stevez Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Tired of those gloss finishes, I finished a weathered Abrams tank recently, so why not a car? Ground up pastels for the dust (apply wet and brush off later) and my brine: steel wool & vinegar in a jar for a month or so. Hats off to the British modeler for the brine (youtube). Here are the dirty XXX pics, Merry Christmas Y''all ! Edited December 23, 2020 by stevez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenchr Posted December 23, 2020 That looks very good!! Might have to try that brine idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bainford Posted December 24, 2020 That’s mighty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuces ll Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks for doing a build up of this kit!!!!!..... ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks ? guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Geiger Posted December 24, 2020 Looks good, your rust is convincing. One suggestion since you are still working.. anywhere you can see a brush stroke in the weathering (the big one on the roof for example) sand it away in a circular motion. Avoid brush marks or edges to the color difference. I will dab in my weathering and rust, to avoid any stroke marks since it wouldn’t appear that way in 1:1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted December 24, 2020 Exactly I've gone back with circular sanding thanks Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewetwo Posted December 25, 2020 This is going to be so cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Geiger Posted December 25, 2020 20 hours ago, stevez said: Exactly I've gone back with circular sanding thanks Tom Great Steve! It’s gonna be a super model! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misterNNL Posted December 26, 2020 Evidently the brine did not have a reaction either your paint? Or did you use a clear coat over the top prior to applying the brine? I am preparing an IH Metro step van for a similar finish so I want to be sure of the correct technique before messing it all up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) I put directly on tamiya white primer and testor's blue acrylic. No reaction but definitely do a test first to be sure. Edited December 29, 2020 by stevez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CabDriver Posted December 29, 2020 Excellent weathering! Looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tortuga Kustomz Posted December 30, 2020 that looks very cool, never try something like that before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted January 2 Further along, engine in, interior almost done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted January 2 Had to enlarge the front side of the rear wheel well as well. Otherwise fits very well thus far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Posted January 2 I love the weathering! Where can one get a good ref. guide to weathering? Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted January 2 You tube there's lots of ways. Pastels, salt, sanding you name it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackSheep214 Posted January 3 Wow...she’s a dirty lil gasser! Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misterNNL Posted January 3 This really has that " I live on a dirt road" look going on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TarheelRick Posted January 3 Beautiful weathering and an outstanding build. Reminds me of the local dragstrip back in the 60's, many of those cars were built for speed and not for corporate sponsor looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanMuscleFan Posted January 3 Very cool weathering finish, very convincing! I would like to be brave enough to embark on this process... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevez Posted January 4 Engine and interior now done. Thinking of cutting off the front end valance since there's no bumper. Gas tank will be strapped to grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledsel Posted January 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, stevez said: Engine and interior now done. Thinking of cutting off the front end valance since there's no bumper. Gas tank will be strapped to grill. If you cut the valance off, cut the front fenders also. It is one of the many inaccuracies of this kit. Your build is looking great though Edited January 5 by Sledsel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites