The70judgeman Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 This a contest car from last year. It represents a used car with some upgrades for performance. There is plenty of extra detailing under the hood...wiring, plumbing, battery cables, and weathering. I also reworked the exhaust for the "Cherry Bombs" and also added tips. There is also a little bare metal foil, photo etched parts, and seat belts, tires, and rims.
Monty Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Andy, I love what you've done with this! The paint (Flame Red?) is a great choice for this car, your seatbelts complement an already nicely detailed interior and the engine bay is accurately done as well. It looks like you're using the MRC wheel/tire set, which, IMHO, offers the best Keystone Klassic wheels ever made in styrene. One suggestion, if you don't mind - paint the recessed areas of the wheel like this: http://t2.gstatic.co...T6DqzKIWGtSeYKD This can be easily done with a 10/0 detail brush and some slightly reduced semi-gloss black enamel. (Humbrol #85 is about perfect) What all did you use to achieve that patina on the chassis? That's one area where I'd really like to improve my abilities.
Floridian Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 One of the best under body weathering jobs I've ever seen !!!!! great job!!
montelsc Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 This kit looks great in all the versions iv seen it in and this is no exception excellent build love the daily driver look
The70judgeman Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 Andy, I love what you've done with this! The paint (Flame Red?) is a great choice for this car, your seatbelts complement an already nicely detailed interior and the engine bay is accurately done as well. It looks like you're using the MRC wheel/tire set, which, IMHO, offers the best Keystone Klassic wheels ever made in styrene. One suggestion, if you don't mind - paint the recessed areas of the wheel like this: http://t2.gstatic.co...T6DqzKIWGtSeYKD This can be easily done with a 10/0 detail brush and some slightly reduced semi-gloss black enamel. (Humbrol #85 is about perfect) What all did you use to achieve that patina on the chassis? That's one area where I'd really like to improve my abilities. Thanks Monty. Yup...you're right, those are MRC wheel/tire sets. I have a few more sets of the Keystone's, but it was the tires that I was always after. They're some of, if not the best "muscle car" tires sold separately from kits. And now nearly impossible to find. I have one set of tires left. As for the detail painting in the rims...yeah, I forgot to do that. I realized it after I saw some on an actual car. But anyway...the weathering on the bottom of the car is just "dry brushing" Testor's magnesium and AK Interactive rust, grime, and dirt. Same in the engine bay, but with a little AK Interactive oil (by the oil filter) and fuel stain (around the carb on the manifold). Oh yeah...the paint is Dupli-color GM Bright Red from the auto parts store.
The70judgeman Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 One of the best under body weathering jobs I've ever seen !!!!! great job!! Thanks Kenny. That was one of the first times I've done the weathering like that.
The70judgeman Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) This kit looks great in all the versions iv seen it in and this is no exception excellent build love the daily driver look After I bought that kit and got home, I realized it was a Cutlass Supreme and not a 442 which was what I was originally going for. But I kept it anyway for the contest. The "daily driver" is what I was going for with the finish. Thanks for noticing that. Edited February 15, 2012 by The70judgeman
CaptainAhab Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Great buildup. That it goes together so nicely. Well done on the weathering too
Danno Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Nice job, Andy. It'll look even better after you detail the wheels and put some black in the exhaust tips (sorely needed).
The70judgeman Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 Nice build love the color Thanks! Great buildup. That it goes together so nicely. Well done on the weathering too Thanks. Tried to follow pics of actual cars.
The70judgeman Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 Nice job, Andy. It'll look even better after you detail the wheels and put some black in the exhaust tips (sorely needed). Thanks...yeah, I missed some details in a rush to finish this one up. But nothing that really can't be added now. Just got tired of this build after a while when a few things went wrong and wanted it done.
DANB Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Sweet, awsome work on the weathering and detailing
Sixties Sam Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Sweet Olds! Great detailing, and the chassis looks very realistic! Nice work! Sam
Ron Hamilton Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) All I can say is that looks familiar. Great minds think alike, and no I am not going to hijack your thread. I love red and white Oldsmobiles, and yours is a great looking model. Edited February 16, 2012 by Ron Hamilton
The70judgeman Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 Sweet, awsome work on the weathering and detailing Thanks Dan!
The70judgeman Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 Sweet Olds! Great detailing, and the chassis looks very realistic! Nice work! Sam Thanks Sam...Wanted that used, but not used up look.
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