Randy D Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Hi Andy, First off, this is a wonderful build you have going here, great workmanship as always from your bench !!! Not your average 'Cuda' !! I did not see any details on how you painted the body? Would like to know how you achieved that primer/ peeling paint look. Thanks, Randy
exesivefire Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 Hi Andy, First off, this is a wonderful build you have going here, great workmanship as always from your bench !!! Not your average 'Cuda' !! I did not see any details on how you painted the body? Would like to know how you achieved that primer/ peeling paint look. Thanks, Randy thank you for the kind words! I did take some pictures along the way, not sure why I didn't post them here. I first started with a primed body and my arsinal of washes. I use various techniques using rust, black and earth tones , usually puddle it on the top parts and brush them down the sides. These washes dry pretty thin, so you can afford to be kind of heavy. I followed that with a coat of dullcote to seal it before the next step. I use water base paint for the next step so your techniques can vary, I did spray some hair spray in a cup and brushed it onto spots I knew I didn't want paint to stick (I don't think I needed to with this particular paint though) I then sprayed my color. then using a stiff artist shading brush, some water and my secret weapon (windex) I started the scary part. Start small and try to think of how the paint would really peel, I was careful to try and have the effect stop at panel lines to try and hide what it was I was actually doing. after that I did a bit more washing and shading, and sealed it all with a dullcote/clear mix
Davewilly Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) looks pretty good and easy....which I am sure isn't....but thanks for sharing how you did it. Edited March 2, 2016 by Davewilly
crazyrichard Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 awsome ! love all the grime and dirt !! ....looks stunning
62pyro Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Looks just right. Not too many people can make crappy paint look good.You've nailed it.
exesivefire Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 Looks just right. Not too many people can make crappy paint look good.You've nailed it.thanks pat
JTalmage Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 That is astonishing! Love it! can't wait for the next update!
Dogfish_7 Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Weathering looks great! Edited March 4, 2016 by Dogfish_7
exesivefire Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 Started on the engine, and hit a snag.. Had to modify the oil pan to clear the front axle.
afx Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Great build Andy. Have you decide between the injector stacks or the scoop yet?
exesivefire Posted March 12, 2016 Author Posted March 12, 2016 Great build Andy. Have you decide between the injector stacks or the scoop yet? probably the scoop, I just couldn't get the stacks clean enough to be happy with it. Made the blower drove this morning while I was waiting on some odds and ends to dry.
afx Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 I prefer the scoop myself. You're putting that lathe to good use.
exesivefire Posted March 13, 2016 Author Posted March 13, 2016 Thank you guys! I'm on the home stretch now. Glad the scary bits are over.
exesivefire Posted March 13, 2016 Author Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Should be finished up tomorrow if all goes well, need to paint the scoop (again) and make some sort of exhaust. Once I got everything all settled that blower belt is a little close to the radiator. But a piece of .020 fits between and that is like a half inch in 1:1... Close but... Edited March 13, 2016 by exesivefire
1930fordpickup Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 You just need a Krusty The Clown plate for the front or maybe a figure. This is killer, as always from your bench.
exesivefire Posted March 13, 2016 Author Posted March 13, 2016 You just need a Krusty The Clown plate for the front or maybe a figure. This is killer, as always from your bench. close enough.... Ha
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