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zrtcatkid
03-08-2005, 11:00 PM
hey guys just recently got back into the hobby and purchased a tc4 (not here yet) anywho im 15 so this is actualy my first body that i have ever done so dont be too critical its simple but i like it btw i will post pics when its totaly finnished... any input or tips are apreciated .... :D

btw set up will be jr xr2
speed gems 2 17t or 14t
lrp super reverse
some sanyo 2400's natched

John
Silent Scope
03-08-2005, 11:19 PM
I love how clean it is.. Nice!
RCMadMatt
03-09-2005, 09:43 AM
Sometimes it's the simple paintjobs that are the best! Very clean, very nice!! Good work!!

Matt
tadium54
03-09-2005, 01:49 PM
agreed- simple jobs can be amazing, and yours looks good
elcid4300
03-09-2005, 02:17 PM
Looks cool! I have always been a fan of simple paint ( I can't paint, no patience :)). Most all of my "paintjobs" are one color with stickers to add some more color.
Googo
03-09-2005, 03:26 PM
Just make sure you don't scratch the paint when cutting out the wheel wells.
SteveK
03-09-2005, 09:58 PM
Looks great. The body itself, you are hard-pressed to tell the HPI from the Tamiya at first glance (I have both, though the HPI is 190mm). To bad HPI hadn't perfected the rear wing at that time, but it works well.

A tip for that body: Forget the decal for the hood scoop, use a 'fine point' Sharpie and color it in. That decal is a PITA to get to stick.
zrtcatkid
03-09-2005, 10:02 PM
Looks great. The body itself, you are hard-pressed to tell the HPI from the Tamiya at first glance (I have both, though the HPI is 190mm). To bad HPI hadn't perfected the rear wing at that time, but it works well.

A tip for that body: Forget the decal for the hood scoop, use a 'fine point' Sharpie and color it in. That decal is a PITA to get to stick.

heh ya i tried screwed it up majourly i think sharpy it will be (runs to do it lol)

John
SteveK
03-09-2005, 10:11 PM
LOL. Yeah, it's so skinny, and such an odd angle, I gave up after 5 seconds.

Will you need the body 'street' or finish out the decals? You can get just trim out the names on the rear window decals to complete the street look. Or you can use the same Sharpie for the window molding, and a super-fine point Sharpie for the door, trunk, and hood seams. Now if only they made the silver Sharpie in super-fine....
zrtcatkid
03-10-2005, 05:26 PM
here some new pics still have to cut out wheel wells...

John
zrtcatkid
03-10-2005, 05:27 PM
pic2
Silent Scope
03-10-2005, 05:53 PM
Did the front windows not come with decals?
NitroBoy24
03-10-2005, 07:52 PM
Another simple and clean body! Looks good :cool:

I have a '98 STi on Gran Turismo 4 that rips too...
zrtcatkid
03-10-2005, 10:12 PM
it did but i just didnt like them as much as the other decals im gona make somthing myself and what wing would u guys suggest for it the stock once is crap....


John