This first build is a 1950 Chevrolet 3 ton Truck. There are parts from 11 different kits involved in this build, the main 2 kits were AMT`s 1950 Chevy pickup, and Italeris Opel-blitz truck. The Flatbed was scratchbuilt from basswood and strip styrene. The entire truck has been heavily weathered and rusted. Some of the scratchbuilt features include : Flatbed, Exhaust system, The bumpers and running boards, and also the "rookie rods". Before weathering the truck cab was painted using Krylon "satin jade" The weathering was done with multiple paint washes, baking soda, salt and weathering pastel powders. Several different painting and weathering techniques were employed on this build. The flat bed features a load of scrap automotive parts and miscallaneous junk all scavenged from my spare parts stash. This model took the first place award at the annual 3 rivers auto modelers show in Pittsburgh,PA in september of 2008. It was entered in the "light commercial" class. |
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