Tamiya DT-04 Fighter NXGEN Driver Figure Guide (9)

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Let’s put together the Tamiya signature driver figure. This cartoonish mascot gives the buggy a fun look. It takes time to paint the parts but it comes together very quickly.

Let’s start by cutting out all of the pieces of the driver figure. Leave the Z tree parts 3 and 8 behind.

Let’s get to painting. Plan ahead to see which parts need to be painted in which color. Give each piece a light sanding, wash with soap and water then dry off with a paper towel.

Don’t sweat painting the driver figure. There’s no need to buy a bunch of materials just to paint it for a basher. Use what’s available on-hand and keep the build moving forward.

The recommended colors are listing on the bottom left of page 21.

TS-87 Titanium gold – Helmet
X-18 Semi-gloss black – Steering wheel
XF-2 Flat white – T-shirt
XF-8 Flat blue – Gloves
XF-15 Flat flesh – Face and arms

Next, we are going to cut out the driver figure decals. They are in the middle of the sheet on both sides. Choose from two pairs of eyes and apply it onto the face.

Now let’s assemble the helmet. Snap the face into the front of the helmet. Then hold the visor and face guard mount to the front of the helmet. Place a nut into the neck area as well.

Before closing, make sure the visor and face guard mount are seated properly. Insert a screw from the back of the helmet and tighten. There should be no visible gap between the two pieces.

Line up the face guard to the mount and secure with two small screws. A precision screwdriver might be needed for this step.

For the remainder of the helmet decals, make sure they are trimmed tightly against the gold line. Place the wings decals on each side of the visor and face guard. Don’t forget the oval Tamiya sticker in the middle.

It’s time to put it all together. Start by placing the red and blue Tamiya logo on the driver’s chest. Then apply the dash decal to the middle of the steering yoke.