Amt Rat Rod Refueler
pcmodeler
09-02-2003, 07:33 PM
Finally took some more photos.
This is the AMT Lil Gasser. I felt it needed a different look and turned it into the Rat Rod Refueler.
The tank was rusted using a two part painting system available at most craft stores. The base paint actually contains metal fillings. This is followed by a chemical coat, which rusts the fillings in about 24 hours. I also applied this paint in a few spots on the model to give it a further rusted look.
The primary color of the model was achieved with multiple coats of paint and washes consisting of reds, grays, browns, etc. I found that in some cases, the chemical used in the two part rusting system also interacted with some of the paint giving it a lime wash type affect turning the paint white.
The interior is mostly stock with some flocking on the floor board.
I did scratchbuild the base for the tank, as the kit base didn't fit together very well. I used a popcicle stick for the signs on the rear deck.
Not my usual subject matter but a fun and interesting build.
More photos here:
http://www.pcmodeler.com/index.php?module=My_eGallery&do=showgall&gid=122
http://www.pcmodeler.com/diary/ratrod1.jpg
http://www.pcmodeler.com/diary/ratrod2.jpg
This is the AMT Lil Gasser. I felt it needed a different look and turned it into the Rat Rod Refueler.
The tank was rusted using a two part painting system available at most craft stores. The base paint actually contains metal fillings. This is followed by a chemical coat, which rusts the fillings in about 24 hours. I also applied this paint in a few spots on the model to give it a further rusted look.
The primary color of the model was achieved with multiple coats of paint and washes consisting of reds, grays, browns, etc. I found that in some cases, the chemical used in the two part rusting system also interacted with some of the paint giving it a lime wash type affect turning the paint white.
The interior is mostly stock with some flocking on the floor board.
I did scratchbuild the base for the tank, as the kit base didn't fit together very well. I used a popcicle stick for the signs on the rear deck.
Not my usual subject matter but a fun and interesting build.
More photos here:
http://www.pcmodeler.com/index.php?module=My_eGallery&do=showgall&gid=122
http://www.pcmodeler.com/diary/ratrod1.jpg
http://www.pcmodeler.com/diary/ratrod2.jpg
Jay!
09-02-2003, 07:38 PM
Very clever!! :smokin: Never heard of the rusting paint before...
z33guy
09-02-2003, 07:56 PM
thats awesome :iceslolan
bah humbug
09-02-2003, 08:12 PM
Doesn't seem to be really appreciated that much.
Well I do.
Well I do.
SpoonMan Dos
09-02-2003, 08:29 PM
Doesn't seem to be really appreciated that much.
Well I do.
Agreed. That is much harder to pull off than building a shiny thingamabob. I wish I had at least half of your weathering skills.
Well I do.
Agreed. That is much harder to pull off than building a shiny thingamabob. I wish I had at least half of your weathering skills.
Camber
09-02-2003, 08:31 PM
Truely Amazing :eek:
Midnight Racer
09-02-2003, 10:55 PM
:eek2::eek2:Stunning work.The rust look great.:bigthumb::bigthumb:
calvin3
09-03-2003, 12:40 AM
Great job!!!
In a forum of shiny models it's great to see something different .
Thanks for showing us.
In a forum of shiny models it's great to see something different .
Thanks for showing us.
dag65
09-03-2003, 12:44 AM
Taht thing is sic! Great job! I have a few rat Rods to be refueled :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Kasso
09-03-2003, 01:25 AM
nice work!! it must've taken a long time to do all that work
deedlit
09-03-2003, 02:05 AM
I agree with everything previously said.
Your weathering looks very realistic. I can't believe my eyes :eek:
Top job :bigthumb:
Your weathering looks very realistic. I can't believe my eyes :eek:
Top job :bigthumb:
Sigmaman
09-03-2003, 02:16 AM
Very neat.
pcmodeler
09-03-2003, 05:02 AM
Thanks guys.
Asmenoth
09-03-2003, 05:16 AM
Nice job. For some reason, all rusted up like that...the model actually looks as if it has some weight to it.
:biggrin:
:biggrin:
chipanggo
09-03-2003, 05:27 AM
nice! that is pretty amazing.
primera man
09-03-2003, 06:14 AM
Amazing...i love it !!
Something totally different !!
Something totally different !!
potsie
09-03-2003, 08:22 AM
That truly looks amazing! I guess that is the ultimate in 'weathering'.
Vric
09-03-2003, 08:54 AM
wow it look real ! very very nice paintjob
rockabilly
09-03-2003, 09:13 AM
Wow, never seen anything like that! it's totally something different
EMAXX
09-04-2003, 08:51 AM
WOW!!! That looks really good.
Purpura Delujo
09-04-2003, 04:56 PM
Rat rods have always been cool but you've really set it off! Great idea about the rusting paint too! :thumbsup:
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