Rat look Toyota Chaaser
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Front wing damage achieved with a modelling knife and lighter. Rust damage on wings achieved by filing out the inner edge so it's paper thin then use the knife point to 'stab' the area breaking through to the outer edge
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Grey primer applied first then red
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Ford Europe Stone Beige top coat lighly sanded to reveal the primer underneath
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Humbrol red/brown used to paint any areas showing white plastic after sanding too hard, however the rat look is coming along
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Rear wing sticker 'bombed' using decals from two joblots off ebay. Large ones were used first then smaller ones over top and built up
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the rust damage now becomes more apparent on the front wing. Bare metal foil used for the Window frames
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Iso propyl alcohol was dabbed on with a small paint brush then Real rust from broken down wire wool applied to the body. Once dry Humbrol semi-gloss varnish was applied to seal the body
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close up of the rust effect on front wing
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Close up of the rust effect on door - Despite sifting my rust using a tea strainer, some particles are still a little large
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chassis also given the rust treatment
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Tweaked interior now features Auslow CB radio with kit ICE
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90% complete. I wasn't sure about the larger wheels at the rear, but they look great
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So far so good
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Final decals applied tonight, a combination of recently purchased Slixx decals and from the joblot
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rear view final decals applied
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Finished !!
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Decals really set it off
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Most fiddly job was trying to fix the wipers
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Auslowe antennas look the business - Exactly what I was looking for
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5 9 July 2019, 17:02
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Yes no idea why - so there was one amp, graphic equaliser, what looks like a CD and 2 head units. All had positions on the instructions
29 July 2019, 06:08
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Nice work Nigel! I love the mag wheels, they look like Radir Rockets, floorpan detailing up to your usual top draw standards too. A pleasure to look at 😉
1 August 2019, 20:49
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Thanks, hope to get it completed next week subject to work and the AAC uk car show at Bromsgrove
1 August 2019, 20:56
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American Auto Club - no name show on over the weekend. Show 'n' shine Sunday
1 August 2019, 21:05
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thanks for your hint! i like that. looks very nice, the weathering is well made.
20 January 2021, 09:02
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Glad you like it Dominik. This was my first all over attempt and an excellent starting point to improve the process.
2 February 2021, 14:41
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A chance to build something in right had drive that was (I think) available in the UK.
Plus it allowed me get my creative juices flowing and develop some new skills and techniques.