Mr.Zombie Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Hello, Just before summer holiday I purchased this kit on sale at "my" hobby store and I planned to take it with me and paint some in the evenings at a summerhouse. I managed to give it a coat of white and to start with the rust before the departure, but didn't take it with me in the end. I picked it up recently because I had an idea for the chrome strip in the windscreen seal, and simply finished it. The kit is close to perfect as is, and there is not much I had to add. I used Highlight Model Studio photeteched sets for the wheelweights, and for the wipers (though I modlified the latter, and am still not sure if I'd rather have them scratchbuild as I usually do), I added the wooden lining on the bed, made the keyholes in doors and the fueldoor a set of numberplates (Hasegawa doesn't add numbers to their decal sheets), a telescopic antenna (works) and I ended up painting the word NISSAN freehand on a piece of white decal, and then transfered it on the truck letter by letter. As for unusual techniques, I opted for not painting plastic bits that are plastic in real life too, like the bumper ends, the grille, dashboard and some other bits on the inside. The kit is very easy, and besides the headlight glass where I wasn't sure how to attach it, and the hubcaps that had to be masked, whereas in Hasegawa's Honda these are separate bits that are way cleaner to attach, there were no issues at all. I highly recommend it if you feel like building out of box sometimes. Edited January 11, 2019 by Mr.Zombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr.Zombie Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) And the last batch of pics. Thanks for looking, and until next time, happy modeling. Edited January 11, 2019 by Mr.Zombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Nice datto, love the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Looks like a typical (Canadian) Nissan: Rusty! Excellent weathering skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 That's amazing, tons of character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) You nailed this one!! The bed looks so good also the green moss around the gas cap looks so real.Well done. Edited January 11, 2019 by Breezy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Very well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 That's a big Twinkie! Outstanding weathering, it looks so realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Well done & nicely weathered. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Awesome build! Weathering is absolutely spot on. That freehand Nissan paint job is also marvelous great job. Love the Twinkie shot lol. Makes me wonder what would come first - car rust or Twinkie mold haha Edited January 11, 2019 by FabbricaP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Wow! Weathering looks extremely realistic, great build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Wow! The subject is out of my interest range by itself, as I always say that "Real Pickup Trucks are made in USA only". But, VERY nicely done model! The weathering is just about perfect, this looks exactly like some of the older European Pickups that I've seen here in Finland (of course except for the steering wheel being on other side). Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 That this is awsome, very well done. Care to share how you do your weathering, like the ripped seats and the flaky rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) This is fantastic. I don't think I've seen weathering this perfect. The blistering paint seals the deal. Edited January 12, 2019 by Lunajammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Oldmopars said: That this is awsome, very well done. Care to share how you do your weathering, like the ripped seats and the flaky rust? Check out my content, I described it many times, I think in the Honda N360 thread in the comment section I wrote a bit more detailed how I do that. Edited January 12, 2019 by Mr.Zombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 This looks like the rust that most Japanese cars suffered after a few years especially in the 70's. Its amazing how good cars look these days for so many years at least where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Very nice and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc-57 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I like this, very nicely built. The rusting on the tail gate is incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Fantastic work. Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Absolutely great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plashdaddy Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Looks amazing, your weathering looks very very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 You did an excellent job weathering this "Twinkie Toter". Well done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdkingjay Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Absolutely amazing. Looks like 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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