Turning Drag Strip into Slicks

[Barrel05]

Recently purchased a ko Univers Drag Strip and am looking to convert him into Gobot Slicks. Have never done a custom so am looking for some help and advice especailly on how to do the number on nose

[lcz128]

Decals should do the trick, mate.

You should be able to pick up printable decals at a local hobby store, then just make the image on your computer and using a colour printer, just print it directly onto the decal.
What more info are you looking for?

[Warewullf]

Recently purchased a ko Univers Drag Strip and am looking to convert him into Gobot Slicks. Have never done a custom so am looking for some help and advice especailly on how to do the number on nose

As lcz128 said, waterslide decals are the best choice for the number. If he needs to be painted, just get some model paint (eg. from Games Workshop, if you have one) and a small paintbrush and give it a go. :)

[Barrel05]

Any tips on how to remove unwanted paint

[lcz128]

Your best bet is to lightly sand with a high grit sand paper. (you really just want to scuff the surface to prep it for paint)
Always start with a primer, which will get your toy all the one colour that you'll be starting off with anyway.
Tamiya sells good primer (in aerosol cans), either their grey or white stuff is good and always remember to wear proper safety gear when working with paints like that :)

[snaketales]

You can also try isopropyl alcohol to remove paint. Bunnings should have some. It's a spray but I usually dip cotton buds into it and use them to remove paint.

[Barrel05]

Progress: KO clear mirage and KO dragstrip

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/barrel05/IMG029.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/barrel05/IMG028.jpg

[Barrel05]

so have nearly broke his yellow forarm trying to remove the pin. Its one of those with the large end. Any tips on how to remove these and the ones in the wheels

[chuttla]

nice, try a soldering iron. should be a tutorial some where on here.

[Barrel05]

So heres where i'm at need to switch out wheels and spoiler from DS. Paint spoiler forarms and thighs black. Engine cover yellow and front end yellow plus racing strips. Thinking of adding some silver to head

[Barrel05]

You can also try isopropyl alcohol to remove paint. Bunnings should have some. It's a spray but I usually dip cotton buds into it and use them to remove paint.

Isopopyl got rid of the red paint but isn't working on the metalic gold and silver, also tried thinners and turps. That paint just won't budge