Chariots of Fire Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Yes it does!Ā A drop or two on the bottom of the pan would finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Excellent work!Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 2/8/2021 at 8:18 AM, Chariots of Fire said: Yes it does!Ā A drop or two on the bottom of the pan would finish it off. I'm in the process of finding places that need a bit more weathering, and adding that, and getting the wheels finished up. Hope to have more photos in the next couple of days. On 2/9/2021 at 7:11 AM, gotnitro? said: Excellent work!Ā Thank you, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 I got the wheels done, but ran out of Dullcote so will need to shoot another coat of that on them, once I have the paint. I went ahead and mounted them. I think they'll work. As always, questions, critiques and comments are welcome! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 WOW Daniel, I missed the start of this new project and I still have to admit that you impress me my friend! Everything you have done so far is done so well, the rusty effect is perfect!Ā One of my good friends is a real enthusiast of these old work horses, he restored a few old trucks from that era and I am remember the look of the frame and the "well used" mechanical components was exactly like what you did. I didn't know styrene could rust and there are some good wizards (like you) who do it wonderfully on this forum!!! šĀ Ā Do you give magic lessons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/13/2021 at 2:56 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: WOW Daniel, I missed the start of this new project and I still have to admit that you impress me my friend! Everything you have done so far is done so well, the rusty effect is perfect!Ā One of my good friends is a real enthusiast of these old work horses, he restored a few old trucks from that era and I am remember the look of the frame and the "well used" mechanical components was exactly like what you did. I didn't know styrene could rust and there are some good wizards (like you) who do it wonderfully on this forum!!! šĀ Ā Do you give magic lessons? Thank you very much, my friend! I've been driving straight trucks for about forty years, so, I just drew on memory for the dusty/rusty effect. I don't want to overdo it, just present a daily-driven truck, much like I would likely have driven in that era--which is even much earlier than I started doing it!š¤£ Magic lessons?! This is my first go, at this! I'm not even qualified to give regular lessons!š Seriously, though, as everyone does, I studied photos of similarly used trucks to see how they aged, andĀ approached the application of colours as if I was doing a painting. I try to apply it in a way that I can apply more, if need be, but not so much as to feel I need to remove some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Ā I'm a huge fan of the wheel treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Fantastic work! Excellent weathering and details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 That looks amazing!Ā Sign me up for the "regular lessons" when you're ready.Ā I am in awe of your work.Ā Those hubs are amazing, the frame, suspension, wheels, everything!Ā I would love to hear more about your technique if you wouldn't mind sharing.Ā I haven't tried weathering yet, but it's something I would like to learn & develop a skill for.Ā Your level of work is most definitely something to aspire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilX Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Thank you for sharing this excellent breathtaking work ...Ā š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Those wheels are great!Ā They show off the detail, a little of the original shine and some wear all at the same time.Ā And they have the look of having been taken care of.Ā Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 8:29 PM, Bronzekeg said: Ā I'm a huge fan of the wheel treatments. Thanks, Ken. On 2/17/2021 at 9:25 PM, larman said: Fantastic work! Excellent weathering and details! Thanks, Larry. I'm figuring out this weathering, as I go(I hope!). On 2/17/2021 at 10:01 PM, Kromolly said: That looks amazing!Ā Sign me up for the "regular lessons" when you're ready.Ā I am in awe of your work.Ā Those hubs are amazing, the frame, suspension, wheels, everything!Ā I would love to hear more about your technique if you wouldn't mind sharing.Ā I haven't tried weathering yet, but it's something I would like to learn & develop a skill for.Ā Your level of work is most definitely something to aspire to. I appreciate that, Roy. I'm inspired by the positive comments from everyone! My basic technique has been to clean up, assemble, paint, and detail paint a given assembly. Then, I flow thinned black paint into the corners, crevices, etc. Next, I use a stiff brush to apply a mixture of pastels, overall. I work in sections, and blow off the pastel dust, and shoot Dullcote on the assembly. I will add more pastels, if needed. After that, I touch some ofĀ the nuts/bolts with either Testors flat brown, or a mechanical pencil, just to add some variety, and visual interest. I run the mechanical pencil along some of the edges, to simulate wear (note the edges of the hubs), and I also used it here and there, on the wheels, to simulate scratches. When I did the wheels with the pastels, I applied it more heavily along the rim, since centrifugal force pushes all the dirt outward, which eventually causes discoloration, due to microscopic particles impregnating the paint--at least I surmise that's how it happens! š On 2/18/2021 at 1:34 AM, PhilX said: Thank you for sharing this excellent breathtaking work ...