A cocktail stick was then firmly pressed in the hole. Put some water first to dissolve the caustic soda and stir until you don’t see the solid material. Hobbylinc carries over 7,600 plastic model parts and accessories at discounts up to 69% including plastic aircraft accessories, vehicle accessories, display cases, vehicle tire & wheel, and vehicle decals. An ‘L’ or ‘T’ shaped piece of left over sprue has been glued into the hollow. While it's best to go to a shop for an intricate custom paint job, painting individual car parts a solid color can be done at home with some basic preparation and simple painting techniques. Please consider making a contribution to wikiHow today. The pieces of stowage on the right have a hollow bottom. After this, leave your model to dry and you can continue your work. A small hole was drilled through the bottom of each with a pin vise (which only takes a few seconds). Free Shipping by Amazon. Cocktail Sticks Through A Hole. When the item has been painted the spru can be cut off level with the bottom of the stowage. Oct 21, 2019 - How to Paint a Model Car. 1. 9,479 Views. As for little parts - PERSONALLY I wouldn't paint them on the sprue, because of the sanding and filling almost every part needs. Funny Car Front Wheels 1/24-1/25. Before you paint your model, it's smart to practice using the spray can on a piece of newspaper. A base primer is usually needed to get paint to adhere evenly over most surfaces. A cocktail stick was then firmly pressed in the hole. The tires have a tread pattern. If you only mix small amounts of paint at a time, you can use a flower palette with a cover so you can save unused paint when you leave your work. Approved. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/40\/Paint-a-Model-Car-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-a-Model-Car-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/40\/Paint-a-Model-Car-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1635375-v4-728px-Paint-a-Model-Car-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"