Yeah I always have for some reason. It's like I'm leaving a signature on the box, or something. Funny story, I bought a very well used Wild Dagger a couple years ago, the inside of the box lid was covered in paint, just as I do. It was pretty cool, hit home, made the kit feel more special to me. 🤣
One more thing I do especially when using metallic paint is to leave the window masks on and back spray the inside with silver it cleans up the inside and makes the blue less transparent. Also spray the inside of the fenders black as you can see them when you are runnin er!!!! It's the third time I've watched but as all your videos they are very helpful! Ralphie
Thanks brother! The weather gods are keeping me indoors these next few days, hopefully the rain let's up and I can get a good running video for you guys. Thanks for watching! 🤙
Oh wow, thanks Chris! I feel bad sometimes when I make a video this long (TH-camrs seem to watch 3:00 - 5:00 min videos) but I enjoy going into great detail, it has merit and sometimes people (like myself) need to see an action carried through to fully understand how it works. I'm a visual learner, so it's always nice to hear positive feedback from other visual learners. 👊
It's cool to see you using the razor blade technique. I never heard of this till recently if you can believe it. I will have to try this on two I have sitting in the garage. It came out AWESOME!!! Great job brother!!!👍👍👍
I love this channel… and always look forward to the latest videos… a great no nonsense channel.. I have this car on order in the uk.. also bought the top force evo after watching poor boys unboxing.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey, right on Steven! Thanks for the great feedback, it means a lot hearing it! Congrats on your new kit purchases, you picked a couple beauties to build! The TF Evo is stunning!!! What have you got planned for motors?
@@poorboysrc yeah I was thinking maybe a BZ for the avante and already have a new gt tuned for the top force. I also just picked up a nova fox and egress.. think I’m tryin to work my way through your wall of boxes behind you 👍🏻👍🏻
When cutting the body take and study the manual and the body and figure out the proper cut lines then take a fine sharpie to the outside of the body and draw out your cut lines! Black is the ideal color. Ralphie
Yes to doing the black lines around the Windows, I think that would make it really pop.. I am still waiting on my TD4 to turn up so it was good to see how you have done the body and what's involved as it not something I really like doing.. For that paint bleed I have found using a q tip from Tamiya that is molded and has a good point on the end really helps with the clean up. The body is looking really good 👍
Good video Phil - not been brave enough to try the scoring method myself yet, but that'll come! It sure looks effective. Worth mentioning that I recently did a Tamiya Subaru Impreza rally (the '99 one) and that of course is in PS16 too - it is a colour that looks pretty transparent, even after what seems like enough coats, but when its backed with another colour (I went with a silver to bring the metallic look forward) that doesn't matter and it looks great. Stay excellent, my friend!
Hey James, thanks for watching, pal! 👊 Yeah it seems backing the blue with silver is definitely the way to go. I should do a comparison video with some spare lexan... that would be interesting... Have a great weekend brother! 🤙
I've done it in the past and didn't feel that it made a big difference. I didn't want too much paint built up around the edges of the clear viewing panels, I thought it might complicate things and potentially cause issues, so I kept my paint colours and layers to a minimum. 👊
Outlining in black is a good idea. Love ps 16 blue. Everytime I paint a body I want to do them that color. Have to force myself towards other colors so they don't all look the same. Lol
I usually use a sharpie to trace out my cutting lines before I start , kind of helps me to prevent screwing it up 😂. I would like to see you try the lines around the window areas , might really set it off .
@@poorboysrc yeh i wouldve backed the blue in white then done the yellow, then white. wouldn't have to need that many blue coats that way (~3). only about 1 coat of white each time you seal the color layer.
@@poorboysrc yeah usually with the metallic blues I use a blue or Silver backing, and with the yellow I use white to make it pop. Then to finish off the body I would back in black to avoid seeing colours through the cockpit windows.
@@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA I'll have to see how she looks when the sun comes out (Island winters, lots of rain! Lol!). If it's still transparent, I'll try that out! 👊
Good move starting the body first. This is the most stressful part on my builds. Holy cow I need some of that Polycarbonate body cleaner. I was so scared when you were about to spray the yellow. hee hee. Nice Job Bro that looks clean. I like the Black line touch if you can pull it off. I have not gotten enough courage to try it on Lexan yet.
Hey Leonard, I dropped in the Tamiya Super Stock BZ to start with. Still undecided on esc, I'll know tomorrow. Depending how much room I have, either the TBLE-02S or a Hobbywing 1060. I'll have more vids coming up on this chassis, so stay tuned to find out more! 🤙
@@poorboysrc Where are the tabs on the side of the motor and wires to go and not rub? It will be great when mine comes in and I can really understand the motor installing and cooling.
