos and the are sick bro keep up the good work

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

Brilliant work 💪🏽🇬🇧👍🏽

[@andrewwhite2863]

Nice body the actual car that the body is based off of does really well in terms of getting points in the Continential Tire Challenge series. The action is great a lot of fender banging especially when weather is involved.

[@moematos1785]

Really cool, I like it so far...

[@RCPhotosVideos]

Very awesome ! cant wait to see the final product

[@andrewmagro7703]

HAHA , rumBum, yes i do try to avoid those nights as you get older i can get , yeah you get the idea lol, awesome video here and plenty of good tips on painting and definitely like and subscribe thanks again Chris 🙂

[@F9F9777]

Great work Bro 👏👏👏👏👌👍

[@StayConnectedEV]

Great video! Subbed!

[@rcsenior8082]

Great video, thanks!

[@paulmcnamara16]

I have an extended Traxxas E-Maxx that uses the FG Ford F150 shell and I often get requests for size comparison, as I have deepdish 1" offset rims it looks 1/10 scale on screen so I use My Traxxas Slash in the shot as most RC enthusiasts know what a slash looks like or for real shock value I use the Mini E-Revo as it fits underneath that looks funny. Just done one this week take a look and have a giggle

[@JarretLaMark]

Thanks for the video's man! It's very much appreciated.

[@hemistormrc]

You are welcome, thank you for watching them!

[@Kill3rAnth]

thats going to be a sick body cant wait to try liquid mask

[@hemistormrc]

Denk het ook, lekker druk thema met gave kleuren!

[@bunce888]

Hey HemiStorm, I will do my first proper paint job soon and your videos have helped so much!!! I will be doing a 1/18th scale body (so quite small). Can you do a video on small bumpy bodies, or share any tips for small bodies please? Keep up the wicked work, i like seeing the videos on your massive bodies too, they look great with your big designs! From Bunce in Australia

[@ewoudpiepo2821]

Whaaa goed bezig man, mijn schaal is 1-10, pielen dus hahah. gaat je goed en ik volg je video´s grt. vanuit nederland !!!!

[@hemistormrc]

Hey Ewoud! Af en toe is 1 op 5 inderdaad een verademing, maar ik werk ook erg veel met 1 op 10. Leuk om te lezen dat je me volgt, doe ze de groeten in Nederland! :)

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@WhiteWidowHerb]

i think im gunna try that liquid mask ive seen it and been wanting to try it

[@lordraptor11]

bro to make it easier if you have a compressor and hvlp you can spray the liquid mask on. by srapying you get better more even coverage and wont have to worry about any kind of bleed points cross brush strokes on the mask as you wont have any ;)

[@hemistormrc]

True, not having an airbrush setup has become the main challenge, on purpose. :)

[@DanPRC]

I wish I had the patients to use liquid mask...like tracing out the windows! I've done plenty rc paint jobs with painters tape and I'm wondering if liquid mask is any faster.

[@BimmerDude]

cool video man. You look like General Zod :)

[@RcNerd]

Buddy question when using rattle can spray can you buy tips to control the flow as I'm ok with blending but no good with standard nozzles

[@RyanRCRacing]

I felt like removing the liquid mask was missing because people can put it on, but don't know their liquid mask is tearing more, or just not as easy to work with.

[@hemistormrc]

If you make sure your corner cuts overlap, it is pretty much super easy to work with. Have fun!

[@chrischupp9760]

Great video, I need to paint an Xmaxx body

[@timmytfpv7316]

love all your videos im looking to try some liquid mask how many coats do you put on

[@craigjohnson9802]

Can you please send a link to this product I can only find it in 5 gallon proportions

[@Cheezsoup]

I think the Rumbum meant is more like Beachbum i.e. a waster who sits about doing nothing, rather than the other meaning. "person who chases the sun and when he finds it sits in the shade with a drink of rum. he quit school when he inherited and became a rumbum." Oh and OHP is probably Over Head Projector

[@guylotz9072]

thin it down some and you can spray it on for a better more even cover

[@dgriffinm]

love the video

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Does this liquid mask help the paint that i buy stick to the plastic shell? I have an issue where my paint is scratching off easier then it should. I washed the shell and used paint that is made to stick to plastic. Where did I go wrong?

