Mini-Z, Kyosho Mini-Z Racer, MR-03, MR-02, MA-010, Forums, News, Pictures, Parts, and Shop - Mini-ZRacer.com
Forums, Mini-Z, MiniZ, Kyosho Mini-Z, Kyosho MiniZ, Kyosho Mini-Z Racer
Mini-Z Hop-Ups, Mini-Z Parts, MiniZ Hop-Ups, MiniZ Parts, Kyosho Mini-Z Hop-Ups, Kyosho Mini-Z Parts, Kyosho MiniZ Hop-Ups, Kyosho MiniZ Parts, Kyosho Mini-Z Racer Hop-Ups, Racer Kyosho Mini-Z Parts
Old 2013.03.25, 02:32 AM   #1
Autorama
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 5
Decal sets made to fit mini-z bodies?

Hi all,

I was just wondering if there's anybody making decals for mini-z bodies. I tried to buy decals for my Audi R8 LMS and Porsche 911 GT3 at pattosplace.com but the bodies are not exactly true in scale - I found that they are 1/28 scale in length but 1/24 scale in width (the decals wouldn't work).

If anybody has any info, I would appreciate it.

BTW, I was looking for elaborate decals, like this:
Autorama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 09:20 AM   #2
mongo
only pawn in game of life
 
mongo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Harrisburg, NC
Posts: 13
Send a message via ICQ to mongo Send a message via AIM to mongo
I have been hunting around for some also and have not found anything.

Have you considered making your own decals ?
I am going to try it very soon, currently stripping paint off a Porsche, ordered the testors decal paper.

I got inspired after visiting this site and seeing this car below. He has some instructions on how he did it......

http://kyoshosan.blogspot.com/2013/0...rsche-gt1.html

__________________
Curse these addicting little cars.

Last edited by mongo; 2013.03.27 at 09:21 AM. Reason: grammars was bad
mongo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 09:45 AM   #3
cowboysir
epic procrastinator
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Whistler, B.C.
Posts: 2,216
You can ask for sizing to fit mini-z at Pattos Place. I'm about to do that exact Audi among other interesting race livery finishes and for the most part they've been a decent fit with no real dramas for application
__________________
I wonder what rocket scientists say to their coworkers when one of them doesn't get it?

my custom body album...
http://mini-zracer.com/forums/album.php?albumid=192
cowboysir is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 09:59 AM   #4
Sammich
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 381
if he does do that, let me know, when i asked him last he's not catering to mini z anymore
__________________
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f73/integra_hot/cd91b723-792f-4399-9e28-fa2fb3829994_zpsdca7f116.jpg

Quote:
drunk driving is not cool, unless it's with Mini-Z's.
Sammich is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 01:53 PM   #5
cowboysir
epic procrastinator
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Whistler, B.C.
Posts: 2,216
My past 2 orders have been asked for mini z sizing and response has been "no problem". I'm assembling decals for my Arrows F1 and my only problem is making decals work for a body not shaped correctly (McLaren 2010 whitebody has more flow distributors than the Arrowsof2001).
__________________
I wonder what rocket scientists say to their coworkers when one of them doesn't get it?

my custom body album...
http://mini-zracer.com/forums/album.php?albumid=192
cowboysir is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 03:47 PM   #6
MXMRCR
Registered User
 
MXMRCR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 110
finding nice waterslide decal sets for mini-z (1/28) is so frustrating, i've had some luck with 1/24 and 1/32 scalextric decals but there's always a comprimise and choice is a problem.i did a monster energy impreza hatch back recently using a decal set for a 1/24 scale ford focus, as it turned out all i could really use was the '46's' dividing the yellow and black, the monster claws and lettering were way too big so i used those from another set of older decals also on a 1/24 scale sheet but with various sizes so i got lucky but it's hard work scourcing decals for replica paint jobs.

good luck with your search dude

http://mini-zracer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38488
__________________

NoWayPedro
#BTRR

Last edited by MXMRCR; 2013.03.27 at 04:05 PM.
MXMRCR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 06:06 PM   #7
lfisminiz
MINI-Z BODY NUT
 
lfisminiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 5,028
Most of mine are from Pattos place also. I narrowed it down to using 1/32 scale size which works best all around for me.
__________________
MINI-Z BODY NUT





DG DESIGNS - PN RACING - MANTISWORX
lfisminiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 08:40 PM   #8
hilldebrandt
hilldebrandt's hobby
 
hilldebrandt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Reading, PA
Posts: 316
I found a place on the web that makes waterproof vinyl decal paper for ink jet printers. I'm going to test it out soon using photoshop to make my own graphics.

www.papilio.com
__________________
Two wrongs don't make a right....but three left turns will....

http://dorksonwheels.com(RIP)
hilldebrandt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.03.27, 10:33 PM   #9
Autorama
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 5
Well, some of Pattos decals will work with a mini-z body, unfortunately that audi livery, in particular, won't. On liveries were there's a defined shape, like a hood; door; trunk; or when it is a wrap-around livery (case of the 2012 Bathurst Audi R8), Pattos decals won't work very well - they won't fit perfectly and you will end-up butchering the livery. This is not Pattos fault, it is a problem with the mini-z bodies, they are not proportionally scaled.

