GB#2: ‘60 Chevrolet Fleetside Pickup

[tcoat]

Apr 20, 2024 19:00:15 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Apr 20, 2024 17:23:22 GMT -5 tcoat said:

For unpainted wood steps 1 through 3 modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/16157/weathering-truck-cargo-beds

You can leave the rear window just painted since they did not always have chrome. I chromed everything since it was more of a "show" truck.

Hey, that’s perfect!  Thanks for sharing.  How much black do you mix with the Future?

Rear window is masked. 

Depends on what I am using and it is pretty much trial and error. If using craft acrylics it can be as much as a good sized pea to an ounce of Future. It should be completely opaque in the bottle when mixed up. 

[70 STING]

Apr 20, 2024 19:32:43 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Apr 20, 2024 19:00:15 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Hey, that’s perfect!  Thanks for sharing.  How much black do you mix with the Future?

Rear window is masked. 

Depends on what I am using and it is pretty much trial and error. If using craft acrylics it can be as much as a good sized pea to an ounce of Future. It should be completely opaque in the bottle when mixed up. 

Awesome. I’ll give it a try tomorrow. 8^)

[tcoat]

Apr 20, 2024 20:09:46 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Apr 20, 2024 19:32:43 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Depends on what I am using and it is pretty much trial and error. If using craft acrylics it can be as much as a good sized pea to an ounce of Future. It should be completely opaque in the bottle when mixed up. 

Awesome. I’ll give it a try tomorrow. 8^)

Just experiment a bit. When you first put it on it will seem excessive but will tone down with a coat of flat or semigloss. Put it on fairly liberally and let the self leveling properties do their job. The less you brush it out the better. If you have too big a puddle in one spot just wipe your brush and touch it. It will wick right up. 

[project510]

You are doing this kit proud! I ahve the 64 version which share a lot fo the same parts.. At least it appears to. It was in so bad a shape I never finished it, and is awaiting a diorama display of a never repaired truck on jack stands in a field haha.
Also, thats too bad about the high prices. Sounds like someone from MSC that lives in the US close to the border needs to make a van run with a ton of kits for yall haha.

[70 STING]

Apr 20, 2024 20:27:50 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Apr 20, 2024 20:09:46 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Awesome. I’ll give it a try tomorrow. 8^)

Just experiment a bit. When you first put it on it will seem excessive but will tone down with a coat of flat or semigloss. Put it on fairly liberally and let the self leveling properties do their job. The less you brush it out the better. If you have too big a puddle in one spot just wipe your brush and touch it. It will wick right up. 

Well, I managed to get a decent mix which resulted in a pleasing grain. I applied it over Tamiya Buff which looked a little lighter than I liked. This was followed by applications of various tinted clears until I arrived at a colour which ended up much darker than my original plan. Plus, I didn't do a great of job masking as I have a fair bit of touch ups to do. I'll chalk it up as a learning experience for next time.

Will post a photo after I mess up paint the aluminum rails.

[70 STING]

Apr 20, 2024 22:20:27 GMT -5 project510 said:

You are doing this kit proud! I ahve the 64 version which share a lot fo the same parts.. At least it appears to. It was in so bad a shape I never finished it, and is awaiting a diorama display of a never repaired truck on jack stands in a field haha.
Also, thats too bad about the high prices. Sounds like someone from MSC that lives in the US close to the border needs to make a van run with a ton of kits for yall haha.

I like your diorama plan!  It's either that, battle though the deficiencies, keep it for parts or crush it like a bug.

I was browsing a couple retailers online this morning... in fact, $50 is more the starting price for kits... that's a lot of our funny plastic money.

[70 STING]

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

[tcoat]

Apr 22, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

I don't know that looks pretty sweet to me. Not everyday somebody springs for mahogany for a truck bed.

[moparman18064]

Apr 22, 2024 17:16:56 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Apr 22, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

I don't know that looks pretty sweet to me. Not everyday somebody springs for mahogany for a truck bed.

I totally agree! Mahogany or even Teak- high class!

[kyledehart5]

Apr 22, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

Beating yourself up on this one but I disagree. That’s a beautiful color wood and the grain comes through nicely even on my measly little cell phone screen. 

[handiabled]

I agree with the consensus, the darker color really pops! I can see the woodgrain perfectly

[406 Silverado]

Apr 22, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

  Maybe so but IMO that looks better with the darker wood. Such a good build so far even though this thing has literally fought you tooth and nail the whole way. Bravo good sir.......BRAVO!! 

[70 STING]

tcoat moparman18064 kyledehart5 handiabled 406 Silverado

I appreciate that fellas. Perhaps it won't look so stark (to my eye) once the kit is assembled.
The finish line is in sight... final assembly under way. 8^D

[tcoat]

Apr 23, 2024 12:45:07 GMT -5 70 STING said:

tcoat moparman18064 kyledehart5 handiabled 406 Silverado

I appreciate that fellas. Perhaps it won't look so stark (to my eye) once the kit is assembled.
The finish line is in sight... final assembly under way. 8^D

Well you could give it another coat of the tinted future. Even over the chrome strips it would give a nice accent. If you don't like it then a quick wipe down with some Windex and it would be back the way it is now.  

[project510]

Apr 22, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Update: unfortunately the darker colour I ended up with killed much of the wood texture. Lesson learned.

Its dark yes, but still looks great! I like it!

[70 STING]

Apr 23, 2024 12:55:59 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Apr 23, 2024 12:45:07 GMT -5 70 STING said:

tcoat moparman18064 kyledehart5 handiabled 406 Silverado

I appreciate that fellas. Perhaps it won't look so stark (to my eye) once the kit is assembled.
The finish line is in sight... final assembly under way. 8^D

Well you could give it another coat of the tinted future. Even over the chrome strips it would give a nice accent. If you don't like it then a quick wipe down with some Windex and it would be back the way it is now.  

I like this idea. Wouldn't mind the chrome being toned down a little. :^)

[tcoat]

Apr 24, 2024 9:39:59 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Apr 23, 2024 12:55:59 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Well you could give it another coat of the tinted future. Even over the chrome strips it would give a nice accent. If you don't like it then a quick wipe down with some Windex and it would be back the way it is now.  

I like this idea. Wouldn't mind the chrome being toned down a little. :^)

It will give really nice definition between the chrome and the wood and make those bot heads pop. 
If too glossy a light coat of flat would take it down to a nice semigloss finish and make the wood seem a lighter colour.

[70 STING]

Build is complete. Final photo can be viewed here.