Ultimate RC Painting Guide. Tamiya Benz 190E Detailed Steps. (Improve Your RC Bodies)

Do you struggle with your RC bodies? Looking to improve the results, well in this video I focus on all the steps I do when painting up this stunning Benz 190E body.
First, we quickly build the chassis before focusing on the steps and tips needed to paint up the RC body and how to deal with things that don't go to plan. We also look at ways to take the project to the next level with a few modifications.
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[@rustyhingepin]

Glad the shocks worked out ok for this 👍🏻

[@paulguinan8230]

@rustyhingepin - love these shocks, can you remember where they came from as I would love them on my build of this beautiful car ❤

[@rustyhingepin]

​@@paulguinan8230I bought them to send to the channel for this build from a private seller in the uk. Sorry

[@paulguinan8230]

Okay thank you for replying, my search continues!! Are they teal/green or were they light blue with green springs do you remember?

[@rustyhingepin]

@@paulguinan8230 just anodized green cylinders, not sure about the springs.🤔

[@paulguinan8230]

Thank you Rusty, I appreciate your help ☺️

[@amphilbey]

Fantastic guide thanks for sharing. Am back building RC kits after racing in the 80s when I built the chassis but my dad always did the bodyshells so really useful.

[@tomkirbygreen]

Outstanding. Muppets meets RC. Super happy to see the focus on painting.

[@corranhorn765]

Really useful tips! Thanks. My bodies will look much better now!

[@paulrobinson9355]

Brilliance! Loved the intro and the out takes, great combo with RC Retro!! Learnt some good body tips here too! Keep up the awesome work 👍👍

[@davekim7573]

very detailed tutorial in cutting the body. nice to know~ great tutorial video

[@itspique]

Perfect timing. I’m painting my MX5 today.

[@scottnorton6834]

Pirate Steve!!!!!!!!

[@andrewmagro7703]

Awesome build even for TT01E - the Body is Gorgeous i wont run mine this time as you know my first one was Squashed and i was super shattered , but yes another great video from RC KICKS , thanks Gavin,.

[@spencergold1279]

Great work on the paint Gavin as usual. I’m dreading doing mine as always have runs under the masking, but will really go nuts pressing down the tape and heating with a hairdryer this time. These types of “how to” are a great mix to general reviews and build videos. I’d be interested on a “how to” on obtaining the desired stance (using spacers in shocks) for example, and a few other more technical aspects - like gear ratios by changing pinions and spur gear. Keep up the good work - love watching your channel. 👍

[@crossoverchildren.allarewe5412]

Wheww, new video. I thought his old lady kicked him to the curb......

[@n22pdf]

Nice work.. :) great tips.. looks awesome

[@craigbu7755]

Some good paint tips Gavin, I've just built myself an Hobao SSTe Truggy and although the paint job looks good(bright almost Kawasaki green with black and red hand painted flames) I did however opt for the cheaper Core rc paint and I have to say I'd never use anything other than Tamiya paint ever again,it's so much easier to apply with much better coverage. The Merc is looking awesome by the way😊

[@mattiasrc]

Nice sharp lines, looks good.

[@stutzedward]

Superb paint job. Love it. I got a Zakspeed Debis 190E too, yet to build but good advice.

[@RCKickschannel]

One thing I forgot to add. If you look real closely you can see the angle line for the gold area. It's faint but you can see it. It helps line up the two sides evenly if you use it.

[@JF-RC]

Hi Gavin, so far so good, nice rescue of the green and gold lines on the rear of the car. Nice work. Onto the rear spoiler, those wheels and front grill. Take care, all the best. 😉

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks John! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿looking good so far 👍🏻looking forward to seeing it finished

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

Rc masked master lol wowza before mask wer popular is ur real name Kevin Talbot I want to see who's behind the mask zorro situation

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

@@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176 Hell no my real name definitely isn’t Kevin Talbot. It’s not Zorro either 😂

[@christophergonzales7876]

I just bought this one today, first ever tamiya kit. I built static models as a boy... hopefully I got what it takes

[@grahammcrobert7141]

Stunning paint job

[@roguesouthracing1553]

Pirates are awesome...😎👍

[@stevenhogan9724]

Best RC kicks presenter ever More of the pirate please 🙂

[@RCKickschannel]

He’s only on a short contract as he’s fees are extortionate plus he’s busy jetting back and forth across the pond to NY to film on the RCRetro show.

[@stevenhogan9724]

Must say Thanks for all the videos you do on this channel its kept me sane the last 18 months

[@aut0bahn]

I’ve been looking for this exact kit but they are super hard to find. I’ll keep my eyes out! The body looks great so far.

[@ricksmith7063]

Same. This is the one kit I want and haven't found it available anywhere.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Ah, the joys of spraying a lexan bodyshell!

