mchook Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I scratch built the Weaver auto crane, tool box & added a few details to the engine. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Wow thats nice. Beautiful weathering and rust. Looks just right, not over the top. Interior looks great too. I like how you "dented" it in just the right places. Keep up the good work. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Great weathering on the old Ford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Very realistic looking weathering on this! The wrecker bed is very well done! Nice work Jay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I enjoyed watching this come together. You always do "Old" so well on your builds. I like looking at all the little touches here and there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Looks like the real deal you did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Jay, this thing is simply amazing, at least for me. This is one great battered ol' tow truck. Would you please tell me in short words how you did the rust and weathering? Did you use salt grains or any special washes? How did you make the rusted-through holes? Did you grind the plastic from the back and broke out little pieces? Again, great work (I'm a bit jealous). Take care, Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1943 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Mark, I really love the whole thing! It looks REAL! I really like the stuffing coming out of the seat! Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Haney Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Mark, great work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Great work!!! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 11:47 AM, HJK said: Jay, this thing is simply amazing, at least for me. This is one great battered ol' tow truck. Would you please tell me in short words how you did the rust and weathering? Did you use salt grains or any special washes? How did you make the rusted-through holes? Did you grind the plastic from the back and broke out little pieces? Again, great work (I'm a bit jealous). Take care, Juergen Thanks Juergen. I used "sophisticated finishes" rust paint and tamiya weathering powders for the rust. The rust holes are exactly the way you said, grind from the back until it's really thin then break out your hole. Here's a picture of the stuff I used on this truck for weathering, it's not alot of stuff but it all works well together. Thanks again and happy building!!! And thanks to everyone else too for all the great comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Great looking wrecker Mark ! The weathering looks very convincing. Great work! Love the way this turned out. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 19 hours ago, mchook said: Thanks Juergen. I used "sophisticated finishes" rust paint and tamiya weathering powders for the rust. The rust holes are exactly the way you said, grind from the back until it's really thin then break out your hole. Here's a picture of the stuff I used on this truck for weathering, it's not alot of stuff but it all works well together. Thanks again and happy building!!! And thanks to everyone else too for all the great comments. Mark, Thanks for your reply and thanks for sharing! Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 As Grandma used to say, "That is finer than hen's teeth" or "frog hair" depending upon her disposition. Really like the overall look and your weathering skills are exceptional. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Looks great, awesome weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 At first I was like, OK another tow truck, let's skip this one. Well......I didn't & real happy about it. The weathering on your build is spot on. Like others have mention, not over the top. Really digging the interior & your scratch build items. very well executed. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Nice!.... And thanks for posting it on the hamb.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Absolutely superb build Mark! No matter how good the aging products you used, the product didn't work on its own, you perfectly rendered the appearance of a vehicle that has been ravaged by the elements for decades. Very very well done sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi Mark, realistic weathering is VERY difficult to accomplish. You nailed it! Dents, rust, absolutely love the seat ( wouldn't want to sit on it though!) very nicely done. Makes me want to do another "beater" Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Wow! Great work on this! Looks very real! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Thanks again guys for all the great comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Masterpiece. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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