Dr. Cranky

Thanks, my friends. Well, this puppy is fresh out of the drying cabinet. Foil and decals are next . . . but you know, I could not resist playing with the basic components. Enjoy . . . Looks frog like, doesn't it? LOL.

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Feel free to share all the 1:1 pictures of vehicles you find out there and which we might all get inspired by . . . here are some that are making EYEGORE salivate. Enjoy:

Keep it going, I am enjoying this one and all the modifications.

Nice start.

Lordy, you guys are building some great vehicles. Amazing eye candy.

:lol: :lol: Even EYEGORE liked that one:

Your stuff never ceases to amaze me, Luke. Great job. Pure eye candy including those line up shots of a few of the builds.

If you've ever wondered how to get the paint out of the rattle can and into the airbrush, here's what I do. I made a how-video which I hope keeps you all in the business of using those beautiful rattle can colors and be able to use them in your airbrush. WATCH THE

Paint is currently drying. I will have pictures very soon.

Wonderful tribute, Rich. This is going to be a very special model.

As long as you keep feeding us the great eye candy we don't care what you do to Doctor Cranky! Is it a sign of madness when you start addressing yourself in the third person? It worked for Bob Dole back in the day. :lol:

Thanks, everyone. Today is paint day, let's hope this one doesn't end up in the purple pond right away. LOL!

Jim, no matter what the question is, it's great to have you back on the board posting. It's been years since you've shown us new work. I've grown a beard, my nails too have grown long and curly . . . I will soon die of old age waiting to see some new eye candy from you. :lol: How's that for some serious and heavy hinting! ;)

Woah, that Gen. Lee has taken a beating.

Beautiful!

I'm enjoying every bit of this one. Very cool.

My honest critique, Rob, is that it is a totally DIFFERENT build, one of a kind. So much of it reminds me of what Hollywood Jim would do in terms of all the great details. Personally, all the white space of the map should have a bit of weathering, like it's an old map. I am thinking sepia. I am thinking of those great pirate templates CRAIG FRASER released a couple of years ago. A few stains on the white surface of the paper woud look really cool, and of course a couple of skulls here and there would also add more flavor.

Thanks, Ira. Tomorrow I shoot the Lime Ice pearl on the body. And this one should be done before THANKSGIVING.

Brad, yes, I still have to come in with the airbrush and stipple and spatter the mud all over. I decided not to mess around with the exhaust too much.

Jim, the body is going to be shiny, with a bit of mud spattered on the rocker panels. It's a build where I want to showcase the different finishes, etc . . . but yes, it's shiny. The AK-INTERACTIVE RUST SET is a dual purpose set. You can brush it on or airbrush it on. I think the best results are gotten via the airbrush. You can get stuff directly from AK-INTERACTIVE-USA.com and this way the cost of shipping is not as much as if you order from EUROPE. Tell Iain Hamilton Doctor Cranky sent you.

Eye candy, eye candy . . . we need our daily dose of eye candy.

Thanks, Bryan . . . yeah, that's the idea, although most of what I've seen down here are these huge big daddy trucks people take muddin'. I'd love to show up in one of these. LOL.

I like the exhaust tips looking like fangs . . . I tried to bend up but it was too much work. LOL!