Jantrix Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 My original plan for this junkyard rat was to do a tribute build to the early hot rodders who brought their skills home from WW2 and Korea after working on bombers and tanks and other military equipment. So the drab green paint and the nose art on the door ideas were along those lines. However as this build has progressed, it has sort of led me to make decisions based on how things fit or looked. Long story short - the build has not turned out like the original idea. Which is fine. I suppose a build like this has a tendency to do that. But that being said, I'm also open to other paint ideas now as well. I do want to keep this a satin or suede paint job. So the above are the choices I currently have on hand. Anything that I would have to go and buy, would defeat the purpose of a junkyard build. Here are my WIP shots http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jant...0%20Ford%20Rat/. An example of the blue color http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/Jant.../100_0724-1.jpg. I have yet to use the almond paint, but the cap on the can is a very pale sand color. The engine is already painted drag green and will stay that way. Some pics before it heads off to primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 What about D-Day stripes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mustang3.8 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I voted for the olive green. I would also put Army stars on the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't vote. You didn't have a rust option. Junkyard = rust Respectfully, geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesDE Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Red Oxide got my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Here's an idea, what about the Almond tan with Olive trim and accents. Just my 2cent nothing more. I have to add I dig the headers and look forward to seeing this finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh yeah! I think Plastic Freak hit it right on the head with some rust spots showing through, of course! It's a wonderful, imaginative build . . . it's going to be a great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Layer the colors, sand through them then rust it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh yeah! I think Plastic Freak hit it right on the head with some rust spots showing through, of course! It's a wonderful, imaginative build . . . it's going to be a great model! Thanks, of course there has to be rust spots. You guy who do the rust and beater weathering make it look so real, I'm going to have to give it a go real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Guys I appreciate the feed back. My thoughts on the rust subject. I'm all for weathered rides, but if I was gonna gather a bunch of junkyard parts and make a hot rod, every part would be cleaned, repaired, repainted and added to the car. This is my "theme" for this build. If you notice, most every build I have done lately has one. This modern trend of rat rods that purposely feature rusty parts when the car is built, confuses me and totally goes against my grain. Now on the other hand a great weathered, rusty survivor is another story. My next build will be another junker but this one will be a 40 year old parts runner. I'll be using the Cranky/Ryan Silva weathering techniques. I do like the almond and olive idea, though. I'm gonna give it some thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Guys I appreciate the feed back. My thoughts on the rust subject. I'm all for weathered rides, but if I was gonna gather a bunch of junkyard parts and make a hot rod, every part would be cleaned, repaired, repainted and added to the car. This is my "theme" for this build. If you notice, most every build I have done lately has one. This modern trend of rat rods that purposely feature rusty parts when the car is built, confuses me and totally goes against my grain. Now on the other hand a great weathered, rusty survivor is another story. My next build will be another junker but this one will be a 40 year old parts runner. I'll be using the Cranky/Ryan Silva weathering techniques. I do like the almond and olive idea, though. I'm gonna give it some thought. Totally, I have to agree with ya Jantrix on the 1:1 rat trend. Although I enjoy the builds and WIP in scale that has become it's own trend in the scale world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 When you mentioned sort of a WWII theme, I thought about a guy in our club that recently built a P-51 Mustang of the Tuskeegee Airmen.....beautiful little bird that was in a natural metal finish with a red nose and tail.... Just a thought......but with that being said, if you are limited to the above choices, I chose the blue. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hmm......the blue is ahead. Unexpected this is yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 what i kinda see is lavender tinted primer...with maybe some accents in red and black... so i voted for the satin blue...but i think it should be more subtle than in your face blue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Revisited this one to see if you've made any more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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