Painting the JConcepts Corvair

[OnwardGuinevere]

So, I'm finally planning to paint this Corvair body for my TRX4 that I've had laying around for a while now. It's a blank canvas, so of course it's taken me forever to figure out what to do with it. Plus, it's probably been a decade and a half since I've painted a Lexan body. Hopefully, I've gotten wiser with age (though I doubt it ).

I plan to paint it both inside and out.
Current idea (using Tamiya PS paint):
- Copper for the inside
- Cobalt green OR Skye Blue exterior
- attempt of a black topographic design down each side and on the hood. Debating on having an orange show through on this.
- I'm still noodling what to do with the back (of anything)

I sketched up a concept drawing sans color (cuz I just didn't get to the color part today)

I am open to any and all suggestions on tips tricks (e.g., prep considerations) for painting lexan!

Also, I'll need help from you fine folks on light buckets or something that I can mount into this body. Part of the allure of the Corvair is the unique headlights and taillights, so I just have to get those working. I did pick up headlight/taillight lens covers that I hope will work. I'm wondering if I can tie into the TRX4 light controller? (the one that mounts to the driver door).

It'll take me a little bit to get it painted, I'm hoping to start it this weekend

If this works out like I have it in my head, it should be pretty cool!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I love the swirl designs!
I would prob experiment with leds and mounting pnl for head lamps and tails before the paint to figure that part out.
This is such a cool body!!!

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

I love the swirl designs!
I would prob experiment with leds and mounting pnl for head lamps and tails before the paint to figure that part out.
This is such a cool body!!!

Yea, I'm not sure where to start with the lights. I was researching light buckets. Some are cool with that halo look. My original thought was just LEDs glued right behind the lenses I have (if they even work)

 

[Chubaka]

Here's some lights and light buckets tgat may help you. I'd use one of these and hot glue from a glue gun.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1659766964...LlilYwIuH+L45kQCmXynAjPw==|tkp:Bk9SR7yz5qGgZQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4053935923...bipzCEac38xWR/LBk+Waj4xxjw==|tkp:BFBM5PTtoaBl

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1963456598...8nyHrnHzYFvnuFKzA+bczB5g==|tkp:Bk9SR-T07aGgZQ

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...d=p2334524.m4084.l1313&_odkw=rc+light+buckets

 

[TeknoJ]

@OnwardGuinevere you may have to clear coat it possibly to protect the paint on the outside?
I haven’t painted a lexan body on the outside so I’m just talking here.

 

[Chubaka]

@OnwardGuinevere you may have to clear coat it possibly to protect the paint on the outside?
I haven’t painted a lexan body on the outside so I’m just talking here.

Unless it's gonna sit on the shelf I advise against painting the outside unless it's flat black you keep touching up. It's gonna chip. Speed and how often it rolls will determine it.

I like the design and can't wait to see it become a reality. Good luck @OnwardGuinevere

 

[xjtorc]

I plan to paint it both inside and out.
Current idea (using Tamiya PS paint):
- Copper for the inside
- Cobalt green OR Skye Blue exterior

Are you going after the rusty scratched look for when the green or blue paint on the exterior gets scratched away by rocks?

 

[TeknoJ]

ohhh I see what’s going on here!

Are you going after the rusty scratched look for when the green or blue paint on the exterior gets scratched away by rocks?

 

[WickedFog]

So, I'm finally planning to paint this Corvair body for my TRX4 that I've had laying around for a while now. It's a blank canvas, so of course it's taken me forever to figure out what to do with it. Plus, it's probably been a decade and a half since I've painted a Lexan body. Hopefully, I've gotten wiser with age (though I doubt it ).

I plan to paint it both inside and out.
Current idea (using Tamiya PS paint):
- Copper for the inside
- Cobalt green OR Skye Blue exterior
- attempt of a black topographic design down each side and on the hood. Debating on having an orange show through on this.
- I'm still noodling what to do with the back (of anything)

I sketched up a concept drawing sans color (cuz I just didn't get to the color part today)

I am open to any and all suggestions on tips tricks (e.g., prep considerations) for painting lexan!

Also, I'll need help from you fine folks on light buckets or something that I can mount into this body. Part of the allure of the Corvair is the unique headlights and taillights, so I just have to get those working. I did pick up headlight/taillight lens covers that I hope will work. I'm wondering if I can tie into the TRX4 light controller? (the one that mounts to the driver door).

It'll take me a little bit to get it painted, I'm hoping to start it this weekend

If this works out like I have it in my head, it should be pretty cool!

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That is one if the coolest looking bodies I have ever seen. Where did you get that?

