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Scuff em w steel wool or scotch brite would be my choice . Brushing dullcoat over them would help too, but paint has a tendency to flake off the vinyl tires

Awesome build Tom ! Hopefully I'll get a chance to see all your current builds in person once they reopen the state

Yep that's water based

Wow functional lift gate too !!! Awesome work

Horray !!!! When we finally get together for the group photo I'll bring my squirrels home..they're gonna eat you out of house n home !!!!

Thanks , I'm very happy Oh yeah this truck wanted a monster engine

Nice Green Leaker Kerry !!!

My first attempt w salt weathering, and it was surprisingly easy. I wanted a heavily scuffed winch deck with multi paint layers . I started w red oxide primer, stippled water then dried w hair dryer ( thanks Tom for that tip) a few different color coats went over that then brushed off. The randomness showed thru after a couple times. Heres the results I'll add a few scratches once the deck is mounted on the frame which has started to receive some dust buildup

I'd simply take a worn hobby blade and spin in the hole to ream them out , going from the back

Thanks!!! Its gonna be much different after weathering, if it works

Really looking good Tom !

Man that looks awesome outside !! Your paint jobs really pop in sunlight

The rattle cans were flying yesterday, grateful to have an indoor spray booth cause it was snowing again !!! Semi gloss black frame and sunburst yellow tins . Once the colors dry..itll get faded out .

Really looking good

Here we go !!! Looking forward to this build , loved building the Prostar I built. It has the signature color too

Lol !!!

Well done!!! Proof these kits can be turned into real gems Thanks for joining us

Extended till Dec 31st to help everyone finish Thanks again for joining us

I extended the BRBO deadline to Dec 31st , so they're more time for everyone to finish up, after this craziness Your build is stunning , perfect color choices

So our extension is Dec 31st , so enjoy building when your able ! Really looking forward to your Aussie truck

Sounds like an extension is on !! Let's really get crazy...Dec 31st 2020 after that well have a poll and award the people's choice winner. Thanks everyone for their continued support and stay safe

Sounds like this lockdown has either been a benefit to some or kept folks from building due to lack of access to materials . Would everyone like an extension of a few months to finish up , this craziness cant last forever right ? Let me know what ya think, and remember it's all about having fun together building!!!

Love watching your builds, your very good at explaining every detail and how it's made from common stuff to help other modeler succeed! Keep up the amazing work

Thanks Tom ! I had a few tweaks to make and fabricate a skid plate .. I forgot most of these trucks have a hoop for chains to feed thru . I removed the center bar , and cut the top plate open. A scrap piece of square tube looked to scale, I rounded the end and attached. The ends were closed off , then made the skid plate. the major parts are done , time to add all the small stuff and get into primer ! I tried brake fluid to strip the tins , and everything cleaned up decent all but a slight staining..which primer should cover

Outstanding work!!! The metal work is beyond words