Chappy Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Since I had so much fun with my Taco Trikes, I decided to go RAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Off to a great start! Very nice rusty metal work. Will be watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Thanks, Rusty. I hope to have it complete soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 I just finished the powerhouse. On Tuesday, I was weathered the engine and drop her into the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Engine in place! Edited February 16, 2022 by Chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 One last hurdle to jump: The Fork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Really shaping up! Cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks, Rusty! I hope to complete it by Sunday. The wood base you see will serve as the platform for my Rat Trike Diorama. I am really enjoying this build! In fact, with all the talent on this forum, I would love to see others build their versions of the Rat Trike. I strongly believe there would be some outstanding builds. More too come . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I like it! Very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Thanks, Jantrix. I need to make a rusty wheel, paint the lanterns, and complete the diorama. (I also ordered special headers from eBay!) Edited February 19, 2022 by Chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 My Lake Headers should arrive on Tuesday . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Today, I added the rusty wheel and two (2) lanterns. The lanterns were hand painted Vallejo's Bronze (Bronze) #70.998. I hope to receive the lake headers, soon. Now, it's time to attack the diorama base. bisc63 and Jantrix, would you color the Lake Headers silver, white, or black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, Chappy said: would you color the Lake Headers silver, white, or black? Boy, that's a tough call. It should be done the way YOU like it! IF it were mine, in keeping with the "rattitude" of the build, I would go flat black with some rust stains to indicate these were well used pipes pulled from a junker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Gonna be nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) crazyjim, you might be right! bisc63, I did some surfing on the worldwide net. Your suggestion is spot on! I will give it a shot! Edited February 21, 2022 by Chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Cool reference shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 My 3-D headers arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) On 2/20/2022 at 4:41 PM, bisc63 said: Boy, that's a tough call. It should be done the way YOU like it! IF it were mine, in keeping with the "rattitude" of the build, I would go flat black with some rust stains to indicate these were well used pipes pulled from a junker. As bisc63 suggested, I kept an attitude of "rattitude" throughout the build. Ladies and gentlemen, I present the "Rat Trike!" (I truly appreciate all the positive reinforcement.) Chappy Edited February 25, 2022 by Chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Rattitude indeed! The pipes look right on target. Now, about how you managed to get those rear aluminum wheels to rust...😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Bisc63, E-Z/P-Z! On 2/24/2022 at 7:47 PM, bisc63 said: Now, about how you managed to get those rear aluminum wheels to rust...😁 First, I soaked the wheels in La's Totally Awesome. Then, I sprayed the wheels in Krylon's Black Primer. Afterwards, I grabbed Vallejo's Rust, Statin, & Streaking Set, covering the primer with Chocolate Brown #70.872. Let it semi-dry and then sprayed Light Rust #70.301 from the same Vallejo kit. Finally, I sprayed about three coats of Testors Dullcote over the wheels. The result: rusted wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, Chappy said: Bisc63, E-Z/P-Z! First, I soaked the wheels in La's Totally Awesome. Then, I sprayed the wheels in Krylon's Black Primer. Afterwards, I grabbed Vallejo's Rust, Statin, & Streaking Set, covering the primer with Chocolate Brown #70.872. Let it semi-dry and then sprayed Light Rust #70.301 from the same Vallejo kit. Finally, I sprayed about three coats of Testors Dullcote over the wheels. The result: rusted wheels! I think he was being facetious in that an aluminum wheel wouldn't rust... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Thank you. You are both correct. Aluminum corrodes. Edited February 27, 2022 by Chappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Chappy said: I grabbed Vallejo's Rust, Statin, & Streaking Set, covering the primer with Chocolate Brown #70.872 OK. Thanks for sharing your technique. I need to get that Vallejo set; another tool for the shed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 You are welcome. I still need to complete the Diorama. Be well; be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 I hope to have the diorama completed before the 4th of July! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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