Restoration ...

[philbass]

Hi all,
For my first post, here is my last work in progress, this guy is working on his little hot rod.

I Started this diorama on the 15 of april.

I have to thanks Danny I for the part he send for me. I done a little work on them to put them in my scenery





















Actually, this diorama is near the end, i've some details to do and it will be done

The frame is already done :
















the paint work on the body.For this paint job i use the salt technic, it work great, i love the result.

[scaledetail]

This is just incredible! Everything appears to be perfect.
So much detail on everything FANTASTIC!!! I'd love to see more.
Thank you for showing it.
Bill

[bob29579]

Eric, you are the master...

[dannyi]

..absolutely beautiful Eric, right down to the smallest detail......your build has become contagious!!

[chiefsspeedshop]

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D But what is this SALT technic you speak about on the body's paintjob?.........................Chief

[geezerman]

I first thought this was a part of your fabulous Hot Rod Factory. But it's a dio on it's own merit.
Your usual immaculate attention to detail.
Great work !!!!!

[philbass]

thank you friends!

For the method, it is simple. (hope that everybody understand, i use google translator !)
As a reminder, I only painted the acrylic, Liquitex diluted alcohol at 70 ° all passed the single-action airbrush to 10 euros on a well known auction site.

1 / I first had a layer of black on the body

2 / I spend a veil (very diluted paint, very liquid) brown (Raw Umber) once the black dry

3 / I balance of keys Burnt Sienna Burnt in places.

4 / I start my keys with color again a veil of Earth sienna

5 / Once this is done and dry, I spray a good dose of hairspray on the whole and before drying I sprinkle salt.

6 / When the airspray dry, i paint with the last color, here green.

7 / Once the color box is dry, I can only pass the model under water to remove salt and "work" the paint to get the desired effect. In fact the hair spray protects the color of rust base and allows me to remove the green where I want.

8 / Finally, I will complete the effect with touches of rust pigments that will slightly melt the rust stains with paint.

Here, as usual, is my method of pretending, that is relatively simple and efficient!

My tubes for different layers and veils basis for rust:

[olskoolrodder]

That's fantastic!!! Every detail is perfect! ;D ;D ;D

[chiefsspeedshop]

VERY NICE, ;D ;D ;D ;D I love the working lights .By chance where did ya get the Mechanic, I have NEVER seen one like him and would LOVE to get one of my own if possible,.........................Chief

[philbass]

chief, check this link : www.slmonline.com/shoppingcart/store.cgi?action=24scalenew.htm&uid=145671

ok men, this one is finish !

[chiefsspeedshop]

This is so SWEET I LOVE building diorama's and this has gotten me so much more inspired to start a few more. 8-)Phil, your work is simply AMAZING, and A TRUE WORK OF ART,Thanks so much.............................Chief

[chiefsspeedshop]

Thanks for the LINK, I got several of the figures ordered now,I have two more question's for ya,if ya can.Where did you get all the boxes and magazines,manuals at?? And did you scratch build the roller cart the body is sitting on?? Thanks again.................Chief

[philbass]

yes the roller scratch is scratchbuild also like the cardbox, magazine & manual

[chiefsspeedshop]

How did you make the magazines and boxes?? Do you have a program for them ??

[philbass]

no, i just use photoshop and print them at the right scale