The doog's Hairspray tutorial--Nomad junker

Doog, just finished reading this entire build thread and I have to say it's on par with your incredible published tank build.  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.  Strum on, my friend.

BTW:  I had to chuckle when the hairspray can came into view.  Back in the '80's I started using the same brand for coating tissue paper on my rubber powered balsa model aircraft.  Works like a charm!

the doog wrote:

Note the leaves on the engine--I think this looks so cool...

That is a nice touch.  It looks great!

I think the speechless and blown away fall into my vocab as well............just amazing.

Brent

Wow....

You've just nailed it!   

the doog wrote:

I agree, you're probably right on that one, SprueOne--but not if it were on private land.

 Oh, true that!

The inspiration behind this build comes from the farm where my Dad and I hunt deer--there was, until just very recently, a whole slew of old cars just rusting away, all just about 99% completely intact. I remember there was a big old ancient-looking era Belvedere with a huge engine in it (a Hemi?) just sitting there, rusting away. They had to get rid of them because of zoning ordinance changes, plus I imagine the scrap fees were pretty respectable. But they went out of there as genuinely restorable! I only wish I'd had my digital amera before they hauled them out!

Interesting story. There were many time I've seen stuff and didn't have my camera with me, I hate that. 

SprueOne wrote:

Oh yeah, the chrome trim. A junked Nomad in that condition would have had it's chrome taken long ago by someone reconditioning their custom Nomad.Like the effect you created along the front driver side quarter panel. It looks like it's already molded into the body part, esp. around the windows though. hmmm... tough call.

The inspiration behind this build comes from the farm where my Dad and I hunt deer--there was, until just very recently, a whole slew of old cars just rusting away, all just about 99% completely intact. I remember there was a big old ancient-looking era Belvedere with a huge engine in it (a Hemi?) just sitting there, rusting away.

They had to get rid of them because of zoning ordinance changes, plus I imagine the scrap fees were pretty respectable. But they went out of there as genuinely restorable! I only wish I'd had my digital amera before they hauled them out! 

Oh yeah, the chrome trim.

A junked Nomad in that condition would have had it's chrome taken long ago by someone reconditioning their custom Nomad.Like the effect you created along the front driver side quarter panel. It looks like it's already molded into the body part, esp. around the windows though. hmmm... tough call.

Hey guys, thanks so much for the compliments--I'm glad you're all digging the build!

I'm currently discovering the joys of bare metal foil--I have to admit I'm actually enjoying it! And boy, I couldn't have picked a "better" car to learn it on. There's trim all over it!

Ian, I will try to degrade the chrome--I'm not sure what method I may try--I think some form of stippled rust color would be better then sanding, as there's really nothing under the chrome but white plastic and that doesn't help me much. I'm still "working" on that.

The windows area also another conundrum that we armorers should be glad we don't have to deal with! What a PITA!

Well, back to the bench! 

that is  amazing, simply incrediable

lol i showed the wifey a pic and she said" and what, its a rusted pile of junk" then i told her what it was " it's a model??" she said lol

Speechless...

I'll leave it at that.

Chris,

Wow, it's beautiful! Like an old decayed ship wreck.

As already stated by the other member posts, great step-by-step descriptions with clear photos.

Looking great!  Any thoughts about "pitting" the chrome parts?  Maybing lightly texturing them with fine sand before the foil or something to give them that rough bumpy texture of pitted junkyard chrome?  Can't wait to see that headliner painted up.

The only things I had to suggest were that the rust streaks look really dark/prominent, but you said you already had plans to dull them down.  Also IMO, dry pastels/pigments could give the engine more of a dusty/dry rust look then it has right now, unless you're trying to make it look oily and greasy, but maybe its just the dark picture.

doog that is incredible work . she is rusty alright . it is great to see how everything progressed on this build. you are definately right about that chrome she sure doesnt like to get rusty.

i remember on my first car 76 malibu classic the bumpers were chromed plated after awhile because they were just plated small areas rusted through but alot of the bumper stayed bright .

again doog great job and thanks for sharing

kenny

agentg wrote:

We might actually make a car modeler out of you yet Doog. Next we try "bright and shiny" ok?

Excellent tutorial Doog!!! Thanks a ton for posting, I might try this on a desert painted T-55 later this year.

Chris,

So where is the picture of you with the Aqua-Net hair?? You and I are probably the only guys on this board that would admit to using Aqua-Net in the 80's...

Hey guys, thanks a lot for the enthusiastic responses!  I do appreciate the "props"!

Modelnerd--this wil work with Corvairs, Corvettes, Cadillacs; whatever ya got in the stash! It also works with brunette or blond hair too--you can just about use Aqua Net Extra Super Hold for model glue if you want! LOL!

(Just please, don't abuse any old Mustangs in this manner! )

Summit--cool! I was hoping someone said that it looked "real"--that's the best thing a modeler can hear!

 kenny and Steve--thanks, guys!

Ian--if I know you, you'll take this toot and run with it and post some amazing new model over there in armor, beating me to using it on a panzer--hey, GO FOR IT!

ruddrat--what's a "dog"?!? LOL!!!! Thanks for the 's! 

Thanks again, guys--next update will be the interior weathering and maybe some rust effects on the outside--depends on what I have going on here. My "real life" vehicle just blew the fuel pump, if I'm correct! Man, there goes the tax check!

Well, this old dog just learned a new trick. Cool effect, and well presented. Thanks, doog!

SteveM wrote:

Stunning effect, Doog... looks fantastic. Nice read, as well. Steve

Steve stole the only word I can think of to describe those results.  Can't wait to try it on something-- anything.  I wonder if this would work to simulate paint worn off a wooden floor......I smell an idea....To the bench!

Mark you might want to check with Ralph Nader first ...

Doog ~ Simply Outstanding, The text and pictures make this so easy to follow. No Gray areas at all.  Man that Nomad looks just like the ones I remember hid behind barns and out in pastures in Colorado, paint and surface rust wise.