First Model in 10+ Yrs.

Tim-Welcome to the forums.  Nice detail work.  Looking forward to more progress pics.

Only area that I can offer a suggestion on is the seam on the air tanks.  Is there a burr on the mounting surfaces?  Or maybe the parts were labeled incorrectly and therefore mismatched upon assembly?  If not, then maybe using strip stryene and or filler & sanding would fix the problem.  

A suggestion that is really more a matter of opinion would be to consider using an oil wash (or acrylic wash, depending on the base surface) to bring out the details on the engine & drivetrain parts.

Hey Tim... looking good! Glad ya signed up!

As you probably know, I don't get to this end of the forums too often. Eventually I will be sliding on over here for the expertise of this fine group when I start building a 1/24 Fujimi Datsun SR311 to replicate the race car that my father-in-law drove. But that's another story!

You're in the right hands in these forums... everyone is very helpful!

As Bob mentioned, a wash will do that thing some good. The great thing about this project is that you can't screw it up. In my opinion, a very heavy wash of black followed up by another of, say, raw sienna will make it look grimy, dirty and nasty and that's the look you want. (I think )

I anyone has more input... let it fly! This kid is very talented and catches on very quickly!

Don't be afraid to ask questions here or at the "office". (You know I'll drop anything for a modelling related question!)

P.S. - I'll be keeping an eye on you!   CONTACT!

bobbaily wrote:

Tim-Welcome to the forums.  Nice detail work.  ...A suggestion that is really more a matter of opinion would be to consider using an oil wash (or acrylic wash, depending on the base surface) to bring out the details on the engine & drivetrain parts.

 yes, great detail. and you'll want to give it a 'wash' of thin black paint as bob suggested to give it that worn/worked look. i've played the original 'twisted metal' way back on playstation 1.

Tim-the engine looks fantastic with the wash.  Makes a world of difference.  My only thought (and please, this is just my opinion) is that the wheels are a bit 'too heavy' on the wash.  Again, this is only my opinion and I have a tendency to build my auto projects on the 'clean' side.  I really need to 'dirty' one up sometime.  Hmmmm...maybe a "Dirty & rusted out GB" sometime in future?

It's great that you have co-workers that are involved in your hobby.  Are you guys hiring..

bobbaily wrote:

And I love the gatling guns....oh to have one of those on my Focus the next time some yo-yo runs a red light and cuts in front of me....

HAHA! That's great!  I was going to put one on the roof of my Volkswagen but it just wouldn't fit!

I finally got to see this thing in person and it is HUGE. I build 1/48 aircraft and Tim and I measured the truck up against an SM-79 I'm building and they were just about the same length. This thing is gonna be sick!

Helping Tim with this is alot of fun. To me, this would be a very imposing project for a first time build but Tim dives right in. The ideas he has for this truck are amazing!

Great work! Can't wait to see some more!

P.S. - All that Dr Pepper in the background is making me thirsty.

Totally awesome! I actually had a dream to do a model like this--armor, guns, "road warrior-type" thing.....then I discovered tanks....

It'll be fun to live vicariously through your efforts here! It;s looking superb so far!

Tim- first model in 10 years?! WOW!! You're doing a great job so far, excellent finishing work with the washes, nice, clean paint job, great construction- I can't wait to see this one finished, should be very interesting with the police car chained up front.

I think the darker wash on the rims fits the grunge look of this Mad-Max type vehicle. Good luck on the ammo belts!

DuHast wrote:

What the... ???

I have no idea what that is! Probably something pretty common, huh? It looks like it will work nice though. Don't keep us in suspense... what is it? Huh, huh, huh?

I like the idea of the exhaust having that nasty, rusty, pitted look. I think the brake lines as they are would be a little too much though. I, personally, would sand them down quite a bit to make the "pitted" look less pronounced. Then make them look rusty with paint. That might defeat the purpose of using them in the first place but, the real metal will look better than plastic when it comes to that effect. Of course, they might look just right after sanding. They will have some clean bare metal spots and some rusty spots... hmmm... yes, I'm a genius.  Also, clean those puppies well with some brake cleaner because the residual brake fluid will become a problem. Clean... thoroughly!

That's how I feel about that! Hopefully someone else has some good advise.

Now... what the heck are those things?

Ammo belt looks great on the "links"... but... is that... pencil lead? hmmm

Definitely looks nasty- pretty good sized round!

Good luck cleaning those break lines!

Tim - Try some 2-part epoxy or super glue to hold the shells on. Just a little dab on the end of a toothpick, touch it to the "link"(?) and place the shell on... one at a time. I think it will hold them good and allow you to flex it a little once you install it. Might be tedious but making those bullets looks that way too. 

Pencil?! Who'da thunk?!

The brake line looks perfect as an exhaust stack!

That gun is gonna be nasty!

Tim,

Welcome back to modeling!  I just saw this thread, so excuse me for being a little late to the party(LOL).  Fine work!  You are doing a great job.  I really like your use of different techniques and weathering.  A suggestion for future builds regarding the fuel tanks, is to use a product called a "Flexifile".  It is a "U" shaped frame which holds a band of sanding material.  This is great for sanding rounded surfaces like fuel tanks, exhaust pipes, etc. as it follows the curve, and does not make a FLAT edge.  I look forward to your next update.

David