Danno Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Way good, Jim! Generally, the floorpans will rust out more than the frame, since they are sheet metal and the frame is heavy guage steel. The frame will develop surface rust while the floorpans will rust through in low places (as seen from above ~ think gravity).
Dr. Cranky Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 I have been testing out some rust ideas on my “found behind the barn” 50 Olds Gasser. I think I have it where I want it. What do you think? . . . Jim, I love the way this looks. If you want to change the coloration on the frame, you can probably do so by sponging ever so slightly a lighter color. I think this build is coming along really well.
Gluhead Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Pretty convincing, Jim. You're right that the two wouldn't rust the same. Usually, the only cars that I see with that much scaling also have been undercoated at some point, so maybe check out some reference to that effect? I'm sure there's got to be a way you could add it with a combination of wash and some well-placed tissue to represent big chunks flaking off. Someone else mentioned that much rust there would be holes in the sheet metal. Think where water gets in as well as where it settles. A pop rivet patch job or two would be great. Can't wait to see the rest. Edited February 24, 2013 by Gluhead
Hollywood Jim Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks Gluhead, I added some holes. . . . .
Hollywood Jim Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 Here is the engine before. Here is the engine as found behind the barn. . . .
Custom Hearse Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Thank you all !! Bryan: I'm new to this gasser thing. You may be new to this "gasser thing" Jim, but you've always had an awesome attention for detail. This will be another creation that is cool to watch come together...
Talbot90 Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Fantastic weathering on the engine... you've got the decades of "sludge' colours just right.. very cool! :-)
Gluhead Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Yep...that's that half-baked engine grime, alright! Unfortunately, my 1:1 394 was much like that, only wetter.
Talbot90 Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Hope you dont mind me asking but what did you use for the engine sludge colours..? how did you mix it..?
Hollywood Jim Posted February 26, 2013 Author Posted February 26, 2013 Hope you dont mind me asking but what did you use for the engine sludge colours..? how did you mix it..? Here is what I did. I have some Grimy Black made by Floquil Railroad Colors. The color is perfect, except that it is oil based paint. I wanted acrylic based paint so I can modulate it after it is applied. After the acrylic grime is applied I used water and or alcohol to wash it off a little in certain areas to uncover the original engine color. So, I took acrylic craft store paint and mixed my own grime. I used Charcoal, Black, White and Gray and mixed them until I got the same color as the Floquil Grimy Black. I also added some fine sand and dust to the mix. The fine sand and dust really makes the grime look real. . . .
Tom Geiger Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Here is what I did. I have some Grimy Black made by Floquil Railroad Colors. The color is perfect, except that it is oil based paint. I wanted acrylic based paint so I can modulate it after it is applied. . . Last I looked, Floquil also had a Polly S paint line that had the very same colors, but in acrylic. I have the weathering sets, both Floquil and Polly S.
Hollywood Jim Posted February 26, 2013 Author Posted February 26, 2013 Last I looked, Floquil also had a Polly S paint line that had the very same colors, but in acrylic. I have the weathering sets, both Floquil and Polly S. Oh wow, Thanks Tom, I did not know that. Just add some fine dirt and your good to go.......... . . .
EL Sid Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) your rust is great..with that much rust, the spare tire pan in the trucnk would most certainly be rotted thru.. probably the rear fenderwells too..I have a 50 dodge coronet that has thru rust in those places as well as the bottom of the doors and the lip of the trunk... great idea for a gasser!!! . Edited February 26, 2013 by EL Sid
Gluhead Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Thumbs up on having a '50 Dodge. I had a '52 Plymouth for a short time, and highly regret letting it go. /highjack
Hollywood Jim Posted March 4, 2013 Author Posted March 4, 2013 Here are some progress shots for my barn find gasser. I still have to touch up the paint and do some more weathering. . . . .
wrecker388 Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Holy... i'm speechless. Then again i'm always speechless over your work Jim.
Model Car Kustoms Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 man this thing is looking GOOD, nice work!
Albie D Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Thats some of the most convincing weathering I've ever seen.
Lanny Haas Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) as Alway Jim you amaze me with your creativity!!!....Well keep on eye on this one. This is just me, but I think you need to lose the muffler. maybe have it laying next to the car under a tree.. Edited March 4, 2013 by Lanny Haas
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Man, you've got the rusty-beater-racecar look down to an art-form! Great, convincing work. Like that shifter, too.
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