Video tutorial

[Lorenzo]

Hello :wave: , Im pretty new to RC's I know how to paint eveything but are there any stream/download able movies out there on the net on people painting or setting up their RC's(cars)? Been googling and goolging, searching on video.google.com, videos.streeetfire.net and youtube.com but I cant find anything, is there any? would you link for me? even if it isnt painting, anything but not driving/drifting, side stuff basicly, hope you understand what I mean

Thanks for all answers in advance

Lorenzp

[z-man280]

Hello again! well, for painting,...here ya go...
i had a tutorial posted, but moved some photos, so i will "re-do" it for ya..

first, get a body!! you will have one in your kit
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070026Small.jpg

decals,,WEEEEEE!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070028Small.jpg

now, time to wash and dry it... dish soap and warm water will be just fine
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070029Small.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070031Small.jpg

time to paint!! remember, mist your coats in
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070032Small.jpg

thats after 4 (!) coats
make sure ya get all in your corners too
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070035Small.jpg

you are using black, so we can skip backing up your colors..but for future reference, and colors other than black or white, always a good idea to back them in white or black.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070036Small.jpg
cut your decals close for nice results. DONT FORGET, if your body has prtective film over it, peel it off before appling decals!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070046Small.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070048Small.jpg

after all are applied, trim your body out.. This can be a bit intimidating, but dont let it be. Using a good hobby/razor knife, score your body where you want, around the body lines. You dont have to go completely thru, but go over a couple times if you are unsure. when you make that first initial cut, the rest will " peel" out.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070053Small.jpg
and, using a reamer, or a drill, make your post holes
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20painting%20101/P9070050Small.jpg

and mount it up!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/z-man280/rc%20car%20stuff/P9080026Small.jpg


as for set up, follow your manual for a good starting point and a very neutral setting. From there, especially on the car you are getting, it should come with a set-up page for different driving situations.

Ron

[Lorenzo]

Wow, thank you Ron, you are my hero, Very good Tutorial and pictures, thanks man.

BTW, is that your truck, its looking soooo good, Love the yellow.

[z-man280]

lol, thanks..no, that WAS my truck! its gone now, will be painting a few new bodies soon tho, including one for my newly acqiured E-MAXX. :D

[Lorenzo]

Oh I see, that truck was really awesome anyway, Goodluck with your new trucks :)
Btw, Ordering my stuffs from rcmart.com in a few hours when my mom brings her credit card :)