1940 Ford Rust Bucket

[johnt]

Hi guys
This is a build I'm working on, about to be painted. It's Monogram/Revell '40 Ford Coupe, scale 1:25.

I started by adding dents, using a technique I saw Per Olav Lund use. Most of the model was covered with a wet paper towel except for a hole. I held the model over a candle flame for a few seconds then pushed in the dent with a round object. (don't use a finger, it will leave your finger prints!)


The grill was a solid chunk of plastic so I made a new one.


The door and boot (trunk) were cut open. A needle scribe is really good for this, plus adding some white spirit in the groove helps soften the plastic.


Flat tyres were made by Gordon Ferguson, many thanks sir!




Next some paint will go on, see you again.

Cheers
JT

[Gordon Ferguson]

Looking forward to paint, know the roof dents have already been discussed ......... My 10 cents worth is that it would be better to use a much larger object to push dents in, maybe on with a corner in it to help get that crease effect ....... It is also worth seriously thinning the plastic under the roof before putting in the dents

Still not sure about those tyres?

[TRM]

Looking great JT!! Love the grill work!! Keep it coming!

[deafpanzer]

Another great tip!!! Looking great... can't wait to see next update!

[wbill76]

Will have to remember that candle/paper towel trick for the future...it's like a heat-sink in reverse! Looking forward to seeing this one rusted up JT.

[johnt]

Thanks chaps!

Hi Gordon, your thoughts on the dents follow mine; if I was doing it again I would try the things you've mentioned. But I love the paint stage so I'm diving straight into that!

Hi Bill, you could probably use a heat gun too. I tried a hairdryer but it was not really hot enough.

Cheers
JT

[wbill76]

I can see where the hair dryer wouldn't produce enough heat...and even then it would counteract the whole paper-towel protection process since it's meant to 'contain' the hot spot for the dent. Always interesting to see the different approaches/techniques that modelers go to in the experimentation process.

[406 Silverado]

Awesome work JT. Love the flattened wheels and also nice trick with the wet towel for the dents, I usually just use heat. Looking forward to the painting.

[Leon]

Great tip on the dents JT.The flat tires and grill look sweet.

[armorguy]

Nice one so far John, I just loooooove the grill !

The flattened tires look killer !

Another worldwide sensation in the making !

Bookmarked.

Best regards ! AG.

[johnt]

Many thanks for your comments guys! Here's some progress.

I tried this new primer, very quick and easy. But very fine, it doesn't cover any little imperfections.


So this next coat of Hull Red was airbrushed on pretty thick, to cover sanding stick scratches etc. It also left a little texture which is good.


Then progressive coats of hairspray and different shades of rust, using reference images or real rust buckets as a guide. After each colour I chipped most of the top colour away leaving just bits here and there.




The final coat sealed with dullcote. Unfortunately a little glossy, but not to worry.


More to come, see you again shortly.

[johnt]

Next I used the Windex technique. So first just a light coat of hairspay on the roof and upper areas that will later be fully exposed. None anywhere else, then some rusty brown on the sides.


Next coat, straight on and no hairspray.


Finally grey.


This images follows some chipping away of the hairspray at the upper areas, plus some scratches added with a sanding stick, careful don't go too deep.


Next I mixed windex, (an ammonia based glass and household cleaner) with water 50/50. Then I used a small stiff paint brush damp with the liquid to remove some of the paint.


That's it for now, see you later when there's more done!

Cheers
JT

[deafpanzer]

Loving it already... thank you so much for doing those great SBS!!!

[Gordon Ferguson]

Always enjoy your SBS 's John, and always learn something new ........ As well as just enjoying you create your works of art.

Never really been happy with the chipping process, but looking at your pictures think my problem may I am being too heavy handed with the paint.


P.S. Thought it was only me , about every third can of Dullcote I get no matter how much I shake it dries if not glossy certainly to a satin finish ...... Switched now to buying it neat and airbrushing it on , matt every time

[wbill76]

Nice to see the rusty beater progressing JT! Looks like the Windex approach is paying dividends once again.

[johnt]

Thanks guys!

Thanks for the tip Gordon! I have a bottle of dullcote so I will remember that.

Cheers
JT

[Leon]

That's one fine looking rust bucket John .Thanks your the great SBS's

[armorguy]

I like the thin transparent paint, brilliant.

[Foenetik]

lookin great! love the side how its a downward streak.

[bullardino]

I had seen this on FB, what can I say more? Jaw dropping beauty.

[johnt]

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback!

Work has continued using more of the same techniques. So the hairspray technique for hard edge chipping and the windex technique for more softer chipping.


More work to do yet, see you then.
Cheers
JT

[Gordon Ferguson]

Nice, I mean really nice !

The subtly of the colours and the chipping & fading , just fabulous

[mrt51]

Very nice John!  I really like your technic.

Terry

[bullardino]

Truly fantastic and inspiring job, John

[deafpanzer]

OK! This is it... I QUIT!!! No way I can be that good... LOL S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G and it is not even done!!! Oh lord...

[wbill76]

Keep it coming JT, making nice progress.

[armorguy]

You deliver John ! The combination of soft and hard edge chipping makes it look very realistic, what do I say ?! It looks better than in reality ! Congrats and it isn't even finished !

[johnt]

Thanks folks for following and the great responses!!

Heres an update, I started some washes. Using mainly Ammo Light Rust Wash and Rust Streaking Effects. Worked over and feathered with enamel thinner.


Now I'm also working on the fiddley parts, chrome and windows etc. Thanks again

Cheers
JT

[wbill76]

Just keeps getting better with each round there JT but that's to be expected! Fine work here for sure.

[deafpanzer]

WOW! I think I am in love...