Painting Guide
F1 Paintlabs Build to Order
4 October 2012
F1 Paintlabs painted bodies can be described using words like "wow" and "stunning". They also sell body shell decals for most F1 liveries. Now they offer a build to order service. Brad's doing good work and we thought he deserves a plug ...
Update - 10 October 2013 - F1 Paintlab has changed its name to F1 RCLAB - new website www.f1rclab.com
Overview:
Brad Palmer from F1 Paintlab has a growing reputation and offers some of the most beautifully painted F1 body shells on the grid. Brad is a craftsman and charges accordingly. If you're looking for a body to enter in a concourse event then look no further. He also creates great decal sheets for many of the top F1 teams, which are cost effective, for those who prefer to do it themselves, so if you’re looking to paint your shell in the colours of a particular team Brad may already have the decals or may be able to create them for you.
Recently Brad has started to offer a chassis build to order service from the USA with 3-4 week turnaround time (subject to parts availability) and $30 USD postage to Australia for the completed chassis / car.
Build to Order Chassis:
Many people either lack the time to build their own chassis, or just want to pull the car from the box and put it on the track. F1PAINTLAB's turnkey cars can be built to your exact desire or budget, box stock or fully optioned, with or without one of the their painted bodies. These can be assembled as a rolling chassis or race ready. Both are hand assembled by F1PAINTLAB utilizing their 20+ years of RCF1 racing experience.
Current Packages
F1PAINTLAB currently offer a number packages.
All chassis built by F1PAINTLAB will be assembled using 100% brand new components, stainless steel screws throughout, and high quality stainless steel shielded ball bearings.
Exotek F1R Assembled Rolling Chassis
NB: photo above shows track ready package, see shopping cart for pricing
Rolling Chassis only (excludes tyres, body and electronics) $450 USD + $30 USD shipping
Link to Exotek F1R Shopping Cart
You can also choose the option of adding a beautifully painted body shell to your specification, or even a track ready car. Choose your requirements from the drop down box on the shopping cart.
The Exotek F1R is a Tamiya F104 Pro kit with an Exotek F1R Chassis. For background information on these products choose from the RC Formula1 main menu: Articles > F1 Manufacturers > Tamiya and Articles > F1 Manufacturers > Exotek.
Tamiya F104 V2 Assembled Rolling Chassis
Rolling Chassis only (excludes tyres, body and electronics) $500 USD + $30 USD shipping
You can also choose the option of adding a beautifully painted body shell to your specification, or even a track ready car. Choose your requirements from the shopping carts drop down box.
For background information on the Tamiya F104 Pro V2 choose from the RC Formula1 main menu Articles > F1 Manufacturers > Tamiya section.
Exotek EFX Assembled Rolling Chassis
NB: photo above shows track ready package, see shopping cart for pricing
Rolling Chassis only (excludes tyres, body and electronics) $600 USD + $30 USD shipping
Link to Exotek EFX Shopping Cart
You can also choose the option of adding a beautifully painted body shell to your specification, or even a track ready car. Choose your requirements from the shopping cart drop down box.
This is a 3Racing FGX with an Exotek EFX Chassis. For background information on these products choose from the RC Formula1 main menu: Articles > F1 Manufacturers > 3Racing and Articles > F1 Manufacturers > Exotek sections.
Contact F1PAINTLAB
Website
Online store
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Disclaimer:
RC Formula1 do not endorse this suppliers products or services, we simply make our readers aware of their existence. You should make your own enquiries before ordering and ensure that you have a clear understanding of what you will receive for the agreed price.