How to Apply Stickers to the Tamiya TT02 Ford GT Mk2 - Bodywork Build Guide P2

[@Del350K4]

Well - I'm astounded that Tamiya expect ordinary mortals to be able to do this. Goodness knows how you summoned sufficient patience, eyesight and steadiness of hand to even cut the stickers out, let alone apply them so flawlessly! Thank you for letting us know how essential a heat gun can be to do this job properly.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Del! Great to read you as always. I know what you mean, if someone bought this as a first kit, they would never buy another one after trying to detail that body!!! It really is that difficult, it really pushed my skills to the limit. I was determined to get this one right, after all, I was intending to showcase it on KZbin! Thanks for the kind words. Yes, without some heat, this really would have been "Mission Impossible". Take care, mate. :O)

[@davidsrcshow]

Mark, amazing job! I'm speechless while watching. I love that you use a combo of tools (Q-tip, burnishing tool, etc.) to get the job done. This is the most complicated sticker work I've seen, I gotta build at least 10 more Tamiya kits to work my way up to this haha. Incredible video, thanks for taking the time to film all of this intricate and challenging work. 🙏👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, David! Glad you enjoyed it, and yes it did take a long time to make this video, as well as a long time to get the stickers in the right place! I needed all those tools to tease them into place. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a great comment - cheers! 😉👍

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Just finished my 5 night and this popped up and I thought get in a body vid by the Master off bodywork 🤴 the weather is looking good today Mark 👌 ill be in bed lol 😴 hope you have a great Saturday brother and I really enjoyed this Video as I always do, Amazing job 👍😎😁😍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment my brother, I know you don't get much time. Hope you managed to see some of the decent weather today. Rest up and take it easy, all the best my good friend! 👍😎

[@ShenRC]

😮 Bloody Hell all those stickers! Nice job I hate all them stickers my fingers hurt watching! 😁

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oh yes, Steve, it was a bloody nightmare! My fingers are still hurting - sorry I made yours ache, too! Already run it and scraped the body against a curb, I'm still crying now!!! 😁

[@ShenRC]

@@MarkBryanRC well that stinks at least you drove it into the curb! my new beetle ran off on the first pull of the trigger and jumped into rocks and logs into the woods!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, I saw that video, buddy! It's too bad when that happens, but I'm sure you are good to go next time!

[@madsrcbuggy]

"Buttraces"! I love that word, even though I misspelled it, the spell-checker didn't give me any correct suggestions... We watched this video together yesterday on the big screen, we both admire the patience and skill you got for applying all those stickers, I would probably go mad, ha ha! Your result is of course awesome. I'm happy to see that even an experienced builder like you can still find challenges in the hobby. I'm happy it's finally weekend, I hope you're having a great one also, my friend!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe, "buttress" is the spelling! A very uncommon word, usually used in architecture to describe something that is supportive. Oh, I forgot to tell you that I did actually go mad during this build and had to take time off!!!! Thanks for your kind comment, you are right, we can always find new challenges in this fantastic hobby of ours. I'm sure I have more to come (thinking of the Brat hard body!) Yes, this weekend is very welcome, it truly hope you are enjoying yours! 👍😎

[@HaydadRC]

Wow that’s a lot of decals!😮 Good job Mark, I don’t think I could do it, I’d be a nervous wreck! 👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha, thanks, Jeremy - yes, I am a nervous wreck!!! I need some time off from RC building for a week or two after this one! Take it easy over there, my friend! 😎👍

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

FAFF and a half!!!! 😳😳 Challenge accepted and conquered Mate! Holy cow man, I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but WOW! Looks GORGEOUS (of course!), but that's definitely level 10 work. You are, without doubt, the Deckal MASTER!!! 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Kudos Brother, job well done. 👍👍🍻 ..... I got a rather LARGE Package yesterday. I've got to get cracking on a Video!!!!!! 😳😁😁😁🙏😊😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

You got that right, as ever, Carmine - FAFFFFFF!!! Glad you like her pretty face, after all my cosmetic work she is a BEAUTY! Now stop drooling into that box, the metal parts will begin to rust!! HAVE FUN, matey! 😎👍

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@MarkBryanRC Salim stalled for quite a while on both Kits..... NO Bearings for either, and no Servos. 😲🥺😫😫😫 ...... I'm HOPING that someone who owes me money still, can pay up soon.

