How To Paint an RC Body Shell

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  • Learn how to paint your own custom RC body shell with this step by step how to video, let Hamish walk you though painting your first RC body shell as he paints up a new 1/10 Subaru Impreza for his 1/10 RC MST MS-01D drift car.
    Tamiya paints used: PS-1 White, PS-5 Black and PS-24 Fluorescent Orange.
    Link's to Items used in this video:
    HPI 1/10 Subaru Prova Impreza Body Shell:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/HPI-110-...
    Tamiya paints:
    PS-1 White Polycarbanate Spray:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-P...
    PS-5 Black Polycarbanate Spray:
    hhobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-P...
    PS-24 Fluorescent Orange Polycarbonate Spray:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-P...
    Tamiya polycarbonate body cleaner:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-P...
    Tamiya cotton swabs:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-C...
    Tamiya masking tape:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Tamiya-1...
    Yeah Racing body reamer:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/Yeah-Rac...
    Curved hobby scissors:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/index.ph...
    Straight hobby scissors:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/index.ph...
    HPI 1/10 TE37 black rims:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/HPI-1.9-...
    1/10 Drift tyres:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/index.ph...
    RPM 1/10 chrome exhaust:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/RPM-Chro...
    Checkout our range of clear RC body shell:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/spare-pa...
    Checkout our range of polycarbonate paints:
    hobbiesdirect.com.au/accessor...[Polycarbonate]
    Stay connected with us:
    Website: hobbiesdirect.com.au/
    Facebook: / hobbiesdirect
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  • @FrankBoston
    @FrankBoston ปีที่แล้ว +33

    After 14 years I'm still beyond grateful for and amazed by what I've learned from content creators. "Simple" things like this are not simple until people like yourself help us make it simple. The time I spent watching this probably saved an hour, and possibly kept me from making a mess of my new body. Cheers

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's what its for! 🙂 Glad to have helped.

  • @EK-np4nx
    @EK-np4nx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    Thanks. If I didn’t watch this is would just be painting my body from the exterior 😂

  • @mrdoofa9357
    @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    I remember my first polycarbonate body shell, I didn’t realise there was a protective film on the outside so I applied the decals then noticed what I’d done, I peeled off the film and all the decals came off with it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @HRM.H
      @HRM.H 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahah ono thats mustve been a pain.

    • @bobkamachi2346
      @bobkamachi2346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe you could've used an a razor blade and saved your decals but darn that sucks

    • @umaamah7626
      @umaamah7626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr Doofa rip bro

    • @0Bahamut0
      @0Bahamut0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same lol i apply the paint on the outer part of the body then i peal the protective layer

    • @aliturandemirci1764
      @aliturandemirci1764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shit...

  • @totallyrandomuser5760
    @totallyrandomuser5760 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A few things about protection: paint can be bad for skin, so wear gloves when painting. Also, paint above surfaces you don't want to ruin or protect them.
    And I hate to see poked bodies, so I prefer to use magnets instead.
    Great video!

  • @Low00d
    @Low00d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Great video, gave a first time RC builder, like myself a lot of helpful tips.

  • @sethd.6030
    @sethd.6030 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just finished my first kit and it came with a clear body. This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

  • @RCPlayGround
    @RCPlayGround 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Body paint work has been very helpful.
    Happy New Year.

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for your comment. Happy new year to you too!

    • @crocodylinae4161
      @crocodylinae4161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HobbiesDirect Hey Just wanted to ask what is the reason for painting the inside?

    • @dante2533
      @dante2533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crocodylinae4161 I'm pretty sure it's because if you crash the car and it's painted on the outside the paint job will scratch off

    • @deanielreysolina2265
      @deanielreysolina2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      painting the inside of the body will prevent it from damage the paint when you crash it

    • @donaldfowler7125
      @donaldfowler7125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These guys don’t know what they’re talking about. You paint the outside for most paint jobs but people will “back” their chosen color with a different coat on the inside. It makes the coat on the outside “pop” and adds a lot of depth to the color. It has nothing to do with protecting the paint job!

  • @SergioStuddardAxTown
    @SergioStuddardAxTown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not sure why your channel doesn't have more subs. Excellent instructions and good editing.

  • @Rudimentary007
    @Rudimentary007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of the best instructional vids on painting I've watched.👍👍🔥. Subbed.

