The Brush Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) Hi, I got this off ebay in bits with parts missing some years back, I extended the frame & added sand boxes from plastic sheet & tube, The air horns are from a model boat- maybe a bit large- Washed & weathered with oils, The snow is made from decoraters powdered filler, with icicles from clear glue. Sprayed with flat varnish I then brushed some gloss varnish on top in places to look like thawing snow. I store this in a cool box to keep it frozen................... Looking at it now i should have sanded the front tyres. Thanks for looking Graham. Edited July 13, 2020 by The Brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 That's awesome. Weathering looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Great winter weathering, that’s something you don’t see often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 ??? WOW!!! My teeth started chattering the second I looked at this!!!! Really exceptional!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH fine job of weathering there. It makes me cold too! I do have a suggestion. Do this to the tires and rims for better fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Bills72sj said: BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH fine job of weathering there. It makes me cold too! I do have a suggestion. Do this to the tires and rims for better fit. Thanks for the advice Bill72, I do now pack out tyres, This was taken in 2008 & i should have checked it first. somethings look worse in photo`s. Thanks to everyone for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Nice winter scene.....oh how I remember climbing in plow trucks like that, and a VERY cold seat !!!!! Love the ice, very cool technique..... I have always liked that kit... I wish they would reissue it..... nice job, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 COOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hi Graham, I can only rerun the chorus of praise. This truck is indeed an awesome looking beast. May I ask how you did the icicles from clear glue? Thanks very much, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hi Juergen. Suspend a piece of rigid wire horizontally held at each end, apply drops of thick clear polystyrene glue then brush on clear liquid polystyrene glue flowing it down till you get the shape , no set size whatever suits. Wait till dry then remove with tweezers apply to model with pva glue. Make more than you need. Hope this helps Graham Thanks all for the kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Graham, Thanks very much for your reply and the icicle description. I'll try that on my next frosty project. Take care, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Looks ice cold!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 The truck is great, the Alaska weather is unique! Great art, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very nice! I like the snow and ice effect! I don't know that I've ever seen ice sickles on a model truck before. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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