rusty 53 Ford

[dan]

Well it's done.......

[dan]

I used BMF on the bumpers then rusted them. I decided to mount the battery and coil to the firewall.

[ronr]

Now that is cool! That would look great pulling a trailor with one of my Jalopys on it. Excellent weathering job. Need to share your methods.

[dan]

Thank's Ron.The first thing I did was made rust holes with my dremel.Then I sprayed the body and frame flat black and started the rust colors.I used the salt technique I learned from Geezer,I like to dab the rust colores on starting with the dark ones first.While the paint is still wet sprinkle salt on it and let it dry.Then dab a lighter rust over the salt and let dry then rub some of the salt off and touch up with more rust.I used Model Masters rust and I also mixed it with flat black to darken it.I also used Testors flat brown # 1166 for rust and you can mix flat white to make light rust or dirt.Give it a try on an old body,good luck.Dan.

[Rustycab]

Dan,
As time goes by set the model somewhere it will naturally pick up dust and then lightly spray some dull coat on the model.
Another tip is while you are building, use pastel chalk on the model by scraping the chalk with a knife onto the model and then rub it in to get the desired patina again hit it with some dull coat.

[dan]

Thank's for the tips,I may try them on my next rusty model.I kind of like the way the truck looks now,The camera gave it a shine that it realy doesn't have.