[@markgreenhalgh8344]

Really love the level of detail you go into when doing decals Mark. I was shi#@ing it doing the xv-01.. But thanks to your video on it i made it and apart from a couple of small errors ( due to not having a heat gun) it came out really well. Since then i got a heat gun and have done several rally/touring cars now and it's become the favourite part of a build for me now. There's a real sence of accomplishment isn't there when you sit back and look at a completed shell.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Mark, thanks for the great comment. Oh yes, I know what you mean about the trepidation before a sticker job - I'm the same! Great to hear that the videos have been of some help, it makes it all worth the effort for me. As you can imagine, it's even harder to do the bodywork and film it at the same time, trying to keep the body in-shot and my fat head out of shot!!! Good news about the heat gun, it really helps, doesn't it? So cool that you enjoy the bodywork side of the build so much. You summed it up at the end, a definite feeling of accomplishment and a beautiful car to behold when it's all finished! All the best, take care! :O)

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya Mark. Oh wow I remember you saying what a task this was but I had no idea how complicated it was. I must say that I've never used extra heat to get the stickers around curves but I did buy the Lancia Delta kit so I think I might need to. Presumably you don't want it too hot or the stickers will shrivel away to nothing? Anyway a masterclass of sticker sticking from your good self here. Have you got much going on for the weekend? I will hopefully get out for a bit of RC and also I need to install another shelf in the man cave to accommodate the growing RC collection. For now I'm just watching KZbin with a beer. Cheers for now matey 😁🍺🍺🍺

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Pete - oh yeah, I don't think I stressed how difficult it really was. There is no way those stickers would conform without heat, and you will certainly need some coercion for those Lancia stickers, too! I find that a standard hairdryer provides enough heat and never gets too hot, so better than a heat gun that can blow way too hot for these stickers. A very quiet weekend for me, I'm on new meds from the doctor and they have wiped me out! I might be able to do a little editing tomorrow. Thanks for the message, have a great weekend, matey! :O)

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Hope the new meds are ok in the end mate. Take it easy. I'm hard at work putting a big shelf in the garage end of the workshop. In danger of doing my back in again. Once installed it should allow me to get more organised. Need more space for the new kits when they are done :-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@PeteWylieRC Thanks, mate. Ohh, new space for all those lovely Tamiyas, make sure those screws are tight!!! :P

[@Bryancald]

Really nice job. I'm building one of these bodies as my second R/C body. I couldn't believe you have to cut these out from the sheet!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Bryan! Oh yes it a lovely body set, but man, those stickers! Yep, it took me hours to cut them out - have fun! :)

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

I’m calling shelf queen, this is too nice to use, it looks like a pro built model mate, well done 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks mate! Well, after the fist run, I can tell you it's not a shelf queen anymore! Runs as smooth as butter, but I did scuff the body on a few curbs! Couldn't help myself giving it the beans! I'll definitely take it easy from now on, such a pretty car still. All the best, take care! 👍

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

@@MarkBryanRC glad you enjoyed it buddy, lovely looking car !

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader Many thanks my friend!

[@All_RC_Fun]

Magnificent 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for the tutorial. It’ll help when I tackle this one later in 2023.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much! Great to hear it was of some use, all the best for 2023!

