MattP99 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Just finished this one to go with the VW Beetle Rustbug in a scrap yard diorama eventually. Excellent little kit with great detail. Painted using AK Interactive 3rd gen Acrylics, AK Heavy chipping fluid and AK Crusted Rust Enamels to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Nice job on this, Matt! Very convincing as a junker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Well done. My neighbour had one that looked just like it that he contemplated restoring. He sold the MG and restored a VW instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Absolutely disgusting. Very realistic. I bet I'd be foolish enough to try to restore it. I did one similar but didn't have the fender rot. on the arches. The rust at the door is 100% accurate. On a side note, my '65 hood was aluminum so it wouldn't rust. Not sure about other years. This is a great kit to start with. Yours is a great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james460 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 My boss at one time had one of those that looked almost exactly like that when he got it, only it was left hand drive. Man, he worked night and day and got it looking really nice, new paint interior and electrical system then he sold it and bought a mid 70's Bill Blass T-bird, go figure. Nice job on that rust bucket, looks like if you hit it real hard with a hammer it would fall apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Back when I drove an MGB and would comb wrecking yards for parts, I saw many that looked like this. The MGB was a great and fun little car, but like every vehicle, the MGB had an Achilles Heel- the rocker panels (which were an important structural component) were often a victim of rust, and rusty rockers would see an MGB try to fold in the middle once that rust got to a certain point. I like your build, and it brought back some memories for me ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very effective, great details like the disintegrating vinyl roof cover. It's going to look great alongside the Beetle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very realistic weathering..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Great job on this build. Fantastic weathering and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very good detail. I like this one, looks exactly the same as the one me and friends used to play in on the side of the road in the 80's, same colour too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 It certainly has seen better days!! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very realistic looking decomposing old MG. Beautiful yet sad to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Very well done! Even has some "home before dark" showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Very skillful! Looks realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Very nice, excellent weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Impressive weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 well done! the weathering is just Right. Interior is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Crazy realism!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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