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08-19-2012, 10:34 PM
#3166
Has anyone used a combination of Masking tape and liquid mask to mask off a hood for a USGT car? I like the straight edge of the tape as well as the economy of it, but I think I will need Liquid mask to make sure the line is clean on the very nose of it. Its just too difficult to get the tape up in there.
Just go slow when removing it and watch the tape don't pull up
08-20-2012, 02:42 PM
#3167
If it is going to be a race body, you can always just paint the outside of the front end/nose on the car and not worry about masking the inside. The other option would be to use decals to cover any problem areas.
Unless you are painting a shelf queen body, all VTA bodies are going to eventually have their front end destroyed. Unless you enjoy having a perfectly painted race body (many people do), don't sweat details that won't be seen from the driver's stand.
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The best use of painting the outside is on bodies like the Pegasus Mustang. It is much easier to paint the front grill from the outside of the body than the inside. If you are painting the grill black on the outside it will end up with a matte appearance, which does look good.
Unless you are painting a shelf queen body, all VTA bodies are going to eventually have their front end destroyed. Unless you enjoy having a perfectly painted race body (many people do), don't sweat details that won't be seen from the driver's stand.
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The best use of painting the outside is on bodies like the Pegasus Mustang. It is much easier to paint the front grill from the outside of the body than the inside. If you are painting the grill black on the outside it will end up with a matte appearance, which does look good.
08-20-2012, 05:06 PM
#3168
You know Indy. I agree with you all the way, but I cant help but try to make it shelf queen quality even though I am going to beat the hell out of it. Pete I think I am going to try it.
My problem is that I am a backmarker as a racer, but for concourse I actually have a shot.
My problem is that I am a backmarker as a racer, but for concourse I actually have a shot.
08-20-2012, 06:07 PM
#3169
and that shot could get you....
Thunder RC Raceway & Darkside presents
2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in
MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
DATE:
Sept 21st-23rd
PLACE:
Thunder RC Raceway 810 Cherokee Ave Nashville, TN 37207
615-851-1876
I know alot of you guys take alot of time to make some very nice bodies and are detail to a new level of scale RC....so for the 2012 US VTA Southern Nationals , Im giving $50 CASH and a new VTA/GT style body to the VTA/USGT concourse winner...and yes you do have to run it in the main...
thank you for your support and I cant wait to see what you come up with
2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
Thunder RC Raceway & Darkside presents
2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in
MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
DATE:
Sept 21st-23rd
PLACE:
Thunder RC Raceway 810 Cherokee Ave Nashville, TN 37207
615-851-1876
I know alot of you guys take alot of time to make some very nice bodies and are detail to a new level of scale RC....so for the 2012 US VTA Southern Nationals , Im giving $50 CASH and a new VTA/GT style body to the VTA/USGT concourse winner...and yes you do have to run it in the main...
thank you for your support and I cant wait to see what you come up with
2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
08-21-2012, 12:34 PM
#3170
Well I was going to say a trophy some money and a shell but yeah you said it well.
When it comes to this event everybody wins. No Im not talking about prizes or trophies though there will be plenty of that. Here is the deal. If you are a VTA fan or a USGT fan, this is the pinnacle of events. Not even the Snowbirds has this many beautifully painted VTA and USGT shells ready to roll in the same place. I am hoping to get some good footage of the quals and races this year. When its all said and done thats what we have left.
Last years SEVTA video which is about 65% footage from the last Music City USVTA Southern Nationals. Yeah its a repost but its time for it.
When it comes to this event everybody wins. No Im not talking about prizes or trophies though there will be plenty of that. Here is the deal. If you are a VTA fan or a USGT fan, this is the pinnacle of events. Not even the Snowbirds has this many beautifully painted VTA and USGT shells ready to roll in the same place. I am hoping to get some good footage of the quals and races this year. When its all said and done thats what we have left.
Last years SEVTA video which is about 65% footage from the last Music City USVTA Southern Nationals. Yeah its a repost but its time for it.
| + YouTube Video | |
Last edited by snoopyrc; 08-21-2012 at 12:53 PM.
08-21-2012, 01:12 PM
#3171
Well I was going to say a trophy some money and a shell but yeah you said it well.
When it comes to this event everybody wins. No Im not talking about prizes or trophies though there will be plenty of that. Here is the deal. If you are a VTA fan or a USGT fan, this is the pinnacle of events. Not even the Snowbirds has this many beautifully painted VTA and USGT shells ready to roll in the same place. I am hoping to get some good footage of the quals and races this year. When its all said and done thats what we have left.
Last years SEVTA video which is about 65% footage from the last Music City USVTA Southern Nationals. Yeah its a repost but its time for it.
When it comes to this event everybody wins. No Im not talking about prizes or trophies though there will be plenty of that. Here is the deal. If you are a VTA fan or a USGT fan, this is the pinnacle of events. Not even the Snowbirds has this many beautifully painted VTA and USGT shells ready to roll in the same place. I am hoping to get some good footage of the quals and races this year. When its all said and done thats what we have left.
Last years SEVTA video which is about 65% footage from the last Music City USVTA Southern Nationals. Yeah its a repost but its time for it.
| + YouTube Video | |
09-07-2012, 10:46 AM
#3172
*BUMP*
I would think with the Big race coming up there'd be new bodies painted??
I would think with the Big race coming up there'd be new bodies painted??
09-08-2012, 04:00 PM
#3173
remember guys for the USVTA Southern Nationals on Sept 21-23rd...
I know alot of you guys take alot of time to make some very nice bodies and are detail to a new level of scale RC....so for the 2012 US VTA Southern Nationals , Im giving $50 CASH and a new VTA/GT style body to the VTA/USGT concourse winner...and yes you do have to run it in the main...
thank you for your support and I cant wait to see what you come up with
2012 U.S. VTA+ SOUTHERN NATIONALS in MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
09-08-2012, 06:44 PM
#3176
tc4, have some cockpit rally drivers coming monday , had this lid for 5 years, was on a traxxas rustler lol
09-09-2012, 06:47 AM
#3177
My first VTA:
The class is starting up locally, I cant wait to start running.
The class is starting up locally, I cant wait to start running.
09-10-2012, 12:03 PM
#3179
my kids new chevy
just a lil pic so you guys can see whats goin down in the vta paint shop
this is my sons JR vta concourse ALL PAINT and he painted it with my help
all i did was place the mask and cut it all out
he pulled it all and painted it i think im going to let him paint mine lmao
this is my sons JR vta concourse ALL PAINT and he painted it with my help
all i did was place the mask and cut it all out
he pulled it all and painted it i think im going to let him paint mine lmao
Last edited by rcpaintinpete; 09-10-2012 at 12:25 PM.
09-10-2012, 08:38 PM
#3180
Just painted my first VTA, now the work begins trying to promote a class here local. Probably not true VTA rules but as close as I can get the track owner to do. Need 5 for a class so heres to hoping I can find 4 more LOL.
The stripe is bright red btw, dont know why it looks pink in the pick
My inspiration from last years Scottsdale Barrett Jackson
http://www.roadstershop.com/complete...70-challenger#
The stripe is bright red btw, dont know why it looks pink in the pick
My inspiration from last years Scottsdale Barrett Jackson
http://www.roadstershop.com/complete...70-challenger#