The doog's Hairspray tutorial--Nomad junker

Ha Ha!!! OK, Heeeeeeeere it comes!!

This post will be finished under the title of 'FINISHED PICS-Lair of the Rust Bunnies!"

Thanks for everyone who has looked and commented! See ya over in that post!

the doog... 

Thanks, guys!

There will be an update later today!

IT'S FINISHED!!!!

You done well on this car model doog. It has a nice balance of overall weathering and small details. I like the junk in the footwells and the use of birch seed pods to make scale leaves. Its going to look great sitting on a base. Make sure to check out Ken Hamilton's book on Auto Dioramas for some great pointers.

One thought for a sign on the base: For sale As is, No guarantees.

I wanna see this base you've been talking about. Curiousity piqued. C'mon, Doog, lesshavit.

Steve

Cubrooski wrote:

That is simply amazing! Is that the Revell kit? I almost bought a nomad model tonight is why I ask. When I first saw it I thought it was and actual junked out nomad until I made the picture larger. Awesome work Doog!

Thanks for the nice compliment!

panzerguy wrote:

Two things I did notice.Both tail lite's are still intact. A car this beat up should have at least one broken off and the lic plate I might be wrong but it look's like a more modern one and not something from the 60's or 70's.

acmodeler--The idea of the stick in the hood is a good one--I'll probably get around to that when it come to the dio.   

Thanks again guys!

   Doog,this is very cool.The work that you've put in to this is just amazing.The leaves and trash, very nice touch.Looking foward to seeing this on it's base.

    Two things I did notice.Both tail lite's are still intact. A car this beat up should have at least one broken off and the lic plate I might be wrong but it look's like a more modern one and not something from the 60's or 70's.

   By the way I'm just about finished with my Marder dio that I'm building using you'r snow toot as a guide, there are some pic's of my progress over in the dio sec. Any of you'r comment's or suggestion would be appreciated.Thank's, Panz.

That is awesome! It puts many old cars to shame, this is by far the best beater I've seen in a long time.
The one thing I would add, though, would be a stick to hold the hood up. I would think after a while the hinges would wear out, causing the hood to close/not keep itself up. You know, that happens sometimes when things get old... Anyway, I love the open hood, and the fallen leaves on the front below the hood ornament are a nice touch--and with the engine detail-- it's got to stay open. I think a rounded, weathered toothpick would be easy enough, cut up to look like an old broomstick or something and squeezed in to make a hood prop.

Nice work, and I can't wait to see your idea for the base.

Thanks again, everybody, for the nice comments! I had a blast doing this one, and hope to get the dio done soon!

Thank you all, for taking the time to comment!

This came out simply great! All the subtleties (leaves, stripped engine, etc.) make it all the more convincing.

Doog,

It turned out bloody marvalous! This has to be the best rusted out junker model I have ever seen, in fact, I bet you could fool alot of people with clever photos with it outside. Best work I have seen. Other than that, I am just speechless. 

Brent   

"HOLY OXIDATION BATMAN..."

Wow doog. 

what a lousy piece of junk....I think I have seen that in the California hi desert near a certain ICE sign

the leaves are a nice touch, now throw in a polecat* in the back in a nice nest

*polecat, another name for a SKUNK. Also in all probility, what Dan'l Boone's coon skin hat was REALLY made of.

Why? because skunks would also get caught in traps, and he could SELL the coon skin, but there was not much of a market for skunk and he would not be giving off scent of man, so the anmials would not spook as easy. That's my story and Iam sticking to it!

piperjoe wrote:

Ever think of putting some of this in book form?  This thread is one the best I have ever come across!  Thanks for the great how-to/explanation style

Took the words right out of my mouth.........this type of format and how - to - style are just what modelers of all talents need. You are a natural and very gifted Doog. I call shotgun for your first autographed copy......

Brent