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Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:49 am

Siara...I too am a scale model builder and I watched your bus build from the start of it and was beyond impressed the whole time. I have to say with the skill I saw in the bus build I am honored to be able to tell you how much I loved it finally. Im very excited for your split bug build!
Your scratch building skills are stunning...

Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:10 am

Your attention to detail is amazing. Are those rocks stuck the tread of the tires? :shock:

Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:17 am

Fish wrote: Your attention to detail is amazing. Are those rocks stuck the tread of the tires? :shock:
Haha- not as much detail i'm affraid. It is just dust. :wink: Thanks for good words.

Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:56 pm

I must say you have mastered your craft! The detail on your models is outstanding. I have to ask... how did you get the rusted texture on the bottom of the passenger door? It looks like it has rotted through.... awesome!

Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:03 pm

Siara wrote:

Even got the Bosch distributor tag right. That takes detail. :)

Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:16 pm

mrmarcdude wrote: I must say you have mastered your craft! The detail on your models is outstanding. I have to ask... how did you get the rusted texture on the bottom of the passenger door? It looks like it has rotted through.... awesome!
Here i explain how to make the deep rust effect.
http://mastermodels.blogspot.com/2010/12/vw-van-build-started.html

*jon65- the Bosch sign is suplied in the kit on the decal sheet.

Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:39 am

Siara wrote: mrmarcdude wrote: I must say you have mastered your craft! The detail on your models is outstanding. I have to ask... how did you get the rusted texture on the bottom of the passenger door? It looks like it has rotted through.... awesome!
Here i explain how to make the deep rust effect.
http://mastermodels.blogspot.com/2010/12/vw-van-build-started.html

*jon65- the Bosch sign is suplied in the kit on the decal sheet.

Thank you! I always wanted to try a "patina" model. I still can't get over your attention to detail. Pure art!

Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:37 pm

Okay, that is just disgustingly cool!!!!!! :D Keep it up!!!!
Jeff

Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:42 am

As im depicting the split used in present times i decided to make leather seats. Kit seats are featurless, so i had to add some wear, and tear to them. Then the seats were painted using acrylics, and weathered with oils. Some rusty wash for the frame, and treatment with HB pencil to expose some metal on the edges to complete the step.

White background faded same of the effects on the seats, so i changed it to black to better effekt:

Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:17 am

That gives me an idea to make real life bar stools!!!!!! :D
Jeff

Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:30 am

I finished with the floor. All the levers, and knowbs were scratch built. I used the resin for the ivory detail, as it has the desired color.
All the carpets, and ruber mats made with sandpaper.
Weathered with the Mig pigments.
Hope you enjoy.

Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:45 am

This is unreal!!!!...
Jeff

Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:55 am

Siara...what scale are you working in with this one?

Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:57 am

The scale is 1/16.

Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:15 pm

Very nice. Good job. :)

Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:34 pm

Every time you post up a picture I feel all giddy like a kid again. Scale models bring me back to my childhood! I have a feeling once you install, and adjust the clutch cable that will reduce the pedal sag... ok I'll shut up now. Amazing work... I envy your talents!

Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:27 pm

Great job on the model and the weathering Siara!
The only thing that might make it any more realistic is if it had a few oil leaks from the engine :)

Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:55 am

Siara wrote: The scale is 1/16.

Perfect...I have two of those kits stashed away along with the 1/16th lowlight. I'll watching this build with excitement.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:27 pm

Thanks for feedback gents!
Appreciate every coment.

Since the rear of the cabin was without any focus point i sculpted the teddy bear for the back seat, and the old suitcase. I also added the scratch built ashtrays.

Hope you enjoy:

Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:57 pm

Shared your last picture with some details of what you built on facebook! 8)