Repaint of Scalextric '70 Camaro...

[TuscoTodd]

Picked up an extra Castrol SCA '70 Camaro for less than I could get a white kit one for, so it has become the donor for the latest repaint...
What started as this:



Has been stripped and the three coats of Dupli-color Metal Specks Retro Red laid on.



Unfortunately, I didn't think to take a picture out in the sun (it really makes the metal flake "pop"!) - but the above gives a bit of a teaser shot to start with.

BTW Bibbster - the Tamiya paint stand you provided info on is AWESOME! ( viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6264&start=15 ) Today was it's first outing and WOW was that ever nice to use verses my previous methods of holding bodies to paint! A LOT lower potential to have an "accident" due to it tipping, coming off the tape, etc! :D

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I got one of those from that guy, too. Should have bought three for the price.

[waaytoomuchintothis]

you won't be sorry, Dave. I'm thinking about getting a second one.

[TuscoTodd]

Dave - you will REALLY like the stand!

waaytoomuchintothis - yeah, for the price, I just couldn't pass up picking up a couple of the Camaros for repaint projects - they even come with lights! :)
On the stand - I am with you! If I see a deal on another of these, I am definitely going to snag it as it is just tooooo convenient to use! I am thinking that it is going to be VERY handy for use in applying decals as well! :)

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I trap the stand against the edge of my work table so the car is held at a convenient angle for applying decals. You have to be careful, though, because it will pop off the swivel stand and scoot across the table in front you if you press a little too hard doing it that way. If I get a second one I am going to experiment with defeating the swivel and locking it on in a fixed position. For 40 years I painted on a bent coathanger just like the model car magazines taught me in 1961. When Tamiya brought this little jewel into my life, I never looked back.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Nice finish. I have seen guys with that stand and it's used so much they had to chip away the layers to keep it working, that's how much they like it.

[Cosmic Bilby]

Nice Todd, that will look awesome when its done!

[ListerStormGT]

That color is awesome! Cant wait to see it finished!

[APalmer]

Awesome paint Todd!... she will defintely stand out in the pack during a race. :-)

[TuscoTodd]

Thanks guys! The paint laid on / flowed out - using the hot water soak on the can, and the new body holder made keeping the "wet edge" a snap!
Definitely happy with how it is turning out so far. :)
Now to figure out whether to go "street" or "fantasy livery"... Decisions, decisions! :)

[waaytoomuchintothis]

[TuscoTodd]

That looks sharp!!!! I think I may have to lean that way with this one as well. :)

[bobbyraz49]

[Rooster]

That car looks great way!

Todd, that color on your camaro gorgeous!

Great looking cars fellas :text-bravo:

[Reslotted]

You Guy's - "Had me at - Camaro" .......

They are both spectacular looking cars, love the paintjobs. Todd seriously man, that's from a can ???
Can't wait to see the Red one finished. Calling it Red is such an Injustice, it's such an Eye Popping colour.