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Okay, long story short: My Nitty Gritty entry was delayed for a couple of reasons. Having done the majority of the work and (being more-or-less pleased with the results) I wanted to show it off. Since the voting is now closed, I wanted to post it for public scrutiny. The images would have been combined into a montage. I actually had a blast with this project and was able to try some techniques I haven't tried before. Some with great results and some, not so much.

Now the model is actually being cleaned up to accept varnish better for a playable piece (complete with magnetized weapon options).

Okay, this is the WIP image. Notice the mounted Big Shootas. These did not make it to the finished images for two reasons, these were parts I never finished and I was going to re-convert the Battle Wagon into a playable table-top model with all the BW weapon, turret options anyway and I already started doing so. To stick on the unfinished weapons merely for these images detracted from the "nitty-gritty" -ness.


Full view, dirty and nasty


Detail of the dozer-blade. I really tried to make it look worn and scraped up. Notice the rust on the left that is textured: This is the technique using salt, hairspray and multi-layers of paint that grey-death linked to. The center left divot is a blast mark that came out very subtle in this image (i does look nice in person) it is black and white sanded pastel radiating out from the divot.


A detail of the side (although not detailed enough) shows the use of what is called a baking soda resist to show rust eating metal beneath the paint. Another silicon resist is used on the upper left to expose the rust beneath. The whole model is dusty but sadly the images make it seem like a red dust. The dust/dirt is actually a earthy brown and does contrast against the red rusty parts. Although it is almost impossible to see from this image, there is also a build up of dried mud in the wheel-wells.


The bed of the Wagon looks far too red in this image and I realize this image also doesn't show the great detail of the wood planks, oh well but you can zoom in a bit in the gallery.


A nice shot of the overall dirty-ness of the Wagon. THis side also has some baking soda resists showing rusted through areas of the bed. Also, if you zoom in, you can see some built up dried mud on the rear exhaust. Also some more salt resists near the front of the cab by the dozer blade.


The top minus the Big Shootas. One detail that sadly did not show up in most of the images (one day I will get a better camera and light set up) is the streaking of the paint (using a light gray sanded pastel to go over the whole model) to give the appearance of old weather-worn paint. It is slightly visible here on the top part. This top has more salt resists and even some silicon resists. This angle does show a fantastic view of my damaged dozer tooth and hull gouge caused by a damnable Smurf las cannon. On the right of the photo.


Well, I do regret not getting my model in on time but here it is, better late than never. Please let me know what you think.

I think it looks really good I like the rust effect you used for you model very nice, sorry that you didn't get it done in time though.

I must know where those chunky wheels came from. I assume some sort of cheap toy, but is it some random cheap none descript toy, or something that could be easily found?

Mate - that is gorgeous rusting, but I think the best part is the tyres - they look like theyve just rolled out of a big open cut iron mine, with red mud and dust caked on.

Hats off!

Very nice,I too love the tires,all in all a great job.

Systemx wrote:I must know where those chunky wheels came from. I assume some sort of cheap toy, but is it some random cheap none descript toy, or something that could be easily found?

Those tires are from some generic toys (ATV and construction vehicle sets) I found at Walgreens (a kind of corner Apothecary/Pharmacy and mini department store chain) They are incredibly good quality too (thick and real rubber or soft vinyl) but sadly, the manufacturer got wise and the new ones are thin, cheap looking and almost a soft plastic instead of the rubberized old ones. I only had eight of the old ones and now I can't find them anymore . The other four are on a Old Ork Trukk conversion that turned out very cool! I will have pic eventually as it is still unpainted.

Anyway, thanks for the comments so far!

She's an ugly lil spud, the rearranging of the tracks and new wheels makes for a compact and aggressive look. The Ram added now give the whole thing a bulldog feel.

The weathering is great, especially that corrosion under the bodywork bubbling in the fourth shot down.

My only criticism was on looking at the side shots, there isn't enough clearance between the track and the side of the ram and they look as though they'd be tearing up on it moving.

The dust effect is extremely good. I like the paint streaking too.

Most digital cameras have a problem with reds. Try shooting RAW file format if your camera allows it.

I love that wagon looks so mean. Rust and all is fantastic too.

GoFenris wrote:

Systemx wrote:I must know where those chunky wheels came from. I assume some sort of cheap toy, but is it some random cheap none descript toy, or something that could be easily found?

Those tires are from some generic toys (ATV and construction vehicle sets) I found at Walgreens (a kind of corner Apothecary/Pharmacy and mini department store chain) They are incredibly good quality too (thick and real rubber or soft vinyl) but sadly, the manufacturer got wise and the new ones are thin, cheap looking and almost a soft plastic instead of the rubberized old ones. I only had eight of the old ones and now I can't find them anymore . The other four are on a Old Ork Trukk conversion that turned out very cool! I will have pic eventually as it is still unpainted.

Anyway, thanks for the comments so far!

Bummer, they really change the whole dynamic of that battlewagon. It does look excellent, and the weathering and rust effects are brilliant.

Very cool BW fenris. Im totally going to steal the soda idea for the rust eatting the metal. Very cool indeed!

KingCracker wrote:Very cool BW fenris. Im totally going to steal the soda idea for the rust eatting the metal. Very cool indeed!

I got the techinique from this book:



Still available used from Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Modelers-Guide-Scale-Automotive-Finishes/dp/0890242658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258330521&sr=8-1

There are actually quite a few books on this stuff. While this book is mostly gloss finishes the author has a fantastic section on weathering a couple of old trucks.

@Systemx: And yes, I am sad I can't find more of those.

MeanGreenStompa wrote:She's an ugly lil spud, the rearranging of the tracks and new wheels makes for a compact and aggressive look. The Ram added now give the whole thing a bulldog feel.

The weathering is great, especially that corrosion under the bodywork bubbling in the fourth shot down.

My only criticism was on looking at the side shots, there isn't enough clearance between the track and the side of the ram and they look as though they'd be tearing up on it moving.

Yes, true , there is NO room between the tracks/wheels/dozer blade at all. When I was roughing it out it seemed like it had room, then when I got to the point of actual construction, well, uh, needless to say it was a bit tight. But I did like the bulldog look so much I had to go for it.

Very cool weathering. Sorry you weren't able to get it in on time.

- Blackbone

Take it to the "trukk wash" awesome anyway