Tyson Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 Do you mean the radiator brace? Yup, that's it. Here's the scratch built stinger. Haven't done anything else to it, since I've been working on other rigs.
Jim B Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Nice stringer. I need one for my White Western Star.
The Modeling Hermit Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 I know the others have already stated this, but I have to affirm that this is an awesome job of weathering.
signguy2108 Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Love the rust! By the way, we are NEVER 100% satisfied! That's why we keep working on them. Will be watching this one for sure!
Gert Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 Very nice truck!!, can you give some info about the weathering??, what kind of paint did you use?? This Belgian Autocar was seen in the mid 90`s, nearly in the same shape as your project....
Tyson Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 Very nice truck!!, can you give some info about the weathering??, what kind of paint did you use?? I use all acrylic paints aside from the metalizers. It's essentially just tons of layering. I'll try to write up a tutorial to my process soon. Figured I'd throw up some pictures so you guys could see what mischief I've gotten up to. Let this one sit for a while, and decided on a slightly different direction. Over on The Truckstop Gator suggested pit fenders to get around my "rusted fiberglass." I was resistant because I didn't have any pit fenders to put on it. After having it sit for a while I decided I'd do what any logger would do. Improvise. Built the fenders from scratch intentionally making it look like a patch job. You only barely make it out, since I just used my phone to take the pics, but I used putty to make weld lines. When it's done everything that's black will be the same red as the frame with rust throughs.
Chariots of Fire Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I like old trucks. You've done some nice work restoring an old piece to an even older appearance!
Chuck Most Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 LOVING this one! Does this kit have the same cab as the Diamond Reo and Western Star kits? It seems awfully familiar.
Tyson Posted August 29, 2012 Author Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks guys. Yeah, For a time White owned both Diamond Reo and Autocar, and Western Star was the east coast portion of White. At that time they all used the same cab. Several AMT kits used this cab. because of that. It's found in the Autocar kits, Diamond Reo, Road Boss and White Western Star. Might be some others that I'm forgetting.
Truck parts Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Very nice build. Looking forward to see it done.
catd11rpusher Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 I love the weathering,please write up a tutural on how to do it, very nice work
Wagoneer81 Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Very nice! I love the look! You'll have to share your weathering technique.... Please?!?
Chuck Most Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks guys. Yeah, For a time White owned both Diamond Reo and Autocar, and Western Star was the east coast portion of White. At that time they all used the same cab. Several AMT kits used this cab. because of that. It's found in the Autocar kits, Diamond Reo, Road Boss and White Western Star. Might be some others that I'm forgetting. Thanks! Didn't know White Motors owned Autocar.
Tyson Posted September 6, 2012 Author Posted September 6, 2012 I have a tutorial ready. I'll post it up soon. Building the steps. It's just hanging there with blu tack for now, and the phone pic washed out most of the detail.
BigBad Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Man, this plastic truck is rustier than a real one that's been at a scrapyard for 30 years! Your rust is really convincing!
Johnag4004 Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 I've only just seen this (sorry) and have to say It's simply stunning I'm now following and ready
Tyson Posted September 13, 2012 Author Posted September 13, 2012 Pic's a bit washed out again. I'll try to get some better lit pics tomorrow. Scratch building front bumper and grill guard. Close to finished with this part.
Chuck Most Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 The pic may be washed out, but I like it. Maybe not the best image for showing your progress, but it has a kind of 'arty' feel to it. Almost looks like a painting.
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