Ok, I built it !...paint job ?

Jonathan · #1 27-10-2006

Finding a stack of old RCMC magazines from the 80's woke me back up to a long lost hobby and a much loved interest.

So due in no small part to your great website Jimmy, a ZX5 build was the only way to scratch my itch !

Im struggling to come up with a good body paint scheme though, I would love a replica of the box art but without an airbrush or the required skill its a no go.

Anbody any ideas for a good can based paint scheme ?

Cheers.

sosidge · #2 28-10-2006

I'm no expert on bodyshell painting - what I would say though is that if all you have are cans, a single colour or something very simple (racing stripes of some sort) can look really nice on the ZX-5, it's such an elegant, slim body. I run all my cars in single colour yellow and it actually looks more individual than the multi-colour cars that most people have now.

And I would also get some velcro for the shell and not bother cutting the holes for the body posts. They are a right pain to use. Also cut the shell a few mm below the bottom cut line to start with because there is not much room for the wiring and some larger electronics.

jim76 · #3 28-10-2006

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Originally Posted by sosidge

Also cut the shell a few mm below the bottom cut line to start with because there is not much room for the wiring and some larger electronics.

VERY good tip! mine won't stay on because of the tight fit!

andreasH · #4 28-10-2006

Red an yellow fit the Lazer very well.
Dark colors dont llok as good as bright ones.

Jonathan · #5 30-10-2006

Thanks for the useful tips.

I will post up the result once its done.

Andy Moore · #6 31-10-2006

You could always go with the classic one color, "factory" white.

Jonathan · #7 03-11-2006

Ok, I painted the body. I went with the promo photos as the inspiration. Im quite pleased with the results.

Looking forward to installing the electrics now.

jimmy · #8 03-11-2006

Looks nice, I didnt have an airbrush going at the time I did the ZX-5 review, but when it came to doing the KM Concept zx5 conversion review, I did another simple paint job, I think that looks best on this car. Like sosidge says, its a nice shell to begin with and quite a classic shape.

Spencer Mulcahy · #9 03-11-2006

Looks good mate I have gone down the simple paint route, how about edging the windows with crome will finish it off a treat.

ulrich · #10 03-11-2006

I like a little more colors and airbrush paintjobs, but is not easy to make...

Like my own bodyshell

jimmy · #11 03-11-2006

oooh, like that!

sosidge · #12 04-11-2006

Yes, nice to see sharp, geometric edges instead of the various faded flames or splashes everyone else uses.

Jonathan · #13 04-11-2006

Thanks for the comments.

Spencer, good idea, I think I will have a go at edging the windows to add a little more detail.

Oh and thanks for putting a picture of yours Ulrich, it looks great.

bert digler · #14 04-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

Thanks for the comments.

Spencer, good idea, I think I will have a go at edging the windows to add a little more detail.

Oh and thanks for putting a picture of yours Ulrich, it looks great.

how do i put a pic on here