MPC 1978 Dodge D100

[Albert Moore]

Hi All,

Here is my version of MPC's 1/25th 1978 Dodge D100. I built it as a Northern Michigan beater that's still earning her keep as firewood hauler. Craft paints were used for the main colors, which was applied over Vallejo rust paints. Chipping was achieved with the salt technique as well as sanding through the paint. Toothpicks and needles were used to simulate finer scratches.

Thank you for looking.

Cheers,

Albert

 

 

[thatz4u]

looks real to me, typical of the midwest trucks

[Jim B]

Looks great.  Well done.

[Gary Chastain]

Wow, nicely done

[kelson]

Very realistic weathering!nice work!.

[espo]

Great looking patina. Very realistic looking with a little rust thru on here and there. I like the way you did the front bumper. 

[carrucha]

Cool beater pickup.  Good job on the weathering.  Not over done but realistic.

[PappyD340]

Very nice, well done!

[happy grumpy]

My king of build, real workhorse, dirt ,grime and rust. Very nice weathering, Always liked that dodge pick up gen. The wood in the back is a real nice touch as the missing hub cap. Very nice work on the old dodge.

[Albert Moore]

Thank you all for the kind comments. Here are some photos of the subassemblies to show the weathering on them as well.

Cheers,

Albert

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Horrorshow]

Awesome weathering. I have yet to try that technique. Hope mine comes close to this one.

[Joe Nunes]

Hi Albert!

You have done an outstanding job with this model.  I am usually not a big fan of weathered models as a lot of them are a bit "overdone".  This model made me pause and look it over...several times...as it is quite realistic and believable.  Two thumbs up!  

Joe

[TarheelRick]

Great weathering job on this old workhorse.  One thing I noticed is what appears to be a somewhat nose high, lower rear-end stance which would be right for a truck with a load of firewood.  Very nice build.

[stavanzer]

Great Build. The weathering is very realistic. I like the colours you chose.

[Albert Moore]

Thank you all for the kudos on my Northern Michigan beater, I appreciate them greatly!

 

Cheers,

Albert

[Bainford]

Cool old work-horse. Nice work on the weathering.

[slusher]

Impressive weathered truck!

[ea0863]

Albert, just WOW! I'm convinced it must be 10 times harder to make a build look weathered than to just make it showroom new - - - and you are obviously a master at the technique. Well done Sir!

[NYLIBUD]

Yea great job on the weathering