[@TheDeLeonGarageCollection]

I also like to mist coat the first coat the first coat and let dry. It allows you to check the tape for leaking while providing a seal

[@paulpadilla5288]

Great video....can't decide on the Mercedes or the GT40.......leaning toward the Mercedes....lol

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

Hi Gavin lollipop miss you buddy I like the car bro I love the spoiler its pretty sweet looking oh ya the collaboration it's alsome makes me want more and more content on edge waiting to see what happens next

[@fantashio]

Superb, mate!!

[@magnumcyclonex]

Ah...i see we have a new host to replace Gavin. Will this new host get a hostess companion?

[@coryn1980]

Hello gavin don't fancy painting my Mercedes shell lol top video

[@RCKickschannel]

I’ve got the vintage Evo fix and flip body to do next.

[@JeepsCafe]

Well done! I love the puppet lol 🤣🤣

[@MBZW115]

I have nos clear HKS CLK body for tt04, rare as hell

[@markhume3503]

As usual a great video with excellent advice. Any idea on the brand of the shocks?

[@RCKickschannel]

No idea sorry Mark.

[@markhume3503]

@@RCKickschannel no worries they do look quite cool.

[@sandersassen]

That looks great! Can you please provide a reference for the paint used as I'm about to build the same model. Also, what paint do you use to tint the windows? Thanks for the quality content!

[@RCKickschannel]

tamiyabase.com/tamiya-models/58638#tech. PS17 and PS13

[@sandersassen]

@@RCKickschannel thanks, appreciate it!

[@darrenwheatley6763]

Does this one suggest you paint the 'wedge' first like the Debis liveried version? I'm thinking it's more masking but want to do it as the manual suggested in case the green changes the look of the white. Ideas?

[@RCKickschannel]

Green first and then the white. Remove the masking and then the gold. After the gold, white again and then finish in black. Once the black is finished, remove the window masks and then tint the windows with smoke.

[@bigdude77627]

Steve!!!!

[@NapierinFrameNZ]

How long do you recommend to wait between spray coats?

[@RCKickschannel]

15 mins

[@garymawdsley7828]

What is the reason behind painting a layer of white then black? I'm painting mine blue what colours would you go with over that?

[@RCKickschannel]

If you back black directly on lighter colours, the black will darken the colour and ruin your paint job. If you back the colour in white a few coats the black can’t bring the colour down. If you want to back white, back it in light silver first then black

[@garymawdsley7828]

@@RCKickschannel ok thanks, I'm doing ford imperial blue, would that be silver or white then black?

[@zosozoso2]

Hahaha, freat stuff!!

[@onlinehelper374]

Which TT-0... chassis is best for you?

[@RCKickschannel]

TC01

[@1OneT4p]

Does the paint come with it? I’m new

[@RCKickschannel]

No you need to order the paint. Tamiya PS paint. Don’t get the TS, it must be the PS 👍🏻

[@GTMatukka]

Steve the Pirate was deported from UK 🤣

[@austin.1730]

what do you use to tint your windows?

[@RCKickschannel]

Tamiya PS smoke

[@eternity7349]

@@RCKickschannel its - ps-31 Smoke

[@MarkBryanRC]

Haha! That intro and the outtakes!!! Funny! But some seriously clean lines on the body - top job, Gavin! 😊👍 comment number 5 or 6! :(

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Mark. 👍🏻 I enjoyed your Wild One vid 👍🏻 I’m super excited to finally be getting one for the collection. Well two but don’t tell Rebecca.

[@aut0bahn]

@@RCKickschannel Rebecca!!!!!

[@lualrosaal]

I have one waiting to be built, very useful tips.Only bad part about the video is that now we all have to wait to see the finished product

[@RCKickschannel]

Coming real soon 👍🏻

[@ColinM_YouTube]

Am I the only one that doesn’t like Steve the pirate, on either channels??

[@RCKickschannel]

I don’t like him either Colin.

[@santiagoguillen3543]

The paintintg part sir!!! Come on!

[@RCKickschannel]

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[@RFVCXR200R]

That's got to be the worst pirate I've ever seen.

[@michaelrees2976]

What a Horrible colour scheme, a brick has more shape to it than that thing!

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s not finished yet, I bet you change your mind in the next video

[@GTMatukka]

sigh.."bloopers"

[@RCKickschannel]

Comedy gold I tell you lol

[@abigailboot2802]

Once again ripping off ideas from another channel. You can’t fake creativity.

[@scottnorton6834]

You do realize that it is a running joke between the two channels, don’t you? What Gavin does is great and the vast majority of us enjoy his content.

[@RCKickschannel]

On retrospection I think you have a point. It came from a genuine place but I think I was wrong. I’ve changes the video to address this. 👍🏻