Calb56 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 29 Ford roadster in the "4 cylinder auto" class. I'm using the Revell 29 Ford Roadster body and the chassis, engine and almost all of the suspension is coming from the old Revell 31 Woody kit. It's a start... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Like the crusty looking start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 NICE weathering! That car has seen USE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModWrench Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Man that body looks really good!! I'm interested to know how you got that look on the top of the cowl and the top of rear quarters? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 (edited) I appreciate the comments, not only is this my first attempt at weathering, it's my first build since returning to models last August. I'm hoping to achieve a 90+ year old car put together to drive and the drags on a budget and to get the proper patina and not to end up in exaggerated rust. My 1st attempt on the trunk turned out better, I screwed it up trying to "fix" it, so purple pond. The firewall was a disaster at trying to be model correct, so I'm going with period correct for a hot rod find and an unknown firewall. 19 minutes ago, ModWrench said: Man that body looks really good!! I'm interested to know how you got that look on the top of the cowl and the top of rear quarters? That was easy. I used a black wash, which I watered down and applied with a really wet brush. I then dabbed with a paper towel and allowed to dry. I think it left a good effect. Edited March 27 by Calb56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModWrench Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I agree, the effect is realistic looking and not over the top. Weathering is all new to me too, so trying to pick up pointers whenever I see something I want to try and emulate. Looking forward to seeing this '29 come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Weathering looks good from here. I especially like the grunge on the engine. Looking forward to more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 (edited) Trying to decide about using the finned drums from the 29 Roadster kit. Using the rear tires and steelies from it. Will also need a master cylinder...? Maybe use a 36 Ford rearend? It would be easier having more mechanical knowledge. Using Forward Resins Artillery Wheels and tires up front. Comments, etc welcome. Edited March 29 by Calb56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 (edited) Still working on the weathering...and the Artillery Wheels. I hope to finish the suspension soon and have a mock up. Edited April 2 by Calb56 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Some of the most convincing rust I have seen ever. You have it all figured out. Watching closely to see the end result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Now I'm trying to deal with very delicate, fiddly suspension parts and ready to pull out what's left of my hair. A couple rear suspension parts keep breaking and I don't even know about adapting the front axle...and vent over. Just setting aside everything for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 (edited) Sanded off the hinges in doing body work. Scratched some from wire. Hope it's close enough. Filled the holes in the back. Working on the interior "panels". I really hope the body paint is done. So many re-dos, I'm sick of it. Edited June 1 by Calb56 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted Monday at 01:15 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:15 PM good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted Monday at 02:15 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:15 PM Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted Monday at 07:55 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 07:55 PM 6 hours ago, modelfink said: good stuff! 5 hours ago, H.A.K said: Looks great. Thank you. Stripped the engine to repaint. It was pointed out it wouldn't be so grimy realistically... Re-painting it and then the chassis and suspension finally gets done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted Tuesday at 06:49 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:49 PM Have yet tried weathering... now I know why! It's an art in itself... @Rocking Rodney Ratdid a job on our '29 PU V-12 Midnight Auto Salvage! Keep up the good work and your teaching all of us a great lesson on weathering. -KK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted Tuesday at 07:18 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 07:18 PM 25 minutes ago, Kit Karson said: Have yet tried weathering... now I know why! It's an art in itself... @Rocking Rodney Ratdid a job on our '29 PU V-12 Midnight Auto Salvage! Keep up the good work and your teaching all of us a great lesson on weathering. -KK It's my first attempt at it. I had to redo the trunk and the body has gone through several versions...still need to sand some of it down. Im also dialing back on the mill...it needs to run. I think the chassis and suspension pieces look good though. Thanks for your kind words, your work blows me away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted Tuesday at 10:14 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:14 PM Took pictures outside in the sun. The shell is done. Busy finishing the inner panels and painting the engine. Thanks for looking once again. I'm happy with the final result. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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