29A Rat Pickup

[Talbot90]

Sorry there's no earlier WIP pics of this build as my camera decided to take a dump.!!

Heres a 29A Rat pickup that was inspired by a cartoon pic I saw on the net, some random images and a lot of input from my imagination.

I'll document the build from here on, but here's where I'm up to so far.

I chopped the cab, with the frame, front and rear Suspension and the exhaust all scratch-built.

The things you only see in photographs,.. I see I've messed up the carb linkages..arrgghh!!

thanks for looking

Ian

Edited May 12, 2013 by Talbot90

[Ira]

Great Weathering!

[crazyrichard]

whow !! that header looks just .... real !! awsome cant waight to see more

[southpier]

it looks great. unlike any '29 I've ever seen.

[bpletcher55]

IAN, great job i love were this is going ,the weathering is awsome! keep it up

[David G.]

Nice touch with the flange plate on the header!

The rest of it looks great too.

David G.

[blazefox]

Seems to be a 34 not a 29

[Darren B]

wow that weathering/rust is spot on, congrats to this build and I like the weathering on the cab, will be watching this one with great interest............................................................................................................................

[uncle potts]

The weathering on the headers is spot on. This is a nice start, looking forward to more.

[Talbot90]

Hi Blazefox..

By golly your right!!

I was looking at the wrong box I got the body from..oops.!!

Thanks for that

now...how do I edit the topic header..?

Ian

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking real good. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Davewilly]

very cool

[blazefox]

Still really good job on your weathering

[Talbot90]

Ive been asked how I do some of my weathering...

here's the process for the brake drums that can be applied to any item you would like to appear rusty.

This is just a process that works for me. Im not saying its the right way..but the most important thing is just try, experiment and most of all, have fun! :-)

Paint the item Flat Brown..I use Tamiya Xf-10 Flat Browm

Then I use a darker Brown, Tamiya XF-64 Red brown. i apply to the brush and then wipe off 95 % on a rag until the brush is virtually dry.

then mix up a weathering powder mixed with Tamiya acrylic thinners

then I add dry weathering powder and some darker pastel scrapings..

its pretty easy..just take your time ..and if you dont like it..strip it off and start again..( Ive done many times) !! :-)

cheers

Thanks for looking

Drop me a message if you've got any questions..

Ian

Edited May 18, 2013 by Talbot90

[Talbot90]

some update pics on the 34.

[BubbaJoe]

very nice.thanks for the tips, question are you using regular pastel chalks?

[Talbot90]

Hi BubbaJoe,

They are Artists pastel purchased from a local art supplies shop...cheap and they have all the shades of rust you'll ever need.! :-)

Ian

[bpletcher55]

I REALY LIKE THIS , GREAT JOB ,BUT I HAVE RUST IN MY VANES ,SO OF CORES I LIKE IT.

[BubbaJoe]

Hi BubbaJoe,

They are Artists pastel purchased from a local art supplies shop...cheap and they have all the shades of rust you'll ever need.! :-)

Ian

thanks...now i want to try this

[Talbot90]

I got completely burnt out on Modelling halfway through this build. I didnt open my hobbyroom door for 10 months.

Well three nights ago, the bug hit me again and Im back into it.

ive just finished up the 34 Rat and amping to get into the rest of my unfinished projects.

Well heres is the 34 in all its rusted glory.

cheers

Ian

[David G.]

Excellent detail and nice rust work.

David G.

[Baugher Garage]

Outstanding!!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love great job.