Ā š Thank you, very much, Philippe! I am happy whenĀ people enjoy my work. Or, are inspired by it. Glad you like it, sir! 22 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Those wheels are great!Ā They show off the detail, a little of the original shine and some wear all at the same time.Ā And they have the look of having been taken care of.Ā Great job! I truly appreciate that, Charles! Sounds like I am accomplishing the look I'd hoped for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Tremendously impressive work! Texture, color, detail, they all work together extremely well to create a very convincing model. Well done Sir! David G.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, David G. said: Tremendously impressive work! Texture, color, detail, they all work together extremely well to create a very convincing model. Well done Sir! David G.Ā Thank you, very much, David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Outstanding, Daniel! šµš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Danno said: Outstanding, Daniel! šµš Thanks, Danno. Hoping to get back to it, this weekend.Ā I had a small issue with the paint, I need to address.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Fantastic work and weathering sir, realistic and not over done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, slusher said: Fantastic work and weathering sir, realistic and not over done! Thanks, Carl! I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Awesome weathering! Very realistic looking frame and engine. Looking forward to seeing more details.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Awesome weathering! Very realistic looking frame and engine. Looking forward to seeing more details.Ā Thank you, Dan! I got the paint straightened out on the fenders and seat base, so I can begin weathering them, pretty soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hi Daniel, the weathering looks really, really gorgeous. Can you please tell me how you routed the ignition cables through the pipe to the spark plugs? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Looks amazing! Very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 3:38 AM, Straightliner59 said: I appreciate that, Roy. I'm inspired by the positive comments from everyone! My basic technique has been to clean up, assemble, paint, and detail paint a given assembly. Then, I flow thinned black paint into the corners, crevices, etc. Next, I use a stiff brush to apply a mixture of pastels, overall. I work in sections, and blow off the pastel dust, and shoot Dullcote on the assembly. I will add more pastels, if needed. After that, I touch some ofĀ the nuts/bolts with either Testors flat brown, or a mechanical pencil, just to add some variety, and visual interest. I run the mechanical pencil along some of the edges, to simulate wear (note the edges of the hubs), and I also used it here and there, on the wheels, to simulate scratches. When I did the wheels with the pastels, I applied it more heavily along the rim, since centrifugal force pushes all the dirt outward, which eventually causes discoloration, due to microscopic particles impregnating the paint--at least I surmise that's how it happens! š Ā Thank you for the tips!Ā I'll give this a try for sure in a future build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 11 hours ago, HJK said: Hi Daniel, the weathering looks really, really gorgeous. Can you please tell me how you routed the ignition cables through the pipe to the spark plugs? Thank you. Hi, Hans. I used heavy duty (button and carpet) thread for theĀ plug wires. The tube is 3/64" brass from Special Shapes. To begin, I thinned both ends of the tube and bent it to shape. Next, using very fine brass wire (.008"), I folded the wire over, creating a loop I then fed through the tubeĀ from the (engine's) rear. This was done before mounting the tube, just for clarity's sake. Then, I fed two lengths of thread through the loop of wire--don't spare the thread! It's cheap! roughly center the threads through the wire loop. Now, use the wire loop to pull the thread into/through the tube. Continue pulling until you can remove the wire from the thread. Now, simply pull the thread back into the tube--if enough length is left inside the tube, it won't even need to be cemented, as friction will hold it in place. TrimĀ the loose ends, leaving enough to reach your magneto/distributor. For the spark plug ends of the wires, I simply drilled holes in the appropriate locations, and inserted short lengths of thread. Thanks forĀ asking, and for your kind comment! 10 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks amazing! Very realistic! Thanks, Brian! 9 hours ago, Kromolly said: Thank you for the tips!Ā I'll give this a try for sure in a future build. You're welcome, Roy. I hope they're helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I got the fenders, cab floor, details and seats installed. I used some old, pretty dry oil pastels to do the weathered ares of the seat. The rest of the weathering is pastels, as I have been using. Critiques, questions and comments are always welcome! Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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