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks heaps for your support, we're looking forward to doing more helpful videos soon 😃

  • @video-oq1hj
    @video-oq1hj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You gotta love the psychology behind why us boys play with these things. Drifting and hip hop music might not be your thing but country rock and buggy bashing in the bush might be 🤣

  • @TheAniMob
    @TheAniMob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    wow, great job with the spray painting, i'm surprised you got no paint on the table you were working on!

  • @lenharding72
    @lenharding72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like your instructional videos. I have seen 2 now and both have answered questions I wasn't getting from other videos. Thanks a ton.

  • @djiosmomobileSE
    @djiosmomobileSE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG it all makes sense now!!!!My Nissan skyline had Japanese instructions 🤣I painted the exterior with hardware spray paint...This video saved me for the future
    Thank you sir 👌😉

  • @L7mclaughlin
    @L7mclaughlin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to watch Kevin Talbot a lot so I knew a couple things but this video cleared up the murky water, I also bought a couple parts from Hobbies Direct and it's really good quality, thanks for everything love the work.

  • @rcbasher7805
    @rcbasher7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great work there Hamish love the shell.

  • @Spindrift-id1ez
    @Spindrift-id1ez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here's a trick that has worked for me for years. Rather than purchase a bunch of expensive dinky spray cans of Tamiya or Pactra polycarbonate paint that doesn't coat properly. Simply purchase one can of clear coat and give the inside of the body a coating of that. That will create a perfectly good base for other paints to adhere too. I myself recommend either Krylon 2X or Krylon Fussion paints... I have never had a problem with the Krylon paint chipping or peeling using this method.. Once again you need to coat it with polycarbonate clear coat first as a base

    • @ado3769
      @ado3769 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spindrift2018 I plan on having my painter use the same paint he’s doing on my daily driver should I still do this method

    • @Spindrift-id1ez
      @Spindrift-id1ez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ado3769 If your talking about using actual automotive paint like on a real car? I couldn't say for sure but I wouldn't use it. That stuff is pretty thick for RC bodies. But the real person who would know about it's flexibility should be the guy painting your daily driver. And if he does fine detail air brush work for designs or pinstriping, That paint is usually thinner and might be ok if done in light coats.. But once again he would know more about the properties of that paint than I would... All that said, I have a thing that works for me, But I'll never claim to be an expert

    • @Spindrift-id1ez
      @Spindrift-id1ez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @sleepy jaguar All I can say is I've never had a problem with it, But then I only apply it in no more than two thin coats.. And that's only after applying the clear polycarbonate as a base for the Krylon to adhere to.. And I drive a 2wd Slash basher if ya get the idea, And not once in several years of doing this have I had any chipping like one might get if they used for example regular model paint which is definitely way to thick

  • @k1ortia
    @k1ortia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was amazing work..i now feel confident to get spraying my own shells..

  • @hadynmcloughlin4661
    @hadynmcloughlin4661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great simple video for the beginner. Would have painted the outside for sure without knowing inside only. Have just ordered a few parts from you guys for my first drift project.

  • @SoxarPL
    @SoxarPL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant even say how much you helped me with making my first body with this tutorial. Much love :)

  • @athermahmood1065
    @athermahmood1065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent vid mate and thoroughly informative. Much appreciated, thank you.

  • @jaredrobinson3019
    @jaredrobinson3019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m about to paint my first RC body, for my new to me Scx crawler, Jeep Wrangler body. Can’t wait to get some paints and give it a go. Thanks for the very helpful video. 😃

  • @zingzing_media
    @zingzing_media 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    very nice video got a new body coming soon and ive never painted one, watching your video has give me confidense to do so :) great stuff guys liked and subbed

  • @angrygaminghippo2241
    @angrygaminghippo2241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a very educational and helpful video, thanks!

  • @taqie1018
    @taqie1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Must be proud after painting your own car

  • @deanhawk7260
    @deanhawk7260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful. Thanks for the thoroughly detailed information.

  • @DickGibson
    @DickGibson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very well done, thanks!!

  • @cloughandy123
    @cloughandy123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video for a first timer, thanks!

  • @iz954
    @iz954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I appreciate the lesson.

  • @EFDArt
    @EFDArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Hobbies, i’ve just brought the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport body, and this was very helpful! Thank you very much! 😊

  • @brickingturtle4888
    @brickingturtle4888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to try this out in the future when I get a tamiya rc car

  • @SpeedSyko
    @SpeedSyko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I was looking for advice on cleaning the body so the paint would stick. Good old dawn and water! 🙏👍💯

  • @bboygun6521
    @bboygun6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the spraycan master! 😁

  • @wuztron
    @wuztron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very informative and helpful. Thanks!

