MemyselfandI Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hi folks I am new to modelling this is only my second build,all hand painted as I live in an apartment building and can't do any spray painting.I have so much to learn and having so much fun doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hi There Josue and Welcome to the Forum. That's a really good job of ageing that Truck and it's also a nice lookin' background/dio to place it in! Also no foul with the "New Tires". Heck given the Truck's look I'd say the old tires had rotted off and the owner needed new ones to get the truck back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Welcome to the forum Josue! You've put a lot of excellent detail into this build. I really like the dipstick and valve stems on the wheels! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hi There Josue and Welcome to the Forum. That's a really good job of ageing that Truck and it's also a nice lookin' background/dio to place it in! Also no foul with the "New Tires". Heck given the Truck's look I'd say the old tires had rotted off and the owner needed new ones to get the truck back on the road Thanks Ed that's exactly what i thought about the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Welcome to the forum Josue! You've put a lot of excellent detail into this build. I really like the dipstick and valve stems on the wheels! Well done!Thanks a lot Wayne I have so much to learn and try yet, I am really really pleased with the way the dipstick and the valves turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Great looking weathering, very realistic. I would not have known this was a brush paint job if you hadn't pointed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Great weathered Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANovaScotian Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice crappy ol' truck! I've been airbrushing in my apartment for about three years now and I haven't heard any complaints from neighbours, landlords or my girlfriend. You just need to make sure you can keep your workspace well ventilated. If you can work near an open window or balcony door, you should be all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nice crappy ol' truck! I've been airbrushing in my apartment for about three years now and I haven't heard any complaints from neighbours, landlords or my girlfriend. You just need to make sure you can keep your workspace well ventilated. If you can work near an open window or balcony door, you should be all right. I don't know much about airbrushing but if you don't mind me asking how do you deal with paint fumes and paint over spray? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANovaScotian Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) If you can use a spray can you can use an airbrush; the basic principles are the same. In the long run, an airbrush is one of the best investments you can make in this hobby. Many car modelers stick with spray cans, but they don't hold a candle to the versatility and control of an airbrush... even a simple, inexpensive one.Over spray is negligible, almost non-existent when compared to a spray can, however, I will usually lay down some paper so as not to cover my desk in paint. I do wear a respirator when I'm doing a lot of painting, and I keep my window open for the duration. Some modelers will invest in a small spray booth, that while a nice luxury, is not necessary. Now, given I mostly spray acrylics or mild lacquers (Tamiya "acrylics") so I'm not having to deal with a lot of harsh fumes. I don't use automotive lacquers or urethanes, and I wouldn't unless I had a "proper" paint station and even then, those types of paint are best left at the auto body shops. Edited April 18, 2016 by ANovaScotian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Love it! The pictures are the very definition of an old crusty work truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuick Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Wow GREAT job! I almost can't believe that was hand-painted...wonderful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 If you can use a spray can you can use an airbrush; the basic principles are the same. In the long run, an airbrush is one of the best investments you can make in this hobby. Many car modelers stick with spray cans, but they don't hold a candle to the versatility and control of an airbrush... even a simple, inexpensive one.Over spray is negligible, almost non-existent when compared to a spray can, however, I will usually lay down some paper so as not to cover my desk in paint. I do wear a respirator when I'm doing a lot of painting, and I keep my window open for the duration. Some modelers will invest in a small spray booth, that while a nice luxury, is not necessary. Now, given I mostly spray acrylics or mild lacquers (Tamiya "acrylics") so I'm not having to deal with a lot of harsh fumes. I don't use automotive lacquers or urethanes, and I wouldn't unless I had a "proper" paint station and even then, those types of paint are best left at the auto body shops. Thank you for answering my questions and great information! I will have to consider all of your info and maybe invest into getting an airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Amazing truck. Very hard to believe that it's brush painted. You have some serious painting skills! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Great work on this truck! The weathering is very realistic, and gives the model much character! Nice!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Trusty but rusty! Well done & nicely detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANovaScotian Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thank you for answering my questions and great information! I will have to consider all of your info and maybe invest into getting an airbrush.Glad I could help... Where abouts in Canada are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Glad I could help... Where abouts in Canada are you?I am in N.B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Josue, Welcome to the Forum. You've done one really fine job on this model. It is hard to believe that it was brush painted. If I were you .I would, if possible invest in a decent spray booth. There may not be a lot of over spray when you use an air brush. But What little there might be and the fumes will be quickly removed from your living environment. And they make some with a dryer type hove and a vent to fit in your window opening. When you are done put it away in a closet or someplace. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 classic built, very nice photographed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That is very nice. Well detailed and some of the best weathering I have seen. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) You've mastered some techniques that have taken others a lifetime to learn. Superb!Gotta ask, how did you do the rust, hairspray technique? Doesn't look like salt or sandpaper only. Edited April 29, 2016 by Lunajammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Great job on this bad boy, my man.....Excellent work....All hand painted, too?? Awesome work...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Josue, Welcome to the Forum. You've done one really fine job on this model. It is hard to believe that it was brush painted. If I were you .I would, if possible invest in a decent spray booth. There may not be a lot of over spray when you use an air brush. But What little there might be and the fumes will be quickly removed from your living environment. And they make some with a dryer type hove and a vent to fit in your window opening. When you are done put it away in a closet or someplace. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Be Well GatorThanks for all the advice and I will take it all into consideration, I am just starting so I have so much to learn and things to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) You've mastered some techniques that have taken others a lifetime to learn. Superb! Gotta ask, how did you do the rust, hairspray technique? Doesn't look like salt or sandpaper only. Thanks for your kind comment! I am certainly not an expert,as this in only my second model model that I have done but this is what I did and it work for me to achieve the look that I wanted. I used Testors enamel Flat rust for the base coat, I found out that by using flat enamel the brush marks or lines were greatly reduced specially if I applied the coat quite heavy. I then applied a coat of hair spray straight from the canister, after the hair spray dried I applied a coat of enamel Testors flat black for the top coat. I also used acrylic craft paint in various colors and Testors flat brown and even a little bit of rust powder to touch up here and there for the rust look. This is the first model I did, but I did not use hair spray on the body, I just use fine sand paper to sand through the green paint until the rust shown through. the only part that I sprayed with hair spay was the bomb gas tank. Edited May 4, 2016 by MemyselfandI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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