This is how I do it / How to paint a RC hard body shell - Painting, rust, salt/hairspray technique

Learn how to paint and weather your own custom RC hard body shell with this step by step how to video. I go over painting and weathering, adding scale dents and damage to an RC hard body. I show you how I make rust on plastic with real rust with salt and hairspray techniques.
In this project I use a Tamiya Sand Scorcher body modified as a pick-up, mounted on a Max Speed Technology CMX chassis.
Disclaimer : well be playing with fire, sharp blades, paint and salt … be aware it's dangerous so please wear proper protections (glasses, gloves, air filter … ). If you are not familiar with those techniques please ask for help.
Music from KZbin audio library, license KZbin, attribution not required

[@billymanilli]

I hate that Tamiya put body mount and mirror holes in this body! Not that it's a huge deal to fill... but just annoying REALLY nice work, btw!!

[@bigwhop136]

This came out beautifully. Can I ask a question? So im trying to paint my hard body but everytime i use the tamiya masking tape to make the lines so I can paint the other side a different color when I take the tape off it leaves a streak of residue that makes me have to start all over and sand it and paint again but all I will be doing is going is circles. My question is if I leave the residue will this clear coat cover it and make is vanish? Or do you have a suggestion to get rid of the residue? Before you suggest some products I did some researching and I tried Wd40, Water, Goo Gone and using more tape to stick it and bring it up but none of these work. Thanks for any help!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you! The residue you are mentioning are glue residue from the masking tape ?

[@bigwhop136]

@@fullspeeddesign yes

[@fullspeeddesign]

I think clear coat will not hold on glue residue, you must remove it. Did you try to remove it with a piece of fresh making tape using the glue side to try to catch the residue ? Stamping gently a few times (10 or more) and it should grab the residue. The problem using products (wd40 …) is that the paint or varnish you’ll apply later could react with it. I see different problem sources … - is your masking tape fresh ? I mean not too old ? :-) - do you leave the paint dry the right time ? Not too short or long. Some tricks I use… - I often use the 3M blue masking tape and have no problem with residue. - I apply a few thin layers of paint rather than a thick one. - I don’t mix different paint brands (or if I must I let it dry a few days between layers). Hope this helps :-)

[@bigwhop136]

@@fullspeeddesign Thanks

[@ungurdani8346]

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[@Jonny.T.]

Absolute talent. It’s the reverse of what most want their new build to look like.

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Jon! Best comment I could dream of 🙏

[@nickalderson4563]

Wow ! Just found you on KZbin. Love the bodywork. Iw ill have have a closer look at the detail. Fantastic work.

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you!

[@barbrapapa28]

very imprested suscribed and learning by the minute.

[@mad-beerc3818]

I would like to see Banksy pull this off! Very clever stuff!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you! 🙏

[@BishopsRCCrusade]

Great video, by master painter!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you! 🙏

[@FoxJeepTx]

Amazing skill! Thanks for the video. Can’t wait to paint my new shell coming in.

[@forrestcrabbe]

Looks great 🤘🍻🤘

[@mr.d.3935]

What chassis did you use?

[@f1sk8mm]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I have been watching your videos since the sand scorcher about a decade ago. Now I've got two little guys and we're following this with some models. Would love to see how you did the windows. Thanks again!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Wow already a decade ! 🙏🙂 What would you see about the windows ? How I make the windshield look dirty ?

[@f1sk8mm]

@@fullspeeddesign That would be great! How you made them look like the windshield wipers cleaned away the dirt!

[@fullspeeddesign]

I'll show that in my next video (Tamiya 2CV Rally) 👍

[@xxgg]

Can you believe that we both have aged 11 more years since your you create and I watched your first upload? Here we are today... you are still creating, I am still viewing. Good stuff! Keep it up. Michael @ YYZ

[@fullspeeddesign]

🙂 Thank you Michael! 🙏 Ready for the next 11 years ?

[@smartje268]

Great video , and a true inspiration source for me !! Did you use wheels with a 12mm hex hub ? If so, can you tell me what conversion parts you used ? I'm starting my Sand Scorcher conversion soon ...

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Yves! The Sand Scorcher body is fixed on a MST CMX chassis so I didn't have to convert anything, just find a way to attach the body. You could find more clues on my Instagram. Hope to see your project!

[@jamesdavis4896]

Nice job with the bug, I have one it's 35 years old looks the same

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Matteomeier]

Excellent work! Looks great! 👍😊

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Matteo 🙏

[@Chibs_Creationz]

Awesome build

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you 🙏

[@christophermcguinness]

Love this! You have top notch skill! Thank you for sharing! I was really into RC in the late 80s and I owned a Yellow Baja Bug when I was in High School!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Christopher! You got a real Baja bug … that's it, I'm jaleous 🤩

[@christophermcguinness]

@@fullspeeddesign It was fun!

[@fullspeeddesign]

my first car was an renault 11 😢🤢🤣 so ugly …

[@christophermcguinness]

@@fullspeeddesign LOL. I think my child hood stompers prompted me to buy the Baja Bug. I did build a HotShot a decade ago or more and my 9 year old and I have been getting read for him to build an RC car with my asist. Here's a stomper spec film I shopt a bit back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apjVY5ekbp6aY7M

[@bwjones8903]

Looks amazing!

[@StankoPerko]

No matter what you do to the beetle it will always look stunning. Lovely dogs🌞

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you!

[@emilgabl9069]

nice! where did you get the body from?

[@fullspeeddesign]

I'ts based on a Tamiya Sand Scorcher

[@illanm.d4500]

As in all your works, great. You are a rc craftsman.

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Illan 🙏

[@rubiken06]

That is so freaking cool!!! Thanks for sharing

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Ken, happy you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@greggoldman9739]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Greg!

[@treadway47025]

What is this model!?

[@fullspeeddesign]

Body is a modified Sand Scorcher from Tamiya on a CMX chassis from MST

[@tomjohns8498]

A master at his craft is always a pleasure to watch thank you 😊

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Tom! 🙏

[@arrma_apoclypse8179]

Well done 👍👍👍looks amazing

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Paulo 🙏

[@theadventuresoflario]

Different class this, love it....👌

[@MarcoRCArena]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Marco 🙏

[@Pezzapoo]

great vid

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you 🙏

[@kierant4496]

Amazing work!

[@fullspeeddesign]

Thank you Kieran 🙏

[@kierant4496]

@@fullspeeddesign always good to see your work. I loved your Tamiya BJ build that much I did one just like it years back! Thank you for the awesome builds!