First ever body painted for Typhon 6S

[Sledgy]

This is my first go at painting an RC so I made quite a few mistakes. Given that I'm a perfectionist, I see them all. I learned a lot though, especially about masking. Since this isn't a shelf queen, they probably don't matter. If any really bug me, I'll put some stickers over them. Immediately after the pictures, I took it for a rip so it's already less pretty.

What do you think? Don't quit my day job...

 

[Smilinbri]

Looks good! It def takes a lot of practice. I've only painted 3 so far. Got a little better each time. Keep at it!

 

[305HemiGuy]

Good job man. I've painted 2 bodies so far, gets a little easier every time.

 

[Johnny b]

Looks great! Going to get beat up anyway. Go ahead and quit your day job. Best thing I ever did!

 

[kenoman742]

Looks nice! With a few decals it will look even better.

 

[Doom!]

Looks good, first one is always educational.

 

[Moonstonemike]

This is my first go at painting an RC so I made quite a few mistakes. Given that I'm a perfectionist, I see them all. I learned a lot though, especially about masking. Since this isn't a shelf queen, they probably don't matter. If any really bug me, I'll put some stickers over them. Immediately after the pictures, I took it for a rip so it's already less pretty.

What do you think? Don't quit my day job...

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Looks pretty good
What paint did you use? Tamiya ps-3?

 

[BashingBrian]

Looking good..!!
I've painted loads of bodies over the years and it still goes wrong now and then

 

[Sledgy]

Looks pretty good
What paint did you use? Tamiya ps-3?

Traxxas ProGraphix #5074 metallic blue

 

[EJunlimited]

Looks good! Passes the 20/20 test...looks perfect from 20 feet away or going 20 MPH.

 

[Dan B.]

I really enjoy painting bodies. I watched quite a few YT vids for technique, although most of those guys use airbrushes. After some practice I’m getting pretty decent results with rattle cans. Best single piece of advice I ever got? For laying out detail lines only ever use Tamiya brand masking tape. It’s so far superior to most others it’s crazy, and it comes in a ton of widths. Burnish the edges well and that stuff almost never bleeds. I feel if it does then it’s my fault from poor application. For really wide stripes or covering a lot of area I use Frog tape.
Have a blast with it man, I find it to be a ton of fun!

 

[sumguy75]

You're right, its not perfect but its still a good job on a first paint job. Every time you paint, I promise you'll notice more wrong with it than anybody else will, lol. Good news is a few bashes and scuffs and the mistakes will hardly show!

 

[BashingBrian]

For laying out detail lines only ever use Tamiya brand masking tape. It’s so far superior to most others it’s crazy, and it comes in a ton of widths. Burnish the edges well and that stuff almost never bleeds. I feel if it does then it’s my fault from poor application. For really wide stripes or covering a lot of area I use Frog tape.

Agreed...