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

very kool man .

[@michaelmeisman4731]

Can you thin it and spray it? Or can I use a solids spray gun with it?

[@never-stock-rc2968]

What kind of brush do you use hemistorm??

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Joseph, any regular paint brush will do. Make sure you bend the bristles back and forth a few times and give them a gentle pull to get rid of any loose hairs. Good luck!

[@jonienglish3231]

can you use Deco art Americana Acrylic paint on the polycarbonate body ?

[@lupusdante5786]

Would clear plastic dip work as well? What do you think?

[@dgriffinm]

where do you get that paint mask

[@subnight805socal22]

thank you will look for that

[@nolimitrc1]

Where did you find that dtm body brother!!

[@cutandpastestudio]

While I’m sure it’s been mentioned, I wonder if this particular brand (sign strip) may be applied via paint gun.

[@hemistormrc]

It can, you can also use Bittydesign, Bob Dively or Fasmask. They all work well.

[@jerry3u]

Where can i buy it n how much is that liquid mask the link u have up isn't telling me nothing thank u

[@M0rgray]

I am from Belgium. is signstrip available in this country as well? If so, do you have any idea where?

[@rudynunweiler2916]

Would it be ok to use a thin coat or 2 on the outside of the shell as well or would that dry to thick to see through? I have a homemade shell with no clear layer to draw the design on so don't want to mark up the outside shell. I could use a washable marker but afraid I will rub the design off while handling the shell during the process. Anyone have a solution? Thanks.

[@Mitch4650]

Cool!

[@donaldbishop9248]

I have a question for you my question is to you how much would it cost me for you to paint a truck for me

[@larsstalhammar456]

Living in Sweden... Where can I buy the liquid mask that you use?

[@TIXX41]

im doing a 2002 f-250 proline body any painting ideas ?

[@LEESODANO]

Hi Any contact information on Kane Holt in Australia who paints 1/5 bodies ? .

[@SoaringExperience]

Hi HemiStorm RC My english is not that bad, but I did not understand everything :) So... Do you apply the Hemistorm Logo from the inside and used it as a masking tape, or do you use it from the outside and just cut the Liquidmask in the shape of your logo? AND Is it possible to combine the liquid mask with a plotted Logo or something else from the inside? I mean is it possible to put the plotted mask to the inside of the body and then use liquid mask, to cover other areas and use it for a kind of design? And after that just peel of Liquid mask and then paint other areas with another color and after that peel the plotted tape (f.e. if the plotted are has to be white it is the last thing which is painted) Best regards

[@hemistormrc]

***** Hi there, I applied the logo from the outside and free handed cut the liquid mask afterwards, sticking to the lines as a referance. I have no experience with plotters, but can imagine it being possible to combine plotted masks and liquid mask. I have never used a plotter in my life! ;)

[@TheHoboWithAShotgun]

What scal are those shells for they look massive and how much is it to get a basic that scale car running

[@hemistormrc]

They are 5th scale, lots of surface to paint indeed! These FG cars start around 1200 bucks I believe, and you get a very reliable car for that kind of money.

[@chrisjames5823]

siiiiiiiick

[@marclupian7544]

Were can I find that 1/5 scale from ?

[@buas7]

awesome dude !!! where can i buy the sign strip in the netherlands keep up the good work

[@hemistormrc]

buas7 Have a look at fasmask or Bob Dively liquid mask as the sign strip is similar, but increasingly hard to get.

[@vincentmounsey]

Sign strip I cant find it I looked on the links you gave and it dont see it can you show me again lolll

[@bassmanjazzbass]

Where can I find the sign strip you're using? I can't find it. Thanks.

[@hemistormrc]

It seems hard to find indeed, Fasmask works just as well and is available at most hobby shops.

[@flemminggo65]

What is the name on the liquid mask u use???

[@AdamDiM1978]

They dont sell that mask anymore.. what would you recommend ? or what do you use now ?

[@hemistormrc]

I use Fasmask, works great!

[@jeremyperry8047]

hey man just wondering y my paint is chipping after I paint a body

[@getyousome210]

Didn't was it well

[@harrisknowsnothing8429]

what kind of marker are you using to out line the car?

