"Headache Rack GMC GENERAL"

[Semi Trailer Mechanic]

What's goin' on...

Here's another inprogress picture of the GMC GENERAL this time it's got a scratchbuilt headache rack. NOTE the cabinent doors are cut off the R/G 359 Peterbilt rack. Also inside the chassis has been weathered w/ grey chalk to give it a little depth.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9495602@N02/8...in/photostream/

Thanks for lookin'!!!

[rottin1]

Semi: I like that headache rack!! Looks better than the one that comes with the Revell trucks. I really like the way you used the chalk to outline details on the frame rails. I have a ton of chalk I used to use weathering my N scale locomotives. Never gave that a thought, but after seeing yours, I am going to try it. Keep up the nice work!!

[Mack TerraPro]

Great scratchbuilding on that headache rack!

[Semi Trailer Mechanic]

What's goin' on...

Johnny.

I like using chaulk to weather. It's a lot easier I think than an airbrush. For large areas I'll use flat clear coat while wet I take a die grinder w/ a sandpaper roll and grind the chalk. Hitting the right angle of the drum w/ the chalk and it will throw ground chalk on the area to be detailed. Allow to dry and then remone the excess chalk. For rust I'll paint the area w/ a brush w/ rust then use red/brown chaulk allow to dry and then clean the excess off w/ a wet paper towel then w/ a dry one.

[SpreadAxle]

That is one GOOD-LOOKIN' headache rack. Nice job.