Rustalicious '55 Chevy Truck

[multicam]

Allright guys, finally gonna give this rusting thing a go! I've been thinking about it for weeks... Here's the subject. I got specifically to rustify then later learned (through one of our MSCers) that the outside panels of the bed are made of fiberglass. What the h#%& are the chances of that! So, then I thought well there's a new challenge, rusty front end and rusty interior bed with worn in fiberglass exterior? havn't seen that before:).
So, I"m going to follow the teachings of Master Scratchmod and see what kind of destructirustification I can pull off:)

These are huge compared to 1/35!
Ok, so I started with the engine. Pretty good detail, if I did have to remove a lot of flash and the pieces didn't line up perfectly.

I primed these and then put down a base coat of tamiya flat brown and on the engine block and transmission I hit it with some variety red brown, and hull red. Just for variation.

The chassis went together well and is fairly well-detailed. I primed this and hit it with flat brown as well, then added some rust pigments, scratchmod style (oil wash, pigs, dryer) except I then clear coated to make the pigs stick.

Chassis and engine

I thinned and perforated the lower part of the body (doors and quarterpanels) and removed the solid flat headlight holes.




Then did the same for the interior floorboards in the same area, as if they were rusted out/through.



I then primed all this

I thought the seats needed some extra attention...

... so I tried the miliput cushion technique.

and then added some stuffing and primed it. Pretty pleased with the results.

Then I base coated all of this in tamiya flat brown.

That's pretty much where it stands tonight. gonna do some spray paint and chipping experiments tomorrow. All comments are welcome. Man, this is fun! Cheers.
Nate

[TRM]

An dthat is pretty much how its done Multi! Have at it! Looking good for starters!! Can't wait to see some chipping going on!!

[Mence]

Great start, looking really neat already!

[406 Silverado]

ahhh a rusty pick up, very cool and great start so far. Just need to change the setting on the camera, still too yellow.
Look forward to the rust part

[`Boots`]

Hey MC that looks well sweeet bud, great start too her so far fella, look forward to seeing this progress ;D

[multicam]

Here's an update guys. I got some hairspray down on this then a coat of white. Then, I commenced the chipping. Fun. I'm kinda letting the story of this one unfold as I build, since I can't make a decision as to how I want to display it and thus just how rusty I want to make it. Suggestions are welcome.




I like the way this looks, but I can't decide whether I want a truck that has been partially exposed in a barn for years with bird doo on it and everything with a lightly rusted finish like this or really go for it and have it parked by a fence in a pasture with tall grass around it rusting in the earth. I'll consider any suggestions.
Here's the seat


Let me know what you think guys!

[armorguy]

Very realistic rust spots multicam ! The hood looks so great !

[multicam]

Here' s a short update guys. The kids started baseball this week, so been otherwise occupied . I've been able to get the bed of the truck constructed and primed. Also did a little damage to the side with what's supposed to be a "tear" in the fiberglass based on a barnfind pic I saw online. I was also questioning whether I should put it together or do the bed floor (which is going to be mostly rotted wood) seperate and then build it. I may yet end up tearing it apart and doing it that way.


I was also able to work a little on the interior. I had done a flat brown base coat earlier so I put down some pigments then some hairspray à la the boss, and put a base coat of tamiya sky grey on.

I then proceeded to rub it away and chip it up. fun.


Still needs more work and I'm not entirely satisfied, but I'll fiddle with it some more soon. Will take suggestions Let me know what you think. Cheers.

[TRM]

Looking pretty smart there!!! Keep it going!!! I know what your going through...Older girl is playing JV Softball and I couch the younger one....eats into the bench time (worth it though )

[bullardino]

Nice job

I dunno why, but as I saw it, I was sure it was found in a barn.

[BowTied]

Suh-WEET! I've got a '50 Ford pick'em up truck sitting in the box. It came missing the chrome parts, so I'm doggoned tempted to pulling a similar effort on that! Last year, not far from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, near the Little Pigeon River, I saw a '50-something pickup truck rusting out in a field. Weeds were growing UP through rust-holes in the bed! THAT would have made a hell of a project.

[406 Silverado]

Cooool, nice work so far Nate.

Frank, go for it, you know you want to ..(LOL)

[armorguy]

I like this kit and I will buy one too soon ! The trunk looks good already !

[bigjohn]

Truck is looking good so far Nate! Keep at it.

[multicam]

Hey guys. Been busy on the cameo. First off, I thought the bed was looking way too pristine, so I took the side panels off to allow easier access and had at it with my dremel and some pokey things. It's closer to what I had in mind now.


After making the holes, I repainted the primer and brown base, had at it with some burnt umber oil wash and pigments, then some hairspray, then the white top coat.



I also painted some other necessities. the wheels, the dash, and the radiator.



Also did some work on the tires. Stuck them in the dremel, to take the newness away.

and also experimented with a sagging effect.

