vontrips Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That one's the money shot in my book...perfect! Thought you weren't happy with the paint?! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Phew ! back from the brink of the bin, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 You should have seen the reaction (wish I photographed it) I was near binning it (honestly) the paint job is still cra@ I'm sure yours will be perfect, like the rest of your build, you are such a talented artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 You should have seen the reaction (wish I photographed it) I was near binning it (honestly) the paint job is still cra@ I'm sure yours will be perfect, like the rest of your build, you are such a talented artists. LOL...but I'm still fa*nying around on page 1 of the instructions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi all I was checking some of the pictures, one advantage of that is looking at pictures of things 2 and sometimes 3 times bigger than the actual thing you see faults you wouldnt see on the actual item, like for instance a lot of the flat areas of rust are, just that flat, no blistering and no reason to be rust coloured, so I,ve fixed that and dulled the doors and bodywork down and started blending panels and adding general grime (I must say I'm quite pleased with the results so far) if things carry on like this I think the finished thing will look quite realistic (of course having said that I will no probably go and ruin it) does anyone know how to dull down and dirty the windows and windscreen? all tip welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi all I was checking some of the pictures, one advantage of that is looking at pictures of things 2 and sometimes 3 times bigger than the actual thing you see faults you wouldnt see on the actual item, like for instance a lot of the flat areas of rust are, just that flat, no blistering and no reason to be rust coloured, so I,ve fixed that and dulled the doors and bodywork down and started blending panels and adding general grime (I must say I'm quite pleased with the results so far) if things carry on like this I think the finished thing will look quite realistic (of course having said that I will no probably go and ruin it) does anyone know how to dull down and dirty the windows and windscreen? all tip welcome. Quite agree about close-ups showing up things you hadn't noticed with the naked eye. My eyesight is not good and wear varifocals which doesn't help with finer detail and often see things I've missed when I look at pics taken with my camera's macro setting. Good to know you're back on the job, it's really beginning to take shape now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That rust effect is brilliantly done. I might have read over it but why did you decide on building this kit like this? I really like the idea and I applaud your courage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 The weathering on both this Citroen and the other Citroen engine project is simple amazing. Engine bay bulkhead and front chassis looks incredible as well... I think you both need to do 'how to..' videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 My original idea was to build it in a barn or yard with a tree growing out of it as a derelict find. But someone gave me a great idea of having it being readied for a raid by the French resistance (you know being loaded with molotov cocktails and such) so I thought I would combine the two, sort of just running jalopy (all they could find and expendable) hence its present condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 I wouldn't have a clue how to do a video but I did post an easy rust topic, you need to get little andi to do an engine weathering tutorial, that is pure genius. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi all well I'm sure you must be getting bored of this by now (I know you're all so polite you wont say so) so I'll take advantage of your good nature and continue the onslaught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Definitely not getting tired of this. Really looking forward to the end result too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 The end is a long way off, and thats just the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Keep it coming KP, not near surrendering just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Really nice so far KP, keep it coming. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 hi all here is tonights update, I realise the windscreen needs work but its my first effort at doing glass. does the bird poo look effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looks good to me Mr. Nuts. How did you do the windscreen effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 got the idea off someone cut two bits of masking tape the shape the wipers will make stick them where the wipers go then mist with very diluted paint, I know it's fairly crude but it's my first go at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 OK that's the screen explained how about the scale bird poo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Dab of artists white oil paint you know the stuff in tubes cocktail stick in black artist oil paint and a little swirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Very artistic indeed, it's made me have a bit of a smirk to myself bird poo on the roof ! class mate absolute class, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 hi all here is yet another update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Venturing off the scale now KP, outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Those windows are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hi all here is another installment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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