Mcd xr5 max pro build thread

[blackrain]

Man beautiful kit reminds me of a quality 1/8 race kit but 1/5 scale. I definitely think I'm going to go with some bright colors on this to make it pop. I was first going red and black but maybe a bright green, yellow and black. We will see

 

[John Parks]

Very nice

 

[crucialRC]

Nice. One of the best looking rc in my eyes, xr5 rally

 

[Clubin]

Agreed. You pay for it. But yes the quality is top notch. I’m going to buy another mcd soon. It’s a surprise though. Don’t tell. Lol.

 

[Snaxx]

in your opinion, what are some must-haves with the max pro? any parts that should be upgraded right off the bat?

 

[blackrain]

in your opinion, what are some must-haves with the max pro? any parts that should be upgraded right off the bat?

Honestly, I don't see a thing worth upgrading on this. Unless your just upgrading for customization to make it your own. If I was doing a big bore mabe alloy diff hosing and front brace.

 

[misterleon]

in your opinion, what are some must-haves with the max pro? any parts that should be upgraded right off the bat?

The max pro is a great rig out of the box but upgrades would depend on what your plans are for it. For speed runs and general parking lot bashing the 2 speed is probably a must have

 

[blackrain]

Liking this translucent red backed by silver. Metallic red not bad , pearl and orange

 

[misterleon]

I really like the traxxas paint

 

[blackrain]

I really like the traxxas paint

I never looked at traxxas paint didn't know they made paint

 

[misterleon]

I never looked at traxxas paint didn't know they made paint

They have bigger cans and the quality seems top notch. See if they make a color you like

 

[Snaxx]

The max pro is a great rig out of the box but upgrades would depend on what your plans are for it. For speed runs and general parking lot bashing the 2 speed is probably a must have

I’d be running an electric set up so probably won’t need the 2-speed. Thanks for your input. I’m on the fence between the FTR and PRO

 

[blackrain]

I really like the traxxas paint

Man the cans are huge would love to see a more detailed video of the colors. But I probably couldn't do it I literally hate traxxas as a company with a passion. But this is a good value.

 

[blackrain]

Saw this color on a 350 z today man it was nice wonder if I could pull it off and it not look girly
This purple is hittin also
Wonder if i could get that color. Looks like a translucent orange backed by a pink

 

[John Parks]

That orange gets my vote

 

[blackrain]

That orange gets my vote

Think I'm going with this one those other colors are trick to do that peach and orange

 

[blackrain]

About how many cans of paint would I need to paint this body
I'm going with a
Translucent red I'm thinking 3 cans
Backed with silver 3
Black roof and maybe some stripping 2

Does that sound like enough

 

[Clubin]

About how many cans of paint would I need to paint this body
I'm going with a
Translucent red I'm thinking 3 cans
Backed with silver 3
Black roof and maybe some stripping 2

Does that sound like enough

Avoid translucent. Unless you’re experienced. It’s a tough one because the paint is see through. Applying it perfectly and evenly is 100% the way it’s done. Other wise you’ll bet splotchy job with darker and lighter spots. It’s only noticeable once the backing Color is applied.

Fast Color pearl red. Is a cool Color.

Pick up an airbrush and play. Airbrushing is fun and it’s not that hard. And a paint shaker. Is another nice addition.

 

[blackrain]

Do they have outerwears for the mcd filter or are you guys using one for another vehicle?

 

[Seandonato73]

Avoid translucent. Unless you’re experienced. It’s a tough one because the paint is see through. Applying it perfectly and evenly is 100% the way it’s done. Other wise you’ll bet splotchy job with darker and lighter spots. It’s only noticeable once the backing Color is applied.

Fast Color pearl red. Is a cool Color.

Pick up an airbrush and play. Airbrushing is fun and it’s not that hard. And a paint shaker. Is another nice addition.

Don't be afraid of candy and translucent paints. Just takes patience and lots of light to medium coats to get it right. Clubbing is right though, it really only pops when the backer is applied, and there are so many choices there that will effect how the candy/ translucent paint looks. Metallics, solid color, shade of solid color, pearls (usually done first.) Etc. Really makes or breaks the effect. The other thing is depth of color or the wet look requires more coats to get. Not so terrible painting the inside of a body to do, but it can be a bit tough to gauge when to add the next coat and not f it all up.