[@hemistormrc]

+Harris Wells I use an Edding CD marker, they last forever!

[@yourface3154]

Are you from Bosnia? I have a friend that sounds exactly like you, lol. Random question I suppose O.o

[@gazatroy100]

I wanna put doors on my rc car wat cani do

[@DJ_iLL_wILL]

HemiStorm who makes that Sign Strip Liquid Mask I've been looking for it but can't seem to find it

[@DJ_iLL_wILL]

I found it at www.coastairbrush.com/ 25 bucks a Quart, I've been using the Fast Mask and the Blue of this product will be nice. Should be easier to see

[@hemistormrc]

Will Phifer Coast Airbrush indeed!

[@DJ_iLL_wILL]

I got my Mask and its not Blue

[@DJ_iLL_wILL]

lol

[@thesmithandwesson]

hey I was wondering how you did each coat without covering up the other lines??? you got a special technique?? lol cant seem to figure out how you did it?

[@OskarasNauseda]

the outter part of the shell has film that prevents overspray and you can draw on it then you need too peel it off anyways

[@subnight805socal22]

can you paint 1/5 scale losi body

[@hemistormrc]

+subnight805 Socal Ibn my very first painting tutorial I did just that!

[@buddywarren3913]

OK so I paint with faskolor and I like it pretty good but it takes a bit to dry in between layers so I use a heat gun but on the liquid mask I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be a good idea. has anyone tried a heat gun on low to dry paint using liquid mask. I'm actually watching paint dry at the moment so I'm desperate

[@hemistormrc]

Buddy Warren You can use a heat gun, but my suggestion would be to paint even thinner than you already do. Using heat guns can change the lexan, and make the shell more brittle.

[@buddywarren3913]

HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more ok yeah I'll try that. I think my main problem is I have no patients, seeing the things you do blows my mind. thanks for the reply!

[@joeygodoy509]

Painting tips video with bad lighting. My kind of painting haha

[@shawninlow3929]

ya it would be a "shitty" thing to put RumBum Racing on your hood.

[@ogpitbull397]

Where can i get my rc drift car

[@hemistormrc]

+Julio Estrada Try RC Mart, they have a lot of different cars on their site, along with accessories.

[@HondaDASHProductions]

Great video I like how you take the time to explain things with ease I've watched a lot of videos pertaining to painting RC body's and your is the easiest to understand i wanted to make a Cutom Logo on my Car for my KZbin channel and my buddy told me I need to use liquid tape to gett the desired effect and I had nO idea what he was taking about too he showed me your video so thanks I've subscribed to you as well feel free to check out my channel as well I'm a very active subscriber

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I hope your paint job turned out well, and happy to see the video came in handy.

[@jameslloyd2615]

U look like nick diaz ufc fighter!

[@hemistormrc]

Haha! WHERE YOU AT GEORGES??

[@Imenough.]

Nate diaz can paint!! Lol 😆

[@hemistormrc]

I'm not surprised!

[@Imenough.]

@@hemistormrc you look like him lol

[@streamalexander6804]

would you paint a body for me?

[@hemistormrc]

+Stream Alexander I wish I had the time!

[@streamalexander6804]

+HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more im thinking of doing a hydrodip my self. Looks like a cave man can do it.

[@streamalexander6804]

+HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more im thinking of doing a hydrodip my self. Looks like a cave man can do it.

[@UrbanRcLA]

Hey Hemi! You wanna do a skype video together! Need some tips on my cherokee body so I don't Ef it up again!...Let me know!

[@vanthitran2800]

well done Nate Diaz lol

[@hemistormrc]

Hahaha, you are not the first, hahaha!

[@ronotardo]

Can i smoke this stuff... aint playing trying to get high tonight... all outta norcos...

[@hemistormrc]

I'm pretty sure you can shoot it! :)

[@SnazzyBeard]

I’ll never use liquid mask again. Keep it simple , people.

[@RcNerd]

Why am I lol

[@Reecefpv]

Just a tip on a video about how to use liquid mask don't start out the video with saying it's only your 2nd time using it. Lmao sorry Not trying to be a D

[@5einfeld]

Thanks 4 the Video!!

[@capitaldeerc2206]

Very good info much appreciated