Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Meant to represent a truck that is used but not abused, perhaps maybe even a hand me down from a parent, and kept in the family since new. I think I may have went a little further on the weathering than I intended, and there are some areas that I simply failed at. I thought about working on a few more areas, but feel that I needed to call this one done at some point. This is the most extensive weathering I have done on a model, and represents some first attempts in various areas as well. Started with AMT Super Stones 78 Ford pickup After market items used as is or modified;Detail Master power steering pump and alternator brackets, and sunglasses, pocket knife, oil filler cap, plate framesScenes Unlimited tires, battery, and Brake Backssoft metal oil filter (pulled from the parts box, possibly R&M)Bolt and nut heads from various companiesBare Metal FoilWire mesh for grill (source unknown) scratch itemsgrill is 23 pieces of styrene rod, rough but more realistic(will create jig for next similar project)Lowered mounting points for suspension to lower vehicle stancebody to frame mounting bracketspower steering pump dipstickHand rag on seatRear window, rubber seal Elmer's glue and black Tamiya paint parts boxmaster cylinderrimsRadiator (kit did not come with one)Radiator toprear-view mirrorprinted plates Body modsremoved door side trim for better looking door graphicscreated utility box to be seen from the bottom, as well as door jams, the chassis looked like it had gaping open spots that needed to be filled, otherwise painted, dinged, bumped and weathered. decals printed for me by fellow modeler Ken Shaffermain body color by Scalefinishes.comweathering stains and pigments by Mig Ammo and Vallejo, and AIM products plus various others including RustAll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 That is very nice, looks great with the weathering and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I like it! I wouldn't expect a lot of rust from your area of the country. You got that just right. Exhaust is the right color of rust, nothing overdone. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Chips Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Great detail ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You hit your target dead on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Thanks everyone! Tom, you are so right, there are very very few rust through vehicles out here, and if I see one, it is likely a transplant. I have enjoyed your work for years now, and I am glad to see you weigh in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 VERY NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Excellent work! The weathering is spot-on right down to the color of the mud splashes on the chassis. Also love the "Marbs" on the dash, nice touch.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Excellent build, everything about it is right on. I especially like the dents along the top of the tailgate; for some reason that usually is one of the first places a work truck gets damaged. You may want to add a bit more oil along the front cross-member under the engine, after all it is a Ford engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Very cool!!! Great weathering........looks like something I'd see on Breaking Bad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I followed your build and everything you did to the appearance of the truck. As everyone else has pointed out you nailed it on the appearance. I liked going back and looking at all the little details, just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Thanks everyone! I sincerely appreciate the kind words. I really like the realism that military and figure builders are able to capture, and just want to move closer to that. This was a true learning experience, some things going as planned, others...eh, not so much, but I love what David G. says in his footer above, "Each kit I build is really only practice for the nest". I have some other future projects in mind, so we shall see where that goes. I will probably build a couple non-weathered (at least to this extent) models before I tackle another project like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Excellent model, Mark!! Er, how did you know I always aspired to be a landscraper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Excellent model, Mark!! Er, how did you know I always aspired to be a landscraper? LOL, I just saw it there in your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 WOw. Amazing work on an awful kit. I've been fighting my Super Stones Ford for a while now. Haven't been happy with any aspect of the build. Yours is just about perfect thought. Engine and chassis is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 WOw. Amazing work on an awful kit. I've been fighting my Super Stones Ford for a while now. Haven't been happy with any aspect of the build. Yours is just about perfect thought. Engine and chassis is excellent. Thanks! Yeah, I like the body dimensions and a few other odd bits, but overall it is indeed a very poor kit. That is kind of what led me to go the weathering route. The chassis is odd with giant open gaps where these should be floor pan, no real radiator, lack of mounting points etc, and I thought about not finishing at one point, but I had too much time invested, and I do not like to give up.hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Nice work Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks! Yeah, I like the body dimensions and a few other odd bits, but overall it is indeed a very poor kit. That is kind of what led me to go the weathering route. The chassis is odd with giant open gaps where these should be floor pan, no real radiator, lack of mounting points etc, and I thought about not finishing at one point, but I had too much time invested, and I do not like to give up.hehe There have been a number of times I almost threw the entire kit in the parts bit. Nothing fits right, and the lack of details is annoying. But I'm in the same boat as you; I HAVE to finish kits I start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Very nice build, you have done a lot to improve this pig of a kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Nice work! I thought I was looking at a real truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks for the compliment Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good looking truck, really like the dents on the tail gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Very nice work!! I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 This is just an outstanding model! The tree limbs and leaves in the bed, the details under the hood, just amazing. The realism of military modeling brought to the car side of the hobby, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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