Customising and Adding Scale Details to Your X-Rider Sagittarius 1/4 Scale MX Motorcycle:

The X-Rider Sagittarius is already a jaw-dropping machine straight out of the box, but as any RC enthusiast knows, the real fun often lies in making it your own. In this post, I’ll walk you through my recent customisation project, share some tips and tricks, and show off the results, plus, we would love to see how you’ve customised your Sagittarius or hear your ideas for future mods!

Step 1: Choosing a Custom Paint Scheme:

One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to personalize your RC bike is with a custom paint job. For our Sagittarius, we wanted to emphasise a bold and aggressive and enhance those scale details hidden in the absence of colour, while staying true to its motocross roots. After some experimentation, we settled on Aluminium silver and Titanium gold to highlight the chassis frame and engine details.

we used:

• Paints:

  • Tamiya TS-87 Titanium Gold Lacquer Spray Paint 100m

  • Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminum (for the chassis and engine details)

• Primer: Tamiya Primer for Nylon & Polypropylene

• Clear Coat: Tamiya TS-13 Clear for a durable, high-gloss finish (Optional we left this out)

Tip: Always apply thin, even coats and allow sufficient drying time between layers. For plastic parts, use a primer designed for polycarbonate to ensure proper adhesion.

Step 2: Adding Scale Details

To take the realism to the next level, I added some custom scale details. Here’s what I did:

1. Decals: After painting, I applied a set of our Yamaha and Ducati option Livery kit graphics. Of course you could even design and cut your own.

   Weathering: Using dry-brushing techniques with some paint sprayed into the lid and worked on with a brush we were able to achieve a more realistic look on the engine cases look. This added an authentic, “ridden hard” vibe to the bike. Next will be to work on making the exhaust details look more realistic.

2. Rider Figure: To complete the look, we added some reflective goggles and elastic strap for scale looks.

   
   

   Tip: Don’t overlook small details like bolts, chain links, or dirt splatter. These can make a big difference in achieving a realistic look.

   
   

The Final Result

Here are some pictures of our finished Sagittarius.

Your Turn!

Customizing the X-Rider Sagittarius is a rewarding experience that can truly make your bike stand out and will not cost you a fortune in aftermarket accessories that add more weight than value to a kit. I’d love to hear about your own modifications! Have you done a unique paint job, added lights, or installed aftermarket parts? Drop a comment below and share your tips, photos, or ideas. Let’s inspire each other to keep pushing the limits of what this amazing RC motorcycle can do!

Happy riding,

Dave