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10-07-2011, 11:04 AM

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To get the flat black look correct, it either has to be sprayed on the outside, or clear matte lacquer has to be sprayed on the outside

Tamiya PS-55 is perfect for that... it's a clear matte design for lexan to be painted on the outside for a nice satin flat finish...

http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...lear/index.htm

10-07-2011, 11:12 AM

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I have a 24-inch Graphtec 5000 and I LOVE it....

I have yet to get the masking vinyl, but I've used regular clear vinyl as a mask in the past... it sticks well on the edges, but leaves a residue when removed (because it's meant to be stuck permanently)...

Now that I use masking vinyl I don't have that problem any more. When I did I use to use Bestine rubber cement thinner on a paper towl and it came off pretty good never realy bothered the paint either.

10-07-2011, 11:39 AM

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My first attempt at VTA...

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10-07-2011, 12:46 PM

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My first attempt at VTA...

Looks way too fast!

10-07-2011, 02:13 PM

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This is my first attempt at a VTA body. HPI 68 Camaro

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10-14-2011, 06:21 PM

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Here's my latest. It has some rough spots but it was my 1st time with an airbrush, paint mask & pin-striping.

This was my inspiration

http://www.guinns-engineering.com/Number%2078.htm

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10-15-2011, 12:50 AM

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thats nice...

Im starting to trim my body post to fit the bodies to get rid of the smoke stack look...I bought extras in case I use another type of body...It really changes the look of the car...try it

10-15-2011, 06:52 AM

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yes ,your right. The black goal posts need a trim, too bad you can't get them in white nylon so you could dye them to match your paint scheme.

10-15-2011, 08:15 AM

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yes ,your right. The black goal posts need a trim, too bad you can't get them in white nylon so you could dye them to match your paint scheme.

Top two are white.
http://www.shopatron.com/products/ca...371.7137.0.0.0

Unfortunately, they're not direct fit for any particular car.

10-16-2011, 07:51 AM

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SEVTA CHAMPS BODIES

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10-16-2011, 07:54 AM

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SEVTA CHAMPS BODIES

Looking good bud. Sucks I wont be able to make it to this race. Family deal that same day.

10-16-2011, 08:00 AM

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10-17-2011, 08:45 AM

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Here's my latest. It has some rough spots but it was my 1st time with an airbrush, paint mask & pin-striping.

This was my inspiration

http://www.guinns-engineering.com/Number%2078.htm

Nice job. Good to see a different type of paint scheme for a camaro.

10-17-2011, 09:17 AM

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Here's my latest. It has some rough spots but it was my 1st time with an airbrush, paint mask & pin-striping.

This was my inspiration

http://www.guinns-engineering.com/Number%2078.htm

Very nice. Like seeing actual replica cars. Especially with such high detail

10-17-2011, 03:56 PM

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here are a couple vta bodies for me. i am still trying to nail the apex and still go too far so im keeping them simple

we are having a nascar tribute race in november and the vta class is being encouraged to put a nascar theme paint and body for the event.. so i did this