'77 GMC plow truck, wip

Dave;  thank you for the links.  Here's a good video demo on "the hairspray thing..."

yes box stock, I only added the whiskers on the plow, lift chain, wipers and soldered up some new mirror brackets.

Very well done!

I didn't read anywhere in the thread that you used AM truck parts. Is it all box stock?

Excellent overall on everything. Why don't you join a contest for this truck?

Very cool as usual!!

Absolutely beautiful job!  

There's a lot to learn from and aspire to here.  You have a lot of talent and a good eye.

Someone at Finescale needs to get you to write an article on the details of your weathering techniques.  

AA6

What's the "hairspray thing?"  I am not aware of that technique.  How did you do your base coat?  What paint?  Was it a flat or did you buff it out to get it flat?

I believe this here is what the OP is talking about:

http://www.finescale.com/en/How%20To/Articles/2012/04/Hairspray%20weathering.aspx

http://www.the-waaagh.com/forums/?showtopic=48166

I'm curious about the details of this technique on this model as well. I've only seen it used for very heavy weathering. Here it is used more subtly. 

James-I've been following this build from the start-again, you've nailed it.  Outstanding job on the weathering-very realistic.

Congrats on another great build.

do you mean the hairspray as a glue? or using it for chipping?

finished this one tonight
thanks for looking!

What's the "hairspray thing?"  I am not aware of that technique.  How did you do your base coat?  What paint?  Was it a flat or did you buff it out to get it flat?

You sure have learned youe skills well JamesT

a couple mock up pics!

tonka

Outstanding work! where did the dog come from?

thanks, its from a dollar store toy, I just repainted it lol

Outstanding work! where did the dog come from?

here is the final layer of weathering on the box.  its where i add in more depth and different shades of rust.
hopefully you can notice the difference it makes.

and if anyone is wondering how i attach the leaves I soak everything with hairspray and then attach them on, and then more hairspray and then seal with dullcote.

lol, that would be cool, i wish someone would make some good quality figures in 1/24 scale!

some paint on the box.  added some dead leaves around also.

Are you going to make an angry neighbor yelling because it's parked in front of his house and it won't run? Goodness all your weathering is spot on!

That is amazing!!!incredible weathering.

James: stunning work with the weathering.

heres the basic interior,  I added a joystick for the plow and made a camo hat lol, I might add more clutter around later

thanks guys

i got the other part of the plow painted and glued on

for the weathering I did the famous hairspray thing,  but i also and for the most part just dab on craft paint to make the rust and then filter in with oil paints to add different colors and a touch of pencil lead here and there to. 

CapnMac82

You might want to add a "wart" on that RH "whisker" where it had been bent, and hammered back enough times that it broke and needed to be welded back on.  

Might want to remember to have a busted-off mailbox and a crushed metal trash can in the back, too.

I would also like to know more on how you do your weathering techniques!  Please share the knowledge!  PM me any time or lay it out here!

You might want to add a "wart" on that RH "whisker" where it had been bent, and hammered back enough times that it broke and needed to be welded back on.  

Might want to remember to have a busted-off mailbox and a crushed metal trash can in the back, too.

James:

That weathering is surreally good. If you've got the time and inclination, I'd love to hear a little more step-by-step detail about how you accomplish it.

I've got one of AMT's LNT8000 Snow Plow kits sitting in the pile, and this would be a perfect fit.

Thanks

Looking real.... Great job!

glued up and painted the plow blade.

That is awesome weathering, very realistic!

Mike

Man! That is some of the best "everyday" weathering I've ever seen. Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out.