Dr. Cranky Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Hi, C Millar--thanks for the kind comments. I wrote a how-to in the October issue of CMM (October) which describes the technique. It's really not that difficult. You can use water to make the salt stick . . . I've done it with both rattle cans and the airbrush, and by far I like the results I get with the airbrush much better . . . As you can see I tend to overdo the technique on these two builds because I was really thinking rat rod junkers . . . or at least that's my excuse . . . Really, it's a stress-free technique. The idea is to have fun with it and wow yourself.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Okay, I got the interior in with the basic elements . . . also, I cut the windshield . . . so far so good, I think . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 This one is getting close to being finished.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Okay, here comes some progress on the coupe . . . the chassis and the interior are done for the most part, and now I am mocking up the engine to make sure it looks just right and it gets me the hood swing clearance I need . . .. Once the interior goes into the body, most of the details will not be seen, but I will know they are there! I still smile every time I build one of these Willyses and see that the wheels actually turn . . . nice touch courtesy of Revell!
Custom Hearse Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Looks awesome Virgil! I got a good laugh from the trunk! keep up the great work!!!!
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks, Marshall. I'm having a lot of fun working on these silly Willyses. Stay tuned in for more progress.
Terror Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I love that technique.I gotta try that some time.You make it look so bad its ###### nice.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks, terror, I'd love to have your avatar in a decal sheet . . . that would look so cool as graphics for a model!!! I know it comes from the Top Fuel world, and it's wonderful.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Here's some more progress on the POPS PSYCHO 41 Willys, which I've decided needed a few smaller pirate-inflienced details, like bad teeth and an eye patch . . . This sucker is nearly done . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Very close now to getting these suckers finished. Just a couple of details left . . . so here they are, the pair of 41 Willyses, their colors remind of something I've seen in the produce section of my supermarket! Sometimes attitude is EVERYTHING!
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks, J. Wicked means a lot to me!
Terror Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 That avitar came from a decal i found on the net.They got me #'ed I tried to use the first part of you user name is all??Sweet cars.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 14, 2009 Author Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks for the comments, folks. These two suckers are almost done, so I am starting a couple of new projects . . . again, thanks.
Raul_Perez Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 This is my favorite shot!! What a cool pair of rides!! Keep up the GREAT work and thanks for sharing!!
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 their colors remind of something I've seen in the produce section of my supermarket! Sometimes attitude is EVERYTHING! Great mind's think alike
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