3/21/2021 0 Comments Rc Body Flame Mask
I simply went back with the hobby knife and cut about 116 inside the flame edge.One color, stripes, checkers and then it hit us, the classic flame paint scheme; you just cant go wrong with flames.So as we prepped the body for the graphics and paint, we started grabbing some photos so you can follow along to see how easy it is to spray a flame scheme.Oh and we did it without an airbrush Yes, this paint job here is done entirely with Duratraxs new Spray Paints.
Parmas Fifty Five Baja body has a cool classic hot rod look to it and fits most short course trucks perfectly. It comes with window and light masks and the body itself has a overspray film that youll remove after painting. Duratrax offers a wide range of colors in 4.5oz spray cans. One can is enough to paint most bodies in a single color. But Project Jallopy needed a cool finish so we selected Bright White, Bright Yellow, Competition Orange and Bright Red for the flames; Silver Streak to outline the windows and flames and Metalic Red for the main color. STEP 1- As with all bodies to be painted, head over to the kitchen sink, turn the tap on with warm water, squirt some dish soap into the body and wash the inside thoroughly. Pretty simple STEP 3- Not all masks lay on the body nice and even. To get the mask to adhere properly, use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm up the mask and then run your finger nail along the edges to set the masks adhesive to the lexan. STEP 4- Some wait until after they draw the graphic on the outside of the body to lay masking tape on the inside of the body, I on the other hand lay it down first and draw the graphics within the masked areas. Your tape overlaps should be minimal so its not difficult to cut through later. STEP 5- Use a marker to draw the specific flame style you like. Big swoops on the graphics look great on the larger body panels. STEP 6- With a hobby knife and new blade, trace cut the graphic on the mask inside. I like to tell people not to lift the knife so you never loose your spot on a cut; the exception is when you get to points like the ones here on the flames. STEP 7- Once you have cut out the flames, remove the mask from the area where you will paint the main color. STEP 8- Here all the graphics have been cut out and the excess mask removed, its a good idea to go over all the masking edges with the back of your finger nail to work out any air bubbles, seal the edges to the body and prevent paint bleeds. I know what youre thinking, its just spray paint Bomb it No, were going to show you the right way. First shake the can rigorously for a few minutes to mix the contents. The hot water will build up pressure in the can allowing it to spray better and with a finer pattern. Spraying in light coats will prevent drips, runs and possible bleeding under the masks. STEP 11- To bump up the cool factor, I cut a pin stripe out around the flames.
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