1/2" Scale project still in progress (somehow)

[Chuck Doan]

I like the sidecar idea for the wheelchair, got to have a thong clad nurse ready at all times!

Any book should feature models on models. Take that any way you want

Dallas you are correct, I used the Dullcoat as a sealer over the hairspray since I handbrush the thinned Polly scale. It is not in the original recipe where an airbrush is used.

[finescalerr]

I seem to have credibility issues regarding both publications and bikini girls. How humiliating. -- ssuR

[Malachi Constant]

Develop a system that involves bikini girls delivering the books ... and I think you'll have the problem licked.  So to speak.

[Chuck Doan]

Perhaps a chain of Gentleman's reading rooms.

[finescalerr]

Both excellent suggestions although Chuck's wording wins the Clever Euphemism Award. -- Russ

[TRAINS1941]

PS: I only think you're full of shit when you talk about the number of bikini clad models strutting around the office.  Hugh Hefner, maybe...Uncle Russ, maybe, with his eyes closed and imagination working overtime 

Funnily enough , Dan , this is about the only thing Russ says that I actually believe . The rest is hogwash !


Nick

Well put Sir Nick!!!!

Jerry

[Chuck Doan]

I finally finished the tank for the oil dispenser/lubester/highboy. I mounted the fill hatch, and added a hinge stop, hinge plates a dipstick knob. And thanks to Craig's suggestion, my garage now has brand affiliation.

Finishing steps for the tank:
Testor's flat black primer
Coat of Treseme Tres 2 extra hold aerosol.
Coat of Dullcoat sealer
Polly Scale white mix airbrushed on
Quick dry with hair dryer-created a "micro crackle" effect.
Chip with damp toothpick, short stiff brush dipped in water
Apply decal
Gwosh rust and black applied with cosmetic sponge-seal w Dullcote
Gwosh rust streaking with small brush/wet toothpick-seal w Dullcoat
Apply pigment powders to exposed chips
Add oil with gwosh and pigment powders for texture.
Slight touch of thinned Floquil High Gloss on oil.

Decal:
I found a lubester decal image on the web, and modified it a bit in Photoshop. I imported several copies in Word and made them an appropriate size. I printed them on Testor's white decal sheet for ink jet printers and when dry, I sealed them with the Testor's decal seal spray. Cut out and applied as normal. I found the decal film a bit thick and rubbery.  The image around the edges deteriorated some, but it was OK for this. I plan to try some different paper next time (hopefully by a different mfg.)

For reference, this is 2.125" high.

I'm really pleased with the results of the 3D printed parts so far.





Thanks Marty, good idea!

[lab-dad]

Well........just kidding!
Looks great, neat to see the composite images.
Any way to put the computer drawing next to the raw part & finished one?
Would be kinda cool to see the drawing evolve to the model.
Great SBS too.
-Marty

[Gordon Ferguson]

Superb !!!!

[jacq01]

 That blue 3D model looks very good next to the real one.    
But why so many photo's of the real one ??  


Jacq

[Andi Little]

Sublime ................... Simply;- "Sublime".

[Ken Hamilton]

Geez, Chuck.....that is SO perfect.

[Malachi Constant]

Ditto, ditto, ditto ... and damn that's good!

Cheers,
Dallas

[Craig_H]

Chuck,     Glad to help in your pick of brand Affiliation    The Flying Red Horse...  great choice.    The oil Lubester what can i say ......the color and weathering is just.... Spot On....Look's great   Craig

[finescalerr]

That is absolutely the most hideous attempt to emulate reality I have ever seen, an embarrassment to all concerned. Disgusting. Revolting. Crude. Immoral.

But not bad.

Russ