[@craigroberts8105]

Very nice job on the decal set on that body shell looks pretty difficult excellent job mark 👌👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton, Craig! It really was probably more difficult than it looked on-camera! But worth all the effort in the end. Cheers! 👍

[@darkstorm303]

Isn't she pretty ...well worth the time and effort ...Excellent work Mark 😎👌🔥🔥🔥

[@MarkBryanRC]

Absolutely, pretty and well worth it! It really did feel like a challenge to get this one right, those stickers came on and off more than you saw in the video!!! Thanks for the great comment! 😎👍

[@darkstorm303]

@@MarkBryanRC I don't doubt that lol but your patience paid off 👌

[@fencenaoghen3569]

Hi Mark! You did a fantastic job on this body, congratulations my friend. I like the way you work. You know I never respect box-art but when you bought such a car you had no choice. And you were right, the result is really worth the time spent. I hope your health is improving. I'm getting better but I'll have to go back to hospital for another operation. I'm fed up with the hospital! I spent too much time there! Finally, we still have something in common... Take care my brother and enjoy life, see you soon.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello, my good friend Alex! Lovely to read you. Thanks for the kind words,, yes, I'm afraid this Ford really needed to be box-art, I feel the same as you about that, as you know! I'm so sorry that you have been in hospital, but it is good to hear you are getting better, let's hope this operation is your last visit to the hospital for many years to come. Alas, yes, we are brothers in sickness, I drink to the day when we are both back to being brothers in health! You take care to, my awesome French friend.

[@AddamsPlayground]

What a beautiful car. This one is on my to-do list, I am dreading the decals though!!! That is not an hour and you're done job right there at all! You did an excellent job and with the pointers I feel more confident I won't be a complete mess if I try one!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton, Addam, yes, it really is a beauty. I think it took me 2 or 3 full days modelling to complete, the stickers take hours to cut out alone. I needed plenty of breaks in order to keep my concentration going. I'm sure you will do a great job, my friend, just take your time (but of course I don't need to tell YOU that!) Best wishes from Mark... 👍

[@UncleBobsRC]

Wow Mark, AFJ Brother. I think you missed your calling, you could have been an Auto body man!!!! Mad skills my friend, I dont think I could do that one. Great Job, Awesome Video!!!! ATB my friend to you and yours, hope you feel better soon!!!!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Wow, thanks, Bob! Haha, I don't know about being an auto body man! But at least this body is small and even I can work on it in the comfort of my own home! I know you could do it, it just takes time and plenty of coffee breaks! I'm on new meds, let's hope they work for me. ATB my awesome friend! 👍😎

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Mark, talk about body beautiful 🤩, boys oh boys but that body is drop dead gorgeous man. I know stickers are stickers but that’s a lot of freaking stickers, it will look 👀 amazing out in the sun ☀️ all splendiferus and sparkley ✨ in beautiful pearlescent white, I’ve recently painted three body shells in pearlescent white, can’t help meself, I just love’s it. Awesome shell Mark. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hiya, Mikey! Oh, she really is a beauty, mate! She even has an hourglass figure! She also sue does sparkle in the sunlight. Yeah, pearlescent white is a new fave of mine, I've used it to replace normal white paint on my last 3 white cars, too! Escort Cosworth rally car coming to your screen soon! Thanks for the kind words, dude! 😎👍

[@mikeymike3240]

@@MarkBryanRC Bring I On the Cossie man , can't wait for the upload Mark.

[@musaiqbal6104]

Wicked job! This turned out great I’m so impressed with the light buckets

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much, Musa! Yes, I agree, the light cases really add to the realism of this body. All the best from Mark... :O)

[@4cmjohn8]

Wow Mark, 4 coats of paint...is that normal? Looks like a perfectly beautiful pearly white! So many intricate details! You expertly put them on! Nice that you had the right little tools. The headlights are amazing and the side mirrors! Best looking Ford racer!! Bazinga!! So cool!👏👏👏🎯⭐🏆🤗💖

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, Christine! Oh yeah, 4 coats are better than one! I used to just do the body colour, but the sun usually shines through that, so other layers are necessary. I have built up an array of little tools over the years to tease those pesky stickers into places they don't wanna go! Your comments are always a pleasure to read, take care, sister! 👍😎

[@4cmjohn8]

@@MarkBryanRC I’ve never painted one, so I didn’t know what all is involved, good to know about sun damage. Getting 4 layers so smooth like you do is amazing! Great to see an expert work his art! Decals galore! 👏👏👍Thank you my brother across the pond!👍🤗

[@RC4X4]

Looks nice. I gotta get mine painted and decaled. Good job.