Btw, I have ordered papilio decal paper in the past - I don't recommend it - the white background paper is very translucent. I've been ordering from beldecal.com for some time now - much better stuff.
Autorama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2013.05.02, 02:56 AM   #10
herman
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: makati, philippines
Posts: 8,702
was looking around and found this...


click here for more info

at least we now know that it can be done... hope this helps... good luck
Attached Images
File Type: jpg r8-spider.jpg (139.9 KB, 335 views)
herman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2014.07.01, 03:30 PM   #11
Runci
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5
Decals

I just painted my first mini-z body (Audi R8) and I was wondering if you guys apply the decals before or after the clear coat? I used Pattos decals and he doesn't recommend spray clear coats over his decals, he reccommends Future wax.

Now I am a slot car guy too and I think the mini-z's can get banged up more than a slot car and I'm wondering if there is anything else that will protect the body?

One other thing, I used decal solvent to pull the decals to surface contours, but I found the glue on the decals wasn't very strong. I touched the decals while testing the underside of the car with clear coat about 4 days after applying them, and one of them stuck to my finger! I guess I should have been more careful, but I don't recall this happening in my model building days.

Thanks,
Neil
Runci is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2014.07.01, 06:45 PM   #12
lfisminiz
MINI-Z BODY NUT
 
lfisminiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 5,028
I can say i always use Pattos and always put them on top of clearcoat. Never a problem and they take a beating.
__________________
MINI-Z BODY NUT





DG DESIGNS - PN RACING - MANTISWORX
lfisminiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2014.07.01, 08:08 PM   #13
cowboysir
epic procrastinator
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Whistler, B.C.
Posts: 2,216
I use Pattos decals to good effect.

I mostly use Microscale Industries MicroSol and MicroSet for additional bonding but some don't need it. It depends on body shape....

I spray Future through my airbrush and get good shine with decent durability. I have tried other clearcoats and have had decal melt from the clear having a chemical reaction. MicroScale also has a clear coat which works but isn't as nice a finish as Future
__________________
I wonder what rocket scientists say to their coworkers when one of them doesn't get it?

my custom body album...
http://mini-zracer.com/forums/album.php?albumid=192
cowboysir is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2014.07.01, 11:05 PM   #14
herman
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: makati, philippines
Posts: 8,702
greetings runci aka neil... what livery are you going to lay down on your r8? i've heard and seen some great cars with pato's decals on them... but unfortunately i haven't had the chance to try them...

if you aren't too particular, you could try using 1/24 tamiya decals... i purchased a couple of surplus sheets from a local hobby shop... i've used them before and they are great waterslide decals... i usually spray tamiya clear coat to preserve them..
the thing is... they are 1/24 scale and they are a bit bigger than the kyosho autoscales (1/27ish)... take a look at my signature ---> click here to see herman's cars, to see some of the creations i've been able to do...

dunno if tamiya came out with any 1/24 r8 decals though... good luck and pls do post a pic of your work... i'm looking forward to seeing it...
herman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2015.06.21, 05:50 PM   #15
arch2b
Moderator
 
arch2b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 35,480
Send a message via AIM to arch2b
i will agree with Pattos, great product. i love the clear vinyl sets as they are simple and easy to apply vs. needing a sealer, dealing with waterslide, etc.
arch2b is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
shop.tinyrc.com (Corrected): 10% off ALL MB-010 Products, 40% off Mini Inferno Bodies Mrs Mini-Z Newsletters 1 2012.04.20 09:36 AM
How to paint mini z bodies andyboii Beginner Questions 1 2008.04.10 09:27 AM
Tamiya Mini 4WD bodies on a Mini-Z? Timo Custom Bodies 12 2002.09.22 05:26 PM
custom body questions (will these bodies fit?) GTFOURDREASMS Custom Bodies 4 2001.12.14 02:45 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2011 Mini-ZRacer.com
Mini Inferno Sale - Up to $85 Instant Savings!
Micro-T Hop-Ups
RC18R, M18, Micro RS4, Mini-LST, TamTech-Gear, Minizilla, RC18T, RC18B, RC18MT
shop.tinyrc.com Products

more»
Tiny RC Community News
[03/22/17] MZR was on vacation, didn't... : All kidding aside, the host experienced a bit of a server meltdown last week and efforts to restore the site to a new server took longer than anticipated. The current server is temporary until - more»
[11/25/15] Did You Hear? Our Black... : Hey Racers,
We're getting started a bit early with our Black Friday sale this year.  Generally we're not supporters of retailers opening early on Thanksgiving, but in our case, we're - more»
[06/30/15] shop.tinyrc.com: Have You... : Hey All! Just a quick reminder to everyone that we post all of our shop.tinyrc.com Newletters here on the MZR Forum. If for some reason you miss them in your email inbox, you can always see the - more»
Mini-Z, Mini-Z Racer, MR-02, MA-010
M18, M18T, RC18T, Mini-LST, Mini-T, Micro RS4, XRay, 1/18, 18th scale
XMODS, XMOD, Micro Flight, ZipZaps, ZipZaps SE, Bit Char-G, MicroSizers, TTTT, Plantraco Desktop Rover, SuperSlicks, Digi Q
Mini Inferno, Mini Inferno ST, half EIGHT, 1/16, 16th scale
Epoch, Indoor Racer, 1/43, 43rd scale
E-Savage, eSavage, eZilla, e-Zilla, HPI
Robots, Bots, Bipeds, Wheeled, Manoi, Roomba, NXT, Lego, Hacking
Crawling, Crawlers, Micro, RC, Losi Mini-Rock Crawler, Duratrax Cliff Climber
Kyosho Minium, Caliber 120, Minium Forums
Mini-Z Hop-Ups, Mini-Z Parts, Mini Inferno Hop-Ups, Mini Inferno Parts, M18 Hop-Ups, M18 Parts