502 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I'm working on two 1950 chevy pickups. I built one a couple years ago and had a lot of success at shows with my last one so I figured I would build a few more. I'm going with the rusty patina finish on both of these. These pictures are a couple weeks old. I actually started painting these yesterday. I'll have more pictures soon and a little tutorial on how I achieve my rusty finish. Edited July 23, 2015 by 502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 cool stance second one .. hmm thise rims look stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Justin , here is some inspiration for you , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice Blair, just as sick as always! I'll have some more pictures up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 cool ! look foreword to seeing them , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I need to read the titles closer.I thought this was about purina trucks not patina trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Well when I started these trucks they were intended to be some what of a curbside. Thats why the suspension is so simple. However I decided to put engines in them so now to keep the simple suspension I am trying to disguise it as a more realistic suspension. This is mainly for judging purposes as shows. From what I've learned it seems the judges don't look for exact accuracy just as long as the parts are there and it looks somewhat right. Also for anyone wondering, the wheels are from Steven Zimmerman. Some of the nicest wheels out there in my opinion. My inner fenders will hide the tubing attaching the wheel to the frame. So when finished everything will appear correct. Edited March 31, 2015 by 502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Here is my painting process, I actually seen this method in scale auto mag. Its meant to be done with an air brush but I don't have one so I am making it work with what I have. First I primer my body as I would with any typical paint job. After I apply tamiya hull red as a rusty base in any area I see that I might add rust. Next I apply testors flat rust. I dont just brush it on like I do the tamiya hull red. I kinda dry brush it so its not a full solid coat. After those two layer you can add in any other color you see fit. As you can see on one of mine I decided to add a little white. Its not pictured but after you are done with that I spray a couple layers of hairspray. The reason for this is because after you spray your body color you can apply water to the area you want the other colors to show through and it will dissolve the hair spray. That allows you to chip the paint so the other colors show through with a more natural look. Once I get my body color sprayed I will take some more pictures to show the process a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Do you use the aerosol hair spray or the pump stuff? If you used the pump stuff would there be any advantage to brushing it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Great project and real nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I used aerosol. I'll have some more pictures tomorrow since I have access to a computer. My home computer is broke currently. I about have the interiors finished. I got the cabs mostly weathered so you guys can see the results of this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Here are the cabs after the method I have been describing. After getting them out of paint and letting them dry for a day or two the first thing I usually do is scuff the paint with some sand paper. I usually go over the whole body and sand heavier on the areas where I want rust to show through. The reason for that is because the paint is to thick for the water to penetrate. That's why it works best with an air brush cause you have a lot more control than your typical spray can. Once you apply water to the paint it will start to bubble as the hairspray dissolves. Then I just use a stiff brush to chip away the paint. Its a pretty simple process and I like look I can achieve with it. I still need to add a wash and some weathering powders to the cabs but that will come later. On the red truck I will try and get some better pictures of the body. My phones camera just doesn't show the true color of the red. Here's the interior for the blue truck. The pinstriping has kinda been a signature thing for me on my last few trucks so I figured I would do it again. On the shifter I built it to resemble my shifter in my 1:1. I carved out a boot and surfboard from square stock. The surfboard is supposed to be like a landshark lager beer tap. Edited April 7, 2015 by 502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 nice , looking good , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Should have some pictures by the end of the weekend. Haven't worked on them for a while but I am back at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Finally got back on these trucks. Had a big set back, got my beds assembled and realized I forgot to spray the hair spray under the body color. So the beds are coming back apart and in the stripper to be repainted. Whats everyones thoughts on the roof rack? I tried out some door lettering last night and I am very pleased with it. Shelby City is the old part of my town that doesnt really exist anymore. I thought it fit the idea of an old speed shop so the name stuck. I've had a big obsession with old motorcycles here lately so that's where I came up with the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3100 chevy Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Kook trucks and a nice tutorial to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson_15_ Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 gotta ask, where did those rims come from? they look sick. (the 5 spokes and the first grey steelies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Steven Zimmerman made both sets of wheels. He sells them on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Here's another update on my builds. I have a contest next weekend some I am really gonna have to get after it and finish these up. I decided to LS swap the blue truck. I decided to give the LS a classic look with the script valve covers. I'll just relocate the coil packs to the firewall. The beds are going back in paint tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Almost got one truck finished for Derby City Shootout on Saturday. I still have some minor things to finish such as bumpers, mirrors, and tail lights. I ran out of time on the red truck. I am going to finish it for another show August 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Love the green truck! what did you finish it off with to get the dusty rust look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 My personal favorite color combo is the rusty green combo.Looking really nice.Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 LOVING this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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