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

[Jonathan]

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.


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/b5.jpg (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/b5.jpg)

[sosidge]

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]

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]

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

[Jonathan]

Thanks for the useful tips.

I will post up the result once its done.

[Andy Moore]

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

[Jonathan]

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.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/b6.jpg (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/b6.jpg)

[jimmy]

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]

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]

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

Like my own bodyshell

[jimmy]

oooh, like that!

[sosidge]

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

[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.

[bert digler]

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

[bert digler]

how do i put a pic on here

is this now the look at my lazer thread cool
:D

[Jonathan]

Ok, electrics in and running now, she flies :smile:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/b9.jpg

[Schjimmy]

damn its nice!!:eek:

have any movies on it??

[Jonathan]

Thanks.

Heres a movie, its pretty poor but better than nothing !

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/th_zxmovie.jpg (http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/jonathan808/?action=view&current=zxmovie.flv)

[Schjimmy]

as you said, she flies! :-D

is it a Neo One 1, 2, 3 or 4 star?

[Jonathan]

Its a 3 star, running on the kit pinion.

[Scouser]

Sorry to drag this thread back from the depths but I am in need of ideas/inspiration for the paint job of the ZX-5 as it nears completion. I would love to see what schemes people have chosen for their cars, or even just images of other peoples off the web. Come on, let's all have a look!

[Coastal]

Oops picture not coming out

[Coastal]

This is my ZX5
http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/59/559/4/1/78/2703401780100530169eqyTtN_th.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2703401780100530169eqyTtN)
hope this works:D

[Scouser]

Looking good. Love the nice simple design. I am looking at something similar myself as I will be using cans rather than airbrush.
Anyone done any dark colours? I was toying with the idea of black and white but not sure whether the Kyosho shell will look as good as it does with brighter shades.

[Jony]

Looking good. Love the nice simple design. I am looking at something similar myself as I will be using cans rather than airbrush.
Anyone done any dark colours? I was toying with the idea of black and white but not sure whether the Kyosho shell will look as good as it does with brighter shades.

I did mine in black and metallic red and I think it looks ok. I reckon some white stripes along the joins between the colours might make it better though.

Here's a pic (hopefully), but it looks better in daylight (and I'm no photographer!). And be nice, this is the first shell that hasn't been single colour from a single spraycan ;););)

http://j-star.org/images/zx5_small.JPG

[Northy]

I like cheese. :cool:

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[clunk]

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a couple of dark schemes 4u m8.

[Scouser]

Ooh I like those alot. Some nice airbrushing on those shells mate. Looking good Jony, I see you have spent a bit on hop ups already. Yours is putting mine to shame at the mo'. Just the ceramic balls and stainless screws as ugrades. (for now!!);)

[Jony]

Ooh I like those alot. Some nice airbrushing on those shells mate. Looking good Jony, I see you have spent a bit on hop ups already. Yours is putting mine to shame at the mo'. Just the ceramic balls and stainless screws as ugrades. (for now!!);)

Thanks Scouser :) You've got a keen eye for bling! I figured I was going to replace the front suspension holder sooner or later - may as well do it before ripping a gear case up. That and the leaking shocks which were already starting to bug me :mad:

Clunk: that first shell is beauuuuuuutiful:)