I've been a model builder for many, many years, but a couple years back I shifted my attention to modifying diecast cars and trucks.. well, mostly. I still enjoy a traditional styrene build from time to time. But diecast, and specifically 1/64, became my focus mainly due to their price point, availability and size. There's just something real cool about a convincingly realistic scene that can fit in your hand.
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Ya know the napkins you get at fast food places, or the paper towels in the men’s room? That’s what I’m using here. Those, soaked in diluted modpodge. Ask for extra napkins at Taco Bell! 😆
Awesome job! The can with the paint roller was just what I needed. Made a shed for some model A’s this week and that would be great for the roof! Liked and subscribed!
Great work, just a fun notice: at 27:25 for a short moment I thought I saw the image of a face with eyes through the white cloth you draped over the body ..my imagination running wild ;-)
Is this 1:64? Also I'm wondering, do you listen to any particular type of music while working on these incredible builds, or do you prefer going at it in a peaceful silence?
@@johnsampler520 I used wood glue for the foam to base. Tightbond lll specifically. I glue the truck cab to the foam with “welder” .. a thick sticky craft glue would have worked as well.. I often use Matte Modpodge for much of the details such as weeds and debris laying around. I have so many types of glue and adhesives 😂
That’s a Panavise. They make several different versions and accessories. A little pricey but they’ll probably last a lifetime. No regrets getting mine. Thanks so much!
On this model I was using Vallejo paints for airbrushing, oils paint for weathering, and inexpensive craft paint for the base and terrain. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!😊
Like I say to my son, "Not bad for a lefty!" Seriously, this is fantastic. Nice job on the upholstry using paper towel. Very inspiring. Where will you display this diorama?
I think it was some plastic from packaging.. Some toys have the clear sheet in a display box. I’m always hanging on to little bits of trash that come in handy.
Is there a good resource you can recommend that shows the conversions for 1:64 scale? In other words, how did you determine the length and height of the building, the size of the pieces of siding, roof squares, etc.? Thanks.
Most of it was just eyeballing as accurately as possible using the vehicle as the visual key. I'm sure it's a bit out of scale. But that's a big plus with dilapidated and abandoned subjects.. they can be a little wonky and it still works. There are some scale model calculators online, but I'm not much for math, so I usually wing it. Thanks!!
