KJ790 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 A couple days ago I started a new build. I started with a Great Dane dry van and added a scratch built a 70's style Carrier reefer unit. This trailer is going to be my first attempt at weathering a model. This is not going to be a show truck, this will be a working trailer that is nearing retirement. Here's the front end so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nice weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Here's the rear doors so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 yes, looks great so far, we all know after a few good NY winters and that could be a two year old trailer looking like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Looks realistic! You're doing some excellent weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Very nice start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Oh, yeah...That's gonna look pretty slick....Very nice weathering, indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 gonna look great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 KJ, I like it. Very well. Good work on weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Still have to plumb all of the air lines, add some lights, and add the spare tire carrier, but it is getting closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 well done, looks real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Man, that is looking very good....Great overall look to it.....That is some fine weathering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinx Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice aging ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Nice job. I would not be surprised to see "test dirt...do not wash" or some snide remarks written in the grime on the back doors. This needs to go behind Q Tips (John S) tired looking IH Transtar 4070A! Well done! Any weather secrets you wish to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks a lot guys! Made a little more progress today, just a few more touches left. Here's what I quickly learned about weathering on this project: 1. A little goes a long way (I actually ended up doing more than I wanted to, but you don't realize it until it is too late) 2. After painting everything and before starting to weather, I sprayed everything with a matte clear finish to take some of the shine off. 3. For an overall aged look, I went with a watered down dark acrylic wash. I moved my brush up and down on the sides so any streaks would be vertical, as rain and dust tends to streak vertically in real life. 4. For rust streaks I started by dry brushing an orange streak vertically from the "source" of the rust. Then I mixed a little brown with the orange and dry brushed that color over the orange, keeping the darker color closer to the "source". Then I added more brown to the mixture and continued this process a few times each time layering a slightly darker color on the rust streak. 5. I found out rather quickly that many very light coats of slightly different shades of grey, brown, and orange gives a much more realistic look than slathering on thick layers. In the tires I did a quick white wash followed by a light brown wash to make the tire tread pop a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That's looks really nice!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Added a few mode details to the front: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That is really great work! Thanks for the info on how you weathered it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Great weathering, you nailed it! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Very nice, awesome job on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kap64 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtienutz Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Outstanding job KJ hope to see it and meet you at the Fulton model show at the end month. Will you be there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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