WTG D!!!
#6 across the finish line, and it’s got to be one of your all time best overall builds. Can’t be too many other fire trucks in your collection, so it’s most likely another 1st.
As for that 7/72 scale Austin Tilly, that’s a surprise for sure. I can’t even imagine just how small it is.
joel
Thanks Jesper. I don’t tend to sleep a lot lately, it’s amazing how much you can get done when you can get an hour or two each night at the bench!
Thanks Joel! I agree, it’s definitely one of my best results so far. I’m really pleased with it! The only other Fire Truck I’ve built was an old ladder truck with my dad about 45 years ago. Maybe another nostalgia build if I can find the same kit 
There you go! I found the decal sheet hiding under my cutting mat, so I threw some numbers on it tonight. I also painted the straps on the rolled up rear flap. Now its done 
Cheers, D
D,
It’s so small that I’d most likely loose it on my workbench.
joel
Way to go D. I’m only slightly behind in the quantity department. Number 5 left the bench on 5/31, numbers 6 & 7 might get done by the end of June. Quality department is a different story… 
You guys are killing me. I’m lucky on a good year to have 4 cross the finish line.
joel
So this, is where you’ve been lurking! 
Great trio of builds, D! 
Great builds Damian. I think the fire jeep is amazing. The detail and finish is amongst your best builds. The little Tilley for your Short Stirling build is also very neat. I don’t think I could operate in 1/72 scale.
cheers
Michael
Thanks for the support gents, very much appreciated as always!
I’ve started playing with oils to filthy up the Farm Hack. This is really my first attempt at applying oil paint weathering on such a large scale, until now it has been just for pin washes and small area filters. I’m using Abt 502 oils in Ochre, Burnt Umber and Industrial Earth and layering them on after dampening down the surface with White Spirits. As they dry I’m pushing them around and dragging them into streaks with a damp brush. It’s time consuming but very relaxing and quite enjoyable just using the brush and oils.
At this stage I have done the RHS outer surface, the RHS of the bonnet, and most of the interior, and one of the good things about using oils for this over Testors Dullcote is that I can always go back later and fine tune it with White Spirits on a brush if I’m not happy.
Quite a few shots of the current state, please don’t hesitate to let me know if you see anything that looks out of place or heavy-handed, or areas that need a bit more filth! Also dry fitted the seats, tank and lid to build the picture a bit more. I haven’t decided on the fabric colours yet, toying with the idea of a mis-match for a bit of difference with a fresh upholstery job on the driver’s seat and a faded and worn job on the passenger side, and maybe faded Khaki on the top.
Cheers, D
D,
I’d say that you’ve really done quite an outstanding job with the weathering oils. Not heavy handed, just a really worn Farm hack that has seen better days, but still gets the job done.
I really like your idea of two different colored seat cushions as one is a replacement. surely that’s a common thing from what I’ve seen on farm vehicles on tv.
One general question for Testors Dullcoat and Glosscoat users. I’m wondering since Rustoleum is discontinuing the Testors line, will they still have Dullcoat and Glosscoat, or they’re also going off into the sunset?
joel
The farm jeep is looking great. It really looks well-used and abused.
Apparently they are not discontinuing the whole Testor’s line, just the Model Master and enamel parts of it. The standard Testors line and acrylics look to be still produced and the spray coats still available.
I thought that the standard Testors line is the enamels in those little 1/4 fl oz bottles. Model Master came in enamels and acrylics. Are you saying that those 1/4 bottles will still be hitting the shelves?
joel
Rustoleum says that the Testors name is not going away. They will still produce spray coats and some other products, including 1/4 oz bottles.
Here is their current Testors line:
The blue label lacquer dullcoat and glosscoat is still available.
Thanks for the update. Most of the site I haunt these days has the full line going away.
joel
Thanks Gents. Lot’s more work to do to refine and accentuate the oil work. Also need to fade the paint in patches, it is too bright and consistent for a rig that’s been sitting out for decades.
My information is also that a lot of the Testor’s lines will continue, so the favourites like Dullcote and Glosscote will remain on the shelves 
Cheers, D
D,
So it’s basically just both Model Master lines: Enamels and Acrylics that are going away. I would have preferred to see the enamels stay as we don’t have many options for enamels in this country. At least the little 1/4 oz jars are enamel, and I do use them for specific jobs.
I’ve been modeling since the mid 1950s and seriously modeling as an adult since the 1970s, and have always used Dullcoat and Glosscoat for my military modeling. It’s only been the switch to cars that I’ve been on the quest for the perfect gloss. I still use Dullcoat all the time, and have both on my paint shelves.
joel
I’m going to be going back through this thread and reading. Looks to be alot of good information / techniques here Damian. WOW
Thanks Joseph! Let me know if you have any questions about the various stages of the builds.
Cheers, D
Hi folks. Been a while between visits here, but I’ve been spending some time on the oil paint weathering on the Farm Hack. It’s my first time doing this on a larger area so there’s been quite a lot of putting on and taking off and blending and refining and different colours added to the mix. I’m happy with where it’s heading, but still some more to do. The tyres got a coat of flat clear with a drop of RLM grey to fade the rubber a bit. The wheels are glued in place now so I start to unify the weathering. Still undecided what colour to do the seats, but I’m leaning towards and old-school blue-green.
Cheers, D
All looking great D - tires came out really well .
For some reason the patch of grey primer ahead of the rear wheel arch really strikes a chord with me . I can just see the farmer hurriedly hitting it with the rattle can of paint in a futile attempt to keep the rust at bay … well done indeed .
Cheers- Richard