[@MarkBryanRC]

You should! But I'm sure you know how tricky it's gonna be - just take it easy and enjoy it! Cheers! 😎👍

[@nicholaslerner9329]

Very Nice job Mark, well done! Thanks for the tips and insight on what to look out for. From far away.... 🌞Ventura California USA.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Well thank you very much, Nicholas! This was the hardest body I've ever encountered, that's for sure! Best regards to California! 😎👍

[@thecontractor365]

Sublime work my friend, that looked like a total nightmare - not only in applying the stickers but in lining them up beforehand like a jigsaw puzzle. Over 136 too ! It's just a matter of patience I suppose and lots of it. I think what keeps people going with this kind of stuff is knowing that you'll have a masterpiece to admire forever once all the tedious work is complete. In regard to those stickers that needed heat to get them to fit in the recesses, waterslide decals would have been easier to use, although they wouldn't be anywhere near as resilient. As always, you leave me in awe with your skills with these shells. A top, top job. This is going to be a stunning RC to see in action. Take care mate and have a good week ahead...👍🏻🙂👍🏻.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello my good friend! Oh yes, this really did tax me and took soooo long to complete! It really gave me a headache working out how the stickers should fit together, it's like a massive 3D jigsaw puzzle! I agree that waterslide decals would make the job a lot easier, being so thin and easy to conform. But yeah, very easy to damage! I'm really pleased with the outcome and it does look good in motion, I haven't got much footage as I'm still struggling with health issues, but I have a couple of minutes worth to upload soon. Tanks again, dude, always a pleasure - a top week ahead to you too! 😁

[@davekim7573]

magnificent! i am gonna work on this bodywork myself since i just finished with the chassis.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Dave, thanks very much! Ooh this is a tricky beast of a body to do, but it is worth the effort. Have fun!

[@berniedoyoushiptoukthanks1693]

Brilliant job Mark

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you, Bernie - wishing you a great weekend! 😎👍

[@peterhootonrc1498]

Looks amazing Mark well done 👏

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much, Peter! All the best! 😎👍

[@3TRCGarage]

Hi Mark, This was definitely a complicated sticker build. Very tricky application. I think the pre-painted parts look really good and overall the result was well worth the effort. This is definitely not for the light hearted. Very impressive overall. I love this body. Ford GT has always been one of my favorite classic LeMans GT cars. This one may have to be run very carefully once in a very clean environment the put on the shelf 😀 Take care!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello, Paul! Thanks for the great comment. Yeah, I did struggle with this job! Totally agree, this Ford GT is a real looker, you can see the heritage back to the original GT 40 of the sixties. Unfortunately I got a bit carried away on the first run as you will soon see! Yes, I think I need to put it on the shelf and save it for Sunday best! Cheers, my good friend! 😊👍

[@3TRCGarage]

Hah, your reply made me laugh out loud. It’s easy to get carried away with RCs.

[@theneohobbyist]

Yikes - this body is like a combination of Tamiya's Nissan GT-R (complex decals) and Subaru BRZ (little details here and there) Japanese Super GT cars. Excellent work, looks great!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello! Thanks for the message - yeah, if there was a Nissan badge on the bonnet (hood!) of this car, I wouldn't disbelieve it! It really has got those Japanese design features. Either way, I love the looks of this thing! Cheers! :O)

[@Georgew67]

hi mark an amazing job!! rather you than me on those decals:) you are honestly a master at the decals. i have no idea how you managed to do the light bucket decals:o look forward to seeing more build videos like this and finally seeing this car run!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you so much, Fire! It really was a challenge, and you know I like a good challenge! Hard work but very satisfying at the same time. Yeah, the light bucket stickers were a nightmare! I already ran this one and scraped it against a curb - boo-hoo!!! 😀

[@Georgew67]

Such a shame you hit curb😢 hope it’s alright and have a good weekend mate😀👌

[@SkansmanRC]

Thanks for the the tips and tricks Mark.. These Tamiya stuckers can be tricky some times. My problem is that they dont stay in place 😊👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

