DONE! » Prototype 01 Vincent [Futuristic] 1/20 Scale

[FichtenFoo]

Thanks! Haha! I actually considered making a scale condom, but until 10 seconds ago wasn't sure how. (Could probably just pull-stretch plastic wrap over a rod without heat, remove, paint, disgust) That's just a little discarded plastic.

I looked online for paper cup templates, then scaled one down/recreated it in Illustrator and printed it. THen I glued it and cut a paper disc and white glued it in the bottom. Lastly a brushed on thin layer of Future to seal and give it that not exactly flat/waxy look.

[finescalerr]

Fascinating ideas. But you obviously have lost your mind. -- Russ

[eTraxx]

.. which simply means .. he fits in here

[Don Railton]

This looks like it should be sitting in front of a Ken Hamilton motel. In 1:1 it would be an eye sore but in miniature it is a work of art.

Very nice. 

Let's see some more of your creations.

Don

[FichtenFoo]

Russ, eTraxx: Thanks... I think.

This looks like it should be sitting in front of a Ken Hamilton motel. In 1:1 it would be an eye sore but in miniature it is a work of art.

Very nice. 

Let's see some more of your creations.

Don

Thanks! All of my creations, even my earliest and not-so great, (shows progression though )  can be seen here. http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/model-gallery/

[FichtenFoo]

Here's the start of Vinnie's paintwork. Chipped and faded turquoise and white with nasty chrome trim. Fading and balling-up the chrome to come... Any crap-chrome tips are welcome! I figure I'll start with rust-colored paint speckled on with an old toothbrush and my thumb.

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/tag/vincent/

[lab-dad]

I've had good results for flaky chrome using silver leaf.
-Marty

[Ray Dunakin]

I like the colors.

[FichtenFoo]

Thanks. I'll have to try the leaf stuff. Any tips or links to tips for application?

[FichtenFoo]

Rest of the base chrome trim is done and looks great! Gonna be a fun challenge to age and weather it.

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/tag/vincent/

[gin sot]

That's really excellent work.  The only suggestion I have is to yellow and dull the clear plastic lettering on the lighted signboard.  I'd probably use a tinted clear coat or maybe a dip in strong tea.

[lab-dad]

the silver leaf is pretty straightforward, I got a kit at michaels.
It comes with a pen of adhesive. I applied as instructed, then "peeled" with a fiberglass pencil.
I used some small dabs of wax here and there so the adhesive wouldnt work (peel/lift)
-Marty

[FichtenFoo]

Vincent got old. He's feeling a bit rusty.

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/tag/vincent/



THanks for the tips guys!

[marc_reusser]

He's looking Damn Creaky.


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[Malachi Constant]

Looking good ... especially like the effect of the paint oxidation on the uppermost surface ... the powdery whitish-blue there is a subtle difference that looks very effective.  -- Dallas