Zoom Zoom Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 My replica of my uncle's '62 Jeep PU is nearly complete; I still need to work on the exhaust and chassis a bit and I'll add some yard equipment to the bed, and perhaps some pastel weathering but it's mostly done. A few more hours of piddling and I'll call it a day. I'll also scratchbuild some better wipers to mount over the molded ones. I will also make a "4 Wheel Drive" white decal for the tailgate when I get a chance using a friend's Alps printer. This model was a pleasure to work on, from subject matter to working with finishing techniques well outside of my normal area of comfort. I'm very happy with it's result, it's amazing how this model really captures the feel of a vehicle that I have fond memories from 30+ years ago. It was a work truck that was always rode hard and put up wet, and soldiered on in their family for 20 years. After I keep it and show it for awhile I'll give it to my cousins if they want it. I don't think they fully realize what became of the search for a good photo a couple months ago I scratchbuilt the taillight mounts, used radiator hose to fashion the fuel inlet, spark plug wire and heater hose tubing to make the tailgate cables, a VW bus gave it's rear view mirrror, I used Rustall and Instant Rust to help detail the chassis. The dark teal color is two shades of HOK pearl basecoats (teal and jade) applied over a rust colored base coat (to purposely sand through in a few areas), the lighter green color is a military flat green mixed w/some white. The whole deal was clearcoated w/Acryl gloss clear, and then given an artist's oil wash (mixed with mineral spirits) to dirty it up, and sealed w/Acryl flat clear once I was happy w/the wash. A bit of thinned dirt-colored acrylic flat paint was applied overall w/my airbrush, especially to the wheels/tires/chassis. A few details aren't 100% accurate for a '62, namely the grille and tailgate, but I'm not too worried over that. Here's where I started: And here it is today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj-Styro Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Nice!!!!!!!! That looks great!!!! Any pictures under the hood?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Nice!!!!!!!! That looks great!!!! Any pictures under the hood?? Thanks! It's curbside, nothing but air under the hood :wink: Here's the model w/more stuff added; lawnmower, gas can, rake, shovel, wipers, and I also added the exhaust but haven't rusted it yet. I'll shoot a picture of the chassis when that is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Very cool Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Very cool indeed Bob! 8) I like the weathering you did with the rust and all................very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Very nice! Love the accesories in the back. That rake is different to the Arter's rake A distant relative of my wife has one in very VERY bad shape in a farm under a tree, and somebody just paid a lot of money for it for a restoration project. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrice Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Very nice build. Great job on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Lookin great, Bob ... a very neat model that I'm sure is very special to you! Who makes that kit, anyway? Thanks! This resin was from All American Models, the donor kit was a Spec Cast Jeep panel wagon. I had to scratchbuild the missing rear fenders from the kit that I bought at a store that had taken it as a trade. RMR (I don't have a contact, they do sell on Ebay) has one of these style Jeep PU's in their resin lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj-Styro Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 [ Thanks! It's curbside, nothing but air under the hood :wink: Here's the model w/more stuff added; lawnmower, gas can, rake, shovel, wipers, and I also added the exhaust but haven't rusted it yet. I'll shoot a picture of the chassis when that is done. WOW very nice indeed!!!! now thats a awesome build!!! Hey Irv! i found your rake!!! but its painted john deere green now......... :twisted: J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I love it, the grit 'n grime just...make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Fantastic build, looks like you drove it into the photo studio. That is what I like... realistic weathering and detailing. Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 wow how cool! and it doesnt seem it took long to get together, or maybe i missed something. im impressed someone can put something as nice as that in so short a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 wow how cool! and it doesnt seem it took long to get together, or maybe i missed something. im impressed someone can put something as nice as that in so short a time! Thanks! This was a quick one, I worked on it for about a week and a half but I have been planning it in the back of my head for about 5 years. All the paint and weathering techniques used don't require any long drying times nor are they labor-intensive (this seemed easier and was more fun than my usual gloss paint jobs that require lots of wetsanding and polishing), and my dehydrator saves me a lot of time too. When I'm in the right mood I build pretty quick and this was definitely a labor of love! It's one of my favorite builds of all time due to the subject matter. I can't wait to see what my cousins think about it :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoose Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That's fantastic! What else is there to say, it absolutely looks real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 That is a perfect build and the weathering is great on it and all the details are right on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Great job on this one. Looks fantastic. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 :shock: I agree with Walt. Mr. Downie, you are a craftsman, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 really nice work. where did you get the lawn mower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Bob, That is really something! The colors and the weathering are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks guys! The lawnmower/yard stuff came from a similar Jeep as the one that was the basis for this resin transkit. It was a John Deere diecast stake truck (dated from 1999) that had these items. Terry Jesse wrote about it when it was new, I found one and got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 thanks for the info i will have to find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Nice to capture a unique vehicle and a fond memory at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Top build! extremely well done. The weathering is just right. Great that you've got a fond memory in 3D! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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