Ratrod

[GaryG64]

While I'm waiting for my F-4C Phantom to arrive, I decided to take a stab at creating a Rat Rod.
This kit is a 1951 Chevy Convertible Sun Crusier from amt. There isn't too much flash.
I usually don't build cars/trucks, but it was in my stash.




















I want to lower the body, but I don't know haw I can do it.
if I can't I'll make it workout.

 

[Bear43]

How did you do that patina look? That is absolutely stunning!

 

[GaryG64]

How did you do that patina look? That is absolutely stunning!

Hey, Mike. After I primed it black I used Vallejo rust colors with a sponge, I then added a chipping fluid. I decided to replace the mint green with duck egg blue then chipped most of it off. The interior will be nice and clean.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

I'd hardly call a 1951 automobile "modern". They're classics…. LOL!

 

[Down Time]

Hey, Mike. After I primed it black I used Vallejo rust colors with a sponge, I then added a chipping fluid. I decided to replace the mint green with duck egg blue then chipped most of it off. The interior will be nice and clean.

I was wondering if this was going to be a "found in the woods" diorama.

 

[blakeh1]

Love the effect!

 

[GaryG64]

I was wondering if this was going to be a "found in the woods" diorama.

Nice idea, but it's just going to be an 'ol hotrod.

 

[GaryG64]

I applied the chrome pen to the trim. I'll probably replace the valve cover with the chrome one that came with the kit.
Here are a couple of ideas of how this could turn out.

 

[TimM63]

I applied the chrome pen to the trim. I'll probably replace the valve cover with the chrome one that came with the kit.
Here are a couple of ideas of how this could turn out.

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Love the paint

 

[janinej]

Love the paint

Exactly what I was going to say it looks very authentic.

 

[janinej]

I applied the chrome pen to the trim. I'll probably replace the valve cover with the chrome one that came with the kit.
Here are a couple of ideas of how this could turn out.

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In between coats how long are you leaving it? 2 hours until properly touch dry? or longer? JJ

 

[GaryG64]

Love the paint

Exactly what I was going to say it looks very authentic.

Thank you. I think I might be able to pull this off, except lowering the body to the ground, like a true Ratrod along with the huge hotrod engine.
Maybe that will be my next attempt at a Ratrod with the 1950 Chevy truck... later down the line.

Thanks, again

 

[GaryG64]

In between coats how long are you leaving it? 2 hours until properly touch dry? or longer? JJ

After the black base I waited to dry-to-touch then added the vallejo rust. The next day I added a fairly heavy coat of chipping fluid. The next day I sprayed just one coat of blue and waited a few hours to remove the paint and, voilà.

 

[janinej]

After the black base I waited to dry-to-touch then added the vallejo rust. The next day I added a fairly heavy coat of chipping fluid. The next day I sprayed just one coat of blue and waited a few hours to remove the paint and, voilà.

The vallego rust really makes it look properly authentic. Never painted a rust effect before. I'll be coming to you for tips when I do