Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Yes, this is definitely my #1 kit of all time. I don't know what it is about it other than I just go crazy with those fat fenders and the way everything falls together so nice . . . These were the last two I built before the current one . . . it's the kind of kit that makes me do the Curly on the floor!
bandit1 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 great tip for the tires doc! couldnt you do them two at a time ? if you had 18 to do???
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 LOL, yes, you can do a few at a time, I guess . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 All right maties, it's been raining so I had to put the 76 Caprice on hold for today, and then I turned my attention to this one. I got all the basic components in primer . . .. I got the tires and wheels painted and weathered just to have the right kind of shoes to influence the rest . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Like I said from the start, this kit builds beautifully no matter what you do to it. You can abuse it and it still responds well!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Here's the rolling chassis with the rust paint and rust stippling on it . . . And now the body is taking on the rust paint . . . the roundel masks are for the impending graphics . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 The chassis has been chipped but not washed (smile!) or weathered yet! More progress . . . this kind of layering of paint (salt + hairspray + paint = chipping) is addictive. WATCH OUT!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 I'm working on a few other parts now including the hood which is going to be a different color from the rest of the truck . . . The texture you see is the salt . . . more soon, stay tuned in!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Lots of progress today . . . which makes EYEGORE happy! Here's a mock of where the paint is right out of the booth, and with the liquid mask resist, salt, and hairspray off . . . Of course, I could not wait to put on the graphics just to see how it was coming along!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 I discovered (by happy accident) that an extra two coats of rattlecan hairspray will really make the paint crackle up real good, giving the whole thing a nice texture . . .you can go from mild (subtle) to wild in seconds, so my advice is to go slow and done one panel at a time . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 This trio of weathering techniques (resist, salt, and hairspray) can really make you into a RUST ADDICT! Here it is with the rack!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Again, I have not touched this thing with any weathering solutions, potions, or powders . . . even the fading that takes place happens because of whatever chemical reaction happens between the hairspray, the salt, and water . . . Next up I am going to seal it all with a few coats of Future clear, and then the weathering will begin in earnest. Stay tuned in, my fellow CRANKYHEADS!
Wayne Buck Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) With Cranky "behind the wheel", I can see this turning out to be one awesome build (as always)! For some reason, as I'm looking at the pictures of this monster's progress, my mind keeps playing that song - "Ow.. Ow.. Chick.. Chicka.. Chicka! Oh Yeah... Ooohhh yeeaaahh!" Great work so far! I'll be following this one close, as this is one of my favorite kits too. I have one of these sitting in my collection that I've been wanting to build for a while. Just trying to decide what direction I want go with it... BTW, I recently started watching your vids on youtube, Cranky, and I love 'em! Thanks for sharing your builds and knowledge! You are a truly unique and awesome person! Edited September 4, 2011 by NJ-Wayne
Tony T Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Oh, man! That looks terrible! Great job, Doc!! Can;t wait to see you ramp this one up...it looks like it could be done, but you've only just got started...let's watch the master...
groo12 Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Look forward to more cranky goodness. i'll definately try one of these.
mikemodeler Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 Looking great as usual Doc! I am guessing that if someone wanted to torture you, they would only have to force you to build a model box stock with shiny paint! Those bed sides don't look like they have been banged up enough, are you sure they are the original ones from 1950???????
scalenut Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 great job ,, and fast too !..keep it coming
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 LOL! You guys are too much, keeping me CRANKED UP. There'll be more progress tomorrow . . . the fun is just beginning . . . Next up is the interior and the engine . . .
Janne Herajärvi Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Ok, i think its time to buy one of these Chevy kits before Cranky builds them all, looking good
Randy D Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Way to go Doc, Looks awesome as always from you!!! Randy
Rob Z Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 HOLY COW!! That is one great looking work truck, only thing missing is it being on my shelf... Great job Doc...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks, everyone. Rob, the fun is just beginning. I am finishing painting, and then it's off to weathering and then assembly . . . lots more fun ahead with this build. Please stay tuned in.
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 Been working on the chassis and some general washing and weathering . . . These new AK-INTERACTIVE products are excellent . . . and they dry pretty fast too . . .
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 I'm trying to create even more distress and texture all over the model . . . again, it is a slow process, but loads of fun! I found a great upholstery material in the bottom of a raspberry fruit container . . .
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