Project: 80 Series

[OnwardGuinevere]

It's time to start another painting endeavor. I've decided to take a short break from Lexan and hop over to this 80 series Land Cruiser body my hubby for me for xmas.

I've been looking at paints today. I've decided to use a combination rattle can and air brush for this since it's quite a large body.

The goal is to make it the mini-me of my 1:1 Cruiser. I'm hoping to somewhat match the metallic red; I'm certain I'll need a combo of colors to tame any bright red.

Current thinking - after the primer coat:

• Tamiya TS-94 metallic grey; as a base
• Tamiya TS-39 Mica Red; with the grey undertones to darken it.
• Detail work (black fenders, grille, side striping etc) will be done with airbrush acrylic paints.
• Still debating painting the teal side decals on or making decals of my own and applying once painted.

The subject:
Wheels and bumper will eventually be black once I get them refinished.

If anyone has insight on how to achieve a deeper red than what I thought of, I'm open to ideas!
I originally thought black as a base, but thought it could be too dark.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Whoa, this one is gonna be sweet.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Use test parts, plastic containers, lids... to see what the base and top effects look like before you paint the body.

Your 1:1 looks great!!!
The flake in the paint really shines! I like that red color a lot. It goes great with the blue and black too.

Very cool project!!!

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Yea, I'll test before I commit to the real paint job. I'll start ordering my paint so I can get this thing underway!

Your 1:1 looks great!!!
The flake in the paint really shines! I like that red color a lot. It goes great with the blue and black too.

Very cool project!!!

And thanks! She's really looking good. Just those wheels ...I need to get them refinished. First car that I've ever had where I've been approached by people to buy it off me

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

Sweeet!

This should be good
And lucky you! You have a bunch of "stiffeners" you can remove from that body for tests.

I also think those wheels on your 1:1 would look great being refinished. You mentioned plastic restoration, have you tried a "back to black" type detailer treatment? I have some in a bottle that looks like wax or compound. It's amazing!!

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Sweeet!

This should be good
And lucky you! You have a bunch of "stiffeners" you can remove from that body for tests.

I also think those wheels on your 1:1 would look great being refinished. You mentioned plastic restoration, have you tried a "back to black" type detailer treatment? I have some in a bottle that looks like wax or compound. It's amazing!!

Yea, plenty of those braces I can trim out to test colors.

For the wheels, the plan is to get the powdercoated black. I may also powdercoat the front bumper black too. If not, I'll sand, primer it and use some SEM auto paint black on it.

I have used back to black, that stuff works wonders!

 

[biggman100]

Just an idea, but, if you have a small airbrush, you can get hobby colors at places like Hobby Lobby, or online, which would open up a ton of options in different reds. A really good option, that can be used in an airbrush once thinned, is the paint by Deco Art. You can get either acrylic or enamel, but, I have found that, even though it might take a couple more coats, and usually needs a clear over it (always check what the manufacturer recommends, because some are a single stage with the clear already mixed in), the acrylic paints work really well. Later, when I'm done with them, I'll put up some pics of the wheels I'm doing for my Senton in green and satin black.

https://www.decoart.com/products/ex...VXs9FkU7Qc7i3cI4HXqRzBaINtoUyuBYaAoo_EALw_wcB

 

[Ritz413]

If not painting lexan you shouldn't have to get rc specific paints. Inside the drivers door should be a sticker on the 1/1 that you should be able to get the factory paint code and match to a rattlecan of touch up paint at the local autozone.

 

[Ritz413]

Looks like this

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

If not painting lexan you shouldn't have to get rc specific paints. Inside the drivers door should be a sticker on the 1/1 that you should be able to get the factory paint code and match to a rattlecan of touch up paint at the local autozone.

Ritz makes an excellent point!

Looking at a paint wall recently (the H10/PoOrigin body) they have them labeled Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, etc. You should be able to find the match.

 

[xjtorc]

If not painting lexan you shouldn't have to get rc specific paints. Inside the drivers door should be a sticker on the 1/1 that you should be able to get the factory paint code and match to a rattlecan of touch up paint at the local autozone.

This is exactly the advice I was coming to give!

It should be paint code 3H4. It's named Barcelona Red or Medium Red Pearl depending on what car it's on.
Can't beat 13 bucks for a near-exact match: Rattle Can on Amazon

These touch up rattlers are so pigmented, you shouldn't even need a base coat. Wet sand the plastic and send it.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

This is exactly the advice I was coming to give!

It should be paint code 3H4. It's named Barcelona Red or Medium Red Pearl depending on what car it's on.
Can't beat 13 bucks for a near-exact match: Rattle Can on Amazon

These touch up rattlers are so pigmented, you shouldn't even need a base coat. Wet sand the plastic and send it.

Thanks all! @CreepyQuarryCrawler, @Ritz413 and @xjtorc

Thats a great idea! My '94 is medium red pearl for paint. I'll confirm on the door. If this works out, then I won't need to go through multiple coats of paint to achieve the color, saves a few bucks...and time!

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Alright...one 12oz rattle can of 3H4 on order! Excited to save myself a few steps for painting this beast.