And thank you for watching and commenting, my friend! Oh yes, those stickers can come unstuck, for sure, a real pain in the a$$!!! All the best, Fredrik! 😊👍

[@theoagrc]

Wow Mark you are so skilled with those decals! I am interested in trying out the heat technique 👍🏻 Have you ever tried using the water technique for applying decals? This is a great looking car and a very relaxing video for a Friday afternoon 🙌🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much my friend! Oh yes, you need a hairdryer for many Tamiya stickers/decals. That Lancia body will certainly be needing a little heat! Never tried the water slide method, I'm very set in my ways, but I promise I will try it soon! Take care, mate! 😎👍

[@01arron]

Amazing work fella

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you kindly, Arron! Cheers! :)

[@madmustangrc214]

Couldnt help my self when I seen with this kit so I orded the body. Should very nice on my TT01. Very beautiful car.

[@madmustangrc214]

Ok after watching more of this video I think Im just going to send it to you to sticker up lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Good choice, Kev! Yeah, as soon as I saw this body, I wanted the kit, and it didn't disappoint. A lot of time and effort, but well worth it! All the best my friend! 😁

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha - yeah, but the postage costs would be 4 times the cost of the body kit!!! 😁

[@madmustangrc214]

Hmm. Right better not do box art I guess then lol.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, that's one way around it! I've seen one done in metallic orange with carbon fibre effect body stripes, it looks awesome!

[@GeckoRC]

What a hard work...what a result.. :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much my friend. Definitely a lot of time and effort, but very satisfying, too! All the best! 👍😎

[@chrisscott3039]

Looks awesome very well done 😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, Chris, much appreciated! Have a lovely weekend, mate! 👍

[@dr.162]

Nice work as always, 👍🏼 Respect and greetings from Germany

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much! Respect and greetings to you, too!

[@fonswalma3574]

Hi mark, looks very difficult to me, but the resolt looks good, i dont think i do that body for myself. Go on mate🤘👍👍 Greetings, Fons.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Fons my mate! Yeah, it was a pain to get those stickers to do what I wanted, but I got there in the end. Cheers for all the great support, it really means a lot to me. Greetings to you too, Fons! 👍

[@RCplamodel]

*Thank you for sharing this great video! 👍👍👍*

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks very much for the comment! :-)

[@bamabiker750]

Hi Mark. I've been waiting for this video, thanks for taking time to record and post it here. Of course, your work is amazing. In fact, your GT looks better (much better, actually) than the one posted on Tamiya's own website. Perhaps Tamiya should hire you to finish their new RC's. You've built a lot of RC's, can you remember a more challenging body to detail or one with a higher total sticker count?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there. Many thanks to you for watching and leaving such a nice comment! Hehe, I wish Tamiya would hire me, it would be a dream job for me! Yes, I have done many RC bodies in my time, but I think this one really has been the most taxing. The Lancia Delta was awkward, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Dakar Rally Raid car was even worse, but neither was a patch on the Ford GT, which also has the most stickers, I believe. All the best from Mark...

[@JimmyB55]

Nice work sir

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated!

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Mark, hope your keeping well. Wow! What a marathon of stickers! You certainly had a real test of your patience and tenacity. Looks fantastic and really detailed piece of art! That method Tamiya have adopted with the wing mirror sticker being stuck a piece of off cut lean, then double sided into the wing mirror casing; they have done that with the CC-02 that I’ve built. I think it’s a new thing. As usual, great detailed video of the master at work. Look forward to the running video. Take care, keep well and all the best to you and the family 😉😊😉😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello John, and thank you as always for the wonderful comment. It was a tricky body to do, but I just took my time and focused on each step as I came to it. Oh, interesting to hear that other kits use the off-cut of Lexan for the mirrors! Good thing you did for Brad the other day, kudos to you my friend! I hope you and yours are doing well. Cheers, mate! :O)

[@BasBoyRC]

Wow, nightmare decal set. But the handy hairdryer helps so much to get them to fit. I would be scared to run it, one little bump in the road could be bad.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sure was a nightmare, Mal! It really didn't look like some of those stickers were gonna go into place, no chance in hell without a hairdryer! Oh boy, I already ran it and I'm still crying after scraping it against a curb!!! :(

[@BasBoyRC]

@@MarkBryanRC NOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@PopalongRC]

amazing job buddy ... mine was nothing like this in the end. decals got the better of meee

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you! Ahh, too bad the stickers won! I must admit it was the hardest sticker job I've ever done! All the best!

