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Photo gallery: Karl Logan's rustbucket Revell 1/25 scale Chevy NomadFree online extra | Hunting on private land in Pennsylvania as a kid, Karl saw long-derelict cars sitting in fields becoming home to rabbits and other wildlife. That was the inspiration behind his diorama "Lair of the Rust Bunnies," featuring Revell's 1/25 scale Chevrolet Nomad. |
| While the car serves as the centerpiece, the scene features a wall Karl built with pebbles collected in his driveway, model railroad grass, armor modeling leaves, and, of course, rabbits. The bunnies - Preiser figures Karl repainted - pop up all over the scene. |
| Karl used Bare-Metal Foil for the Nomad's trim, weathering and rusting it with pastels and washes. |
Rust, worn paint, missing trim, torn upholstery, and a drooping headliner add to the atmosphere of dilapidation.
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| After cutting open the doors, Karl filled the gaps and fashioned a latch. |
| Apparently the bed of a Nomad is a good place to stand watch if you're a rabbit. |
| Cinder blocks, cans, and a white lightning jug indicate more than just rabbits spend time in the old car. |
| The headlights may be home to only dangling wires, but the remnants of the chrome grille point to the Nomad's past glory. |
| Karl wired and plumbed the engine, but left out commonly salvaged parts such as the battery, air cleaner, and carburetor. The engine was painted and weathered with a combination of hobby and craft acrylics. |
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