#6 Prepare body and associated parts for paint, I find cleaning with a cream cleaner is
best, any tough spots or resin repairs can be rubbed out using 1000 grade sanding paper.
#7 The body is now ready for primer (best held in a multi arm hobby tool or use a
crocodile clip in a vice to do this), I personally use Tamiya XF-2 flat white for this job.
Leave to dry and check for finish, any blemishes can be filled using Squadron brand (or
similar) filler/model putty, this sands down very easily. Once dry and your satisfied with
the primered finish, apply top coat, I use Tamiya X-1 gloss black for the body and rear,
depending on your airbrush, normally 2 coats should be enough (it does pay to have a
good quality airbrush but a budget Badger airbrush is more than enough for a good job
and can be picked up on ebay for around $50) Try and avoid paint build up. Allow plenty
of drying time.
#8 Body is now ready for decals, cut the decal sheet as close to the required design as
close as possible, dip in water and slide off onto body, best result is to offer up design
whilst still on the paper and slide straight onto the body or part. If fitting decal to uneven
or curved surface, use a drop of Microsol this allows the decal to soften and take the
shape of the part beneath. Use pictures enclosed to reference decal location, I can email
further pictures if required.
#9 Once satisfied with the decals, apply a coat clear coat of laquer to seal, I use Tamiya
X-22 clear for this.
#10 Now is the time to paint the small detail, such as the engine tubes and blades, also
add the nose and rear wing aerials, paint the rear wheels Tamiya X-11 silver. Paint
parachutes silver.
#11 Fit the rear wheels and glue on the rear chassis plate to secure them, fit the Mega G
chassis.
#12 Your Thrust SSC car is now ready to break records or display, well done!!!!
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