What I did was cut the bottom off then cut a slit on the bottom in the middle of the tire (lengthwise) and proceeded to stuff it with paper towel to force each side out.

Painted the rear side (fiberglass:( ) panels. They're intentionally thinly painted to add to the worn fiberglass effect. Oil dot streaking and weathering should take care of the rest.

And a couple of dry-fitted teaser shots. This is far from finished, but I'm diggin the direction so far. However, i'll still take constructive criticism





Haven't quite decided what I'll do with the tailgate yet, maybe in the bed or perhaps installed. In these pics, the floor of the bed is still masked. I'll get going on the rotted wood aspect soon.

Ok, something I've been putting off. I need everyone's advice. There are alot of shiny "chrome" bits on this. Now, I plan on simply leaving some off, as victims of time etc. , but the wheels are chrome and the grill, front and rear lights, chevy "bowtie" emblem, etc. What I'm wondering is, do I just rust weather the chrome pieces like the test piece below or do I take off the chrome with some chemical process like I've read (boots or prof, I think) some of the car guys talking about, and then build back the little peaks at shiny bits with paint?

Let me know what you think. Cheers and happy modeling

[multicam]

Allright guys, here's a quick update. I did some work on the wood in the bed floor. I like the direction this is heading though I think it needs something. I'm gonna stew on this a while and see what I come up with. suggestions welcomed

Oh, and help me out on the previous chrome rusting question. Happy modeling

[armorguy]

multicam, this bed floor looks G R E A T ! Rotting wood however soaks up lots of water, and often the planks show wet, dark areas.
I like the chipped paint too, and the wholes add realism to it.

[multicam]

Thanks fellas. I appreciate the comments and the helpful advice:) I'll give the cleaning off the chrome a try this weekend . Cheers

[TRM]

Looking sweet Nate!! Love the bed shoot there!!!

[wouter]

I agree Nate, this is lookin' saweet!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

Good to see you back at this one Nate, love the wood effects on the bed.

[multicam]

Hey guys, I wasn't quite content with the rust effect on the cab/hood/front end of this, so I started over

Here's the first "white" coat. It's Model Master acryl flat white and Tamiya Dunkel Gelb 3/1. Just to dirty up the white a bit




I then sealed this with clear matte clear from a rattle can, HS again with more salt, then I highlighted it with the same white, this time dirtied up with a little Tamiya desert yellow 4/1.



I like the results but am willing to take suggestions. This is where it stands for now. Next step will be rust pigment treatment. Let me know what you think or where you think I might improve cheers all

[bigjohn]

Looks good Nate, starting to look like a truck thats been sitting out in a feild for years.

[multicam]

Hello Gents, here’s an update. Been really busy with life as of late and have still found some time to model, just not much time to post and share . I’ve been busy with the 55’. Put the wheels on. Did a Burnt Umber oil wash over all the white/rust areas. Then I added some Mig old rust pigments and Highlighted with Mig standard rust pigs and shaded with black pigs. I think it’s coming together, but I still have a lot to do with it. Everything you see is simply dryfitted for the pic.



I still have the unique situation of the Fiberglass side-panels of the bed/box. Yesterday, I did a black oil wash and then added an AK dark wash today. It’s getting there, but I will happily take suggestions. ;D

I also did the interior of the bed in the same way that I did the front cab.

[Aiden.]

looking good buddy.interesting subject ,have plans to rust an old vehicle myself aswell,will be following this .

[WigWag Workshop]

Looking Great! I love rust and junkers, and I think this build is top notch!

[406 Silverado]

man the wood in the bed looks perfect. Well done bud

[TRM]

Finally playing catchup here...looking tops Multi!!! That wood in the bed is killer!!! Looks the part!! Keep it going!!!

[multicam]

Ok, here’s an update guys. Last time, I did some rust pigments and then a clear coat. I think the clear coat darkened things up a bit much and also that I may have over did the spotting some.


So, I opted to add another coat of HS, then hit it with the airbrush. Model Master flat white acrylic.


And here it is after the new white was chipped a little less. I really don’t like the way this paint MM behaves with the HS technique. If you overdo it with water at all, it tends to come up in large patches/lines depending on your motion with the swab. Gotta get some more Tamiya/vallejo paint.



I seem to be going back and forth on this paint job and not getting anywhere. Never quite satisfied with the pattern of rust or the finish of the paint. I think white was a bad choice as a first attempt to rust I may just finish this up and call it done, so I can move on to another rusting project. Let me know what you think and, at this point, I’m open to suggestions. Cheers.

[TRM]

I think it's coming along fine Nate! Don't over think what is going on. White is tough, but you are getting it. At this point you effectively have a few layers with paint and the rusting looks pretty good. I am thinking that you are ready to move onto a filter/wash and /or some oils...streaking! each one in it self with build the depth you are looking for! depp breath, take a break and work the weathering!