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Painting the SCX24 Lexus GX hard body

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OnwardGuinevere said:
@WickedFog that video is impressive! And I thought adding lights and jewelry wire details to my 1/24 BTTF DeLorean model was tedious.
That is next level! 🤩
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Yeah, way beyond my skill level. But I love seeing that stuff.

If you're getting into hardbody modeling, one of the guys named Matt from the Scale Builders Guild does a lot of cool custom modeling with ABS bodies, which most AMT, Revell, Monogram bodies are made of.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLehh31QCwQ3p5wBriOeKLU_PB-lFZa16C&si=o8cOQ4oBlWVOngUt
 
Well taking my time is paying off so far. Painted the last green coat this morning and it's looking good. I'm going to let it cure for a couple days then I'll apply a clear coat. Hopefully, I don't mess it up with the clear.
The outside temps should be warmer the next couple days which will be better anyway:)

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Just want to say, make sure you figure out what you're doing with the unside of the body. I generally paint it the same as the outside, because it's kinda difficult to paint it a fifferent color without getting it on the outside.

That paint is really smooth! You've been knocking it out of the park. Can't wait to see it finished.
 
WickedFog said:
Just want to say, make sure you figure out what you're doing with the unside of the body. I generally paint it the same as the outside, because it's kinda difficult to paint it a fifferent color without getting it on the outside.

That paint is really smooth! You've been knocking it out of the park. Can't wait to see it finished.
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I used to do that. Then my ocd says black inside. Now on my recent projects I brush on an interior color. This hobby is turning into a sickness. 🤣🫠
 
Chubaka said:
I used to do that. Then my ocd says black inside. Now on my recent projects I brush on an interior color. This hobby is turning into a sickness. 🤣🫠
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Yeah, I have done that before with a brush. Any more, I spray the inside first with a couple coats. Then I only do the outside from there on.
 
WickedFog said:
Just want to say, make sure you figure out what you're doing with the unside of the body. I generally paint it the same as the outside, because it's kinda difficult to paint it a fifferent color without getting it on the outside.

That paint is really smooth! You've been knocking it out of the park. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Thanks! I'm really pleased with it so far. I'm going to use an acrylic clear coat I typically use painting bicycles, so hopefully I don't screw it up, haha.

Good tip on the underside. I was planning to paint it the same color. I'll probably lightly tape the bottom edges of the body to protect from any over spray.
 
Chubaka said:
I used to do that. Then my ocd says black inside. Now on my recent projects I brush on an interior color. This hobby is turning into a sickness. 🤣🫠
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In hindsight, I wonder if I should have painted the underside first. I'll have to remember that for the next one.
 
I got impatient and started assembling the Lexus. Next will be decals, once some of my glued parts are dry. This color is 🔥.

Rookie mistake? I didn't realize that buying the body kit, DOES NOT include the front and rear bumper 😣. So I have now ordered that. Include a weeks delay before I can mount to the chassis.
Thanks for nothing Horizon Hobby, lol!

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OnwardGuinevere said:
I got impatient and started assembling the Lexus. Next will be decals, once some of my glued parts are dry. This color is 🔥.

Rookie mistake? I didn't realize that buying the body kit, DOES NOT include the front and rear bumper 😣. So I have now ordered that. Include a weeks delay before I can mount to the chassis.
Thanks for nothing Horizon Hobby, lol!

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Wowzers! You did an amazing job with that. That paint looks smooth as a babies bottom too.
 
WickedFog said:
Wowzers! You did an amazing job with that. That paint looks smooth as a babies bottom too.
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Thanks! I fear my paint skills with Lexan won't be as nice. I've got a J concepts corvair body that I have yet to tackle
 
OnwardGuinevere said:
Thanks! I fear my paint skills with Lexan won't be as nice. I've got a J concepts corvair body that I have yet to tackle
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Pics? They actually have a Corvair body?
 
OnwardGuinevere said:
Right?! I love wagons. Haha
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Me too!

I think you'll like this. Check out how the suspension floats, just like a real one.

It's done with an arduino and 4 servos on the shocks.
 
WickedFog said:
Me too!

I think you'll like this. Check out how the suspension floats, just like a real one.

It's done with an arduino and 4 servos on the shocks.
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OMG that is fantastic! 😍
I need to research mounting lights in the Corvair. I'm thrilled the body doesn't have holes in it for pins, as id like it to have more of a hard body look (if I can)
 

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