St Louis Snacker Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm new to the forum section. I've been working on this model off and on for the summer. Just looking for some constructive criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Nice job! Dr. Cranky is going to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks good to me. Are you planning to put in a diorama setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Some serious weathering.. Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Cool as,looks real good.Top weathering job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Snacker Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am working on placing it on a small base that will resemble the car sitting in mud, rocks, grass, weeds, for the last 40 years rusting away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneescalante Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yowsers! Thats some pretty slick junk! Great detail on the front license plate bracket, headlamp sockets and steering column clock spring. How did you do that inner passenger side door? Is that the window regulator in there? Post some pixs of the interior. That front passenger marker lamp wire looks out of place. Cheers! Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Terrible what you did to a wonderful car, but you sure did some marvelous work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Snacker Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks for the response. To answer some questions. I built this to resemble a car sitting out in the elements for 40 years. I pass a junk yard in Iowa that has hundreds of old cars rusting away. That is where I got my insperation. 1) I cut out the kit floor and replaced it with a floor from a AMT Stock Car kit. I wanted it to resemble a floor without carpet texture. 2) I cut out the door pannel, sanded it down and added another sheet of plastic over it. The door regulator is faux just for looks. The rear seat was ground away till super thin. The stuffing was from the scrap box and lightly painted with Tamaya Lt. Sand in the final version. 4) I dont like the marker lamp wire either. It's going to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That'll buff right out. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Awesome. One issue, brake drums should have 5, not 6 lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Snacker Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Midnightprowler, You had to catch that didnt you? LOL. I pulled that hub out of the junk pile and I didnt think about it till after I had it done. I didnt think anyone would notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sorry Snacker, Also the seats would have a light brownish colored foam rubber inside. not a cotton and wool stuffing. That you would have found in a 30's, 40's, 50's and some 60's cars. But the way you did that is truly first rate in in the way it looks! I mean it, it's awesome!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Great looking weathering! I think you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very nice weathering, but a detail catches my eye and bugs me. You have the rear windshield glass removed, but the chrome in place; it would have been removed to allow removal of the glass, and not likely snapped back into place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Snacker Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks everyone. As many of us do, I wasnt going for 100% accuracy. I really was trying to do something completly different than I normally do. bisc63, it has the rear window in it. I actually tried to replicate delaminating of the window around the edges with a mix of Stiffy Fabric stiffner mixed with a little brown paint. mad31lover, I searched all over for some foam that would have worked. I tried to find a make up sponge but the ladies dont use those anymore. Thats why I went with the painted stuffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Awesome weathering skills! Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Great work!!! I'd call that one a heartbreaker! A car that you know is extremely desirable, but uncared for and left to die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Snackey, You posted this car with the opening comment that you wanted "constructive criticism" about your build and weathering job. I also mentioned that your work looked first rate! Looking at one Walgreens store and then deciding that what you were looking for was not available is never gonna make a great build. If you enjoy being inaccurate in your builds, well then keep up the good work!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice build, but would be sad to see in 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 bisc63, it has the rear window in it. I actually tried to replicate delaminating of the window around the edges with a mix of Stiffy Fabric stiffner mixed with a little brown paint. I see it now! OK, maybe dirty it up a bit - it's unusually clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Snacker Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks for the comments on my Buick. I made up a base to display the car on. This was my first attempt at a doing this kind of decroative base. I did find a whole new area of the hobby shop though. There is some pretty cool stuff in the train sections. Hope you enjoy the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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