Boom Haul - Pic Update!!!

[slusher]

Incredible model. Excellent work...

[gino]

i'll say it again , Wow !

[tiking]

Thanks gents. I still need to build the supports to be placed under the boom for better stability.

[tiking]

This is just fantastic!!!  Although it would be great to see this in person, I think it is even better to be able to look at all of your close-up pictures.  I think I would be overwhelmed trying to take this all in if I were seeing it on a contest table.  I have already looked over your pictures twice.  I will be back to look at them again.

You are too kind.  

[truckabilly]

If there is anything like a perfect model truck, then you´re getting dangerously close. This si truly a work of art. Are there any limits for you at all?

[tiking]

If there is anything like a perfect model truck, then you´re getting dangerously close. This si truly a work of art. Are there any limits for you at all?

Thank you kindly for such an uplifting comment.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

That is... is... WOW!!! I tried but couldn't find anything else to describe it.

[tiking]

Thank you.

[V8 Trucker]

craziness, is built like realistic that

[tiking]

Thanks Jan. Much appreciated.

[Foxer]

That is an exquisite model! The weathering is extremely realistic. You can tell that unit has been following that boom at least since it's birth.

[tiking]

Thanks Foxer.

[tiking]

For those interested. Here is the procedure I used on the boom arm:

For those who have asked or wondered how I did the weathering on the boom. Here it is:

The color used on the boom is Automotive yellow spray paint. I do not own an AB. The brown used as an underlying color is also an Automotive color. I chose a brown that looked right. They had a few to choose from. I started off;

1. Spraying the boom with Citadel Chaos black paint

2. Then sprayed the second layer with a brown automotive color

3. Then sprayed a coat of Citadel Matt varnish

4. Then sprayed the base color with a yellow automotive color. 

5. For the rust/paint faded away weathering, I chose the easy way. I used the sponge technique. I assume you know the sponge technique right? If you don't let me know. I used Citadel Dark earth. A brownish dull grayish color. I do not remember the name. I am not at home so I cannot check the name of it.

6. Then I when over almost every brownish patch with Citadel shade to blend in everything and to give it depth and to accentuate the rust better.

7. Then I high-lighted the edges of the boom and bucket by dry-brushing Citadel leadblencher. It's a type of metal color. I love Citadel range of colors. It gives the discolored areas the metal finish or look.

8. Last but not the least I took so,e real dust and brushed it in every nit and cranny on the boom.

9. The bucket wear n' tear was simply done by taken the enamel solution and an old brush and brushing vigorously until the brown paint started to show through. I just stopped when I was satisfied.

10. Them I took some real dust and brushed it all inside the bucket until I got the look looked good.

That's it! Simple!

Here is the digger I took the boom from. I bought it at a toy cheap store. Before all the bells and whistle were added.

[anarximis]

very cool

[redneckrigger]

Jaw dropping!

[tiking]

Thanks.

[DumpyDan]

Details details, that is a beautiful job

[tiking]

Thank you. I have changed and re-arranged this setup a bit to be a little more realistic in terms of how it is transport. Will post pics later.

[tiking]

Ok. Here are some newer pics showing what I've done. I decided to leave some chains hanging to show the 
it was in the process of being chained down. I have added wooden blocks behind the bucket as well as 
being chained down. I also added the company's logo to the tractor unit and a little one on the trailer 
backboard.

[tiking]

Outside photos that many have mentioned. So here are they-:

 

[Darbo]

Fantastic work Charles, love the weathering !

[tiking]

Kind regards.

[Canso65]

Fantastic modelling Charles.

 

[Ridge Rider]

Outstanding work.  That cribbing is a nice addition.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

WOW, that looks fantastic!  I really like it a lot