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Here's some lights and light buckets tgat may help you. I'd use one of these and hot glue from a glue gun.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165976696472?_skw=rc+light+buckets&itmmeta=01JM11SK6KYCDW2XVNG2DCT4XM&hash=item26a4fb6698:g:WfoAAOSwcldUZO4a&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dOByy6h5o4dc+UASOQoiIdg8XSvmvs2oj5kaOBCL--Q2wBy40shJr5LE5MxjaLK/XSkzJmBQbaDLg370wjBDWBYUyNSbydkwod32Bd5d6xq9qaM1CZQmppU5RPpdAkHDT7Le4BbDMdWswZRBrCniZLRgkL6fPp6ZXPehkKRCjCHk24DiSKEvNppkjqFUN6lMhjaE668pmJBxGILjReJ0Dp5Geew7Qa5aeJT+8jYYdW75Vhk+NbfI22+M7cDdfvaByrFLrAPpqX9wDiwTqsa+LlilYwIuH+L45kQCmXynAjPw==|tkp:Bk9SR7yz5qGgZQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405393592313?_skw=rc+round+lights&itmmeta=01JM11VF9564DW6FBFNTGDQ99C&hash=item5e63574ff9:g:gg0AAOSwfiRnTRyA&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eXKgw8ufPacdyPia4C97+gEiUBEiymX/zPmSzKuAa4n+Stn1qPyg5elQE6yTz6C5eNHvhUf4LDgaNaQhtP2WZaWs+cdkkARlSSAIS6KO0rEpeT3fb5IB+HMnDz8fl1UrrQQKqQIB9L8nKgmy7yIcBYVcyqR8dcI4f7+j/MJkcvsDtVMsFE766Do3undBIIzl1/Lr0rf4up0qofUdS+JQhsdUQNuoXCD7ezJMW+s3vdPT9RTUw3qvBqOQUWdfwiXqrEsKiXLckq8xu9djfKbipzCEac38xWR/LBk+Waj4xxjw==|tkp:BFBM5PTtoaBl

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196345659873?_skw=rc+round+lights&itmmeta=01JM11VF95NB8TC6KKG8J8DFGV&hash=item2db71d01e1:g:wLoAAOSwQ8th330K&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fsJc0PsAph29WXmjTpYiTXt/xqKA56NVGgCYT7X2EzDB6WXDfMMSWgnAnDMrng+eDYzFPg95dbWZRDTPmVgSxULGP+oUFwBP2w+c9gfHv59MfAaQAoEd9MddahFayL/qnwGJg4lwJJtbO33lqnLEiM9NZhJdZVFc4PjVNLyxipsLKWxD1zS+oxhJ7D1TBwkecXLiQlG9PLAAzme6Lj0NG1ijbzrZWKgp1joVOkO1ZzZV6eQQP9dFOzTCdVuhdSjVuTx737wYtCrT/O8IH1zY8nyHrnHzYFvnuFKzA+bczB5g==|tkp:Bk9SR-T07aGgZQ

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk...d=p2334524.m4084.l1313&_odkw=rc+light+buckets

This is perfect! On par with what I was considering too. I see another eBay purchase happening this weekend I figured hot glue, of maybe shoe goo? would be my friend for this project.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

@OnwardGuinevere you may have to clear coat it possibly to protect the paint on the outside?
I haven’t painted a lexan body on the outside so I’m just talking here.

Yea I'll clear coat it too. I have an acrylic finishing spray that I use on my bicycle projects, it cures pretty hard so it's quite durable.

 

[WickedFog]

This is perfect! On par with what I was considering too. I see another eBay purchase happening this weekend I figured hot glue, of maybe shoe goo? would be my friend for this project.

Shoe goo. Hot glue might warp the body

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Are you going after the rusty scratched look for when the green or blue paint on the exterior gets scratched away by rocks?

That's basically the plan. I figured if I paint the inside the copper when the exterior chips it'll add depth and a weathered look to the paint.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

That is one if the coolest looking bodies I have ever seen. Where did you get that?

Here you go!
https://jconcepts.net/1961-corvair-lakewood-body

It just needs mirrors and door handles, your 3D print skills would make that a quick job.

 

[Doom!]

I use hot glue with no issues, it's how I attach all my lights.

 

[WickedFog]

Here you go!
https://jconcepts.net/1961-corvair-lakewood-body

It just needs mirrors and door handles, your 3D print skills would make that a quick job.

I didn't realize that is actually made for crawlers. I'd love to get one for a drifter.

 

[WickedFog]

I use hot glue with no issues, it's how I attach all my lights.

Good to know. I was always scared I'd melt the lexan.

 

[Chubaka]

I didn't realize that is actually made for crawlers. I'd love to get one for a drifter.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I agree with WF Shoe Goo is what you should use.

 

[Doom!]

Good to know. I was always scared I'd melt the lexan.

It cools pretty fast, and I don't think it gets hot enough unless you touch the tip of the glue gun to the body for longer than a few seconds.