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Awesome job!

Glad to help! I'm inspired by the work here, being new to the trucking builds. Cheap dollar store sponges work awesome for chipping, and keeps the spouse happy! Happy wife , happy life

I had to use a different browser to post these. The first one was done using Testors gunmetal for a base, for the worn aged metal look, a light layer of hairspray, then more enamel for the faded green. About 30 minutes later, some water and brush creates the chipped sides.This took only a few minutes..and was very enjoyable! The distressed/ oxidized look on the tank transport was almost as simple as the hairspray..its called the "dot" technique. seal the base w Future, then apply random dots of oil paints, streak down w a brush damped w mineral sprits and remove the color as desired!! Seal with a dullcoat The last pic was another hairspray job..Testors "leather " for the base, hairspray, then "cat yellow from the rattle can. Warning..this was VERY difficult to remove, I had to paint small areas, and work around the model Happy Modeling ! jeff

the parts look good so far ! Weathering seems to challenge our skills more than any other. I normally build 1/ 35 armor, where several techniques are used for wear. One that I've tried, is the "hairspray" technique. Simply put its a removable layer of clear between layers of paint!! Take the 5th wheel above, apply the red oxide, after it dries, then apply a thin layer of hairspray..cheaper the better..allow to dry then spray the top coat ! Now the fun begins!! Before the top coat fully cures, take a short stiff brush, apply a little tap water, and scuff away the color as desired!! When satisfied, pat the area ;lightly w a tissue and allow to dry overnight! The water will dissolve the hairspray, leaving the under coat intact! Tools like a sharpened t-pick, sanding sticks, give different effects, try em all! Here's a tip, enamel is tougher to remove, but leaves a finer sublte chip effect..acrylic is easier to remove. Id post a couple pics, but photobucket is giving me fits again

The repair looks good! The putty I use for areas like yours is Milli- put. It's a two part putty, spreads smooth, and can be shaped w a dab of water. Most well stocked lhs should carry it

Amazing work! The husky is certainly working !!

My holy grail would be a manufacturer create the front discharge mixer! Several of these pass me everyday, and would make a cool kit

Killer work on your build! Never thought your Tony car could be outdone, boy was I wrong! Gotta check it out in fulton

I'm assuming the thinner wall tubing is prone to kinking? A suggestion to fill the tubing w salt or fine sand , cap the ends it with tape, then bend slowly could help. I used the method on k/s tubing for exhaust and it worked great. Hope it helps Keep up the great work

Now this is how a logging truck should look!! The frame wash and wear looks great, and the dusty dull appearance on the cab and tires..wow!! Did you seal the cat yellow then apply the wash? Thanks

Perfect execution of what a work truck should be. Thanks for the breakdown of the parts too J

Awesome build...man there is amazing scratch builders on this forum!! Love the locomotive load also

Love it

Thanks for the idea! I took a tour thru the firehouse and immediately realized the truck wasn't the same !! Our dept has a Spartan Evolution. ...guess I'll have to scratch one instead

Thanks for the prompt reply! I never thought of scale finishes

ok, quick question for the builders. I'm starting a build of Trumpeter's ALF Eagle, and would prefer to paint it "lime -yellow" like the local FD. any advice a brand of paint close? I typically use Tamiya or MM Thanks! Jeff

ok..quick question for the builders. I'm working on Trumpeter's ALF Eagle, and need to locate a paint color to match the "lime - yellow" used by my local FD. I usually use Tamiya paints, or MM enamels. thanks for any help

Fantastic work..the gold looks great on this truck!

Love the weathering! What materials did you use for it? I usually use AK products on my armor builds

Yeah..great find! One of the FDM mixers companies is just a few miles from my home

Amazing work ! The combo looks great together

Ditto!!

Just plain cool..love the work so far