by Sir Ray
Well, I posted this on another board, and got some interesting tips so far, but I figure I'd try you guys out too....
Norscot's construction equipment models are pretty good, but they do have a few problems which make them a bit toy-like.
So, before I run out and buy a few dozers and front-loaders (I have one backhoe, not Norscot but of similar diecast construction, which I am looking at right now), what modifications do you normally make?
I can see that the bright shinly joints need to be painted at a minimum yellow, do you use red/grey primer first, then a light coat of yellow to simulate rust/grime?
--- One tip suggested Modelflex CN Yellow on these joints - any other recommendations
I can see the paint job is shiny, how much do you normally disassemble your model before coating it, and do you use dullcoat or semigloss - also any good and easy weathering tips.
--- Another tip suggested adding some weathering to the bucket if it is supposed to be used, including scraping some paint off the bucket to simulate the wear and tear of moving rocks and gravel (OK, this is a start, but I've seen dirty buckets/blades, rusty buckets/blades, and both - not too sure where to start).
What other parts do you add (superdetail) - I think the main thing would be the dull black (I also have seen pale yellow) hydraulic hosing across joints.
One tip I probably won't use was in regards to tying the equipment to flat cars with scale chain - I plan instead to use the backhoes + dozers in a construction company yard (waiting for the next job), and the front loaders in some sort of trash/waste transfer station.
Any other tips would be great, thanks...
Norscot's construction equipment models are pretty good, but they do have a few problems which make them a bit toy-like.
So, before I run out and buy a few dozers and front-loaders (I have one backhoe, not Norscot but of similar diecast construction, which I am looking at right now), what modifications do you normally make?
I can see that the bright shinly joints need to be painted at a minimum yellow, do you use red/grey primer first, then a light coat of yellow to simulate rust/grime?
--- One tip suggested Modelflex CN Yellow on these joints - any other recommendations
I can see the paint job is shiny, how much do you normally disassemble your model before coating it, and do you use dullcoat or semigloss - also any good and easy weathering tips.
--- Another tip suggested adding some weathering to the bucket if it is supposed to be used, including scraping some paint off the bucket to simulate the wear and tear of moving rocks and gravel (OK, this is a start, but I've seen dirty buckets/blades, rusty buckets/blades, and both - not too sure where to start).
What other parts do you add (superdetail) - I think the main thing would be the dull black (I also have seen pale yellow) hydraulic hosing across joints.
One tip I probably won't use was in regards to tying the equipment to flat cars with scale chain - I plan instead to use the backhoes + dozers in a construction company yard (waiting for the next job), and the front loaders in some sort of trash/waste transfer station.
Any other tips would be great, thanks...