[@catcancrunch7260]

I am having anxiety just watching those sticker's 🙀I don't have a great record with them ! Good job mate thanks for your upload... PS I be scared to run it lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks my mate the Cat! I think I'm suffering from anxiety after working on this sucker! Oh yes, I messed up the first run and scuffed the body in the first 2 minutes, I'm still crying now!!! 😁

[@catcancrunch7260]

Ohh geez what a b....... That's a killer when it happens

[@MarkBryanRC]

Tell me about it, buddy! Anyway, hope you have a great weekend, 😎👍

[@jamesclark9502]

Nice job (as always) Mark - you've certainly had to apply some patience to that one! Looks great though - maybe have a look at the choices of HPI Racing wheel designs out there to set it off? I always find the Tamiya kit ones a wee bit bland. Just wanted to ask how you backed the Pearl White? Did you use standard flat white? I've some to use on a truck shell and so would like to hear how you went about it. Thanks, and can't wait to see this one's speed run!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, James! Yeah, this certainly tried my patience! As for the Pearl white, yes, I used standard white and then silver to back it, works a treat. I agree, the wheels are a bit boring, I might look at some alternatives in the future. Already filmed the first run, editing as we speak! All the best, cheers! :O)

[@Stergos69]

OMG amazing job, think I will go with the Mustang or WRX LOL

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, Peter! Hehe, yeah, maybe those sticker jobs will be a little easier! All the best from Mark... :)

[@SpeccyMan]

That's a very impressive looking body but that sticker set would give me nightmares. If I were to buy this kit I'd be looking at doing a custom paint job I think.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Nick - thanks for the kind words and for watching. Oh yes, I had nightmares about this job! A custom paint job is a great idea, I was tempted! The body is so beautiful, it looks good in any colour! Cheers! 😎👍

[@philthyco1]

She's a beauty for sure

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton, bud! I'm very pleased with her, and she runs as good as she looks! Cheers!

[@RCJunky]

Thought was going to show how to water float the decals

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yeah, I thought about that, but curving those decals around the really sharp contours when wet really wouldn't work for me!

[@paulboyes283]

Thanks Mark, if you see any burnt out Shells on ebay there not mine lol 😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

🤣👍👍

[@dapurmainan372]

Wow amazing 👍👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you so much, Dapur! 😎👍

[@shanemorris419]

Hey Mark, how do you make the cut in the backing material to get a starting point (to reveal adhesive), without cutting through the decal itself?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Shane, all I do is cut each Decal out and then just peel a little bit of the decal away from the backing and snip off a little backing with a pair of scissors. It's as simple as that! Best wishes from Mark. 🙂

[@RCsoandso]

Yikes, I used to struggle with getting my old Panini stickers straight and they were boring rectangles! Lovely looking model 👍🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, mate! I need a rest before I tackle any more RC bodies! Maybe the Holiday Buggy in a week or two... Cheers! 😎👍

[@metromodelsrules5127]

I spent days on getting my body work perfect with no problems, like you. but after a few drives, the whole shell was ruined with scratches and peeling off paint.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oh no!!! I scratched mine on its first run by rolling it at 20mph!! After all that work it's a kick in the teeth 😬 😳

[@barrysrcdump3557]

You have way too much patience for one guy. Do you want want to sell some? Nice job. 👌

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks dude! Haha, it's not really patience, it's more like dogged determination - this body WILL be done!!! I'm sure you know what I mean, mate! Take care, Bazza, all the best. 👍

[@paulboyes283]

Sorry but would a hairdryer on warm instead of the lighter trick mark??

