Dr. Cranky Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Kane, I'll make a little video describing the process later, but it's such a simple technique I did not really think it a big deal. Here's what you do. You take your base color and then sponge it here and there over the darker areas . . . you know places where there might be some wear and tear. Then you take black and brown acrylic paint and you sponge it over the edges, again where you want a bit of rust to show through. You can also do it with a fine brush . . . it's called chipping.
LAone Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 im so visual, that i have absolutely no idea what your talking about...lmao.. kidding, looks the part and like it was there all along.
Chris C Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Great stuff there Dr C! I struggle to get anything built, let alone all the video & pics, nice work, sir!
JustBill Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Dr., While I think your work is phenomenal, and its hard to offer anything up as far as your work is concerned, after seeing the blood on the bottom of the car I don't believe the roller would be complete without some blood and hair! Love all you do for the hobby and your enthusiasm and you keep me building. Thank you!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks, everyone. If all goes well, the weathering will begin soon. Stay tuned in.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Edited February 8, 2011 by Dr. Cranky
Rinseman Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Wow, this is truly incredible. Amazing build.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you for the kind words, everyone. The weathering with pigments and washes continues . . .there will be another video going up soon. I've also decided that this model, like some of my other Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Hunter Squad vehicles, deserves a base to show it off, so I will have to build that later . . . The fun never stops! Stay tuned in for more . . .
shatteredsoul76 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 That is fricken awesome, it reminds me a lot of the rides in Mad Max. The coolest thing to me though is how you give a play-by-play on what youre doing as youre doing it on the vids, its no wonder why you go by Doctor! I would have paint everywhere but where it needed to be on the car, cant wait to see this bad boy done.
Tony T Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Great stuff, Dr. C!! I'm hoping you are Happy with the response to your videos and such...I know I am!! Keep it going...this is fantastic!! LONG LIVE RUST AND GUNK!!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks, my friends . . . I am finally getting there . . . it's been a slow process and a few sleepless nights, but okay. All Doctor Cranky can say is thank heavens for hairdryers. LOL! Here's where's it's at right now.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks, folks, I am getting some good pics taken and up . . . stay tuned in . . . shortly . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Doctor Cranky is pleased with the results, but there's still lots of tweaking and detailing left to be done . . . including the Zombie blood and guts! Here's where the Good Doctor is leaving off for the night . . . If they would give out Nobel Prizes for breakthroughs in model building products, they should give it to Mig Jimenez for coming up with these pigments.
oldscool Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 That's some fantastic work Virgil . You would be great at building armor if you don't already. grumpy gus
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks, Gus . . . I've only build two or three tanks . . . which is how I've ended up with lots of spare parts for these WW3 buildes! One of the exciting things about building models is definitely when things come together, from idea to execution . . . lots of fun and if I were a Zombie I would definitely get out of the way . . . LOL!
JustBill Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Too cool Doc. You are truly a master. Question, I know your not done, Are the tires on the car now the ones your staying with? I only ask cause a car of such caliber should have some beefy threads for some off road booty smashing! Love the skull on the guns!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Bill, these are the tires I'm going with . . . I thought about putting something beefer on there . . . for now . . . maybe.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Okay, you Zombie experts out there . . . what color is Zombie blood?
David G. Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Okay, you Zombie experts out there . . . what color is Zombie blood? After death, as normal human blood clots in the veins, it begins to seperate into several different parts, each of which settles out differently. The red cells that give the blood most of its color form into clots that range from dark pink to an almost black shade of red. The other portions form clots that are more white and light gray. Given the thought that at least some of our zombie cousins are reanimated after a lengthy "at rest" period, the blood in their veins would have more or less solidified, or been replaced by embalming solution. Depending on the method of reanimation: radiation, virus (earth-bound or space-born), industrial accident or heinous experimentation, the zombie blood could take on any number of characteristics, colors and consistencies... Uhhh, you know what? Just go with a very dark, lumpy green. Well, you did ask for an expert. My Ph.D. is in "Zombology" Another excellent project by the way. Regards, David G. Edited February 9, 2011 by David G.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 David, it's great to know that you are our resident Zombie-O-logist on this forum. I like the dark red/purplish idea . . . Thank you.
trogdor Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 You need to wrap a zombie around the front roller with body splatters across the front of the vehicle
Dr. Cranky Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Hum . . . I am thinking of stuff like that, but as you can imagine it's not easy to pull off and make look realistic.
David G. Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Hum . . . I am thinking of stuff like that, but as you can imagine it's not easy to pull off and make look realistic. Three words: shredded stringy gore. Think "fajita" or "pulled pork." David G.
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