Post by jffj on Mar 6, 2018 12:54:16 GMT -5
Here's my race team puller, from the exceptional kit. Loved building this, but I don't think I really appreciated it at the time, as maybe I should have.
I have pretty much gone more or less curbside, in my building, more to get the model ready for pictures than anything, but if I get thrilled by the engine bay, (like what's in the '60 Ford π), then I may or may not spend some time there.
I just prefer the overall look of my builds, and I do tend to prefer the used, and/or worn look.
I have been transitioning to mostly acrylic paint as well, using the craft acrylics from Michael's. Available in gloss, satin, and matte, they aren't what they used to be- they're much better π
All to say that I painted this Merc with a brush, using the craft acrylic paint. I may have even primed it with the craft acrylic, really don't remember now. I have had good luck/coverage with a couple of the grays.
I am rough on the paint, once it's dried, using Skotch nylon pads, sponge sanding pads or even sandpaper, to fade it, smooth it, etc, which is how I finished this one.
As said, I wasn't as careful with some parts of this, specifically the wipers and mirrors, causing me to search parts boxes for replacements, but in a way, that actually helps me achieve the look I like, of some dumb gearhead's car experience..... my experience, my brother's experience.... π
Well, enough about my brother punching holes in the rear of the muffler on his '62 Buick Special, so it would sound cool..... π
I got the look I was after. I was building my #87 thutty-fo dirt track coupe from the late 50s- early 60s era, and wanted something to pull it, with a towbar. Just love that look.
I used the exquisite wheels and tires from the '50 Ford pickup kit, as I wanted bare naked steelies.
I scratchbuilt a tow hitch, using a steering wheel rim for the chains loop. And I filled up the back of the interior with spare wheels and tires for both, a beat up old Coleman cooler for beer, and two sleeping bags.
The sleeping bags are rolled up paper towel, colored with thinned green acrylic paint. The Coleman is a block of rigid foam insulation covered with aluminum tape, then aluminum tape latch, etc. The blanket across the back of the driver's seat is a folded up piece of junk mail envelope with the funky pattern showing, and subjected to various washes and scrubbing, etc, then draped over the seat while wet and left to dry.
Pretty much built stock out the box otherwise.... and the inspection sticker and "Car in Tow" board added.
Thanks for checking it out.
You'll be seeing it again π
John
I have pretty much gone more or less curbside, in my building, more to get the model ready for pictures than anything, but if I get thrilled by the engine bay, (like what's in the '60 Ford π), then I may or may not spend some time there.
I just prefer the overall look of my builds, and I do tend to prefer the used, and/or worn look.
I have been transitioning to mostly acrylic paint as well, using the craft acrylics from Michael's. Available in gloss, satin, and matte, they aren't what they used to be- they're much better π
All to say that I painted this Merc with a brush, using the craft acrylic paint. I may have even primed it with the craft acrylic, really don't remember now. I have had good luck/coverage with a couple of the grays.
I am rough on the paint, once it's dried, using Skotch nylon pads, sponge sanding pads or even sandpaper, to fade it, smooth it, etc, which is how I finished this one.
As said, I wasn't as careful with some parts of this, specifically the wipers and mirrors, causing me to search parts boxes for replacements, but in a way, that actually helps me achieve the look I like, of some dumb gearhead's car experience..... my experience, my brother's experience.... π
Well, enough about my brother punching holes in the rear of the muffler on his '62 Buick Special, so it would sound cool..... π
I got the look I was after. I was building my #87 thutty-fo dirt track coupe from the late 50s- early 60s era, and wanted something to pull it, with a towbar. Just love that look.
I used the exquisite wheels and tires from the '50 Ford pickup kit, as I wanted bare naked steelies.
I scratchbuilt a tow hitch, using a steering wheel rim for the chains loop. And I filled up the back of the interior with spare wheels and tires for both, a beat up old Coleman cooler for beer, and two sleeping bags.
The sleeping bags are rolled up paper towel, colored with thinned green acrylic paint. The Coleman is a block of rigid foam insulation covered with aluminum tape, then aluminum tape latch, etc. The blanket across the back of the driver's seat is a folded up piece of junk mail envelope with the funky pattern showing, and subjected to various washes and scrubbing, etc, then draped over the seat while wet and left to dry.
Pretty much built stock out the box otherwise.... and the inspection sticker and "Car in Tow" board added.
Thanks for checking it out.
You'll be seeing it again π
John