bennett2497

I got my new rubicon body in today . Just waiting for paint and my internal jackal decals and i'll be ready. Any tips ?

Stablock

http://www.cptnet.com/ken/faq.html#top

bennett2497

Thanks Stablock, very informative article , I will post pics when its finished and you can tell me how i did.

ccs77

Have this guy paint it.

[email protected] Tell him chuck (CCS77) sent you....

bennett2497

Yeh but that will take all the fun out of it. I have body work and paint experience with full size vehicals in the past. Thanks for the referral , if i do a horrible job then i'll think about it.

bennett2497

Does anyone know if which works best . Trimming the body first , before paint, or after? I have heard both .

jpolidore

trim it after painting, also back those jackal graphics with white after you put them on or use a pre-cut paint mask and use differnet color paints to create your designs. I have done both and I like the look of the mask better. Here is a link to a mask:

http://www.hobbieguyrc.com/shop/cart...ing=paint+mask

do some searching and you will find some real good designs.

:Green:

I always trim cut and fit everything first then paint, no biggie I just never read it done any other way...

.pulling the film off when your done rocks.

bennett2497

I was thinking of trimming it first too, because they say to clean up the sharp edges with a sanding wheel on a dremel. That makes sense you want to do that first . I should get the paint , scissors and reamer , i ordered then i'll be ready to start. Meanwhile i'm gonna scuff the inside and put the window masks on. I will post a pic when i get it done ! Thank for the help ! [sm=biggrin.gif]

coolpixer

Bennett
Can you show what the internal jackal decals look like?

Thanks

bennett2497

Yeh man , i got two different ones . I thought of maybe using the race ones for thye sides and the skull for the hood. I want it to look cool but i don't want to over do it either. What do you think coolpixer , you have a photografic eye !

jpolidore

I always trim mine afterwards, I will tell you why. I like having the extra body pieces on there for the overspray, so I dont spray myself, and its easier to hold onto the body when you are painting. You can still use a sanding wheel to smooth out the surfaces, just use it on the dremmel at the lowest speed setting so you sand, not melt, the body. You shouldn't hurt the paint at all as long as you give it sufficient drying time. Hope this helps...

coolpixer

Sounds like you got it going on Bennett. What you describe could look pretty cool.

I too, am doing a Rubicon but I am basing the decals and body color on my favorite brand of beer. [sm=cool.gif]

I'm doing all decal work in photoshop but havent decided whether to go with water slide decals or sending the file to a graphics place to transfer them to vinyl.

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bennett2497

And which beer would that be , coolpixer ? Will have to trade pics when were done . When do you expect to paint , soon ?

coolpixer

I plan on painting within a week or 2 with the help of a buddy with an airbrush. As far as my ideas and brand ... you got mail

azzman

I trimmed my bodies first and got them all fitting nice before I painted em. Personal preference I suppose. A good clean with some hot soapy water (dishwashing stuff) before painting is required to remove any dirt/oils etc.
Oh yea and peeling off that clear film afterwards...priceless

bennett2497

Thanks azzman....i appreciate your input !