@@leonarddye1975 I'll have a chassis overview vid out in the next few days, I can explain it all then. There's lots of folks with lots of questions on this kit. If you need info sooner, shoot me an email @ poorboysrcchristmas@gmail.com and I'll get you some pics! 🤙
It's so nice bud, even better in person! Try it out on your next build! 🤙 Oh, and I got the chair on Amazon. It's super comfortable, has lots of adjustment and was only about $250 CAD.
@@JeffersonHumber thanks pal! (For the comment and the sub!) -- I've some upgrades coming in the mail for the TD-4 so stay tuned for more work to be done on this chassis! 👊
Which mistakes are you referring to? I make a lot! Lol!) I'll use 320 grit to sand out body cut lines that need a little smoothing out. If I have paint bleed-thru on another part of the body that I plan on painting, I'll use 800 grit to sand off the bleed-thru paint. Just go gentle with it, don't push too hard and you'll be fine. Tamiya paints will fill the 800 grit scratches and you'll never see them. Hope that helps! 👊
The blue looks metallic, paint two to four coats and to save paint and sharpen spray a few coats of silver before unmasking and t will darken the blue and save paint and you'll have less runs! don't forget to spray the tape lines with clear mat first. Ralphie
I bet your wife isn't even home. HA, HA!!!!!!! I mentioned on one of your vids to take and spray the tape lines with mat clear it helps stop any runs under the tape !!!!!!!
That trimming of that body is what would keep me from buying this buggy. If someone did it for me, I'd probab;y be ok, but I'm not going to take a chance of ruining it. I wish they had it pretrimmed.
Wait a moment! You are spraying inside the box lid! That box is going to be a future classic, I try to keep all my original packaging pristine! ;-)))
Yeah I always have for some reason. It's like I'm leaving a signature on the box, or something. Funny story, I bought a very well used Wild Dagger a couple years ago, the inside of the box lid was covered in paint, just as I do. It was pretty cool, hit home, made the kit feel more special to me. 🤣
I will also get this kit several weeks later.
I am looking forward to paint it by my original color!
Thank you so much for your video!
Thanks for watching! 👊
That really does pop!!! I am liking this box art more and more!!😉👍
Yeah the blue/yellow really catches the eye, doesn't it?
One more thing I do especially when using metallic paint is to leave the window masks on and back spray the inside with silver it cleans up the inside and makes the blue less transparent.
Also spray the inside of the fenders black as you can see them when you are runnin er!!!!
It's the third time I've watched but as all your videos they are very helpful!
Ralphie
Awesome buddy, glad the video was helpful. Good tips shared on your end, too. Thanks dude! 👊🏼
Excellent job Phil can't wait to see it run bud
Thanks brother! The weather gods are keeping me indoors these next few days, hopefully the rain let's up and I can get a good running video for you guys. Thanks for watching! 🤙
By far…. The best video for doing a body!! Great detail! Much appreciated if I decide to do this kit. Thank you so much!! 👍
Oh wow, thanks Chris! I feel bad sometimes when I make a video this long (TH-camrs seem to watch 3:00 - 5:00 min videos) but I enjoy going into great detail, it has merit and sometimes people (like myself) need to see an action carried through to fully understand how it works. I'm a visual learner, so it's always nice to hear positive feedback from other visual learners. 👊
It's cool to see you using the razor blade technique. I never heard of this till recently if you can believe it. I will have to try this on two I have sitting in the garage. It came out AWESOME!!! Great job brother!!!👍👍👍
Right on man, glad it worked out! Always nice learning and trying new methods. 🤙
I was going to do my own body design but looking at yours I'm kinda changing my mind it looks very sharp👍
Thanks Phil! I was thinking of going with custom colours as well, but when it came down to it, I just couldn't resist box art. 🤣
I love this channel… and always look forward to the latest videos… a great no nonsense channel.. I have this car on order in the uk.. also bought the top force evo after watching poor boys unboxing.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey, right on Steven! Thanks for the great feedback, it means a lot hearing it! Congrats on your new kit purchases, you picked a couple beauties to build! The TF Evo is stunning!!! What have you got planned for motors?
