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8.
Remove the small parts from Bag D.
There are 4 Shear Plates (thick
rectangles), 4 long Weld Plates, and 8
short Weld Plates.
9.
Dry fit the parts into the corresponding
opening on the body. They should fit as
shown. In the case a Weld Plate does
not fit correctly, use a small file to
remove material from the bottom or end
opposite the corner with the hole.
10.
Remove these parts from body for
painting.
Paint Center Body
1.
Because the body is translucent, we recommend priming it before painting. Any light color
primer will work.
2.
Paint the body and brackets gloss red. Using a gloss paint will allow the decals to go on easier
without having to apply a separate clear gloss coat.
3.
The brackets should be painted as separate pieces. HINT: The bottom of the sheer plates has
the matte finish and the tops are smooth. Place the sheer plates on double sided tape to hold
in place while painting. HINT: Use small tweezers or needle nose to grab the corner opposite
the holes on the flat pieces. This area will be hidden during final assembly, so does not have to
be 100% covered.
4.
We recommend Tru-Color Chinese Red, part number TCP-012, but any dark red color will be
fine, especially if you plan to weather the car. Use the models on our website as reference or
other photos online of these cars.
5.
When the red has dried and cured, it is time to
paint the large white areas. To make this easier
for you, there are two masking tools inside Bag D.
