[simonj]

Is there no way you could make the design on your computer, then print onto clear film and apply to the model? Most if not all racing cars thesedays have their designs applied in this way and they peel off later if required.

 

[simonj]

Do Minitrix actually sell the body shell as a spare part? If so it may be more economical that stripping a finished version.

 

[simonj]

QUOTE (goedel @ 16 Feb 2008, 13:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes I think so, but you have to choose which pre-painted one you want! Also, this is the Hobbytrain Taurus!! (And it is the same for this too - you can only get prepainted versions!) It is not the original paint that worries me because it is very thin and I just painted over it! It is my painting efforts which are crude in comparison and which I wanted to remove so I could go again!

Have you tried spraying rather than painting? Would it better to practice on plastic card until you get the finish you want then go for the final go on the model?