@@poorboysrc yeah I was thinking maybe a BZ for the avante and already have a new gt tuned for the top force. I also just picked up a nova fox and egress.. think I’m tryin to work my way through your wall of boxes behind you 👍🏻👍🏻
@@stevenwelsh98 you've got a good chunk of essential Tamiya's there! Nice job! 👊
When cutting the body take and study the manual and the body and figure out the proper cut lines then take a fine sharpie to the outside of the body and draw out your cut lines! Black is the ideal color.
Ralphie
I make a mess of my bodies every time I cut them out. I co sober it my signature look. 🤣
Yes to doing the black lines around the Windows, I think that would make it really pop.. I am still waiting on my TD4 to turn up so it was good to see how you have done the body and what's involved as it not something I really like doing..
For that paint bleed I have found using a q tip from Tamiya that is molded and has a good point on the end really helps with the clean up.
The body is looking really good 👍
Thanks for watching Adrian! Have fun with your TD4 when it comes in! 👊
Good video Phil - not been brave enough to try the scoring method myself yet, but that'll come! It sure looks effective. Worth mentioning that I recently did a Tamiya Subaru Impreza rally (the '99 one) and that of course is in PS16 too - it is a colour that looks pretty transparent, even after what seems like enough coats, but when its backed with another colour (I went with a silver to bring the metallic look forward) that doesn't matter and it looks great. Stay excellent, my friend!
Hey James, thanks for watching, pal! 👊
Yeah it seems backing the blue with silver is definitely the way to go. I should do a comparison video with some spare lexan... that would be interesting...
Have a great weekend brother! 🤙
Coming together now. I thought it came prepainted for some reason.
Looking forward to a well edited running video 👊🏼
Yes sir, I just need this rain to stop so I can get it out for a good rip! 👊
They have a pre painted version coming out also .
@@ericwood2790 oh nice, that's always a good thing, painting bodies and drivers can take more time than building the damn kit! Lol!
Thanks for the tutorial. Good to know what I'm instore for. Thanks.
Hope you get your soon pal! 👊
Nice work. Curious, why not back with an overall coat of white or silver after the colors are applied?
Really makes the colors bright.
I've done it in the past and didn't feel that it made a big difference. I didn't want too much paint built up around the edges of the clear viewing panels, I thought it might complicate things and potentially cause issues, so I kept my paint colours and layers to a minimum. 👊
Looks great man, im starting the body paint on mine today
Thanks pal! You going box art?
@@poorboysrc I will not be doing box art 😁 I told Brad Kalman yesterday and hes not happy about my decision hahahahah 🤣
@@rexrcs you've upset Brad! Oh no! Haha! He'll get over it. 🤣
What's your color scheme gonna be?
Outlining in black is a good idea. Love ps 16 blue. Everytime I paint a body I want to do them that color. Have to force myself towards other colors so they don't all look the same. Lol
It's an awesome cor, isn't it? Very transparent though! Do you back yours with another color? Or just lay down many layers of blue?
@@poorboysrc 3 coats of blue 2 of silver to make it pop. Then black to make it look clean
@@brianbouley2117 right on pal, that combo sounds solid, I bet the silver really does make it pop! The black outlines really make a difference too! 🤙
I usually use a sharpie to trace out my cutting lines before I start , kind of helps me to prevent screwing it up 😂. I would like to see you try the lines around the window areas , might really set it off .
The sharpie idea is smart. I'm not that smart, I just hope for the best. Lol! 🤣
You ever tried less colour and backing with a lighter colour? Colour combo looks Nice 😊
Yeah I have in the past, I forget which body I did that with... But I don't do it that way too often. How about you? Any success stories?
@@poorboysrc yeh i wouldve backed the blue in white then done the yellow, then white. wouldn't have to need that many blue coats that way (~3). only about 1 coat of white each time you seal the color layer.
@@sir2honda I need to do some experimenting that way, curious to see how it turns out. 👊
@@poorboysrc yeah usually with the metallic blues I use a blue or Silver backing, and with the yellow I use white to make it pop. Then to finish off the body I would back in black to avoid seeing colours through the cockpit windows.
@@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA I'll have to see how she looks when the sun comes out (Island winters, lots of rain! Lol!). If it's still transparent, I'll try that out! 👊
Good move starting the body first. This is the most stressful part on my builds. Holy cow I need some of that Polycarbonate body cleaner. I was so scared when you were about to spray the yellow. hee hee. Nice Job Bro that looks clean. I like the Black line touch if you can pull it off. I have not gotten enough courage to try it on Lexan yet.
Yeah I tend to feel super rushed when I do the body last, so I didvthis one first, as I wanted it to look good! 😁
Looks really sharp! Good call on going box art! Do you use backing paint? I’ve seen others use it and claim it makes the body color bolder. True?