  • @peterottes6900
    @peterottes6900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job.. Very informative.. Thanks..

  • @NordicRC
    @NordicRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well presented.

  • @MarcoLemmetti
    @MarcoLemmetti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a good general video of how to paint your rc body. Doesn’t have to be a drifter body but all sorts of other lexan bodies. I think I’m ready to paint my first crawler body now

    • @quarans08
      @quarans08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did it go?

    • @MarcoLemmetti
      @MarcoLemmetti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had some bleeding but that’s because I didn’t press hard enough on the masking tape but aside from that I’m impressed. 3 coats wasn’t enough. 6 layers or coats was just right.

  • @joemiriani691
    @joemiriani691 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm brand new to this RC thing. Thank you so much!

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries! Hope all the videos help :-)

  • @jonamira8334
    @jonamira8334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video mate

  • @bradcross8369
    @bradcross8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man! Exactly what I needed!

  • @musicmate70
    @musicmate70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job so shiny

  • @gwpattrick
    @gwpattrick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the better videos

  • @nelsonwalker7105
    @nelsonwalker7105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful video - thanks very much for posting

  • @jesseortega8598
    @jesseortega8598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job!

  • @countryside_guy
    @countryside_guy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. Nice and clear and helpful. Good job.

  • @subietech2019
    @subietech2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @locowerke
    @locowerke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, loads of useful & helpful info'....cheers!

  • @zebulonbigelow2989
    @zebulonbigelow2989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! I got a 91 forerunner I’m going to paint!

  • @bluesimon13ify
    @bluesimon13ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great I have a shell coming soon, but I will where gloves aswell, thanks

  • @section23
    @section23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome info, thank you!

  • @travm3113
    @travm3113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @Chris-construction
    @Chris-construction ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea

  • @wstretnabalassa3137
    @wstretnabalassa3137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Now I know what this "backing up" really means :D

  • @lukaszs2097
    @lukaszs2097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great. Just wanted to add a tip. May avoid 10-15 min waiting between coats. I use my wife's hairdryer to make the paint dry quicker blowing about 20 seconds.

    • @transambill1
      @transambill1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I do the same. You can get 3 light coats done in about 15 minutes. When drying with a hair dryer you can actually see the paint shine go flat letting you know it's dry. Allow 2-3 minutes for the body to cool before applying the next coat.

  • @frankieb9367
    @frankieb9367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @rccrawler70
    @rccrawler70 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Greetings from Indianapolis IN.

  • @Weemanfaescotland
    @Weemanfaescotland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video 👍 you are Good at Teaching, please keep is up kind regards
    James
    Fae Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    Part of the UK 🇬🇧 👍

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks heaps for your support, we're looking forward to doing more videos soon 😃

  • @logancilento4266
    @logancilento4266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks This video helped a lot

  • @craig559
    @craig559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I should of watched this 2 days ago 😂😂 my Subaru ended up with some dark blue spots but on the plus side it’s an excuse to buy a new RC

  • @getbakkvinny
    @getbakkvinny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super good video

  • @jonathonross5207
    @jonathonross5207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks awesome that track looks even better is there a video on how to build a track

  • @taemac10
    @taemac10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!!

  • @williamfudge4166
    @williamfudge4166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kool beans. Very informative

  • @longthanly7061
    @longthanly7061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video 👍

  • @brickingturtle4888
    @brickingturtle4888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good tutorial

  • @Itsallfun3000
    @Itsallfun3000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You nailed this thanks very much

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dutchbiker7874
    @dutchbiker7874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice result!🤩

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It's all in the prep 🙂

    • @dutchbiker7874
      @dutchbiker7874 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HobbiesDirect That shows! Thank for making this video, really helpful👍

  • @Quints86
    @Quints86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome !!

  • @Rudimentary007
    @Rudimentary007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job.👍💯

  • @babokeel7309
    @babokeel7309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this video

  • @JH-xy2ng
    @JH-xy2ng 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro u made it hack of easy know I'll paint my own Betty body instead of paying someone, thanks 💯🔥🔥🔥💪🏾🏁

  • @Nelsea7190
    @Nelsea7190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the vid, i was wondering how to do the "carbon fiber" body panels. i will likely test out some color backings for a certain reddish pink hue on the fender cutouts.

