Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 I think this is some of the most fun I've had detailing and weathering a trashed interior and trunk compartment . . ..
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Just as I suspected the little details of the interior really catch the eye when the whole thing is put together . . . I'm liking this so far . . . That bottle label reads "CRANKY SAUCE" believe it or not.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 This is my favorite side and angle . . . I think the crud and grime on the fender turned out well . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks, Tony . . . here's just a bit more . . . once I get to this point on a build, it becomes very dangerous for Doctor Cranky because he gets anxious and WANTS to do it all in one night . . . Ssshhh, don't tell him anything, he doesn't know he is OCD.
Harry P. Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Virgil, your work just keeps getting better and better!
Harry P. Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Thank you, Harry. You know I'm a huge fan...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 You are only saying that to get me to write another article!
Iron Fist Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Very nice build, you should probably get a tetanus shot before getting near that thing again
Guest JamesDE Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 WOW, WOW, and WOW!!!!!!!!! Nice work on the interior and the engine bay....
CorvairJim Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) I only just saw this phenominal model for the first time this evening, and I'm speechless. I thought I did a good job for a scond attempt on the '66 Corvair (shown) that I posted in the "Under Glass" section the other night, but your fine work puts my little guy to shame! Compared to your Impala, my car looks showroom fresh. I definitely need to look at your other builds before I try another terminally weathered model. Edited March 15, 2011 by CorvairJim
brett Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Far out man (in my best Tommy Chong impersonation), I cant say unbelievable since its right there in front of us so maybe outstanding................. awesome work Doc
lowriderphil Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 So Dr C, what salt and hairspray do you use?
juergen Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 GREAT I love this built and your wheathering i perfect !!! greets juergen
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks, everyone . . . for the kind words. Phil, I use cheap pump/mister hairspray from the super market, scented so that the smell reminds me that I've used it. When it comes to salt I use Sea Salt, Rock Kosher Salt, regular Morton table salt, and a pinch or two of baking powder. I mix all the grades together in a little cup and use it from there, one pinch at a time.
made007 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 the other day at walmart, i saw something that might work great, Aquarium salt, also i have the hairspray brand Rave, pump
DRG Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 In my teenage years I spent many an hour wandering about junkyards in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are actually many good memories of those times. I would quite often see cars such as your Chevy and wonder how could someone do that, it could have been restored, now it's junk. Great job on this one, though I still don't understand why, it would have made a beautiful model.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 Donald, I think asking why is a great question. I think military modelers eventually, after so many decades of building the same kits, started experimenting with subject matter out of boredom, and thus they started building burned out and abandoned tanks, etc . . . the idea is to do something different with the kit you are given. It's happened to me with both the Revell 41 Willys and 49 Mercs. I can't resist them, but after building and painting so many I had to take the hacksaw to them.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 We are letting everything dry, and thus we have turned out attention to the base this ride's gonna go on . . . stay tuned in for a progress report. Doctor Cranky says making bases helps your model stand out even more, and it's as easy as making a cake!
Jantrix Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Hey Virgil, somewhere on the dio-base, put a range marker sign. "50 yards" Also shot to heck of course.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks, Rob. I am looking for some signs now . . . thanks for the tip, which comes it at the right time. I am putting the base together and making a couple of vids for Doctor Cranky's Lab-RAT-Ory.
Tom Kren Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 A+++++++ in my book Great job you da man!!!will be waching this one.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Here you go, enjoy the base-making discussion . . . I will try to build the rest of the model through vids . . . Edited February 20, 2011 by Dr. Cranky
Dr. Cranky Posted February 20, 2011 Author Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Another progress vid just went up: Edited February 20, 2011 by Dr. Cranky
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