Thanks Kyle! No, I didn't use any backing color on this one. I have in the past, but with this build I decided against it. 👊
Looks Great 😊
Thanks brother! 👊
What motor and ESC did you use? Thanks for the great video.
Hey Leonard, I dropped in the Tamiya Super Stock BZ to start with. Still undecided on esc, I'll know tomorrow. Depending how much room I have, either the TBLE-02S or a Hobbywing 1060.
I'll have more vids coming up on this chassis, so stay tuned to find out more! 🤙
Do you think this will put people off, not being able to use brushless motors? I am concerned the heat build up may be a problem
@@leonarddye1975 oh I'm sure a brushless motor would be totally fine in there. Keep your gearing low and KV high and I wouldn't imagine any issues.
@@poorboysrc Where are the tabs on the side of the motor and wires to go and not rub? It will be great when mine comes in and I can really understand the motor installing and cooling.
@@leonarddye1975 I'll have a chassis overview vid out in the next few days, I can explain it all then. There's lots of folks with lots of questions on this kit.
If you need info sooner, shoot me an email @ poorboysrcchristmas@gmail.com and I'll get you some pics! 🤙
Good video, I learned alot ;-) One question, are you not usin a mask to protect from the vapors?
I should be using a mask, but I forgot it at work. 😭
Good job 👍🙂🇫🇷
Thank you! 😄
I love that blue! You did a great job of cutting and painting. Thats a cool racing chair, where did you get it? I want one. Excellent video bud!
It's so nice bud, even better in person! Try it out on your next build! 🤙
Oh, and I got the chair on Amazon. It's super comfortable, has lots of adjustment and was only about $250 CAD.
Beautiful work, surprised you didn't back it though in a solid colour like PS1
I thought about it, but just decided not to this time. Not really sure why... lol! 👊
@@poorboysrc She still looks beautiful though, and you have a. subscriber here, Sir ;)
@@JeffersonHumber thanks pal! (For the comment and the sub!) -- I've some upgrades coming in the mail for the TD-4 so stay tuned for more work to be done on this chassis! 👊
Great job.
Thanks pal! 👊
@@poorboysrc you're welcome new bro
Hey what sand paper grit do you use for the body to fix the mistakes?
Which mistakes are you referring to? I make a lot! Lol!)
I'll use 320 grit to sand out body cut lines that need a little smoothing out.
If I have paint bleed-thru on another part of the body that I plan on painting, I'll use 800 grit to sand off the bleed-thru paint. Just go gentle with it, don't push too hard and you'll be fine. Tamiya paints will fill the 800 grit scratches and you'll never see them.
Hope that helps! 👊
@@poorboysrc you did an excellent job on the paint! Thank you for letting me know what sandpaper to use!
@@Ebenau0317 thanks bro! Hope yours turns out great! 🤙
The blue looks metallic, paint two to four coats and to save paint and sharpen spray a few coats of silver before unmasking and t will darken the blue and save paint and you'll have less runs!
don't forget to spray the tape lines with clear mat first.
Ralphie
Thanks for the tips, Ralphie! 👊🏼
@@poorboysrc We all are learning brother but you still do exelent work.
I think the harder the kit the more satisfaction.
@@ralphhowing3473 absolutely! 👊🏼
I bet your wife isn't even home. HA, HA!!!!!!!
I mentioned on one of your vids to take and spray the tape lines with mat clear it helps stop any runs under the tape !!!!!!!
I still haven't tried that, but I will on my next body, I swear! I appreciate the advice bro!
@@poorboysrc any time
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Hightower. Noice!
Hello, and thanks, is it better than egress, faster?
I prefer the style of the Egress, but that's a personal choice. They can both be made to be fast as you could want. 👊
Why can't these RC kits have the bodies perforated? This would make life a lot easier! lol
Hahaha, it sure would! 🤣
That trimming of that body is what would keep me from buying this buggy. If someone did it for me, I'd probab;y be ok, but I'm not going to take a chance of ruining it. I wish they had it pretrimmed.
I hear there's a pre-painted kit coming out, I would think that pre-painted would also mean pre-trimmed. 🤔
@@poorboysrc I was thinking a red and silver, where the blue is red and the yellow is silver. I just stink at trimming bodies.
@@PsychoticBovine that would look good! Just take your time, it'll turn out great! 👊
@@poorboysrc Well, if I decide to get one. Pretty sure the wife would kill me. Do you know if a hard shell lipo will fit? 25mm thick.
Black lines