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Post by armorguy on Sept 28, 2012 12:29:11 GMT -5
Hi again folks, I'm back after a couple of months and it feels good ! This kit is Revell's (ICM) Admiral Cabriolet Staff Car. The build's done. Here are some pics of it so far... A cover for the roof was made of Milliput.  Tyres look good, nice detail...  The painted engine, no extra details were added (yes I did resist that one).  The beautiful chassis, well done of the manufacturer !  The rusty chrome rear bumper.  Best regards ! G. |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 28, 2012 14:09:53 GMT -5
Oh, Guy, glad to see you back  |
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Post by robbo on Sept 28, 2012 14:15:04 GMT -5
Ditto and nice start mate |
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Post by armorguy on Sept 28, 2012 14:30:02 GMT -5
Thanks guys, what a warm welcome !!!
Dicky, I keep on modelling but now from another perspective, no more stress or pressure, just having loads of fun and with time for my family.
jkool, the chassis is the most beautiful part of the whole kit, painting and weathering it was an easy thing to do !
bullardino, it's nice to be back !
robbo, I had a good start but the kit wasn't that easy to build, flash here and there,sink marks, and not always a perfect fit...
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Post by spud on Sept 28, 2012 15:32:30 GMT -5
that looks awesome Guy. Great to see you back.
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Post by `Boots` on Sept 28, 2012 16:37:51 GMT -5
Good to see ya back at it Guy ;D, lovely bit of work so far bud  |
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Post by WigWag Workshop on Sept 28, 2012 16:45:02 GMT -5
The chassis is looking sweet! Going to look up this kit, will have to put it on my list of future builds.
-Steven
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Post by gert. on Sept 30, 2012 4:36:49 GMT -5
Hallo Guy, Good to see you again on the MSCF ! Sorry that i -not yet-give an answer to your mail... Please continue ! (i love where you want to go whit this project) Grtz, G |
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Post by TRM on Sept 30, 2012 8:12:01 GMT -5
Glad to see you back around these parts guy!! Off and running too!!! Chassis and motor are looking great BTW....keep it coming! |
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Post by armorguy on Sept 30, 2012 13:28:57 GMT -5
spud, thanks man ! Chris.S, I enjoy modelling again and I have found a healthy balance between the hobby and other things as there is my family, friends...I wont let the hobby take control again. Boots, thank you ! Steven, the kit's fun to build. I can recommend it, it's not the easiest one. Gert, no problem, I'm glad to hear from you mate ! TRM, I'll go for a rusty appearance...I got the virus on this site you know. English is very rusty too since I stopped modelling. The engine wont be visible later, I know it's there painted and weathered (I needed the exercise). The grille was molded very well.  Best regards ! G. |
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Post by johnt on Oct 1, 2012 8:03:35 GMT -5
G, great to see your marvelous work again! I just loved the Dodge, it's so good to see another rusty masterpiece in the making. Have fun!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 1, 2012 9:51:13 GMT -5
Hey Guy, good to have you back my friend. Love the chassis on this one.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2012 15:38:59 GMT -5
Thanks johnt ! Rob, now I try to take care of the rest of it... I've started the rusting on this body part :  The roof cover is waiting now to get dusty and dirty... Chrome parts still need attention. Best regards, G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 5, 2012 16:02:11 GMT -5
Rear body looks great G. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
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Post by TRM on Oct 5, 2012 16:20:45 GMT -5
That looks fantastic G!!!! Very nice start to the rustification !!! |
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Post by gert. on Oct 6, 2012 4:52:26 GMT -5
Guy, How the F*#-&ck did you get this result ? Explain ,or i have to search for an other hobby... s***, this is great! Grtz, G |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 6, 2012 7:50:11 GMT -5
Hey Guy!! Glad to see back at it!! I agree with JohnT, I loved that Dodge as well! This one is looking fantastic!! I will be following this one!!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 6, 2012 23:29:05 GMT -5
Thank you, today I think I can finish the cover.
Gert, I'm afraid I can't teach you my friend ! I used the same method for my Dodge...pigments dabbed in a 'rusty' oil wash, top paint layer added and picking and rubbing...
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Post by wouter on Oct 7, 2012 3:30:17 GMT -5
whehey, some very impressive work again. Glad to see that again Guy!
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Oct 8, 2012 10:44:49 GMT -5
Thank you Wout. The rooft top cover was heavily weathered with washes and pigments.   Best regards ! G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 8, 2012 10:46:13 GMT -5
Top looks great G. ahh the oils and pigs technique, very nice.
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Post by TRM on Oct 8, 2012 11:03:16 GMT -5
Love the looks of the weathered top there G!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by armorguy on Oct 8, 2012 11:06:45 GMT -5
That's it Rob, once I applied this method it started to look the way I was looking for.
Thank you TRM !
This is how I obtained the effect :
- thin layer of flat Earth,
- Raw Umber oil wash,
- earth pigments dabbed in the wet wash until everything was dry,
- very small drops of dirty but thin oil wash were shot with a stiff haired brush,
- more prominent damp spots were created,
- followed by a thin mist of matt Vallejo varnish,
- fine rain stripes (AK).
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Post by spud on Oct 8, 2012 12:14:03 GMT -5
looks fantastic Guy, But if this car is so old wouldn't the roof have a hole or two in it?
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Post by armorguy on Oct 8, 2012 13:16:08 GMT -5
spud, correct my friend, I only didn't want to start all over again sculpting this cover.
The idea to go for a rust bucket came after the making of the cover. So I had to go for a dirty dusty, greasy look.
Once the car is finished, I will sprinkle on some hay, leaves...so many ideas are growing, a diorama will be the result : an old wooden barn that once gave shelter to the car (and more !).
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Post by spud on Oct 8, 2012 14:07:35 GMT -5
ahh ok that makes sense then |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 9, 2012 11:50:58 GMT -5
The seats were given a red leather look as seen on reference pics. Next to do is washing and further weathering with pigments.   Best regards ! Guy. |
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Post by johnt on Oct 9, 2012 13:04:01 GMT -5
Really looks fantastic so far G. And thanks for the explanations on how you did the soft top anf the scratched paint, don't be surprised if you see my try them soon!?! ;D
Cheers
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Post by gert. on Oct 9, 2012 13:04:48 GMT -5
Guy, That's a nice 'red-leather' look mate ! Have fun whit the weathering. Thanks for posting the products you used. Grtz, G |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 10, 2012 10:10:08 GMT -5
johnt, I'm glad if I can help mate ! gert, weathering the seats was a challenge as I wanted a specific look. Dicky my friend, nice words from one of the greatest modellers of this time, I appreciate this you know ! There used to be a time when a model ended UNDER my hands, luckily that's part of the past. scratchin, to be honest I'm not an Opel fan, this car model however in 1:1 scale... The seats were weathered and this is how I did it : - to start I applied oil paint wash (Raw umber), - I then dabbed dust pigments in the wash until wash was gone, - excess was removed by a soft brush, - a transparent mist of Flat earth was sprayed on with care to seal pigments, - followed by some thin washes to create damp spots, - pigment fixer was then airbrushed with low air pressure.   Please tell me if I can do more seat treatment. Best regards ! Guy. |
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