fordxd1982 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 if only they could produce they many different cars each year every body could have a different car and driver and wear there team gear too race nights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Would also make it easier than having to strip and paint them too Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triggy 8 Report post Posted January 2, 2013 My first attempt at a relivery. Will do a couple of things differently on the next one. (That's called experience ) Thanks John for the advice/tips. Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted January 3, 2013 Nice work Triggy, it looks the goods in the photos Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gref 12 Report post Posted January 3, 2013 looks bloody good to me Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane My Track <--old pics grefhurst in action <---- old video fuel racing at Grefhurst<-----newer video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggavalley raceway 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Johnsxr8 These repaints look excellent, I am about to embark on the same project & was wondering what type of paint you used. ..............Lacquer or enamel & the clear finish was it Floor polish? Meggs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Meggs, i have used tamiya paints in an airbrush for the colour but one of our guys uses automotive colors brought from an automotive paint supplier. All the ones posted on this forum are done by 2 guys from my race group and myself all the clear coats on this forum have been done with Debeers Automotive clear but is very tricky to spray without frying up the decals. Using the Automotive clear gives them a much harder finish. I have experimented with a few clears and the only one that gives me a similar finish so far is the Zero Paints Hobby Clear, but it also has a tendency to fry decals if not sprayed correctly Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggavalley raceway 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks, Johnsxr8 I have experienced the decal frying problem on other projects & understand it is matter of trial / a lot of error. Your examples above are top class keep working those modelling skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Another way around not frying up the decals is to use a tamiya clear without thinners tipped straight in the airbrush just to seal the decals with a couple of coats before using an Automotive clear mixed with thinners to get the nice shine, but let the Tamiya clear dry for 24-48 Hours so when you spray the Automotive clear with the thinners it does not penetrate the Tamiya Coat. I have experimented with a few things in the last 12 months with the leftover decals trying to get my bodies to the same standard a the other 2 fellows that paint in our racegroup Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigmaman 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 I,ve put plain old 2PAK clear over Patto's with no problems. http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14456-scx-ford-fusion-repaint/ Quote www.sigmamansmodels.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza 77 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Went with the "retro" look for the 2014 season, reason ...... at this stage there are 7 Dunlop Fords and counting Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri-corn7 104 Report post Posted January 16, 2014 Very nice (...I have a Dunlop Ford ...) Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted January 16, 2014 Looks Great Gazza, I like doing retro liveries on the newer cars aswell Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Ive started playing with the clear bodies aswell and have just finished of this Xbox FGX running on a Plafit Super 32 Chassis im pretty happy with how it has turned out. I'm looking forward to doing more of these now that Scalextric are not releasing anymore V8's Cheers John Edited December 15, 2015 by Johnsxr8 Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites