Beach Comber

[Janne Herajärvi]

That paint is just too cool Now show engine and chassis for us

Im going to try that salt weathering since ive got my brand new Iwata :lol:

[Modlbldr]

Cranky-

I appreciate the advice about how to do this technique. I've really admired the work you've done on your last few builds and I want to try this myself. Your build is looking fantastic. Keep it up.

Later-

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, my friends. I am working on the chassis, and then comes the interior. I usually do the engine last and then I assemble.

Stay tuned in for more progress . . .

I think you are right, Harry. He must have put something in that coffee. But what? What could it have been?

[Dr. Cranky]

There should be some more progress today . . . I have most of the chassis components painted and ready for assembly . . .stay tuned in for more progress . . .

[riz]

I'll try and find them later today. Hopefully I'll find them right away. I'll let you know.

RIZ

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, buddy, I really appreciat it!!!

Generosity like this is what makes the forum experience such a great thing!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Work on the chassis has begun . . . this is the way it looks straight out of the salting and painting process . . . no washes on there yet . . . or gunk.

[Dr. Cranky]

I am also adding some of the facial details to this one . . .

I used grey, ruddy brown, and black primers and a few passes of Dullcoat to make the chrome look pitted and a bit gone . . . it's a good technique that yields great results . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

The rear suspension, shocks, and exhaust tips have gone on . . . after the chassis gets assembled, I will come back and work out the details with the airbrush . . . and some washes . . .

[Janne Herajärvi]

WOW! That chassis looks great so far

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, buddy. I am making good progress on this thing tonight!!! Stay tuned in for more progress . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Been working on the chassis tonight and putting on the tires, making sure they all touch and that the body looks cool . . .

So far so good . . .

I got some soot on those big pipes . . .

[Tom Kren]

One word for this.....

BITCHIN !!!!!!! GREAT JOB SO FAR!

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Tom. Yeah, this 56 Nomad kit goes very well together . . .so far no major problems . . . I'm keeping my fingers crossed with the interior . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Here comes some progress of the rolling chassis and the interior . . . the engine is still in the works . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

This kit is a very easy kit to mask off in terms of the interior . . .

It all goes together very well.

[Dr. Cranky]

Here's a better picture of the whole thing:

I still have to work with the washes and powders . . . when the time comes . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Here's the chassis . . . all the little details are coming through . . . a bit of fogging with the airbrush helps . . ..

The suspension goes on easy . . . and they help keep all four wheels touching . . .

Here's the headliner to brighten up the interior a bit . . .

[Raul_Perez]

As always, the weathering is top notch!!

I've really got to get back to duiding some old backyard dioramas as soon as I finish the few builds I've got going right now...

Thanks for sharing, (uour builds really are inspirational!!)

[MrObsessive]

Now someone try and tell me that wouldn't pass for Harry's ROM if it were totally done!

Add in some rusted brake and fuel lines, and it would be a dead ringer!

Outstanding job Virgil!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, gents, I really appreciate the comments.

I got this one almost finished, but I still have a few details to add.

Stay tuned in.

[Ron Hamilton]

Incredible!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Ron . . . I am making progress on the engine . . . stay tuned in for more pics . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Simple roof rack . . . and a few other trim details . . .

[Terry Jessee]

Doggone it, Virgil, you're making me want to be more creative!!

This is an absolute blast!

Thanks for sharing the build with us. Watching this come together has been a lot of fun.

Terry