Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 I got this at Hobby Lobby last week with the 40 off coupon... I remember back when I was a kid (early 80s) Rich's department stores had an appliance liquidation store in Atlanta and they used these trucks to deliver.... So I wanted to build something similar to that, not an exact replica.... I have started the weathering process on it. And i will be throwing a scratchbuilt washer, dryer, and fridge in the back. So enough rambling, here are a few pics of what Ive done so far....
JunkPile Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Looks good so far. Nice weathering. Keep it going.
imatt88 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Sweet! Did the Pepsi reisssue come with a chrome tree? Cheers, Ian
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 7, 2013 Author Posted September 7, 2013 thanks guys... Ian, yes it did come with chrome.... I just wanna know what the duece is up with the chrome from AMT? I always strip chrome with either Easy Off or bleach which literally strips in a matter of minutes, but for some reason with some AMT kits, Ive had to leave it soaking overnight and I still have some spots of chrome left... smh....
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 7, 2013 Author Posted September 7, 2013 Managed to do a bit more to this one....
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 7, 2013 Author Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks Jim...I appreciate it....
imatt88 Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Cool, Love the weathering! this baby is going to look the part. I use Easy Off as well to strip paint and chrome and I almost never have trouble, but, like you, I have run into issues with Round 2 chrome trees. I think it might be the coating they put on the parts before chroming. Just have to leave it soak longer... Cheers, Ian
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 8, 2013 Author Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks.... I was thinking the same thing Ian....
Repstock Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 It may be too late, but this often overlooked detail really helps the look of the C series. I don't know why it wasn't molded on in the first place...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted September 8, 2013 Author Posted September 8, 2013 I didnt even pay any attention to that area... And ive been staring at pics on google the past week to get ideas lol.... yea, too late now, but next one I build will have this.... Good heads up because now I know and this will help with my next build.. right click save.... thanks
Chuck Most Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Love how this looks so far! Yeah- Round 2 chrome can be a real pain to strip compared to other kitmaker's chrome plating and undercoat.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Been a while, but I wanted to work on this again after seeing Chuck Most's C series trucks... I finally have a rolling chassis, and the front bumper has been painted, gonna grime it a little bit...
66belair Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Nice work,I love the weathering. I would like to try my hand at that someday but haven't got a clue as where to start.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks guys... I can't wait to start work on the box...
gotnitro? Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Love the weathering! What materials did you use for it? I usually use AK products on my armor builds
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 9, 2014 Author Posted June 9, 2014 I used rustoleum red oxide primer, salt, and Krylon pistachio, after it dried, I scrubbed the salt with water and a toothbrush, and then used a cosmetic sponge and a light light light amount of acrylics to add the grime...
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