mchook

Everyone here knows that "rust" is what I do most of the time. I really shouldn't get started on this, but here are a bunch of my favorites from years gone by. Not all my best work but still some of my favorites.

Great model you two! The only problem with it is now I want some ice cream, and I really don't need any ice cream.?

Thanks Chuck, this guy "Rusty" must have been doing work on a bunch of your vehicles.? I love the way you do your weathering. It looks like you use the salt technique and it always comes out amazing. I've tried it a number of times and never was happy with my results. Thanks Chris.

I built the Barracuda one when it came out. I think I still have one of those bases somewhere.

Found this... https://www.ebay.com/itm/254562531534?hash=item3b451bf8ce:g:~VsAAOSw2aJei68G It's for a truck but should be the same, unless it's for a 1 1/2 ton truck and then it's just larger. I can check my fathers this weekend if you want, he might have one out that I can take some pics of.

Thanks Francis, my "technique" is more of a just wing it and see what happens. Sometimes I get lucky and it looks good.?

Nice project. This is a tough thing to do on this kit. I've done it twice and it's a PIA. My white 75 was done freehand and didn't come out very good. On my yellow 79 I used a couple old metal rulers and clamped them above & below the trim to keep from removing more than I wanted, then I finished with a round file. I understand your frustration but keep going and you'll get it.

Mine showed up yesterday, nice issue.

I remember him having a blue 34 Ford and his wife had a 55 Nomad but I don't remember seeing this truck. It's been a while since I've seen the show though. I can't wait to see this finished model of it, it's one cool truck!

Now you've done it! Once you start hacking away at plastic you'll want to do it on everything. You can always make things better or cooler if you just cut a little here or there. Welcome to the rabbit hole, and have fun cutting your way out of it.? Oh ya, great job, have fun, it's going to look killer!

Nice start, these were a tough kit for me. I could never get the doors to work right. I don't remember Tim having a 56 Ford. What show was it on?

That is some deep black paint, I love it. I'm kinda partial to these 70 Chargers, I have a 1:1 in the garage waiting for some tlc.

Great job on this, it's perfect! These are great kits, I just wish the hood was designed different so it would open.

Thanks Greg, It's amazing what a few hours in a zip lock bag and that sophisticated finishes stuff can do. It turns years into minutes.? Thanks Phil. Thanks Jeremy, I've been wanting to do something different for a while and when I saw this resin cab I had to have it. The weathering is just my lazy way of doing a paint job. "When", not if I screw up the paint I just add more rust.?

Um, WOW! ?

Thanks Steve, if it wouldn't cost a small fortune to ship it to you I sure would build you a shop. It's pretty easy to make. It's just 3/8 sheetrock, drywall (whatever you want to call it) with the paper removed from 1 side then block scribed into it. The interior is just full of cheap diorama stuff, nothing fancy at all.

Thanks everyone for all the great comments!

Thanks Steve, high praise coming from you, your stuff is AMAZING too. I didn't know I had something in the contest cars issue. 1st time for me, What is it?

AMAZING!!! I'm glad to see you finally got it finished, it was worth the wait.?

Thanks Francis, I only wish I had just a taste of your talent. Me being able to ruin a paint job isn't that impressive. It's finally finished & in the under glass section. Thanks David, I finally managed to finish it and it's now under glass with some better pictures.

Thanks Riley! Appreciate it Al! Thanks Mario!

Great combo! I love everything about it.

Amazing job on the rust! I love you backdrop too. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I started with a RMR resin cab, used a Foose FD-100 running gear, interior and built my own bed. Decals from a 50 Chevy just for fun with one of my rotten paint jobs. I'm glad to see it finished, hope you like it.

Thanks Jerry, I'm just about finished. I have some touchup to do, tail lights, mirror & plates. I'll get some pics and post them under glass soon. Thanks again to everyone who commented and helped with this one.