  • @rickieslider3925
    @rickieslider3925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video thanks

  • @dejvidos02
    @dejvidos02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really helps, thank you so much! Subscribed ;)

  • @rcteamdriftjunkiezaz9167
    @rcteamdriftjunkiezaz9167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!!!!

  • @onebyoneunboxing4639
    @onebyoneunboxing4639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @michaelbrind9222
    @michaelbrind9222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Michael Brind
    I used the tamiya yellow tape and the adhesive reacted with the acrylic paint and messed up my project , did some research and found it to be a common problem

    • @ronansurani1834
      @ronansurani1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s why you use polycarbonate paint

  • @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng
    @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @Top-Jimmy
    @Top-Jimmy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought a Nissan Z 2023 body for my 1/8 Vendetta and some new body posts from you guys. Should be here early next week!! - * deep breaths, here goes nothin* wish me luck.

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love the Vendetta! Hope painting the body shell works out!

  • @danecobb4977
    @danecobb4977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you would’ve saved so much time masking the hood and painting it black after the orange if you wanted a black backing for the last layers, thanks for the help!

  • @michaelrichardson51
    @michaelrichardson51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect

  • @GioGTRlover
    @GioGTRlover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg i’ve been waiting for a video like this so I can learn how to paint my body thanks u so much every video I’ve seen does not show you step-by-step how to paint a body

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you liked the video and found it useful 😃

  • @rawiswar1969able
    @rawiswar1969able 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. I have used that tape the glue was still on the plastic screwed my paint job up I was pissed. I done this plenty of time. I have to find something else any other ideas?

  • @RichieRichMo3
    @RichieRichMo3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you bud

  • @TheIdeolocator
    @TheIdeolocator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was actually awesome and so refreshing to hear an Aussie accent. I missed the bit on how you did the black window trim. Also, I want do the exact same paint job just with the main body Tamiya Dark Metallic Blue. Would I need to back it with black or would that turn out crazy dark? Thanks guys, good job.

    • @joshbuckland2783
      @joshbuckland2783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try it backed with black white and grey on cutout wheel arches and see how it looks

  • @jeffreywong6095
    @jeffreywong6095 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool polo shirt

  • @EXPIOWA
    @EXPIOWA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @hansolo1498
    @hansolo1498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hammer, danke :)

  • @recked_redneck
    @recked_redneck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought painting a body was so hard but it looks easy as long as you take your time

    • @kerbeuskid7718
      @kerbeuskid7718 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro the sticker masking is the worst part especially for a hatchback like my eg6

  • @metalmeister3054
    @metalmeister3054 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a Mitsubishi Starion body and gonna do red with black hood scoop and accents. Your video helped tremendously for me to roll the dice and start.

    • @HobbiesDirect
      @HobbiesDirect  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! That's what we like to hear!

  • @diegoalarcon5664
    @diegoalarcon5664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or can anybody else like smell the orange paint it’s like mr sketch markers holy

  • @stryderstrassberg7329
    @stryderstrassberg7329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soild Video , I did my paint job on the outside because i do my own personal details but i coat it with a few layers of top coat but i am going to do the next one like you did i think its better all around. What drift spec chassis are you using in this video?

  • @eskimojoe6564
    @eskimojoe6564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good video
    what tape do you use?
    Does painters tape work best?

  • @coltonburgin9203
    @coltonburgin9203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u

  • @dreaminginyarn
    @dreaminginyarn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. If we can’t get the paint that you used is regular spray paint from a hardware store ok?

  • @transambill1
    @transambill1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have a steady hand you can score the cut lines with an xacto knife then bend and break the lexan along the lines and no sanding is really needed.

  • @tubaguspraditya2085
    @tubaguspraditya2085 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @markbradshaw7753
    @markbradshaw7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks...just bought a Tamiya NSU for my first r/c...can't wait.

  • @benforster6254
    @benforster6254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a tamiya subaru impreza monte carlo 99 and i have done 5 coats in tamiya ps16 metallic blue but when i hold it up to a light i can still see trough it. I dont know whether to back it with silver or just leave it

  • @cobraback5806
    @cobraback5806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work! Do you paint for hire? I really need help painting my body.

  • @RCTruck1688aa
    @RCTruck1688aa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like video
    nice content