Gen8 my first scale build
 

Picked up a orange gen8 scout as soon as i could, ran it a few times, and started the build
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Working in clearing the windows
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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

Welcome to posting on the forum Logan. Why don't you tell people your method for clearing the windows. You'll have added more good technical information to this forum than I have in two years haha.

Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

Multiple steps have been used in clearing,
Starting with a 600grit wetsand, 1200grit wetsand, 2000grit wetsand
Followed by a cleaning
Next i used a heavy rubbing compound followed with medium, then a light rubbing compound
Plan on painting black around the edge for window seals, then will add polish to what I hope is a decently clear finish


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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

I should mention, Idea is from Hemistorm, who i have followed on youtube for awhile, taking similar steps to him, thanks Hemistorm!


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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

So how long did this process take?

I'm trying to weigh the desire for clear windows against my laziness. :lmao:

Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

My laziness told me to order another body lol.

Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

Typically around 20mins for the largest windows


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Update: rear window done
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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

That looks really good.

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Thanks man!


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UPDATE: all windows have been sanded and had rubbing compound on them, next to tape up and paint the black window seals around the edges for a clean look, then polish for hopefully for a nice clear window https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...de473f10df.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...10ca1d45b3.jpg


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Thanks! And yeah i thought so, the body is a good body, just needed some minore things, will be getting 3d printed handles, wipers, and gas cap soon for it, now that i have the windows almost complete


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Gen8 my first scale build
 

First coat of paint, yes my lines arent straight, i cant find my straight edge so i freehanded it. But im happy with how its looking
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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

I like it. That's better than I can free hand a straight line.

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Took a short break from the scout to work on some other rcs of mine, back to the scout and time to make a hardtop for it, using bedliner


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Outcome of bedlinerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...eba97fa058.jpg


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Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

Looks MUCH better with a proper black top.

Re: Gen8 my first scale build
 

That looks great. I was thinking about doing it with plastidip to avoid scratches through the paint. That bedliner looks really good. I may have to do that. Nice work! "thumbsup"

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That looks good what did you use on the top bed liner?

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I plan on buying a clear body also, this top is more experimental than anything, so i just sucked it up and scuffed the top and bedlined it. Lol took alot of thought before convincing myself to do it


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