[@MarkBryanRC]

No worries, Paul! Yeah, I used a hairdryer for most of the stickers, as you can probably see in this video. However, for some of the really tight bends I found the lighter to work better, just gotta be VERY careful! :O)

[@metroplex3k]

The main take away? These stickers were difficult as hell.

[@MarkBryanRC]

You got that right ✅ 👏 👌 Best wishes from Mark 🙂

[@LMach1]

I stink at searching through the comments ( need to learn how to do that ). Did you have to glue the headlights onto the body shell?

[@MarkBryanRC]

I know what you mean! Oh, no, the headlight pods are fixed with double sided tape provided in the kit! :)

[@glitchnickli]

👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Nick! 😎👍

[@LesAdventuresdeschtisNomade]

☺️☺️☺️

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you! 😎👍

[@bazza7777]

Nice job m8 I'm not looking forward to doing my daughter one

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Bazza! I'm sure your daughter's car will turn out just fine, slowly does it and you'll get there! All the best from Mark...

[@bazza7777]

@@MarkBryanRC I will be watching time and time again before I sticker it up

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@bazza7777 Cool! And don't forget the hairdryer!!! :D

[@jdpaslRC]

Wow that is hard.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sure was a tricky sticker job, JD! All the best my friend! 😁

[@Doan84]

Do the lights allow an LED kit install?

[@MarkBryanRC]

No these are not LED light buckets, but I have seen people have made a DIY LED conversion and got them lit up! 😎👍

[@michaelqendro9825]

Tag...for later, cuz I bought one and did not build it yet.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe - thanks, Michael! Such a great kit to build, I'm sure you will enjoy it. All the best from Mark... :)

[@paulpuljic6025]

Nah....I've applied graphics to 1:1 vehicles, I applaud 👏 this attempt, and the best tip is a hair dryer...my patience is just not there...

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Paul! Yeah, the hair dryer is an essential modelling tool!!! :D

[@ashleyshy035]

Im not gonna lie I feel like it be better if you could put the stickers in the inside like a mask so the stickers dont get damaged because they are on the outside

[@MarkBryanRC]

I know what you mean, and yes the stickers would be protected inside the shell. However, the adhesive would need to be on the coloured side of the sticker. It was hard enough to put these on the outside, I can't imagine being able to stick them neatly from the inside! Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@jakWiize]

Dear lord can I send you my GT body and have you do my sticker work after I finish painting it 😅 Also, I have something called a cricut, have you heard of this machine? It can be used to auto cut out all of your stickers for you making a task like this significantly less daunting!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Jacques. Hehe, I wish I had the time to do more sticker work, I really do enjoy it but it's so time consuming! That machine sounds very interesting, but no, I have never heard of it before. Could save a lot of time and effort! All the best, cheers! :)

[@oldschoolbluesplayer5319]

No Way...no wonder RTR is 90% of the market now.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Good point! But, hey, after finishing a kit like this, the satisfaction you feel is awesome, something you'll never get from a RTR! All the best from Mark...

[@carlkeig5640]

Ohh Mark that looks like a right twat to do 🤬but looks 🔥 in the end

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe, you got that right, Carl!!!! A real Tw@t it was too - just glad it's finished and I can move on to an easier build. All the best from Mark... 😎👍

[@jessicalatex2539]

Every time I watch these sticker applications by whomever some seem simple then others are hair pulling out frustrating.... The soapy water seems to help a lot just as the best gun you're using .. in some ways I'd like to personally try some liquid mask. Was going to buy some a little while ago but stores here were sold out.. I've got several bodies that are on my list to paint. Finally the liquid mask is back in stock.. going to try to avoid using any stickers. Although the Porsche le man's body will definitely need stickers (advertising brands ) .. Edit.... P.s.. can say I'm not sure I would have had the car finished as good sticker wise as you have.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello and thanks for the interesting comment! Hmm, liquid mask? I've never used that stuff, but my friend uses it with good effect. I think it's a good idea to use paint instead of stickers if the paint job and colour scheme of the body is suitable. But yeah, sometimes the livery needs stickers, as you say, to replicate detailed lettering etc. I hope the liquid mask works out good for you. All the best from Mark... :O)