Weathered 206

[RallyRaider]

A while ago I posted a poll on what people think of weathering model cars. The overall vote indicated that slightly more people preferred to leave things nice and shiny rather than down and dirty. However, I am not one to go with the majority so decided to go ahead and dirty up my Rally New Zealand Peugeot 206 anyway!

I was especially inspired by a photograph I saw of a 206 with mud oozing out of the gap between the rear bumper and body. Figured it would be an extremely cool look to try and replicate on a model.

Firstly, for anybody who hasn't seen the model clean before, here is a photo of what it used to look like.



And now it looks like this :toothless
I tried to keep things subtle but the mud in New Zealand does not do things by halves. I also made a nice splatter pattern on the tyres by painting a wash on then spinning the wheel in a dremel type rotary tool. Can't see it in these pictures though.











I'm going to enter this kit in a competition at the Model Expo in Melbourne this weekend. I don't know what category it will fit into, probably end up against the superdetailed machines in the 'modified' category unfortunately. Combine that with photos I just saw of last years winning entries, all clean and shiny paintwork the lot of them, and I don't expect to take away any prizes. Doesn't matter to me though, I build my cars the way I like them not to try and collect trophies! Main reason I'm entering is because competitors get free admission to the show and swap meet

[daggerlee]

OMG! That mud effect on the rear bumper is simply AMAZING.

[tc3]

Thats cool...did you just throw dirt on there or paint or what...??

btw: it looks kinda outa porportions, put some dirt on the top or something...

[endlesskev86]

COOL
now quickly make a dilorama for that car........ and what like daggerlee said... the rear bumper is .... [speechless]

[flyonthewall]

I am a fan of weathering when its done right. I really believe its an artform and there's alot more to it than drybrushing on a little bit of brown paint. It actually takes a lot of research and a good eye for colour as well as detail.

You have done an excellent job here and i'm sure you will turn a few heads at the comp. Furthermore i really enjoy seeing your work and can't wait til the next one - what is it BTW?

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

That is absolutely perfect. Make the diorama and it will be even better.

[RyanGiorgio]

Wow. Very impressive. Extremely accurate and realistic. I love the "drips" on the front and rear valances. Awesome job.

[freakray]

Phil,
I think you have done a brilliant job with the weathering, but respectfully, if I may add a little constructive criticism, I would like to add a few ideas.
From personal experience in driving on forestry roads in rain, as well as looking at hundreds of rally photos, I think the mud along the side of the car needs to angle upwards and across the rear windows some.
If you look at this photo from NZ 2000 you can see what I mean:

And this one from Acropolis 2000 shows it well too:


Sorry for being the one to criticise, I really do think you have done a wonderful job in weathering the Pug though.

Ray

[njh]

Great peugeot 206

[GTi-VR6_A3]

Originally posted by freakray
Phil,
I think you have done a brilliant job with the weathering, but respectfully, if I may add a little constructive criticism, I would like to add a few ideas.
From personal experience in driving on forestry roads in rain, as well as looking at hundreds of rally photos, I think the mud along the side of the car needs to angle upwards and across the rear windows some.
If you look at this photo from NZ 2000 you can see what I mean:

And this one from Acropolis 2000 shows it well too:


Sorry for being the one to criticise, I really do think you have done a wonderful job in weathering the Pug though.

Ray

thats all i would add. great model. i think wethered rally cars look mutch cooler than plain and shiny. very neat to see it in its true form

-GTi-VR6_A3

[integra818]

It looks great, good job! I think the mud on the side should have loked more "wet", but it's up to you

[RallyRaider]

Originally posted by freakray
Phil,
Sorry for being the one to criticise, I really do think you have done a wonderful job in weathering the Pug though.

Ray

Thanks for the comments everybody!

I have no problem with constructive criticism, as long as it is well informed. I understand where all of you are coming from but as I said in the original post I wanted to keep things subtle i.e. no windscreen wiper shadows or mud up on the roof and rear wing like in Ray's Acropolis picture.

Guess I still am not prepared to go all the way and obliterate every bit of the shiny paintwork I spent so much time polishing! My story is this is a shakedown car (hence the roof camera and large light covers on the front bumper) so it has only had a few quick runs over the shakedown stage then left to dry in the sun

Having said that I have taken everybody's comments onboard and will make some alterations. I myself can see a few things that could be improved now I sit back and take a long hard look at the pictures. Needs a bit more work around the wheel arches, front and rear. Might put just the tiniest bit of haze on the windows, rear wing and mirrors as suggested too.

Thanks again guys :sun:

[RallyRaider]

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Furthermore i really enjoy seeing your work and can't wait til the next one - what is it BTW?

I wish I could settle on just one! Got a few underway including an opened up Lancer Evo VI. Also having a go at an engine transplant on a Hasegawa Stratos. Then there is the SEAT Cordoba, a swag of Peugeots and soon Marlboro liveried 206, Arctic Rally Lancer WRC2....

Seems I am cursed with a short attention span

Originally posted by tc3
did you just throw dirt on there or paint or what...??

Used artist acrylic paints in varying consistencies mixed with talcum powder to give texture and flatten the finish. Applied with and moved around by a variety of brushes, tissues, toothpicks, and whatever else I could reach in a hurry.

[GTi-VR6_A3]

Originally posted by RallyRaider

Used artist acrylic paints in varying consistencies mixed with talcum powder to give texture and flatten the finish. Applied with and moved around by a variety of brushes, tissues, toothpicks, and whatever else I could reach in a hurry.

now thats some damn good technique hahaha just grab what is around...

-GTi-VR6_A3

[crismag]

nice work man :sun: i too like rally cars to look the way they really look...DIRTY!
i made the peogeot 206 too but did the monaco rally! keep it up mate