happy grumpy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Another crusty Chevy. This was done shortly after I came back to the hobby. I draw from experience when I was building airplanes , mostly WW II subjects, there is a lot techniques that can be applied to cars and military vehicles. This was the Cameo truck and I got frustrated with the box so I tossed it aside and pick a side step from the parts bin and voila. I went with the replacement parts theme, hence the hood and door being different colors. hope you like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Wow! That one's seen better days. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Real nice!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I didn't know The Partridge Family drove a pickup too! Seriously, awesome work. You have a knack for beaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 excellent weathering and rust holes, Mario - looks like the real thing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I like the distressed look. Pretty common for the Cab to out live the Bed on these old rigs. Different Hood and Door, seen a few that looked like that. Still has the optional hood trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Nice looking beater Mario. That's what they looked like out on the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Very nice old work truck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hi Mario, that beater looks gorgeous, especially the rust spots and the rusted holes on the fender. Can you please tell me what method you chose to achieve this remarkably real looking weathering? Thanks, Juergen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hello Juergen, I use different techniques but the one I use most is laying a brown color as a base, then wet the places you want to rust, let dry, then spray your top coat.Once dry just rub the salt off. It takes a little practice but once you get there it is pretty rewarding. As for the holes, I use a dremel tool to thin the area from behind then I punch the area I want to damage. This very simplified though, I also combine washes, dry brush pastel chalks etc. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Outstanding finished project. Kudos of the first order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Very realistic beater truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 very good made! like that truck a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Very well done, the weathering looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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