slownlow Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Finished this up yesterday. The nice thing about rat rods is there are no rules, you can let your imagination run wild. This is the first time using salt and baking soda to get the patina and I really like the technique. The sequence was gray primer, model masters steel, salt, rust, salt pale blue, salt, light blue, then washed and scrubbed with a stiff tooth brush. The Mexican blanket was made with the embroidery thread on tape trick. It was pretty stiff so I used fabric sizing on it and then removed the tape. It was still pretty stiff so I soaked it and spot glued it. If I do another I think I'll look for a different technique. This project went fast for me, probably all the ideas in my head needing to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Excellent! I dig the blown Big Cammer Eight (Alfa 158?) .And the worn paint is quite succesful - dramatic and emphatic as is appropriate for a rat rod, but not over done. You say it went quickly - it's obvious from the results that you had your groove on. Congrats! Edited February 19, 2013 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thats awesome nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very nice rat tow truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That looks wild Bob. I love it. Keep those ideas flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That is so awsume and cool. Really nice work on the blanket also..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Great model. Nice paint job as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks to all for the kind comments. Now on to building the "hookie". It'll be based on the Beverly Hillbillies Olds. I am thinking of replacing granny's platform and making either a roadster or a phaeton. I'll have to check the wheelbase to see which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 that came out soo awsome , love it !!!!!!!!! love the engine also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 bob...that is one very cool rat...the engine is awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 very kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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