Model, thought I would show you my build

I am an avid builder of models and I have a plan for a large diorama, it will be a 2 part one with a rusty car on one half and a rod on the other kinda a before and an after shot, thought I would share the before build, hope you like it! Lots of work went into this thing! It is the minicraft 1/16th scale 31 roadster. Jim

 

That looks great! Mind telling how you got the rusty look?

 

Wow. Killer!

 

wow, nice work.

 

That's pretty sharp. Nice weathering.

I've been welding plastic since 1960.

 

hey that thing is cool you did a good job.............

 

brings back some good memorys... nice job love the look...

 

Jim! Sweet! is that awesome or what? Thanks for sharing. Slim

 

look's real, great job!

 

The rust and the body rot looks very real! Nice job!

 

Wow, I want one! Nice work!

 

WOW! I'm impressed, great job!

 

Did you use Rustall??? looks very good!!!!

 

great job! Hows your head?

 

I've been trying to get back into models for a month now, but somewhere along the line all the hobby stores closed their doors ... now just finding model glue is a huge PITA. Is there a place online I could just order a starter kit (glues, 500-1000 grit sandpaper, modeling putty, etc?... maybe some of that rustall stuff of which you speak?). It's kind of sad to see an entire chunk of american hobbying just completely disappear from store shelves. The nearest hobby shop is a couple hours away according to my web browser. Sad.

Nice job by the way.

 

I used sophisticated finishes for the rust on the model, it is a 2 part system and you can get it at michaels craft stores. Thanks for the comments guys. My head is doing great, I got the staples out today, however when they did all the x-rays they found a spot in my kidneys sooooo now I have to go see a specialist about that to see what is going on there, hopefully it is nothing maijor. Jim