Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Greetings and happy new year to all. Well, why "Snake Eyes" because there's not one but TWO Willyses! Wiley Willyses--say that fast three times!!! Anyway, here's the layout of the build so far: Here's a picture of the coup and its interior: And here's one of the convertible: On the covertible I cut off the hood because I want the engine to show in all its glory: On the coupe, the hood is hinged so that it flips forward: These are not going to be shiny, but rather rat rod influenced!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 How many teeth make up that teethy smile? Seven, seven teeth! Thanks Revell 49 Merc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks, Dave . . . the painting has started and it's quite a bit of fun, but there are a few steps to follow . . . beginning with the darkening of the panel lines to create some impending shadows . . . Since I don't have steady hands, spraying along the panel lines is always a scary proposition, but I've also learned not to worry too much. It works out in the end, and there's really now bad way to do this or have it turn out . . . which is what I like about this little system . . . the airplane and military modelers do this all the time to great effect . . . This kind of shadowing is done with flat black and few drops of rust color paint . . . . I always use my Iwata Micron C-Plus for this kind of thing . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Now that the darkening of the panel lines is done, I've started working on the rust . . . and it's a good idea to start with the darkest rust (mine is Floquil rust 50% and Floquil roof brown 50%) to which I add a few drops of Floquil orange to brighten it . . . Again, you think the shadowing of the panel lines is not a big deal, and although you can't see it in these pictures, they are still there, and it helps to have them show through subtely . . . Again, the idea is to get full coverage before beginning to add a bit more orange to the rust mixture so that the rust lightens in spots . . . Stay tuned in for more progress . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 All right, maties, here's what I got with the colors . . . I'm happy with the fade paintjob, but darn it it is really bright . . . I think a thin wash will darken it up just right. I hope . . . . Oh, in case you are wondering what all that graininess is under the paint. You guessed it: SALT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What's the salt for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Ha, stay tuned in and you'll see what it's for . . . I'm also very tempted to put some garlic on them and fry them up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry but I am very impatient...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Here you go, some progress without the salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Ah, gotcha, I thought thats what it was for but wasnt sure. Thanks for the tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twist67 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Hi there, the Mr.Salt himself is on the works First I thought oh very bright colors on the coupe but I saw the grain and that makes it clear to me what those two willys will be. Great work so far and I´m awaiting the coming progress on them. Kind regards from Germany, Chris Edited January 10, 2009 by Twist67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastikfreek Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Nice technique.......... .......The techniques on the body lines is another great one as well.....it really brings out the body lines, and makes the panels look "seperate".......Will definitely be watching the buildup on these bad-boys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks, chaps, it's all in a days worth of fun. Sorry, I couldn't help it!!! I also got a couple of more graphics on there . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 A bit more progress with some graphics! Here it is . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 AWESOME WORK, as usual, Virgil!! What ever happened to "Bat Out of Hell"? I don't recall seeing it ever posted "Under Glass"... Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks, buddy, RATOUTOFHELL is still not done. Suddenly I got cold feet, but I will finish it in time for this year's Holloween!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks good Virgil! I can't wait to see these 2 built! By the way, I know for a fact that you didn't get cold feet on your "Rat Out Of Hell" build.... It came back to life, and your just waiting to lull the beast back to sleep before you go near it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks, chaps . . . yeah, I am having fun with these two suckers . . . I hope to continue painting the parts today . . . I foresee assembly near the middle of the week. Chees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 WOW!!! I have to compliment you not only on the great work so far but also on your techniques!!! I never do much rusted stuff, don't have that kind of ability but when I decide to do it I will be contacting you for sure. Thanks for sharing man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks, Mr. Cruz--I have finally finished airbrushing all the parts . . . assembly begins shortly . . . stay tuned in for more progress . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here's some progress with the convertible's interior and engine . . . everything still looks freshly painted because I still have to weather wih my usual gunk, junk, and slunk . . . (I love making up words to describe my lotions and potions!) With small builds like this one it really pays off to glue all the chassis parts before primering and paiting . . . then you can let the airbrush do it's magic . . . just makes for a smoother build . . . that's feally become my preference these days . . . . Again, all the watch parts really come to the rescue with these kinds of builds . . . . I still have to do some touching up and the exhausts before I am through with the chassis . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here are some mockups of LUCKY 13: What I love about the Willys kit is that the body just drops beautifully over the chassis!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here are some mockups of POPS PSYCHO: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 So what is ratting a vehicle about if it isn't about giving it some attitude and having some fun, right? Well, I just could not help myself, and since this one is called LUCKY 13, I figured I'd rub it in in case it did actually race one day! Of course, the attitude will probably keep this out of most youth-oriented magazines!!! :$ :$ :$ I had to make it look like it was hand painted on, right? Thank heavens I have shaky hands!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Millar Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Frieking awesome! I love it... Im sort of new to the weathering bit, and especially to the salt trick... I searched around a bit is there a how to? or perhaps a simple answer of, how to get salt to stick? use a flat clear over your rust colored base and hit it with lumps of salt before it drys? Is there a trick for the random sizes of patches of salt as they stick? Any help is much appreciated. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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