kkarlsen Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) So, this is my 3rd attempt at scratchbuilding a 1/32, aviation related vehicle. It has been in making for quite some time, but now it seems to come together rather well... I initially bought the new Airfix 1/48 Bedford MWD kit, to use as a guide for this build. 1.5 x 1/48 = 1/32 The chassis is scratchbuild using different parts from the spares box (engine, gearbox, rear axle) Fenders are made from milliput using a Humbrol paint jar as template... The grill on the bonnet sides, was quite a challenge, but after 3-4 trials I finally was satisfied with the result. Wheels are from E. Z. Models - Wheels for British trucks... Edited July 5, 2017 by kkarlsen Starfighter, TaffyMan, fab and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etendard Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Very nice! When will you do a Jeep? kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 wow, i like this "scratching" very much, great results so far, keep it up!!! Jack. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Great, I like it a lot - I will be following this closely! kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You know, this is one fantastic group of modelers over here and this one's holding fast up to that standard. Watching with great interest!! kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) A little update: The 'cockpit' is in place and I have begun to work on the rear body of the truck... I have used oils for the woodwork, this will be covered later with paint and chipped, to replicate wear... Edited July 5, 2017 by kkarlsen Starfighter and TaffyMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Any chance you can give the details of how you got the wood to come out that way. That looks pretty dang good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Any chance you can give the details of how you got the wood to come out that way. That looks pretty dang good. Yes of course... As a base color, I have used Tamiya Wooden Deck Tan Acrylic paint, left to dry and then using Windsor & Newton oil colors Burnt Umber/Burnt Sienna or similar colors, to paint the wood grain with a stiff paintbrush. . The worn paint is done by giving the wood a layer of AK Interactive Worn Effect before airbrushing with Humbrol RAF blue. The paint is then reactivated, using water and a stiff paintbrush giving the RAF blue the worn look. When this is dry I have used a dark wash to bring out the details of the boards Hope you like it... Engine installation with radiator, pipes and wirering almost done... Edited July 5, 2017 by kkarlsen Starfighter, Joe66 and fab 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Like it ?....Holy ......I love the whole truck, but man, that worn wood effect is simply the best I think I have ever seen in a scale model...and I've seen A LOT of scale models....I also live on a wooden boat, and do carpentry / remodel work on old homes, so I see this 'look' often.....that is one process I am certainly going to try in the future. Excellent !! Joe kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That is interesting that you can use Milliput to make curved structures. Do you use a rolling press of some type to make a uniform thickness? kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planesimple81 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That is pretty awesome scratch building. Jeff kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 That is interesting that you can use Milliput to make curved structures. Do you use a rolling press of some type to make a uniform thickness? Yes, I used something called a acrylic clay roller and some baby powder to get the milliput into a uniform thickness. And as I already mentioned, found a shape with the correct diameter (humbrol paint jar)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Damn fine work Kent - outstanding! Nice touch with the creative use of Milliput too Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Almost there... So, now to some weathering, markings and the canvas... Edited July 5, 2017 by kkarlsen TaffyMan, Christoffer Lindelav and Edge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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