Four Sylvans for the Empire

Zephyrus52246 · May 09, 2018, 04:48:26 PM

On this year's Raymo Challenge, I used an airbrush on the model. I haven't had great results in the past, but this build helped my confidence, so I figured I'd do some of Raymo's favorite items next--Sylvan vehicles. I've ruined a couple in the past with poor airbrushing, but no blotching/running this time.

These aren't up to Raymo standards, but they're good enough for The Empire.

First a 1947 Kaiser.

Jeff

Zephyrus52246 · May 09, 2018, 04:49:53 PM

A 1949 Olds 88.

Zephyrus52246 · May 09, 2018, 04:50:34 PM

A 1941 Willy's Pickup

Zephyrus52246 · May 09, 2018, 04:54:27 PM

Finally my first real truck. A 48-53 Chevy COE with a Grain body. I didn't want to try to paint the inside of the grain body, so I made a styrofoam "grain load" and a tarp. Used EZ line for the hold down "ropes".
These were quite a challenge, especially the silver trim, used two different silver "pens" for that. The "Detailer" wash really helped with the grilles. Thanks again to Raymo for his posted past builds so I could turn these out!

Jeff

Dave K. · May 09, 2018, 05:35:21 PM

Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

rslaserkits · May 09, 2018, 06:59:40 PM

nice job on those
rich

Erieman · May 09, 2018, 07:14:19 PM

Jeff,

Very nice job on the vehicles. I really like that you have included the license plates. An often overlooked item. It really lends credence to the scene..

I know that most people are going to cringe when I mention rattle cans for painting the vehicles, but I have had a lot of success with them. By them, I mean picking the right colors and more importantly, the right manufacturer of pigment. I have reached across the aisle to the airplane section and have been purchasing Tamiya colors. I find that the pigment is very finely ground giving you a very smooth finish. I still have some ModelMaster rattle cans, but i use them sparingly. Their colors are good, but the pigments are not as finely ground as Tamiya. I prime all my cars with - wait for this - Walmart Home Shades primer. Its cheap and it works great. Just thought you might want to try it.

Frank / Erieman

S&S RR · May 09, 2018, 07:50:10 PM

Jeff

Very nice work!

Zephyrus52246 · May 09, 2018, 09:42:15 PM

Thanks, guys. Frank, I primed these with Rust Oleum camo black. I was worried the red would be too bright, and the black undercoat gave them just the color I wanted.

Jeff

ACL1504 · May 10, 2018, 06:45:36 AM

Jeff,

I agree with all others in you did a fantastic job on the Sylvans. They look like Raymo vehicles to me.

Tom

GPdemayo · May 10, 2018, 08:43:13 AM

Great addition to the Empire Jeff.....good work.

ReadingBob · May 10, 2018, 01:17:23 PM

They look great to me Dr. Jeff! Well done.

Raymo · July 14, 2018, 07:23:26 PM

Jeff, I just came upon this post and I got to say, Great Job! I like the colors you used, and the tarp on the grain truck..

Zephyrus52246 · July 14, 2018, 08:20:00 PM

Thanks, Dan. Your DVD, clinics and builds you've posted here really helped.

Jeff

tom.boyd.125 · July 15, 2018, 03:07:54 PM

Jeff,
Well done. This is something that has not been tried here...building those resin Sylvan & Sheepscot truck & vehicle kits...that add a lot to a model RR.
Like the colors and your clean modeling of these builds. Made me watch the BEST DVD ( Bollinger Edgerly Scale Trains ) , Building in Miniature last night.
Made a note of that Detailer Wash that Dan Raymond uses in his work...have to pick that stuff up...and maybe a few of these kits too.
Tommy