Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue

[GreenBar0n]

Finally have the proper mask to stay in the fumes, and paint more seriously. Too windy to paint anything today though.

[GreenBar0n]

Got three coats of primer on






I need to fix some spots, now that I can see them better.

What is the final grit you guys sand your primer to, before paint?

[XLR8]

Honestly, I don't recall sanding the primer.
Maybe if I found sand scratches projecting through the primer or some rough spots, I might have used 1000 grit or finer but only on those spots.
Since I typically use lacquer based paints (i.e. Tamiya TS or Duplicolor) which, I think, melt into the primer (also lacquer based) during those initial final coats, I don't think sanding the primer is absolutely necessary. Well, at least I haven't had a problem doing it that way so far.

[mikea96]

I think when I did my scorcher body I did wet sand the primer with 1500 before spraying color on it.

[GreenBar0n]

Really appreciate your input, guys, thanks! I'll go over the bad spots in 1000 grit with water, and then finish up with 1500 or above, wet. Wasn't sure if I could do that, this is the first time I've painted with primer.






Thanks again!


Thinking about getting the center gear diff kit for this, it's weird to try and turn the chassis by the front bumper and have the tires lock up and squeal as they skid around in to place, all new experience for me, have always had the diff in the center. I'll give this a drive without the diff for the first run, and then decide.

[mikea96]

If you plan running it in dirt and grass the diff is nice but in the sand the stock gear works best.

[GreenBar0n]

If you plan running it in dirt and grass the diff is nice but in the sand the stock gear works best.

Good to know, thanks! Can't imagine putting this in sand after all the work, grass would be about the most this will see, just want to keep this as clean as can be, it's the one I never thought I could have.

[GreenBar0n]

One more putty, primer, and wet sanding round has got the nose line nearly gone. One more round to go.




Getting the mold lines above the fenders flat.


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Burned through the primer on the driver's fender mold-line.


Used an entire can of primer, have another ordered and on the way. Hoping to get the TS-26 Pure White over this by next Wednesday.

[GreenBar0n]

Ordered the primer for this project on May 3rd - along with some other Tamiya colors from Amain, them being in Chico CA, and me being less than three hours away from there. Turns out their paint was shipped from Omaha NE, and is still listed as delayed in transit, it was supposed to be here today.

The ground-shipping-only for aerosol cans really slows things down. Need to find a well stocked local spot instead.

Found this video of boxart Sand Scorcher's and a Ranger being bashed on a beach, and while the music should be turned down as low as it can go, or muted, I enjoyed the recklessness.