Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 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'!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottin1 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack TerraPro Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Great scratchbuilding on that headache rack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 That is one GOOD-LOOKIN' headache rack. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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