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"Too many zzz's"
Posted by BU2B on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 10:24 PM

This is my first attempt at creating an old, weathered field car. I have mixed feelings regarding the results. My facebook friends love it. But as I'm sure is probably the case with many around here, I see nothing but the faults when I view the pics. This is a Revell/Monogram 1/24 kit.

While building a weathered subject does widen the margin for error, it also seems as though it adds to the workload. I have a duplicate of this kit and plan on building a "restored" version of this car in the near future.

If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice....

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  • From: Australia
Posted by OctaneOrange on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 11:42 PM

looks pretty convincing. i like the broken windscreen and rusty engine

hide it behind a barn to complete the look.

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    March 2007
  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:40 AM

I noticed things like the hole resulting from the missing mirror and door lock, nice touches. As you said, a junk car is a challenge- I like yours.

       

 

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  • From: UK
Posted by Jon_a_its on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 5:23 AM

like the broken glass & ripped seats! good work

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Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 7:07 AM

Looks damn good to me!

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Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:08 AM

Nothing wrong with it at all, unless you want to buff it out to a showroom shineWink. Looks like a good home for rabbits!

Glenn

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    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 2:40 PM

Looks great to me. As I am sure you have been told before "We are our own worst critics". Don't be so hard on yourself. Been there, done that.

Jim Captain

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    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:21 PM

Looks like you nailed the look to me,very nicely done Sir!

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    March 2003
  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:15 AM

Fabulous job! Looking at those photos, you can almost smell the birds' nests.

Greg

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Posted by BU2B on Thursday, March 7, 2013 3:48 PM

Thanx guys for the feedback.

Yes, we are in fact our own biggest critics.

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    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:59 PM

Damn fine job!!!   I can almost smell the rust and decaying rubber!

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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    February 2013
Posted by RI SCRATCH BUILDER on Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:26 PM

Your model looks GREAT!! I really like the "in the weeds" weathered look. Lots of details to look at. Again, a very nice job. How about this relic?

i687.photobucket.com/.../home_zpsc7902404.jpg

It's really sad when the only model tool you own is a box cutter.

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    May 2005
  • From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland
Posted by terry35 on Friday, March 8, 2013 12:57 PM
Excellent, first class w

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    May 2005
  • From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland
Posted by terry35 on Friday, March 8, 2013 12:57 PM
Work.
Sorry I'm on my phone.

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  • From: Central Ohio
Posted by kenposan on Monday, March 11, 2013 3:25 PM

it looks absolutely horrible, which is the point. great job! love to see the 'old' and 'restored' next to each other; it'd make a cool little scene

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Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:52 PM

kenposan

it looks absolutely horrible, which is the point. great job! love to see the 'old' and 'restored' next to each other; it'd make a cool little scene

 

That would!Bow Down I love how the beater looks!

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