Fordson tugger hoist

[Bill Gill]

Very effective texture. JB Weld is pretty versatile stuff.

[TRAINS1941]

Chuck the texture is really nice.

Jerry

[nk]

Chuck the texture is spot on. Which J B Weld product did you use?
Narayan

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks Guys! Narayan, I used the regular JB Weld, and some JB Kwik for small areas and touch up.

Main difference is the dry time, overnight for the regular and 4-5 minutes for the Kwik (making it best for smaller areas). The regular can be worked for 1-2 hours before it starts to become un-workable. 

[Chuck Doan]

Finally got a start on the paint and the beginning of the weathering. I have found that a good paint stripping method is as important as any application method. This is the sixth try. I have a vat of Windex, and I'm not afraid to use it!

Lot's more to do.

[finescalerr]

Not bad for a sixth attempt. -- Russ

[TRAINS1941]

Not bad for a sixth attempt. -- Russ

Yes and it came out so perfect.  Amazing.

Jerry

[Ray Dunakin]

Looks great!

[Chuck Doan]

Thanks Guys!





Some more weekend progress. Added some nuts and the adjusting struts, and continued with the weathering. For what it's worth, here are the steps. So far this is just a big experiment.

Base coat was Mr. Surfacer Mahogany primer. Followed by hairspray (from a spritzer bottle) airbrushed on. Then a spray can coat of Tamiya enamel Dull Red as a thickener coat for more defined chip edges (multiple or heavy coats of acrylics only tends to make rubbery peels). Then the color coat mix of of Tamiya XF-1 Flat black and XF-63 German Grey airbrushed on. Chipped with a sharp plastic stick after dampening the surface.

Started weathering using Prismacolor Premier pencils. Dip tip in water and rub on sandpaper to get "paint" (can mix colors, no problem) Apply with damp cosmetic sponge: Dab in "paint", then tamp on a hard surface to unload as desired, and then lightly duft on the model.  Build up or remove, to desired effect. Can be removed with a damp sponge if it goes to heck. Seal with lite Dullcoat spray, which does not affect the penciling. Final step is sodabrushing using a Mini sandblaster and baking soda at 15-20 PSI to dull.

Oil residue is Black and Brown oil paints mixed with very fine powdered dirt.  Applied with a soft brush and edges blended with the sponge. Assuming final coloring/dulling/ glossing will be done when the oil paints finally dry (someday).

[Gordon Ferguson]

Excellent , as to be expected 

Thanks for the detailed explanation , think I will be " borrowing " your paint mixes, etc, etc for  the loco

[Bill Gill]

Chuck, That is terrific! Thanks for the how-to.

[TRAINS1941]

Excellent.  The coloring is just perfect.  Your eye for realistic coloring is unbelievable.

Jerry

[EZnKY]

Beautifully done Chuck!

[Ray Dunakin]

There is nothing that gives it away as a model!

[finescalerr]

The giveaway is that it's on a white background. They'd never get a dirty, heavy item like that on a seamless backdrop without making a big mess. Gee, anyone can fool you guys .... Elementary. -- Sherlock